Popular Cure Attack To Rattlesnake Bites
Dr Myles Standish of Boston argues against whisky as a rattlesnake bite remedy and praises antitoxin use. He cites British India results and notes American Indians treated bites with mud. He stresses timely antitoxin and cautious alcohol use, dismissing tradition.
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New Labroid and Scaroid Species from Hawaiian Islands
The United States Fish Commission Bulletin reports 42 labroid and scaroid species found, many likely new, indicating a rich field for study around the Hawaiian islands and nearby waters. Fishes were mainly obtained from Honolulu market, supplied by native fishermen, with scaroids valued highly as food and sometimes sold at high prices. natives often eat them raw. The Honolulu market is the richest source for collectors, and fishermen are urged to bring specimens to market due to high prices and demand.
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Uruguay Declares Arbor Day Style Planting Holiday
The Uruguay government has decreed a holiday for planting trees inspired by Arbor Day in the United States. The new observance aims to encourage tree planting and reforestation nationwide.
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Lands Without Official Postage in Europe
The article notes that Val D'Andorra and a region called Moresnet Calamine lack official stamps due to frontier disputes. Residents use German and Belgian stamps interchangeably and rely on the Latin Union coinage, as the area has no distinct currency.
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