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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1915
Page
10
A historical discussion notes eye color shifts in infancy to adulthood, with blue eyes darkening, hazel or gray shades evolving, and brown emerging from others. It explains retinal chemistry, rhodopsin behavior, and how light exposure can alter perceived color, comparing the iris to a color mirror influenced by clothing and surroundings.
The article argues occupation and purposeful work defend health in chronic illnesses especially spinal disease and arthritis. It cites Hall on a woman with progressive spinal cord disease improving walking through hand weaving, showing work’s mental lift and physical benefits. The piece stresses occupation as a physician prescribed medicine, tailored to each patient and supervised, to retard disease and raise spirits.
A scientist from the Bureau of Biological Survey argues public prejudice against the skunk obscures its usefulness. He notes its offensive spray is defensive, its pelts are valuable second only to muskrat, and its insect and rodent control benefits support protective laws across multiple states. Domestication and farming prospects are developing, with historical mislabeling as “polecat.”
A scientific angle on Hydra myths notes that real biology produces multi headed forms as experiments by Morgan and Van Dyke show. The piece discusses a German artist’s locust wing bird and compares ancient hydra legends to modern lab phenomena while mentioning French army corps, battles, and injuries in a brisk period-voice overview.
A new finger training device promises to loosen joints and improve dexterity for typists and pianists. Individual finger cylinders guide movements, allowing the hand to rest naturally while all fingers and the palm receive a thorough workout, claimed to benefit those whose work demands fine finger control.
A condensed look at the bugle’s long history from biblical horns to military signals. From Hebrews to Egyptians and Romans, the horn served ritual and war calls, with Alfred the Great using the famed blowing stone at Ashdown in Berkshire to signal troops.
A brass plower emits a clear call that travels over meadow and through woods toward River Ock, echoing among White Horse hills to King Alfred’s camp, then returning to Wayland Smith’s Cave where the unknown smith lived and left travelstras horses at his door.
Distinguished European physician Konstachil asserts a new era in electrotherapy as mechanical technique improves and knowledge of biological and therapeutic action deepens. He cites studies using 10 per cent salicylate delivered by electric current into joints with superior results to internal drug use and notes favorable outcomes in sinusitis and middle ear infections, with diathermy offering promise for malignant growths.
An immense seven pound crab from Britain yields surprising meat when boiled and used in crabs recipes. Pacific coast crabs offer similar size and flavor but slightly less sweet, with dishes including buttered crab, salad a la russe, and cradled crabs.
The article explains stars do not truly twinkle. atmospheric particles and light interference near Earth cause apparent twinkling. On very clear nights the air is free of distortions, so starlight reaches observers more steadily and stars appear brighter and steadier.
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