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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1902
Page
7
An advertisement touts the Home Gold Cure as a daily curative for alcoholism arguing that drunkenness is a disease. It promises self treatment at home, discreet administration, and universal accessibility with a one dollar price. The copy asserts guaranteed results and offers physician advice upon request.
A drill north of Volcano Springs California opened a wild erupting shaft at 500 feet. A huge jet of rocks steam gas mud and brine towers hundreds of feet and shakes the area. Driller Charles Briggs says it was a terrifically deep explosion that nearly toppled the derrick. The rig survived and the blaze continues with numerous nearby geological features noted.
Rex, a pure Gordon setter owned by Dr. T. Van Nostrand of 101 Eighty-eighth Street, had four gold teeth and two crowns fitted, with a center diamond of half a carat set in the lower jaw. The costly dental work, valued at about $250, makes Rex the proudest dog in New York.
John D Rockefeller spends holidays at Pocantico Hills engaging in wood chopping and outdoor walks as part of health routine. Mrs Rockefeller prepares meals while he recovers from indigestion. He also uses dumb-bells and plans a house party with children and grandchildren, though seldom plays his 18 hole golf course.
An old German clock, 140 years old, ticking well before the birth of the United States, is showcased at the Smithsonian. Made of hard wood, all work by hand, with polished mechanism parts and brass rivets, it keeps perfect time over 24 hours. Also reported from Montalto Liguria Italy, a demolition unearthed ancient chamber with silver amphoræ vases and gold and silver Roman coins.
The Chicago Tribune notes several features where wireless telegraphy could fall short of ultimate success, even as some men are close to inventing a perfected system but have not yet achieved it.
Dr. Ekenberg in Gothenburg reports a new milk flour made from skimmed milk that is fully soluble in water and retains milk qualities. It can be shipped in tin cans or bags, costs about 27 cents per 106 quarts to produce, and could sell for 13 cents per pound. The dry form resists weather and transport, potentially replacing current casein products.
In Austin, spiritualist meetings held for weeks drew hundreds of converts until a supposed ghost stepped on tacks placed by skeptical men. The phantom suffered pain as it crossed the line, the room filled with cries, and the seance broke up quickly. John and Henry Jacobs doubted the phenomena and avoided touching the ghost, while promoters warned against interference.
Dr John Duncan Quackenbos professor emeritus of psychology told Medico Legal Society that a young actress rose to rapid fame after a hypnotic spell. He said she was guided, her subconscious self took control, and her performances became a complete success.
Germany tests compulsory education with a pre operative law making regular truants liable to removal from homes and placement in school facilities. Officials report fear of enforcement already cut truancy to a historic low as districts like Dresden Hamburg and Berlin monitor the effect before the measure takes full effect. In Asia Britain holds larger colonial populations but Asia’s powers rival Britain’s in size.
Sir Norman Lockyer discusses new star formation in Native magazine, noting implausible gradual brightening and suggesting meteor swarms collide to create a visible new star. He explains luminosity rises with collision violence, while approaching distance to the sun would not alone account for the eruption.
President Roosevelt was in executive business and Mrs. Roosevelt with Miss Alice shopped while Archibald Roosevelt attempted stilts in the White House reception area. His falls created chaos among visitors until he was moved to a private area. Despite many spills he remounts his stilts, displaying Roosevelt persistence.
David A. Nicoll of Baltimore claims a chemical solution dissolves glass and makes it a liquid pigment that can be brushed onto surfaces. He demonstrates by painting a tub with the liquid, which hardens into a crystal like, smooth surface. He also shows a pint flask containing liquid glass.
A Victorian era note discusses etiquette during royal visits to country houses. Guests rise when the royal enters, and a little known rule bans finger bowls at dinners with royalty present. The practice traces to pretender era customs. Also referenced is a Chicago Reed Herald remark on Christmas tree trist and a German doctor’s claim about dyspeptics and teeth.
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