New Test For Gems Uses Densities To Sort Stones
A historic article explains a method using methylene iodide and a silver thallium nitrate compound to separate gem stones by specific gravity. It describes floating and sinking tests for aquamarine, chrysoberyl, carbuncles, sapphire, ruby, and diamond, plus practical notes on safety and procedure. The piece also mentions related scientific demonstrations and various advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lapidary
Speers
Reijers
New York
Cannibal tree and spider nets thrill naturalists
The article notes spiders use netting to catch prey, a habit shared with humans in theory, and reflects on our fear of spiders. It then describes Australia's cannibal tree, a tall broad-leafed plant whose leaves form a trap at the apex, reputedly devouring victims who are offered to its “pistiles” by aboriginal worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Wisconsin
Jastrow
Poe
Thia
Australia
St. Louis Republic
Groff
Daugherty Bros
Indiana
W. I. Moore
Homer City
ToleDo Silver Co
Toledo, O
Aarmebe: Co
Windm
Aermotor Co
Kther
Arbeotor CO
Chiagg
Khedive authority and European justice debate rally
A London Spectator view argues the Khedive is not a wise ruler and could worsen with a weak hand, provoking revolt fears among elites and workers. The piece notes continental concern for England's perceived lack of sensitivity to local feelings and governance.
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Walis i
Gover
Lot
Europe
London Spectator
The Fight for Wealth and Kidney Ailments
An Allegheny worker describes chronic backache headaches and stomach upset from kidney trouble. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills with rapid relief and full recovery, praising Foster Milburn Co. as sole agents in Buffalo. The ad urges readers to buy pills at 50 cents per box via drugstores or post.
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Dean
John Ann
First St
Allerheny
Pittsburgh Mills
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
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Aiseip Gaituineres
Neds
Vanes
D. E. Carr
Harrison Street
Kansas City
Wisconsin
Chamberlain
M. G. Miller
Blairsville
Rk. N. Parks
Marion Center
Hood
Union Pacific
E. L. Lomax
Gen’! Pass
Ticket Agt
Omaha
Neb
Hetrick Bros., Druggiste
J. S. Nesbit’s
Pitcher’s Castoria
Spider
Salem
Herrick Bros
James Anderson
Tndiana
Kuxporr
A. B. Kyron
Grant, Indiana, Co
L. W. Showers
Elderton
Timeseekers
Missouri River
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Idaho
Weiser
Beaver Canon
Gen’s Pass
North-Western Line
Chicago & North-Western Railway
H. A. Gross
Broadway
T. B. Vaille
South Fourth Street
Philadelphia
H. K. Apple
Watson & Keener, Attorneys
Levi McGuire
Orphans’ Court of
Indiana County
Blacklick
Tudiana County
State of
Pennsylvania
Stones
Kunkle
Nicholas Barroou
James Long
Robert Wilson
Minnie Landfair
John McGuire
James McGregor
West Indiana Borough
West Indiana
Act of Assembly
Smay
Sidney Marlin
Council
Barbara Stewart
Washington Township
Geo. C. Stewart
Sinny
Jennie Henry
Cockport
Green Township
Frank Henry
Cookport
Castoria
West
Frank Douglass
Allen
Allen Medical Co
Washington & Water Sts
Boston
Mass
Sanford & White’s
ELKIN
Sanford & White
Philadelphia Street
Lewis
M. F. Sharretts
Indiana, PA
Landis & Shippensburg
Prothonotary’s Office
Washington Butler
James Libhengood
John C Tomb
Elder Peelor
Watson & Keener
Wm. E.nickle
East Mahoning Township
James M. Nickle
F. G. McAfoos
Grant Township
Carolina McAfool
Houston & Nesbit’s
Aermotor GO
Chicago
Miles
Tna
The
Atlantic Refining Company
Pictssure Departmentt
Pittsburg, Pa
Snead
Peseleum
Atlantic
J. F. Barnes
Tnovit
Sagenderph
Fk Bondaste
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