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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
8
A zoological institution reports giraffes show indifference to loud blasts such as gunpowder explosions but react strongly to faint rustling noises from a stocking foot. The animals rise in fright at subtle sounds, yet ignore near blasts, resembling deer in their caution toward unseen threats.
The Youth's Companion recounts Dr. Winifred Heston's tale of a native Christian wedding where the bride refuses to vow love and obedience. After the groom and guests react, a volunteer bridesmaid steps in, the ceremony continues, and the couple celebrate with a tree reception with rice and confections.
A London Chronicle piece reviews author rights abroad noting perpetual copyright only in Mexico Venezuela and Guatemala. It cites Spain with 80 years post death, France 60 years, Germany 30 years, and the United States 28 years plus a 14 year renewal with survivor benefits. It calls the U S a country of pensions.
Harriet Quimby notes the Hippodrome stage featuring a boxing kangaroo and trained monkeys that delight crowds. The boxing kan garoo, owned by Armando and trained by Mrs Armando, showcases surprising skill and timing, with a warning that punishment risks severe injury.
A windstorm revealed cattle feeding on Russian thistles, long seen as a pest. Farmers began harvesting the plant as a forage crop, prompting state funds to fight the weed to support livestock feeding.
Local ads list grocers, flour brands, and new goods at Swisher and Clark's while offerings include poultry, farm supplies, fertilizer, and eyes from ducks. Pet, livestock, and plant sales are noted with farmer contacts and phone numbers. household services and printing envelopes offered.
Probate Cause No 908 in the Pulaski County Circuit Court directs the sale of real estate of Startling L. Cox deceased to raise assets for debts. Defendants include Alice M. Cox Elizabeth M. Scruggs Sarah E Warfield Monroe Warfield and others The hearing is set for September 4 1911 at Winamac Court House J F Ale Clerk J L Caldwell Attorney for Administrator.
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