Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1911-08-30
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
SWEDEN.
Considerable interest has been
aroused among scientists IN regard to
the remarkable electrical experiments
which have been carried on for some
years in one Of the public schools in
Stockholm. The object has been: to-
test the beneficial influence Of cleo
tricity on the development Of the hui
man body. Two groups Of twenty-five
children were selected. as nearly alike
as possible in general health, size,
and weight. The respective groups
received their instruction in two
rooms. both equal in size, ventilation,
lighting. and other general conditions.
But the group in one was constantly
exposed to the influence Of electric
currents, while the other group pur-
sued it, studies under normal condi-
tions. After q test Of several years
the two groups Of children have been
compared. and it is claimed that the
electrified children have outstripped
the others mentally and physically;
that they have grown faster. put on
weight more quickly, and have shown
more physical fitness generally, be-
sides possessing superior mentality.
Skepticism is displayed in some quar-
tiers, and the result of the experiment
is not altogether regarded as decisive.
It is expected. however, that similar
experiments will be conducted in some
other schools in order to demonstrate
the supposed efficacy of the electrify-
ing process in improving the mental
and physical condition Of the rising
population.
For some time past it has been the
ambition Of Miss Karin Soderstrom.
Of Lfnkopfng, to swim across the Rox-
en-, or mouth Of the Stanga river. A
few days ago she started out, her goal
being Stjerntorp castle, which is about
six miles from the starting point.
There was strong side wind, and
ugly waves kept beating at the swim
mer until at times she was about to
give up the attempt on account Of
dizziness. But when that thought
came she recalled her eagerness to
perform the feat, and as soon as she
made up her mind to continue she
felt as If fresh strength began to
course thru her limbs The motor
boat that accompanied her irritated
her by its continual jumping up and
down, and at time it seemed to be-
on the point of running her down. At
the advice of the men in the boat she
once tried to swim on her back for a
change, but that made her so dizzy
that she almost tainted before turn
ing. It took her four hours to cross
the Roxen and she was completely ex-
hausted when she reached Stjerntorp
castle. The wind carried her out Of
her way SO that her course formed a
large curve. BY means of proper
treatment she soon recovered her
usual vigor, and sportsmen from far
and near complimented her upon her
success in establishing a unique rec
ord for her sex.
Glasgow.-The crown prince and
princess Of Sweden received a warm
welcome from the citizens Of Glas.
egow on their arrival here. The royal
party were conducted to the North
British Station hotel, Immediately ad.
Joining the station, where breakfast
was served. A few minutes after II
O'Clock start was made for the Scot
fish historical exhibition, where the
greater part Of the day was spent.
Round the royal carriage an escort
Of mounted police took up their po-
sltion, and at given signal the cav
alcade set out for Gilmore HILL On
arrival at the exhibition their royal
highnesses were met by Andrew 81.
Pettigrew and others, and they at
once proceeded to the Palace of Fine
Art. From the Palace Of Fins
Art the royal party proceeded to the
Palace Of History, where also is sit.
uated the Scoto Swedish section.
wherein are displayed documents and
relics which many years ago played
an important part In the history Of
the two countries. Here the mem.
bers Of the Swedish community al
Glasgow wera received in audience
A luncheon was served in the eros
venor restaurant. The chairman in
succession proposed Ellis Majesty,
King George" and Ills Majesty, King
Gustaf of Sweden" the national an.
.thems Of the two nations being played
as the toasts were duly honored. He
afterward presented an address to the
crown prince on behalf of the promot.
ers of the. exhibition, Enclosed in q
beautifully designed golden casket,
and also proposed the toast of Our
Guests Their Royal Highnesses, the
Crown Prince and Crown Princess OF
Sweden" The crown prince, who, on
rising, was enthusiastically cheered,
said: my Lord Provost, MY Lords.
Ladies and Gentlemen-On behalf Of
the crown princess and OF myself,
wish to thank you and the executive
committee Of this exhibition most
warmly for the very kind words with
which. you have welcomed us on the
occasion Of our visit to your beautiful
exhibition.
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