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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1905
Page
14
The text discusses balata rubber gum from balata trees near Para and Amazon tributaries, noting abundance yet difficult extraction. It explains the Hubon process to produce acetylene black, its purity, rising demand, and a Swiss factory, with mention of snowflakes forming from dust in upper atmosphere as they descend.
A composite cement made from equal parts sulphur and white lead plus borax is described to weld under sulphuric acid. The piece cites Yucatan gardens, fruits, and the grain imxim Grace of God with six native varieties and May planting maturing by January. A thermo dynamic problem estimates 19425 foot pounds of work from a boy eating two ounces of fire, equating to nearly one eighth horsepower.
The Byron Republic recounts a dog tale from seven to eight years ago in Galena Kansas and Mendon Missouri. Housouer once wheeled through the territory on a hunting trip with his dog following the wagon about 250 miles. The animal later moved to Byron and was shipped back from Kansas. After a separation near salt plains the dog found his way home to Byron and seemed glad to return, recalling the old road and Oklahoma life.
Florida orange growers face cold snap fears as department of agriculture reports hardy orange hybrids. The hybrids arise from crossing the hardy Japanese form with the Florida sweet orange and are described as the hardiest evergreen oranges, offering potential as hedge plants and bearing fruit with resistance to low temperatures.
The United States Senators in Hawaii accepted an invitation to a native banquet where the principal dish was dog meat, a traditional delicacy Hawaiians value. The senators believed they were eating roast pig.
Nurse Mother Gray of the New York Children's Home touts her Sweet Powders to cure feverishness stomach teething disorders and worm issues. Claims over 30 000 testimonials and 25 cents at druggists with free sample by mail from Allen Olmsted Le Roy New York. Also a closing quip about men in holes and social judgment.
An old complaint of catarrh is claimed to be a constitutional disease best treated internally. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo offers 100 dollars for any uncured case and is sold by druggists for 75 cents. Also advertised are Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer, Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup, Piso’s Cure for Consumption, and Pornau facial dyes with brief consumer testimonials.
The article notes 8000 to 10000 out of state hunters visited Maine during hunting season paying 2 to 3 dollars daily to licensed guides. State law requires use of these guides to protect game and bring money into Maine, with total spend including guides, lodging, camps, and rail fares likely around one million dollars.
The dispatches from Mexico on bubonic plague alarm readers as officials urge strict border precautions. The piece notes apathy in distant regions and cites Honolulu San Francisco cases to stress the need for prevention, warning against lax health measures before crossing into the United States.
Year by year electricity grows in train operation with electric headlights now common on Santa Fe main line passenger trains. A small steam powered dynamo atop the engine provides instant control from the cab, throwing a powerful beam ahead for engineers, firemen, and passengers.
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