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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
3
A humorous schooner era verse recounts two sailors Henry Smith and the narrator encountering a mermaid named Alice Finn. The scene includes tropical weather, flirtation, a mother’s warning, and a comic retreat as the mermaid disappears into the sea leaving the sailors bemused.
Joseph Belmont recalls a perilous December 1889 ascent with guide Manuel on Chimborazo. A 40 degree slope slid into an avalanche, forcing a grueling 75 foot traverse to a narrow ledge while rocks hammered them. They survived with injuries and recovered over a week.
A recommendation favors new electricity courses at the Naval Academy in Annapolis. Electrical currents can soften concrete aiding wrecking of old foundations. The sea bed holds 250,000 miles of cable valued at 250 million dollars with a forty year life. A new electric hardening process for steel increases temper and claims superiority.
The article argues that ancient philosophers suspected and modern science confirms the ocean as the original storehouse of organic life. It suggests all land and air organisms descended from ancestors who lived in and fed from deep waters.
A British firm with a monopoly plans a major expansion in 1909 as aluminum demand rises after a price cut to 500 dollars per ton last October. The metal finds new uses in telegraph and telephone systems and in the explosive ammonal, which penetrates earthworks before detonation.
A Scottish minister in a rural district finds a parishioner lying in a ditch. The man cannot recall whether it was a wedding or a funeral but describes the event as an extraordinary success according to the Bellman.
A Louisville Courier-Journal quote envisions publishers embracing widespread publicity for all authorial contributions, suggesting a political strategy as a model for writers seeking broader recognition. The talking point frames publicity as a key boon for those struggling to be noticed.
Under Col Richard W. Thompson's direction a test will try portable wireless telegraph kits carried on mule backs at American Lake. The apparatus can send messages within minutes after unloading, with a telescope pole rising sixty feet for aerial lines. Trials aim to extend range to fifteen miles, using ground wires and existing rail and electric lines. A 75-man Signal Corps unit from Washington will train with regular troops, coordinating wireless, telephone, and telegraph services across encamped regiments.
The piece debunks the belief that dogs go mad during July to mid August known as the dog days. It explains the term comes from Sirius rising with the sun and notes dogs are not more prone to infection in summer. rabies occurs year round with seasons having little influence.
The Westminster Gazette notes that General Wolfe rests in Greenwich Parish Church without a marker while Montcalm lies at the Ursuline convent in Quebec. The Abbey memorial is not Wolfe's actual resting place, contrary to common belief.
Penpy Magazine notes widespread discontent among Glasgow women workers. Conditions in Scotland's largest textile and manufacturing hub are criticized as near worst in the country, highlighting mistreatment and labor hardship in the city.
E W Walton of San Antonio Texas recounts months of misery from catarrh including deep cough night sweats and chest pains. After trying remedies he used Peruna with care and reports rapid improvement with symptoms vanishing and health returning to prior high level. He credits Peruna for restoring his strength and cites occasional use to prevent bad colds.
Massachusetts efforts against goysy and browntail moths have spent years on sprays eggs and parasites. A portable electric light trap from Zit tan Saxony uses two power lights and exhaust fans to draw in moths and caterpillars. In a trial atop a municipal electric station the trap drew moths to lit mounts half a mile away and pulled them into a deep pit. The first night’s catch of three tons signals a new era.
Prof M M Richter shows sparks up to 1.5 inches from a five inch belt at 10 000 rpm to illustrate the risk of dust or gas explosions in German factories. Bronze or aluminum powder coating reduced static charges while weekly acid free glycerine preserved leather and added durability.
A Northern Dakota woman nicknamed the pale girl explains coffee worsened her health including headaches indigestion and low vitality. After switching to Postum she reports clear complexion, more energy and no further indigestion while her family also thrives on Postum and Grape Nuts. The letter concludes with the Postum company’s note that such letters are genuine and periodically published.
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