Muskox of the Arctic lifeways and lore on Melville
A narrative on muskox biology, range, behavior, and adaptation in Arctic winters. It describes horns, coat, agility, herd dynamics, and feeding, plus a first person account of capturing a young muskox named Melville aboard a ship, its care, antics with a snowy owl, and eventual death, highlighting human interaction with wildlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic America
Mackenzie River
Greenland
Arctic Archipelago
Kansas
Kentucky
America
Obi
Siberia
Asia
Europe
Lydekker
Jean Bison
Sta
Joe
Melville
Outdoor Life
Bird with hands hoatzin and early bird claw history
A London Globe summary notes the hoatzin of British Guiana with two free wing claws used for climbing in youth, their later absorption, and parallels to game birds and Archaeopteryx as the oldest known feathered ancestor. It discusses growth of wing quills, tree nesting, and potential ancient behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Guiana
Dean
Earth
London Globe
Crusade Against the Waltz in 19th Century Press
A historical note recalls early opposition to the waltz as it emerged in 1814. Miss Mitford criticized the dance for its dizzying movements and perceived lack of poetic grace, calling it a detestable novelty in fashionable society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Mitford
London Chronicle
Drowning Rescue After Capsized Tippecanoe Boat
Charles Bailey and William Hannah, each over 225 pounds, narrowly escaped drowning when their duck-hunting boat capsized one mile north of Rochester Indiana. They clung to a river overhang as the swift current and ice floes swept them. A passing boy, Edward Garber, swam across to aid them, reaching Bailey after a brief struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Tippecanoe River
Charles Bailey
William Hannah
Edward Garber
Bailey
Death Ends Damage Suit In Alienation Case
Bedford reports the sensational damage suit of Jerome Dixon against Solon Wilcox ends after Wilcox’s death. Dixon claimed $10,600 for alienating Mrs. Dixon’s affections. Mrs Wilcox had earlier secured a divorce and $8,500 alimony. Wilcox’s estate is valued at about $50,000. In Kendallville, Lemuel Adams, 76, civil war veteran, died after breaking his neck when he fell from a loaded wagon at his home noted by family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Jerome Dixon
Solon Wilcox
Guthrie Township
Dixon
Wilcox
Kendallville
Lemuel Adams
Here
Greensburg
Charles Martin
Sullivan
John T. Watson
Tipton
Edward Pyles
Gary
Frank Yates
Terre Haute
Otlis Mead
Fawvre
Newcastle
Joseph Barber
Ireland
John Jackson
Edward
Calumet
Columbus
Juna A. Sanders
Nahum Sanders
Marion
Aneil Cook
Owen Cook
Cook
Salem
Belle G. McCory
Nashville
Luther Ping
Brown County
Shelbyville
John Garrizon
Bessie Trees
Jacob K. Trees
Sarah Baker
Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company
Brazil
W.hoffman
James Schnarrenbuarger
Prairie City
John Dilts
Diltz
Miss Waltz
Chicago
Pendleton
Ross Meyer
Meyer
Booth Bend
Roan Towne
Zola Hospital
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Frinic Cienaessey
Fuall Aito
Muskox
Srelzl
Gcatzlz
Souves
Tiekox Gee
Cuneta
Boy
Gach
Indiana
Lawrenceburg
Edwin Bauer
Frank H. Warnford
Big
Miami River
Ohio River
Wilmot K
Billy) Larr
Vandalla Railroad Company
Griffith
Marshall
Ill
H. Riddle
H. W. Kramerick
Larr
Jefferson Eberhart
Mr. Eberhart
Warren County
Ohio
Fred Roberts
P. M. and
B. Stone Mill
Petersburg
Newkirk
Rogers
Jasonville
Jagsonville
Paul
Samuel Doggett
Liying
Irene Hayes
Paul Buell
Hazel Becker
Hasleton
Ndiana News
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