Ice Quarries in the Alps Turn Swiss Alps into Ice Supply
Washington reports Switzerland has created an ice quarrying system yielding glacier ice blocks for continental cities. Concessions grant access to glaciers, ice is cut and slid via V shaped troughs, then shipped in refrigerated cars to Lyon and other centers. Glacial ice fetches high value due to purity, requiring storage in sawdust-lined warehouses to prevent surface frosting.
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Washington
Switzerland
Consular Bureau
Lyon
Alps
Most Ancient Apple Trees Planted by Spaniards in New Mexico
In Manzano New Mexico south of Estancia lies America’s oldest apple orchard possibly 300 years old. Trees exceed six feet in circumference yet bear fruit vigorously though neglected. Local residents Indigenous peoples and monks recall apples on the ground in varying stages of decay across generations.
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el Paso
Tex
America
Manzano
Estancia
Torrance County
Valley of the
Rio Grande
Gran Quivira
Abo
Man to Seek Australia Fortune From Uncle Will
John B. Lowery of Toledo plans to travel to Australia to claim 20 million dollars left by his uncle Duncan Cameron the 90 year old miner and former member of parliament who died without a wife. The will provides 1 million to servants and requires Lowery to marry before receiving the legacy. Lowery hopes to find a wife quickly to maintain the dignity his wealth will confer and then proceed to Australia. He has long operated in Michigan mines and owns several mines.
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Lowery
Australia
Michigan
Cadets Triumph in First Fencing Tourney at West Point
West Point cadets Halabird Dickinson and Ayers defeated Columbia in nine bouts, with Dickinson sweeping all his matches while Large and Dwyer split the other bouts after extra periods. The Army lineup included Halabird Dickinson and Ayers, Columbia fielded Berna Large and Dwyer.
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Columbia
Large
Ayers Ted
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Dickinson
Army
Ayers
Berna Large
Purported Cold Cure Promoted by Pine Oil Mixture
A dubious claim featuring Virgin Oil of Pine with glycerine and whisky as a cure for colds and coughs. The piece notes the product is sold in half-ounce vials, prepared by Leach Chemical Co in Cincinnati, with warnings about cheaper oils and unclear safety. It also includes unrelated odds and ends from the era.
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Maine
Leach Chemical Co
Cincinnati
Case of eczema in south ends in recovery with Cuticura
A Louisiana man reports his wife suffered eczema for three years with hands and eye affected. After doctors failed, Cuticura Soap and Ointment and the full Cuticura remedies cured her. He praises the product and urges others to try it, dated January and September 1906. The note adds a closing remark about seeking personal care when doctors disagree.
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Cutiura
Robert
Hydropolis
Grape Nuts praised for family health benefits
A Philadelphia woman credits Grape Nuts with reversing her stomach trouble and improving her husband’s digestion. She says their children now prefer it for breakfast, and she urges others to read The Road to Wellville by Postum Co, Battle Creek, Michigan.
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Dave
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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