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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1907
Page
6
Maurice Maeterlinck argues bees display adaptable intelligence across climates and conditions. He cites observations of bees in Australia and refinery environments adjusting for nectar, pollen, and substitutes like flour, wax cement, and turpentine. He notes English entomologists prior claims were contradicted by naturalists and experiments showing flexible problem solving.
A Putnam's Monthly portrait praises Artemus Ward as a cosmopolitan, well bred and modest gentleman. It notes his minuscoarseness, refined figure, delicate teeth, and soft voice while stressing that his eccentric humor never betrayed local coloring or provincialism.
In 1870 Russell of the German army elicited comments from the crown prince Frederick that drew Bismarck's ire. The exchange featured Russell noting confidences and Bismarck granting permission to report opinions from atop St Pauls if Russell thanked him.
A historical survey details sailor beliefs from lucky tokens to forbidden actions aboard ships. It notes practices like placing a silver coin in the mainmast step, christening with wine, and whistling to avoid storms, alongside the superstition that laws, women, and clergy bring ill luck aboard.
The Golden Penny recalls a quip about Lord North's sisters and wife. A gentleman asks who is the ugly woman nearby, only to be told the ugly one is the entire family. Lord North quips that, indeed, they are the ugliest family in England.
A man enters a railway carriage already crowded with ten passengers and places a small valise under a seat. He claims it contains dynamite and is left unimpeded as others flee. He then opens the valise and eats lunch, amusing himself at the scene.
Capital stock and surplus figures appear with stockholders' liabilities listed. Bank officials named include D. G. Carmichael as president and G. T. Malone as cashier. The text notes courteous treatment and branding as the region's largest bank in Southeast Alabama.
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