Water divining feats and experts tested in trials
A discussion of the divining rod or water finding, detailing experiments led by Professor Wertheimer and others. Reports describe how two dozen trials sought to locate wells, water flow, and concealed springs, with mixed results and debates over whether results are due to skill, chance, or unknown factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renewilla
Ondine
Wertheimer
Princiml
Hrvelol
Donsetn
Attateure
Indy —Tok
Armud
Fie
Seleried
Tor Nhlect
Movany
Fee
Auland
Lawrance
Mullins India
Mullins
Eatiol
Shepton Valley
Rage
Jtlod
Gomclomn
New River Company
Enekiering
Great Coats
Ehluh
Mul
Moline
Mulliny
Criau
Perrines
Doniers
Ona
Douser
Alsking Wells
Rody
Ixbaran
Ty American Institute of Mining
Somarsetatire
Cornwall
Barrett
Barratt
H Ouser
Breton the Freach water finder and his rods claim
A fragment discusses Breton the water finder and his belief that a rod moves by instinct. It questions whether the douser’s abilities reflect acute perception or subconscious influence, noting the impression from external stimuli enters the douser subconsciously and translates through the rod.
Museum of Fraud Opens in Faris Amid Curious Display
A newly opened Museum of Fraud in Faris showcases a variety of devices used by swindlers to deceive city toll officials. The display includes spirits and various goods not allowed entry without duty, highlighting the tricks of the trade and the importance of vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faris
Honel de l ‘Ville
Smusdora
Paris
Giant clock rivals world’s biggest timepieces in display
A detailed report describes a new 26 foot clock tower piece by Colgate and Company, noting its comparison with Philadelphia and London clocks. It highlights oversized dials, long pendulums, and advanced gearing, with notes on wind, lighting, and mechanical innovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
London
Westminster
Bulldine
New Monod
Stork
Colgate and
Tn Gaigats
G.P.G
Tere
Sydney
Colgate
Tares
Imeem Misney
At & Chronomicien
Sek
Thomas Clack Company
Fuarupten
Face At A Window In Strange London Trial Tale
The fragmentary report describes a curious scene at a window in Holborn London with references to Mr. Courant and others. A jury verdict of a subtle act in an unsouled mind is noted, along with scattered actions and reactions around a window and street scene.
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Tad
Holbers
London
Winewlay
Lincoln
Johsmera
Tawhadit
Ellen
Pew
Howe
Mr. Courant
Whima
Thuneay
Ibs
IBM
Géuuyell
Sabadvland
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Londay
William, WH
Warners
Spanne
Revelrvd
Hapleiet Iqual
Secac Lowee
Earth
Abraham
Museum of Fraud
Spain
Silun-Ealinn
Adapid
Cire
Garcill
Riga
Rawrad Bechet
Petiuluss
Partiaies
Erouatul Muvearat
Ererina Suerantey
Marin
Wilhemi de Calhena
Terest
Smet
Branty Iolo
Fuyerss
Farin
Meer
Ouen
Ani
Thu Bate
Jersey City
Pugitive’s
Argentine Republic
al Sark
Lilas
Bareta
Meiltlinen
Ermuian
Pemieralus
Giese
Imemar
Lee Pommibilar
Boise Sulseed
Tremens
Seine Burangs
Alzicke Deseesiek
Truelaee
Dle
Joel
Dave
Baldwin
Sacautt
Guam
Abel
Milee
Gowrenirn
Fries
Fries. Laat Jenonry
Calle
Qallan
Beuwy
Bartz
Aeiemund
Teegreiac
Weeman
Sobie
Amunision
Alent
Saleh
Dutinkk
Kovihd
Kowrary
Xubelitintes
Thoaudy's Wind
Ie Guaramsond
Persangaosie
Poladh
Sandy’s
Flwolffs Sohn
Rralsrome
Chemats & Perfemers
Kiegat
Yerrerv
Dresene
Kennington
Borngton
West Abbarlakaa
Wien
Cowen
Walter Urblig
Poe
Henry H. Wilkes
Modern
Georce-Gt
Fev
ATMEL
ParTein
Aynan
Ting Carwin Caton
Sahm
Fas
Seema
Pres
Fuer
Vaipar
Wundertich Ceilings
Besta
Addres Mae
Harry Chano Ter
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