SIFTINGS OF SCIENCE Hints of radioactivity and new techs
The article reports that coral reefs are built from skeletons of animals and algae after deep borings in Funafuti. It notes a combined cinema and gramophone display called the chromophone. It discusses Edouard Meyer on plant and animal x rays, uranium pitchblende ore in mica, and Becke's 1806 museum experiments showing unchanged radio activity in old ore versus Joachimsthal ore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funafuti
London
Edouard Meyer
Mica
Joachimsthal
Becke
Vienna
Imperial Museum of Natural History
Bad Dreams from Coffee Poisoning Cited by Postum Ad
A former coffee user describes insomnia dreams headaches and nervousness caused by coffee. He credits switching to Postum with restore of sleep appetite and steadier nerves. He urges a ten day trial and notes the company Postum Co Battle Creek Mich. promotes the Road to Wellville in every package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Spray Pump Cart For Orchard Use
An economical two wheeled tow down cart is described to carry a spray pump and barrel through orchards. Built from simple parts, it enables the sprayer to work close to the ground under peach plum and pear trees, with a durable bed and brace system for various load types and sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rogers
Latimer Champions Federal Road Aid For Nation
Senator Latimer of South Carolina positions road improvement as a national priority. He backs federal aid, arguing state limits curb improvements, cites Europe’s costs, and warns the mud tax harms transport. He urges Congress to fund roads, sharing costs with states and boosting farm land values. He calls for a national, urgent effort to make road investment a public welfare issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latimer
South Carolina
Senate
Brownlow
House
Beacon Society
Boston
Congress
United States
Europe
Madison
Monroe
Gallatin
Webster
Calhoun
Clay
Adams
Helpful Dairy Notes on Milk Separation and Hygiene
The article urges separating milk before cool temperatures hinder separation, notes cleanliness of the stable affects milking, cautions against sending milk to the creamery without straining, and recommends udder wiping with a damp cloth if cows are not washed before milking.
Trend Toward Packing Houses Signals Slaughter Shift
Census figures show a rise in large scale hog slaughtering as the population grows. The average hogs slaughtered per person at packing houses nearly doubles in 25 years, indicating more local slaughtering activity.
Society’s pressures blamed for broken health in women
A period advertisement describes societal expectations on women leading to systemic catarrh and nervous exhaustion. It touts Peruna as a tonic that renovates and restores, citing letters from Mrs. J. E. Finn and Mrs. J. W. Reynolds praising its effects. It invites inquiries for free home-treatment guidance from Dr. Hartman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
J. E. Finn
East High Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
J. W. Reynolds
Elkton
Ohia
Peruna
Boston
R. Paxton CO
Pope Bldg
Mass
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B.B.B
B.B. B
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Siftings OF
Senator Latimer
New York
Cascarets
Candy Cathartic
Sterling Remedy Co
Chgo
N.Y
Red River
Nichols & Shepard Coo
Montana
America
M. Britie
Gratton
North Dakota
W. McCormick & Sons
Walnut St
Witzgerald &Co
Box EK
Washington, D.C
N. B
Charterhouse Sq
Paris
Rue de le Paix
Columbus Ave
Potter Drug & Chen. Corp
Prospectus
Scofield
Francis
Emory Fitch
Broad Street
N. Fe
A. N. WA
Tierce Giascari LS
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