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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16
THE POWER OF RADIUM.
An Ounce Would Drive a 5O-Horse-
Power Motor Car Around
the World.

The consular reports published by
the department of commerce quote
from the AngloIndian Review, land in
teresting and Illuminating account of
the possible future applications OF
radium. The report says:
THE area where success Is practical
ly assured is at present not very large.
but in the medical field it Is already
fairly extensive. In the working of x
rays and in the marvellous results
achieved in the treatment of cancer and
blindness we have every hope for great
and universally benef1ting results. In
its industrial application we are some
what restricted by the extremely linn
tied supply OF radium available, but 1t
Is stated that small fraction of an
ounce, properly employed, would prob
ably provide good light sufficient for
several rooms and would not require re-
newal during the present century. It
has been calculated that the energy
stored up in one gram of radium is SUI
6cent to raise 500 tons weight a mile
high. An ounce would, therefore, suf-
fee to drive so horsepower motor car
at the rate of 80 miles an hour around
the world" -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16
Prof. Hicks on the Weather.

The next storm period is from the
18th to the 3rd.. A decided change
to warmer, with falling barometer.
will appear in the west. early in the
period, say about the 18th, and these
conditions will move eastwardly, fol.
lowed by growing cloudiness and
storms of rain and wind during the
10th to the 22nd. Cool and frosty
nights may be expected after these
disturbances.
Those who have made long and
correct observations of the moods of
October weather and storms. in con-
nection with our storm charts and
forecasts, need scarcely be warned of
probable Inconvenience, suffering and
danger, especially on or about the
great lakes, during the last named
storm period and change to cold fol-
lowing.
The 25th and 26uh are central DAYS
of reactionary storm movements, cn
and about which may be expected
change to warmer, with falling baro-
meter and more storms of rain, turn.
ing to snow in the north. In the
west the temperature will be rising
as the month comes to it's close, under
the influence of regular storm
period, the center elimination OF
which falls in November.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16
Liked Their Retention.

A party of about IS people, inciud-
ing the faculty of the school, drove
down to Grand Rapids Saturday to
witness the football game between
the Stevens Point and Grand Rapids
High schools. A few also went down
on wheels. They all report a pleasant
time and claim they had an oppor-
tunity to witness one Of the prettiest
games of the season. Both teams
were in excellent condition. During
the first half the Grand Rapids boys
held the superiority but during the
second half our boys seemed to have
the field to themselves and it was
then that they produced their score.
All representatives of the local school
were heartily received by the Grand
Rapids team. A reception would
have been given them could they
have remained during the evening.
Grand Rapids has a fine high school
building with modern equipment
therein for athletics, including
shower baths. Another game will
probably be held here with the Grand
RAPIDS team in the near future
Stevens Point Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16
st. johns Church,

Services for October Is as follows
Celebration 1870 a M, morning prayer,
1870 a. M, with address on "The Title
Page of Book Of Common Prayer. "
Evening prayer, 1870 p. M, and address
on second petition of Lords prayer,
''Thy Kingdom Come" Church Sun
day school at 11:45 a. m.
The synopsis of morning address is
as follows: A precomposed order of
prayer. The custom of the divinely
appointed church from the beginning.
Most appropriate and helpful for
public worship. The sacraments.-
their number and place as ordinances
of salvation, etc.
All seats free. Rev. Father Corbett
will be pleased to make the acquaint-
ances of visitors and strangers after
any service.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16
CRANMOOR.

CranmOOr, Oct. IBID. Kruger and
daughter, Myra, have returned from a
visit at Baldwin, Wis.
L. HaskinS returned Thursday from
Madison.
Roy Lester has entered the business
college at Wausau.
Haskell Bick made business visit
to your city Monday.
D. NJ. Rein and daughter, Pearl,
visited at Rudolph Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Gayuor have
returned from Rochester, Mimi.
Mrs. W. H. Fitch is visiting among
friends at Grand Rapids this week.
Guy Wood, of Grand Rapids, spent
a few days here hunting on the marsh
A large number of the young people
attended the dance at Nekoosa Fri
day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16
Old Flour Mill Building for Sale.

