Economic value of birds to agriculture and pest control
A study by the Bureau of Biological Survey details how orchard, garden, and farm pests are kept in check by a wide range of birds. Hawks, owls, cuckoos, kingbirds, warblers, swallows, doves, quail, and many others contribute by feeding on insects, rodents, and pests, while some species cause limited crop damage. Owls and hawks are especially valuable for rodent control, and overall birds offer far more good than harm, supporting conservation laws like the migratory bird treaty act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biological Survey
United States
California
North America
American Ornithologists’ Union
Great Britain
Bible Restored To Owner After War Theft
During the Boer war a New Zealand contingent member took a family Bible from a Boer farm. A chance encounter with J. S. Olivier, a South African footballer in Auckland, revealed he was related to the owner. The Bible will be restored to its rightful owner by Olivier and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Chance
Auckland
J. S. Olivier
Sign Languages in Jails Across Europe
Old jailbirds defy warders by silent vocalization using lips and jaw. A complete dumb alphabet exists with finger signs for death and years by ear gestures. Coughs and sneezes convey messages and letters, while ear and mouth signs indicate listening and receiving letters or scribbles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Cole's Carbelizaire Heals Burns Instantly
Advertisement claims Cole's Carbelizaire relieves and heals burning itching skin instantly. Promotes sale of 60c and 0c sizes with mail order to The J. W. Cole Rockford TL for a package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
J. W. Cole Rockford
Old Buddies and Married Men On Main Street
Perkins and Brown discuss an old friend Bill Bristow while wandering Main Street. A humorous exchange reveals wartime discharge and marital histories as the two men comment on Bristow and observed incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins
Brown
Bill Bristow
Bill
Quiet divorce urged after brief married life
A brief exchange reveals a couple seeking an amicable split. He proposes a quiet, swift divorce. She objects, announcing plans to pursue acting and seeking broader support, noting their need for real genius to find common sense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Weekly
Ambiguous Clipping Reports Escape Incident
Fragmentary text describes a confused event with repeated phrases about a woman escaping and suffering on the left side after a fire and birth. No clear names, places, dates, or actions emerge to form a coherent summary.
Farmer's Wife Freed From Torturing Backache
A testimonial from a Buffalo New York reader praising Dodd's Kidney Pills. The writer credits the medicine with relief from a long standing backache and notes a large box will be sent by the Medicine Co. of Buffalo.
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Farmer
Dodge
Dodd
Medicine Co
Buffalo, N. Y
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WL. McAtee
Bureau of Biological Gurvey
Pridd
Washington, D. C
Phoebe
LLL
CORO
Kansas City Star
Gap Johnson
Rumpus Ridge
Mother Gray
Mother Gray CO
le Rox
Duieht
Mexia
Mexia Petroleum Trust
W. T. Wagroner
Fort Worth
Chicago
G.I. Broughton
Ream
Adenx St. Msclachlan
Ftiecren Ayesse
Dero
Mabe
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