Among the many interesting discoveries of Dr Sven Hedih in Central Asia is a singular oscillation ni the position of the lake of Kara-koshun, or Lob Nor. This hike seems as restless as some rivers that change their beds, but the cause ol its movements is a continuous change in the level of the (Insert in the midst of which it lies, bordered by vegetation. At present the lake is retreating northward,, and creeping toward its ancient bed, where it ia known to have lain in the third century of the Christian era; and as it elowly moves the vegetation, animals, and the fishermen with their reed huts follow its shores northward. Dr Hcdin believes that after reaching the northern part of the desert the lake returns southward, the complete period of oscillation being 1,000, years'or more. DON'T NEGLECT A BAD COLD. Never allow a cold,to take its course. Too often at this time of the year its course is j towards pneunlonia. Chamberlain’s Cough Eemedy will promptly cure your cold and I dispel all danner of thak-diseaseu-dCAd-ELjl
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Evening Star, Issue 12874, 25 July 1906, Page 8
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178Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 Evening Star, Issue 12874, 25 July 1906, Page 8
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