Housefly Speed Revealed in Pushing Experiments
Experiments show a housefly can reach 160 feet per second roughly 110 miles an hour when pushed. The trait is not common in natural travel, as houseflies typically travel short distances by inclination.
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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1918
Page
4
Experiments show a housefly can reach 160 feet per second roughly 110 miles an hour when pushed. The trait is not common in natural travel, as houseflies typically travel short distances by inclination.
The text notes that female mosquitoes are pests and seek human blood when available, while male mosquitoes live briefly and usually do not bite. It states females primarily feed on plant juices but will bite when animals or humans provide blood.
The Pioneer Paper of Emmons County published in Linton North Dakota outlines display and local advertising rates. It notes 15 cents per column inch for single insertions 12% cents for contract space five cents per line for varying insertions and states submission deadline Tuesday noon.
Amid food shortages in Jerusalem the American Red Cross launches a war garden drive to plant on vacant lots and employ native women. The effort follows December rains and mirrors a home front pledge for square meals and a square deal as famine looms abroad.
Sunday School at 7:30 a.m. Epworth League at 6:45 p.m. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. The Warrior s Breastplate sermon series on The Whole Armour of God. Prayer meetingWednesday 7:30 p.m. Stranger welcomed. Pastor S M Swaney. Join us for a Christian welcome and friendly congregation.
Health officials urge caution as influenza remains a danger this winter. Surgeon General Rupert Blue warns pneumonia bronchitis and other respiratory diseases could cause many deaths without proper precautions. He emphasizes fresh air proper clothing and avoidance of crowded overheated rooms to prevent spread and stresses droplet infection is key.
A list of names includes J. McConville, T. J. Richardson, T. P. Lee as Chairman Ludwig Weber and L. DuHeaume for the Fifth District and related districts. The items appear in a sparse political notice style.
A fragmentary roster lists city positions including Treasurer Earl H. Smith Police Magistrate A M T Barger Justice of the Peace Don Tracy City Attorney Scott Cameron Chief of Police Aug Winroth Assessor A H Irvine Engineer E D Fogle Fire Chief H L Petrie and others.
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