Popular Science News Volume 32 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1898 Excerpt: ...as either statuary or natural history specimens, owing chiefly to the superstition of sailors. The British army rifle has eighty-two component parts, in the production of which 952 machines are employed, as well as various processes which do not require machinery. A Novel Calendar Watch. It not only tells the time like ordinary first-class watches, but also tells the day of the week, day of the month, the month, and changes of the moon, as will be seen by the accompanying illustration, which shows the exact size. This is a beautiful watch, with porcelain dial and black oxidized steel case, the fashionable new material. It is an elegant and reliable timepiece in every way, stem wind and stem set, and is guaranteed. It usually retails at $12.00; but we will deliver it for a limited time to any one for $8.00, including a nice chain THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS is due not only to the originality and simplicity of the combination, but also to the care and skill with which it is manufactured by scientific processes known to the California Fig Syrup Co. only, and we wish to impress upon all the importance of purchasing the true and original remedy. As the genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only, a knowledge of that fact will assist one in avoiding the worthless imitations manufactured by other parties. The high standing of the CaliFornia Fig Syrup Co. with the medical profession, and the satisfaction which the genuine Syrup of Figs has given to millions of families, makes the name of the Company a guaranty of the excellence of its remedy. It is far in advance of all other laxatives, as it acts on the kidneys, liver and bowels without irritating or weakening them, and it does not gripe nor nauseate. In order to get its benefici...