The buildings of the old Jackson
Milling company must be removed at
once and it has been decided to hold a
public auction next Saturday and
dispose of the buildings to the highest
bidder. There is large quantity Of
excellent material in these buildings.
They were erected at time when
good lumber was very cheap compared
with present values, and were built
entirely of the best white pine. They
will probably be sold at low figure
and there is chance for a lucky hit
for some one. A good apartment
house, or several small houses can be
constructed from the lumber, and
in these times Of scarcity of houses
aud high rents. such an investment
will undoubtedly prove good. Sale
will be made at two O'Clock Saturday
afternoon, October II, on the premi-
SEES.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16

Over two hundred invitations have
been issued by the Congregational
church society for Il reception at the
Elgles' hall in Spafford's block Tues
day evening, October 20 vitations
have be Ell sent to all persons who
contribute to the support OF the
church and those who are strangers
in the city and have shown prefer
ence by attending church services
there. If any member Of the church
have knowledge of any person who
should receive an invitation please in
dictate it to the proper committee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16

The following marriage licenses
have been issued by County Clerk
Renne since the last publication:
John Bell and Annie Eckes, both
of town OF Lincoln.
Mary Marzynski, of Grand Rapids,
and Frank Torncyck, OF Neillsville.
VIM. w. Davis, of Grand Rapids,
and Laura Martin, of Port Edwards.
VIM. j. Granger and Rosetta Rick
hoff, both of Grand Rapids.
Axel B. johnson, of Batavia, Ill.,,
and Ellen L. Shirley, of Hansen.
Gotlieb Schiller and Elizabeth Ess-
man, both of MarShfield.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16

DR.. A. L. Ridgman spoke on ''Con-
tagious Diseases" at the Lincoln high
school Wednesday morning. He said
that it was in the school room that
we came into direct contact with the
disease germ or the person having the
disease. Diseases are often contracted
In the lower grades by clay modelling
DR.. Ridgman said that seven years
ago he could trace every case of
diphtherid to one OF the ward build
ings. He concluded by saying that
che best protection against disease is
strong constitution and the best
method to keep the body in this
condition is systematic exercise.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16

Unclaimed letters at the east
Grand Rapids post office:
GENTLEMEN.
Baldwin G. G.; Byron F.; Bull J. M.
Bergman r. M; Colman A. j.; Dyker
Martin; Berger John; Eating w. j.;
Frederick joe; Hamri X. O.: Hahn
Alb; Hutchinson G. E.; Marder Alb
L.; Podawiltz Hermon; Pierce Z. J.;
Reed Step; Ross W. T.; Stool VIM.
Shepard A. L.; Stevens Edw.; Bangor
Gus; Swenske Malt Brew CO.; Turbin
Walter; Thomas Fred; Webster Geo.;
Weiter P. j.; Wmburger c.; Young F.
ZiSko J. j.;
LADIES.
Cook Anna; Ferguson Mrs; Stone
Grace; Henderson Bertha; Kluge
Mrs. Lena.
Persons calling for the above letters
please say, Advertised.
A. L. FoNTAINE, P M.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16
HOTEL OPENED UNDER AU=
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

The formal opening of the Dixon
hotel took place last evening. The
event proved to be grand success.
There were one hundred twenty pre-
sent to partake of the bountiful
supper and all were full of praise for
the entertainment that had been pre-
pared for them. The city band and
Big -Four orchestra were present to
add to the pleasure of the evening.
The management certainly has reason
to feel proud of the suspicious circum-
stances under which: the New Dixon
was opened.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16

