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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1909
Page
3
An item discusses various elixirs and tonics claiming cures for colds and throat issues. It warns against inferior preparations and touts Hood's and Brom Quin ine products. It notes the dangers of sore throat leading to serious infections and mentions Hamlin's Wizard Oil as a preventive gargle. It also references historic stem winding watches attributed to Noah in 1851.
The California Fig Syrup Co. declares its product is pure and uniform and explains its manufacturing method. It asserts that California figs provide taste while medicinal principles come from beneficial plants. It urges purchase only from the company and sale by leading druggists.
Leadville Colorado assayer and chemist HIVARD J BURTON is listed with specimen prices for chemical analyses and related services.
The article surveys early wireless methods from induction and conduction to Tesla’s earth current system and Hertz waves. It details six communication modes including Marconi’s Hertz wave system and new devices like photophone and radiophone, noting Marconi’s 1899 success across the English Channel.
The article notes government rat bounty programs in Japan and a lottery prize for rat catchers. Nellie C. Upham wins a woman delegate spot at the American Mining Congress in Pittsburgh. Wisconsin women vow to push a broad suffrage petition to Congress. Madrid plans a national exposition to promote science in agriculture and manufacturing. It also reports corn ethanol potential, Pittsburgh’s water system capacity, a new medical stopwatch, and gas field withdrawals in Louisiana. British auto exports reach 22.5 million dollars annually. A Shanghai women’s club proclaims rebellion against mothers in law, reflecting changing social norms.
A sailing ship rounding Cape Horn endures a rare dead calm then violent upheaval. Masts strain as the sea heaves. thousands of fish, dozens of whales, and numerous sharks surface before dying or submerging. The event lasts hours before calm returns and the voyage resumes.
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