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Newspaper

Decorah Republican

Location

Decorah, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1916

Page

3

Scenic Beauty of Alaska Through A Weighing Eye

The article extols Alaska’s vast landscapes from Cook Inlet to Mount McKinley, praising the virility of its shores and the sublime grandeur of its mountains, fjords, and islands. It notes the distanced yet distinct visibility of Mount McKinley and compares Alaska’s coast to famed European scenery, citing Hon. A Barton Hepburn in Leslie’s.

Alaska Cook Inlet Mount McKinley North American Thousand Islands A. Barton Hepburn Leslie

Delves Into Habits of Fish and Hook Baiting

Detroit News reports Leo F. Troy of Grand Rapids known as Hard Luck Troy spent two years studying bass in a home tank. He found bass take worms head first and prefer mid back hook placement to avoid throat injury, improving catch rates and suggesting wiggle bait appeals.

Leo F. Troy Grand Rapids Mich Troy Temperate Logis Detroit News

Spider Lariat and Spanish Arbor Day Planting Plan

A description outlines a triangular web trap used by a spider to catch prey and notes that Spain has made Arbor Day celebrations mandatory in all townships and municipalities with expanded tree planting programs.

Spain

Origin of the Cherry Tree in Antiquity

The cherry is of eastern origin with earliest garden trees from the Greek town Cerasos near the Black Sea. Lucullus reportedly imported cherries to Rome after conquering Mithridates, and within 120 years cherry culture spread to Britain and beyond.

Black Sea Cerasos Plinus Lucullus Mithridates Rome Britain London

Notable Vocalists Shine in Local Concert

Audre Benoist and Walter Van Brunt lead a recital with tenor Alfred Shaw and baritone Vernon Archibald among the performers. The program features diverse arias and collaborative pieces by a distinguished ensemble in a city concert hall.

Audre Benoist Walter van Brunt Emory B. Randolph Alfred Shaw John Are Dost Vernon Archibald

French Foreign Legion Makers of War and History

The article extols the French Foreign Legion for supplying specialists from within its ranks including architects, doctors, and a bishop who served as padre when none was available. It highlights the legion’s claim to meet any contingency and even write its own history.

French Foreign Legion Legion Legionaires

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