The best apples at the lowest price
at Shafton & Chapman.s.
Mrs Truman Styles, of Babcock
visited in the city Wednesday.
Mrs. Geo. Taylor. of New Rome. is
in the city during the absence of her
husband in Chicago
Alfred Mathews has returned to his
| horne iD Milwaukee after few weeks
visit at the home of c. A. Klug.
Rene Der TO call for winter apples
at Shafton & Chapman's.
The Misses Marceau entertained
Monday evening in honor of the
Misses Katie Mccarthy and Nellie
Schnabel
Miss Jessica McFarlane, of Marsh
field, will sing a soprano solo at the
Congregational church, Sunday mort-
ing, October Is
Baldwins, Northern Spies and
Greetings at Shafton & Chapman's.
Andrew Donhardt, the blind musi-
clan, of MarShfeld, was in the CITY
yesterday on business. He was the
guest of Orson Cochran.
Mrs. Geo. W. Jones and daughter,
Viola, of lshpeming, Mich, are in the
city the guests of relatives. Mr.. Jones
is expected to arrive today to join bis
wife and daughter.
Shafton & Chapman have just re-
celved two cars of fine apples and will
sell them at the lowest possible price.
W. w. Dumbeton, city clerk, and
j. w. Strope, assessor, of Stevens
Point, were in the city Saturday in
speeding the city's assessment roll and
water works and incidentally taking
in the foot ball game.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16
His Countenance Fell.

Some officers of an American ship
were dining with a mandarin at
Canton. One of the guests wished
for second helping of a savory stew,
which he thought was some kind of
duck, and not knowing the word in
Chinese held his plate to the host,
saying, with smiling approval:
'Quack, Quack, quack!"
His countenance fell when his host,
pointing to the dish, responded:
Bow, WOW, W0W!'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16
In Honor OF Miss Mccarthy.

Mrs. Dora Wood gave six O'Clock
dinner at George w. Davis restaurant
Tuesday evening in honor of Miss
Katie Mccarthy. The following
were invited: The Misses Lizzie
Mccarthy, Eleanor Slatterv. Lizzie
and Mary Beaver. Annie Pagel,
Helen Kroner, Nellie Schnabel, Nellie
Steib, Della Menier, Gertrude
Schneider, Nellie Ward. Celia and
Katie Mccarthy, Eide Marceau,
Dora Wood, Mrs. Arthur Miller.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16
Something New.

Every commercial college in the
country. except bhe New Era charges
$3.50 per month for the use of each
typewriter out of school hours. This
college furnishes each full course
student with a 800 Remington or
Smith Premier machine, for use out
of school hours, absolutely free. 1t
may be taken to the home or room.
This is to further the student in the
mastery of the machine, and IS a
generous offer that is being readily
accepted
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16
Royal Neighbors in Open Camp.

The Royal Neighbors held open
camp at their rooms in Natwick's hall,
Tuesday, Oct. 13. at which there were
quite number of guests and members
present. A short program was given
after which refreshments were served
and pleasant social time spent.
This order is increasing in interest
and there are applications for mem
bership at each meeting, There is a
special rate arranged for the rest of
the year. For particulars apply to
the Oracle, Mrs. Cora Dunayan or
Recorder, Mrs. LambertOn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16
Out Looking for Ducks.

j. j. Looze, Ell. III. Voss, Guy Wood,
Fred Kruger and Anton p. HirZy
went duck hunting yesterday down
at the Bayou.
|. e. Philieo, Will Reeves and Amos
Hasbrouck yesterday drove to Lake
Puckway in Adams county, a distance
of about thirty-tive miles, to hunt
ducks for few days. They took
with them steel boat and camping
outfit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16
Lecture on Christian Science.

Judge W. 6. Ewing, prominent
lawyer of Chicago, will lecture on
Christian Science at the opera house
Thursday evening, October %. Judge
Ewing is an eloquent speaker and d
firm believer in Christian Scien,.e.
All are cordially invited to attend the
lactura
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16
Chicken Pie Supper.

