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Newspaper
Falls City Tribune
Location
Falls City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1905
Page
2
A South American red ant species constructs vast road systems inside their nests. They ferry clay to build smooth passages and galleries, using head signals to direct workers. When blocked, drivers rapidly route a detour. drainage and ventilation shafts form wheel-like galleries with oval nests beneath.
Macey Ball, a blind Modoc Indian living near Seneca, fell into a 60 foot shaft and survived eleven days without food. He remained near the shaft wall, crawled into a hand dug cavity, and was hauled out by a rope lowering party. Sam Sawyer and others heard odd sounds and organized the rescue.
Bank of England officials confront security fears at the underground station near its vaults. A proposed tube link prompts warnings of possible explosive attack wrecking the bank, with guards posted at entrances and a dedicated guard room and officers’ suites described as part of the security regime.
A Paris Journal des Debats report describes De. Paul Mares experiments using suggestion during natural sleep to curb alcoholism. A 25 year old man, with years of heavy drinking and violent episodes, showed gradual improvement over 18 months. By follow up the patient remained sober, gentle, and employed, with only rare absinthe use.
A witty exchange from a Detroit Free Press piece shows a guest asking if a place is a foundry and being corrected by a bell boy. The bell boy explains the thumping comes from within the guest’s head rather than machinery.
King Leopold of Belgium has taken possession of a new Japanese palace in the Royal park at Liege. The structure is divided into wings each containing decorated drawing rooms. All furniture ornaments sculptures paintings and roofing were crafted in Tokio by leading Japanese artists. More than 2000 electric lights illuminate the palace for receptions in honor of the Shah of Persia.
A dying man in an automobile accident delivered a touching message about his wife and child before he collapsed. He paused to curse the chain of events and then got up to walk home, according to Judy’s account.
A lighthearted note jokes that living alone is impractical except for saving money, reflecting a humorous stance from Chicago Daily News.
The narrative portrays St Petersburg as lavish and decadent amid war rhetoric, detailing protracted banquets with abundant champagne, lavish carriages and black horses, and a Roman imperial image in the city’s grand avenues. It emphasizes wealth and aristocratic excess in the capital.
A Twenty third street stamp dealer urges examination of old letters as rare stamps may be hidden in ordinary paper. Highlights include the Baltimore stamp signed James M Buchanan valued at 4500 dollars and the New Haven stamp bearing KEA Mitchell and a five mark value, both unused on letters.
The parson bird or tui of New Zealand is a glossy green blackbird sized songster with white throat tufts. It can imitate bells and tunes, crow and speak, while its varied notes echo through the bush though birds on the island grow scarce as introduced snakes falcons and hares alter the native welcome.
A distinguished counsel earned what is described as a probable record fee of 25000 guineas in an important colonial arbitration. The amount surpasses the 10000 guineas Fletcher Moulton received for representing a Metropolitan Water Company case in the same arbitration context.
An essay argues that land prices and cash renting push less efficient farmers to poorer lands while high earning, first class farmers secure top plots. The piece contends a natural, automatic weeding out places the best farmers on best land and urges self improvement to reach peak efficiency in farming.
Ohio residents share holiday time with relatives and neighbors across towns. Francis Kaistey returns from Peru for Christmas while Esta stouder and Sadie Peek host gatherings with local families. Beatrice, Mab Agra and Mr Hartoion plan a new court project as Edith Peek travels.
W. H. Crook & Co urges all debtors to call in and settle their accounts by January 1, paying in cash or by note.
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