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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1905
Page
5
Mars nears Earth and will be most conspicuous for months. The article notes a near May 146 alignment about 60,000,000 miles away and describes Martian markings, possible polar caps, and extreme climate. It discusses snow extent, atmosphere, and the likelihood of life or hibernation in polar regions.
A reported telescope study from Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff shows Mars features changing with seasons. The ice cap grows in May then diminishes by July while the Martian year runs longer than Earth's, altering sea and land visibility. Describes drawings, vegetation interpretation, and seasonal color shifts from green to gray to yellow.
The Earth and Mars reach their closest approach since 1892 on May 16, exciting astronomers worldwide. Harvard’s W H Pickering leads the investigation into Martian markings, testing his vegetation theory with the latest observations.
The report notes a feature in the left hand part of the dark region in Fig 3 turning brown from blueish during winter in Mara. The color shift is explained by seasonal effects and supports the possibility of vegetable life on our slater planet, adding evidence to existing observations.
John L. Sullivan appears at the Star Theater in Seattle for a three part program including a 15 minute monologue and a sparring session with Jim McCormick. The engagement draws large crowds across five performances, highlighting the former champion’s enduring appeal and stage presence.
John L Sullivan headlines a star filled vaudeville program at Madison Park and Star theater. He delivers a daily monologue and sparring three rounds nightly with Jim McCormack while a full vaudeville bill entertains audiences including Kingo Leonard Mack & Mack and Neilie Gerin.
Dr McHarrie offers a free booklet on catarrh and chronic diseases mailed to any address. The service includes a careful examination and diagnosis at no charge and a thorough microscopic exam when needed.
Prairie resident William Melina of Washington describes a decade long battle with chronic cata rrh starting as a cold. He reports improving breathing, reduced phlegm, better appetite, and restful sleep after treatment by the Columbian physicians.
Mr. F. G. Hit of Orillia Washington describes lifelong catarrh from nasal obstruction and throat mucus. He says the Columbian treatment cured him completely two years ago and he has since gained twenty five pounds and enjoys improved health.
A brief list of treatments for catarrh deafness head noises stomach diseases bronchial and lung ailments rheumatism blood and skin disorders nervous affections piles and all rectal diseases presented as a medical catalog item from a historical paper.
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