The ladies OF, St. Katharine's Guild
will serve IA chicken pie supper Thurs
day evening from $50 to 10 O'Clock in
the store building recently vacated
by Cohen Brothers. All are cordially
invited The price of the supper
will be Is cents. Following is the
menu:
Chicken Pie Cranberry Jelly
Sandwiches Pickles
Hot Pork and Beans
Potato Salad Cabbage Salad
Cake Coffee
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16
Linen Shower.

The Misses Celia and Katie
Mccarthy gave linen shower last
evening in honor of Miss Nellie
Schnabel. The following ladies were
present: The Misses Helen KRONER,
Nellie Steib, Celia and Katie
Mccarthy, Nellie Schnabel, Kate
Smith, Caroline Kuntz, Eide, Mabel,
and ArtemeSe Marceau, Lizzie
Bever, Gertrude Schneider, Lizzie
Mccarthy, Nellie Ward, Eleanor Stat
terry, Emma Schnabel, Matte Slattery
and Mrs. Richard Harvey.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16
Relief Corps Tie C0mforters.

The members of the Relief corps
met at the home of Mrs. M. J.
Boucher Friday afternoon to tie COM
forters. There were fourteen present.
An elegant supper was served and
all enjoyed pleasant afternoon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16
ARRESTED AND FINED FOR
RIDING ON THE SIDEWALK

Irving Henry was arrested yesterday
by Chief of Police Garrihee for riding
bicycle on the sidewalk of Oak
street. He was taken before Justice
Cooper yesterday afternoon and
pleaded guilty to rhe charge. Henry
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16
Pay for Services When Cured.

DR.. SECRIST:---
1t gives he pleasure TO certify my
wonderful cure by you. | have been
afflicted quarter Of a century wit h
catarrh and constipation and nervous
debility. month of your treat ment
has given me complete relief.
j. D. CALLAHAN.
DR.. Secrist will be at the Witter
House, Tuesday. Oct. 27.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16
At the CONGREGATIONAL Church.

There will be communion and
reception to new members at the
morning service. Rev. B. J. III Shaw
will speak in the evening on RE
ligious Uses of Business"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16

LII you want something good, go to
Vine Wales and buy some of his fine
strained honey. Twelve pounds for
81. Also few more hives of bees
left for sale at So per swarm Resi-
dence, corner of Lincoln and Wiscon-
sin streets.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16
CITY In BRIEF
WOOD COUNTY WEATHER.
Fair today and tomorrow.

Following are the temperatures tor the
past three days:
Today's maximum 80. ..................49 degrees
Today's minimum. .....................35 degrees
Thursdays maximum ....... ........59 degrees
Thursdays minimum. ...................4 degrees
Wednesdays maximum ..................69 degrees
Wednesdays minimum. ............ ...33 degrees
The prevailing winds were: Today,
west; Thursday, northeast; Wednesday,
eaat.
ED. MAhoNEY, Observer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16
Damage Case Settled.

Attorneys Conway & Jeffries set
tied the personal injury case, pending
at Wansau, against Salsich & Wilson,
of Star Lake, with Quarles, Spense
81 Quarles yesterday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16
Many Licenses Issued.

County Clerk Renne has issued
LISP hunting licenses up to the pre-.
sent date.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16
WANTED,

This column is for the convenience of those
who have anything for sale, to rent, or who
want to buy. Also for the advertising of lost or
found articles, help or positions wanted. Rates:
advertisements not exceeding five lines Is cents
per week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16

AS the price of apples are crawling
up you had better place your order for
a barrel at Shafton 6 Chapman's
while the price is right.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16

paid the fine imposed aud was re-
leased
CHIEF of Police GarriheeI says that
he has received many complaints
stating I hat the bicycle ordinance is
being violated and that he will here
after arrest all persons caught riding
on the sidewalks of the city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16

ERCE Knowing what 1t was to suffer I.
~ y -. will give FREE OF CHARGE, to
anv afflicted, a positive cure for Eczema, Salt
Instant relief. Don't suffer iongerl Writ easeF
W. WILLIAMS, 400 Manhattan Ave, New
York. 9-4'O4
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16

