Two scientists at Kiel are trying to solve a problem which, once regarded as superstition, has now been proved a fact—that more people are born at high tide than at any other time. In addition, it is said that giving birth to a child at high tide is much more gainful for the mother than at any omer time. Nor does the “ tide-birth ” apply only to humans. Peasants in certain districts in the Elbe make special preparations for the arrival of their newlvborn flock at high tides. Having established this one fact, the scientists are still perplexed as to why this should be so, and researches are being made to discover the cause of this curious happening, though possibly there is a simple explanation of why more people are born at high than low tides. Don’t spoil this year's pickles and sauces by using inferior vinegar Insist on SHARLAND’S—so pure so piquant, so strong. Sharland’s. Wholesale distributors.--Advt.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 23109, 8 February 1937, Page 3
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