Ice cave at Bixby Park a cool Iowa landmark
In Edgewood Iowas Bixby State park locals tout an ice cave formed from a former lead mine. Bars block entry but the mouth reveals icy walls with a steady cool breeze in hot summers. Captain Little reportedly mined there before choosing to preserve the cave as a public wonder.
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Family of Bunnies Acquired by Dog
In Chicago, Mrs. Ralph Riddell says her dog Queeny, whose litter of 10 puppies earlier this year has been rehomed, has brought home a new litter of two week old rabbits from a nearby field. She will feed the bunnies until they can fend for themselves, noting no sighting of Papa or Mama rabbit.
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Fair Isle Sees First Girl Birth in 22 Years
In Fair Isle Orkneys AP reports a girl birth ending a 22 year stretch of all boy babies. Mrs Douglas Stout welcomed a daughter Tuesday, the first girl in 22 years and the second girl for her family after two prior boys.
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