FOR SALE-CompIete billiard and pool room
outfit. Four tables with showcases, etc.
yHlued at $3.50. Will sell at big discount for
cash. Address G. W. Russell, Grand Rapids
Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16

Tor SALE-House barn and out buildings Oh
the west side near the Oberbeck factory. A
bargain for some one on easy terms For terms
and particulars enquire of A. L. Fontaine. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16

WANTED-Two girls at once at the Steam
w Laundry.
EOR RENT-Furnished room with bat h, Apply
of Mrs. n. J. Boucher, west side.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16

NyANTED-Two good girls az the Commercial
IN house. Good wages to good help.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16

FOR SALE-Frank StahPs residence property
4 near the Green Bay railroad station in the
first ward. For particulars enquire of him.
FOR RENT-A brand new cottage near Lincoln
high school, inquire of VIM. Fl. Petzold, this
Office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16

Eleven new members were received
into and entertained by the Entire
Nous club Monday evening at the
home of Mrs. G.. Nj. Hill.
A collation. was served and an i'm
promptu program rendered as follows:
BooIman
Talk-Wise William ........ Miss McKercher
Talk-Why We Are a Shakespeare Club
Miss Terry
Recitatlon Miss Voyer
Your Opinion OF acknowledgements to by
selection of Ragtime music Miss McGrath
The entertainment committee fur
nished poem, each stanZa of which
was completed by those taking part
in the game. Twenty-Five ladies were
present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16

FOR SALE-Phil Wards residence on Oak
] street. Ten room house with closets and
all conveniences. For terms and particulars
inquire of Mr.. Ward.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-10-16

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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-12
The Last of the Ruffs.

In 1852 the rage for ruffs, such as are
seen on many monumental effigies, be-
gan TO decline. a writer in the Lon
don Chronicle of that year says of gen.
tlemen's dress, Their cuffs entirely
cover their wrists. and only the edges
of their ruftles are to be seen"
1t is said that a distaste for ruffs
was first created so far back as 1913,
when a woman named Turner wore
them on her trial for the murder by
poison of Sir Thomas Overbury. The
French revolution of 1889 much infiu-
enced British fashion, and the pictur-
esque cooked hat and ruffles then gave
way generally to round hats and small
cuffs. -e-ss'-s,-sraa-4sst p ~.
The period of their final disuse can
not be easily determined. as men of old
fashioned or eccentric habits have
worn rufiied shirt fronts within quite
recent memory similar to those which,
according to Planche's History Of
British Costume" originated in the
seventeenth century.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-12
Little Squaw" Again.

We trnst our readers will pardon the
frequent mention made of Little
Squaw, the PAGER, in these columns.
While she is not local horse, so much
interest has been shown in her by De-
corah people who have seen her on
this track that many will be glad to
be kept posted as t. what she is doing.
She has shown herself to be one of the
fastest PAGERS on the grand circuit
this year. Her owner and driver,
Cederburg, had new experience with
her at Buffalo Saturday After win
ming the second heat in the 2 06 pace,
she broke twice in the third. which
she had not done before. She was
favorite in the pool and the judges
took Cederburg out of the sulky and
put in Ben Kinney, one of the leading
drivers of the circuit Little Squaw
then went out and won the deciding
heat with ease.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1903-08-12
WITH THE MAGAZINES.
What the Current Issues of the Leading
Periodicals Present This Month.

The women who clamor for advice
how to turn their time and talents to
account-will receive many valuable
hints from the series of articles en-
titled Profitable Industries for
Women" which is begun in the Sep
TENDER number of the New Idea
Woman's Magazine under the heading
of Poultry Raising" from the pen
of Sarah Z. Slater. The new depart
ment of Correct Dress for Men" al
so begun in the September issue and
contributed by Hawthorne, we'll
known authority i'll haberdashery,
bids fair TO be of paramount impor-
lance in this periodical, because
many women do much of the shopping
for the men of their families and are
glad to have suggestions. Every item
in the September number, either
technical or fictional, is of more than
passing interest.