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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1908
Page
8
Edward B. Clark describes how purple martins, house wrens, barn swallows, and brown thrashers adapt to urban and suburban habitats. He explains nesting antics, the birds’ cooperation with humans, and the ecological surprises of wren colony nesting and marsh wrens’ many nests.
A correspondent to the London Times suggests printing the names of artists whose works are accepted by the Royal Academy but not hung due to limited space. This would acknowledge their effort and ease the disappointment for those affected.
Four Brownell children in Revere Massachusetts woke Christmas morning to baby boa constrictors in their stockings. Gifted by Michael Gonzola of Calcutta, the nine inch reptiles were shipped from New York in a ventilated oak box. Father Cyrus J. Brownell, a snakes dealer, plans to move them to a dedicated snake room as they grow.
In Lippincott's Magazine a father and mother debate the causes of war as a boy named Harry asks how nations go to war. Anxious to assert authority, adults clash over the proper explanation, until Harry declares he now understands how wars begin.
The American Scenic and Historical Preservation Society's women’s auxiliary calls on the city to purchase the Edgar Allan Poe cottage in Poe Park Fordham. The cottage, long neglected, housed the poet for much of his life and is now occupied by a private family. The petition was referred to Comptroller Metz for approval and action.
An amateur playwright is told by a manager that his comedy has potential but must be heavily cut. He enters with hope, listens as the deus ex machina demands eliminations, and learns that despite the initial praise the piece must be shortened drastically.
In a café scene a Bohemiienne pockets a box of matches from a gilt stand saying the matches are quirky they only strike on the box. A man jokes about taking the stand as well and she explains she already took one long ago.
A customer repeats his stance about not sharing a chair with the aide while a barber awkwardly apologizes. The man in the chair remains unmoved, and omits the usual courtesy word.
Spain forms a national commission with authority to spend public funds to attract and retain foreign tourists. It will prepare itineraries, work with railway firms on special rates and comfortable trains, and coordinate with municipal authorities to promote visits from abroad.
A Manchester man recounted his tale of sleepless night caused by his cat drinking the baby's milk. The infant cried through the night while the parents carried the tired child around the room.
In Dakota horses tread atop winter snows eight to ten feet deep as a crust forms on the surface. Snowshoes made from 20 inch by 14 inch boards, branded with a hot horseshoe indentation, fasten to the hoof with an iron clamp and bolt. After practice, a Dakota horse becomes skilled at snowshoeing.
A Victorian reflection contrasts chess as a game of pure intellect with whist demanding flexible, improvised play. It suggests chess rewards mastery within fixed rules, while whist requires ongoing mental exertion to respond to unexpected leads and adapt strategies.
The navy expands training for new recruits with the apprentice seaman program earning 16 dollars a month, up from 9, and allows entry without prior sea service or specialized trade. The system consolidates landsman and apprentice training and aims to man new vessels with trained crews.
A playful excerpt describes an emergency brake as a plate slipping on the floor just as a father begins to swear at the meat, a scene recounted with a motherly warning and a boy’s curious questions. The exchange mixes humor with practical survival in a domestic setting.
The era favors veteran players and heady pitchers over flashy young prospects. Scouts report few worth trials as March and April reveal the limit of raw phenoms. Writers predict stricter rules on spit balls and a shift to pitchers with command and adaptability.
The St. Louis Browns hold an edge in experience over other American League teams. The roster lists players with lengthy major league tenures from 1 to 20 seasons, yielding an average of about six and a half years. The spread includes Bobby Wallace 15 years, Jack O Connor 20, and Dan ny Hoffman 7 among others.
The Glanta superstition links a broken flag pole at the polo grounds to a home run by Arthur Devlin and a string of Giants wins. Giants believe the omen signals another world’s pennant due to fly where the old one fell.
A note on how a city move benefited a ball player and earned him credit for adapting. The text mentions Jimmy Williams and a favorable shift from New York to another location, implying improved fortunes in America.
A historical ad promotes a well known laxative, urging readers to choose the genuine California Fig Syrup Co product. Physicians commend it and Well-Informed of the World endorses its wholesome family use. Sold by leading druggists.
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