Last Stand of the Florida Parrot and the Woodpecker
Nature Magazine notes the SPU eagles swamps and the Inez woodpecker breeding by Dr A A Allen in central Florida in 1924. It says it is now illegal to kill the fine bird and that the Caroling parrot once abundant in Florida is extinct after heavy shooting and trapping.
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Crystals Unearthed in French Cave Believed Prehistoric
Archeologists exploring the Cave of the Sister of the Falls in France report large prehistoric water crystals dating back to ancient times. Some specimens measure up to four inches across and an inch thick, matching laboratory quality. Consistent cave conditions are cited as enabling nature to form these remarkable crystals.
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France
Historic Peshawar as Capital Amid Afghan Frontier Gates
Historic Peshawar stands as capital of the North West Frontier Province near the Khyber Pass, a northern entry from Afghanistan. The city sits among surrounding hills near Jamrud Fort, and has witnessed empires led by Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan through the pass.
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Goethals Urges Women in Canal Zone Aid Moral Purposes
General Goethals addresses women of the American colony in the Canal Zone urging support for labor and moral welfare. He commends their help to servicemen, notes the work on porches, and emphasizes comfort and rest for workers, invoking duty and solidarity.
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Names and faith shape medieval child naming trends
The London Mail notes how baptismal practice in the Middle Ages led to John as a dominant male name and Agnes Alice Isabella Ma Cecilia among girls. It cites 1880 Hatfield population showing 44 percent Johns and 22 percent Williams, linking names to saints and royal influence.
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Cecilia
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London Mail
Newborn Snafu Sparks Bobby's Questioning of Origins
In a humorous family dialogue from an Indianapolis News clipping, Bobby wonders where the new baby came from. His mother explains that everyone comes from heaven, prompting him to insist he heard Mingis mention a different origin.
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Bobby
Diddy
Mingis
Indianapolis
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Bomb-Proof Auto For Nanking Government Leader
The costly U S built limousine fashioned for the Nanking Government president features navy steel armor thick enough to deflect bullets and bombs. Two rear seats rise above the hood for guards with machine guns, while long running boards allow guard positions with revolvers ready.
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China
United States
Nanking
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