Insects as Real Lords of Creation in Smithsonian Report
A summary of James Buckland's article arguing insects are earth’s dominant life form. It cites vast species numbers, explosive growth, and immense plant and animal impact, then praises birds for balancing ecosystems, and notes historical and international examples of birds aiding agriculture and pest control. It also warns against destroying avian allies and highlights related bird studies and other anthropology articles.
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James Buckland
London
New Zealand
Frederick the Great
Builders of the Catskill Aqueduct
J Bernard Walker and A Russell Bond discuss Alexander Gracie and the construction of the great aqueduct from the Catskill Mountains to New York City, detailing its origins, engineering challenges, and impact on water supply.
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Alexander Gracie
Catskill Mountains
New York City
J. Bernard Walker
A. Russell Bond
Piedmont Girls Triumph Over Oakland In Close Battle
Piedmont High School girls beat Oakland High School girls 12 to 11 in a hard fought game at Piedmont. This marks a second straight win for Piedmont over Oakland. The lineup lists players such as N Largo, Hendrickson, Ravenscraft, Shapiro, and Michaels among others.
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Piedmont
Piedmont High School
Oakland High School
Piedmont Girls
Oakland Girls
Piedmont Oakland N. Largo
Hendrickson i
Vaese Thrasher
Ravenscraft
Johnson E. Helferstay
C. Hause
I. Shapiro
Ee Michaels Eereee
Michigan Democrats Endorse Wilson at Lansing Convention
At a peaceful Lansing gathering, Michigan Democrats endorsed President Wilson by acclamation and gave strong support to his administration during their state convention yesterday.
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Michigan
Wilson
Lansing
Mich
Woodrow Wison
Ordinance Prohibits Noxious Substances in Cumberland
Cumberland Maryland mayor and council pass an ordinance declaring certain gelatine capsules and powders as nuisances. It bans sale possession or distribution of substances creating noxious odors with penalties up to fifty dollars and a possible prison term for nonpayment. The measure excludes doctors vets and pharmacists and takes effect on passage.
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Cumberland
Maryland
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Frederick's
House OF Quality
America
Knabe
Chickering
Baltimore Street
Cumberland, Maryland
Chickering, Knabe, Hardman
W. F. Frederick
Strich & Zeidler
Haines Bros
Kimball, Foster
Angelus and
Auto Players
United States
Pennsylvania
Montana
Lord Kitchener
Buckland
Howard H. Cleaves
American Bird Banding Association
Ales Hrdlicka
National Museum
M. Hoernes
Persia
Jacques de Morgan
Paris
K. Kanokogi
Tokyo
F. G. Cottrell
Lazarus Millinery
Oakland
Thomas W. Koon
A. W. Straub
Mayor
Harbaugh
DR. Thomas
Room
Walsh
Standard Auto CO
Laing Avenue
Mike
Gorman & Athans
N. Mechanic St
the Cumberland Dairy Lunch
Iris
J. G. Zilch
N. Centre St
DYE Works
S. E. Kline
J. E. Harrison
S. Cumberland Agiill
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