Word: raying
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Grindell-Matthews, inventor of a method of controlling motorboats at sea by wireless, for which the British Government awarded him $125,000, has perfected a principle by which airplane or other engines can be stopped in full operation through an invisible ray. He has demonstrated its efficacy with but a quarter kilowatt of power on engines in the laboratory, and needs only to strengthen its current for operation at a greater distance to bring airplanes in flight to a full stop and send them crashing to earth. No insulation is proof against this weapon, for if the carburetor were sufficiently...
Case 2.?The patient was a teacher, aged 50. She complained of stiffness in the limbs, pain in the back, great exhausition, weakened memory and great mental depression. On July 22, 1922, one X-ray treatment was given. A few days later she felt very well. The backache had disappeared, and she said that she could walk without any great discomfort? for the first time in several months. She had a distinct feeling of physical strength and energy...
...Benjamin is a glandular specialist and in 20% of his cases uses a serum from goats' glands. In the other 80%, however, the X-ray treatment is used. The majority of patients are school teachers and nurses who feel the need of renewed energy to carry on their work. In many cases hair which has turned gray is supplanted by hair of the original color...
...Atherton, aged 67, discussing the X-ray treatment, said...
...metre run, indoor: Joie Ray of the Illinois Athletic Club...