Word: dowsers
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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Pointed at the suspect like a dowser's divining rod, the weapon works on two simple principles: speed and pressure. Before the offender can escape, or if he resists arrest, the sticks are clamped around his arm, wrist or hand. The cords act as a hinge. If he resists, the arresting officer merely squeezes the sticks, inducing severe, immobilizing pain. Either way, no permanent injury is usually inflicted because the pain will subdue the offender before any physical damage occurs...
Have you lost something? A dowser, with the help of a small pendulum and a map, will find it for you. Do you want happiness, success, power? Go see any of the voyants advertised in three astrological monthlies. Are you doubtful of your lover? Visit Professor E. L. Erus, who provides an "infallible life guide in the problems of the heart," and for 20 francs and a handwriting sample will reveal "knowledge of the loved one, his personality and his fidelity...