Authors blunders and astronomical ironies in novels
A column notes writers err with celestial details. It cites Wilkie Collins, Rider Haggard, Coleridge, Kingsley, and a film novel, pointing out moon and sun placements that contradict logic. It closes with a sailing ship scene where wind and pennants misalign with the sunset and wind direction.
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Wilkie Collins
Rider Haggard
King Solomon’s Mines
Coleridge
Kingsley
Topsy Turvy Room Near Paris A Practical Joke
A cor respondent recalls a “topsy turvy room” near Paris where guests wake to a ceiling appearing to loom over them with furniture attached overhead. A host laughs as frightened visitors fear they will fall up to the ceiling while a flowerpot bloom hangs above. The prank ends in daylight.
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Paris
A Boy's Wild Ride for Life to Get Dr. King's Discovery
W H Brown of Leesville Indiana endured asthma peril while his family feared death as he rode 18 miles with a son to obtain Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. He reports instant relief and eventual cure. The medicine is praised for throat and lung illnesses with guaranteed bottles 50c and 1.00 and free trials at druggists.
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Promoted For Piles And First Aid
An old local ad touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a fast cures for piles and skin ailments, with testimony from J. C. Phillips. It also notes Bell’s pharmacy and announces Dr. H. E. Crepin’s return to practice in the A. O. U. W. building after vacation.
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DeWitt
J. C. Phillips
Paris
Ilinois
Bell
H. E. Crepin
California
Providence Gold Syndicate to Consider Name Change
A special meeting of Providence Gold Syndicate stockholders is set for Tuesday September 16 1902 at 2 pm at 130 Penington street Tucson Arizona. The purpose is to vote on changing the name to Oro Rico Mining Syndicate or another suitable name and to transact other business. By order of the board E Frank Campbell president H T Coffin secretary.
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Providence Gold Syndicate
Penington Street
Tucson
County of Pima
Territory of Arizona
Oro Rico Mining Syndicate
Said Corporation
E. Frank Campbell
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