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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1898
Page
8
A medical discussion warns that handshakes may spread microbes and disease. Dr Breiter and colleagues cite surface bacteria and historical cases, urging stricter hygiene and universal antiseptic precautions in daily and medical practice.
In a scene from a family tale Freddy hesitates before selecting a cake, asks his mother why he should not choose the largest, and begins to cry as fear of scolding looms.
The article traces fascination with humanlike machines from ancient myths to 18th century virtuosi like Vaucanson and the famed duck automaton. It notes frauds such as the chess-playing machine by Kandor and Kempe and Vorronsky’s covert control, ending with a nod to 19th century impresarios and strict Sunday laws in German ports.
A Philadelphia Times retold tale describes a theater doctor assigned to every performance at Porte St. Martin. He excuses his duties by aiding a nervous actress, while the manager, stage manager, and Blum improvise. The "doctor" helps with a staged medical ruse using water and perfume, ending with a wink and a holiday for the actress.
The New York Sun reports on flatfish that change color to resemble their bottom gravel. In a New York aquarium tank, small flatfish imitate the brown and gray pebbles, their mottled backs forming a seamless disguise. The fish lie flat on the gravel, moving with the edge bent to match the mosaic, nearly invisible at a short distance.
A Berlin case recounted by the Chicago Record describes a former tax bureau chief in Schweidnitz, Silesia, who was convicted of embezzlement and forgery and died a maniac. His widow reopened the case, expert testimony showed dementia at crime, and the court reversed the sentence, finding the defendant not guilty by reason of death in fact.
A humorous note from a newspaper column describes Mrs Gaswell praising her daughter's European visit as making her refined. The fragmentary item hints at playful dialogue and a cultural impression within a Chicago Tribune entertainment context.
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