Snakes Shown as Clever, Helpful Creatures at Reptile Dinner
Raymond L. Ditmars told 60 to 70 attendees of the Reptile Study Society that snakes may possess advanced senses including taste and hearing, with potential sixth-sense abilities. Guests handled live snakes, including rattlers and a large boa, at Cafe Boulevard while discussions highlighted snakes’ value and the society’s educational aims.
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New York
Raymond L. Ditmars
Bronx
Mr. Ditmars
Reptile Study Society
Gillam
Mr. Rattler
BE. R. Dunn
Smith College
Central America
Mexico
Edward F. Bigelow
Guide To Nature
Ermine Skins Bring Northern Trappers to Seattle
Hugh Sobel, a trapper and trader from Ruby Alaska, arrived with 2300 ermine skins as fur traders note a winter with record ermine catches. Prices rise due to halted imports from Siberia and Scandinavia, while the white winter coat and royal associations keep ermine in demand.
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Seattle
Wash
Mylady
Father
Ruby
Alaska
Hugh Sobel
Sobel
Siberia
Edward III
Porcupine Bounty Offered in Annapolis Royal
Frank J. D. Barnjum of Annapolis Royal offers 10 cents for each porcupine snout killed this month to protect forests, plus a $100 prize for the hunter with the largest bag in Nova Scotia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis Royal
Nova Scotia
Frank J. D. Barnjum
Barnjum
Flappers Form Protective Association Chapter No 1
The Pacific coast chapter has organized to counter anti flapper propaganda with Patsy Ruth Miller as president and Anna Charles as secretary. Headquarters are in Los Angeles and the group plans a public presentation of its views.
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Pacific Coast
Flappers’ Protective Association
Patsy Ruth Miller
Anna Charles
Los Angeles
Knights of Pythias Show Strong Growth in 1920 21
The Knights of Pythias reports a net gain of over 162000 members in 1920 and 1921, raising total membership to just over 1060000. The order's finances are described as healthy, reflecting broad fraternal strength in American life.
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Knights of Pythias
Chicago
James Robertson
Ball Hits Catcher Over Heart Ends Maplegrove Player
Windsor Ontario. Clare Dalglash twenty three catcher for the Maplegrove amateur base ball team was killed at Comber Ontario when a ball thrown during warm up struck him over the heart. His death on the field shocks local players and officials.
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Ball
Catcher
Windsor
Ontario
Clare Dalglash
Maplegrove
Comber
Inventor seeks Lusitania salvage with self made diving suit
Benjamin Franklin Leavitt sails from New York to off Ireland to salvage about 11,000,000 in gold from the Lusitania and the Arabic. He has built eight manganese bronze diving suits at 2500 each and claims depth limits beyond prior dives. The plan costs 250,000 with 600 stockholders backing the venture and a salvage ship held by six five ton anchors.
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Benjamin F. Leavitt
Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin Leavitt
New York
Spor
Ireland
Leavitt
Lake Michigan
Pithy and Pointed Reflections on Character and Duty
A collection of maxims about ambition, politeness, effort, and human foibles. Observations compare personal behavior to animals and social habits, noting vanity, diplomacy costs, conformity, and the value of experience versus laziness. The piece closes with pointed thoughts on comfort, sharing, and life choices.
A Safe Wager on a Circus Parade
A witty note declares there is nothing sure but death and taxes yet imagines a parade led by a plesiosaurus as an unlikely, humorous sight. The line blends humor with a nod to fate and improbable spectacle.
Notice of Private Sale of Grace Smith Estate Real Estate
In the Putnam Circuit Court May Term 1922 Earl E. Smith administrator will offer for sale at private sale on Friday June 23 1922 at Central National Bank Greencastle Indiana the west half of Lot 19 in the original plat of Greencastle Indiana. Cash due at sale. Hays Murphy attorneys. June 7 14 21
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Grace Smith
Putnam Circuit Court
Earl E. Smith
Indiana
Central National Bank of
Greencastle
Putnam County
Hays & Murphy
Notice to Road Contractors Putnam County Indiana
Notice is given that Putnam County commissioners will receive sealed bids for a 5656 foot highway improvement in Floyd township to be graded drained and paved with gravel. Bids open July 3 1922 at 10 a m. Estimated cost 15500. John A McCoy et al road. Plans and specs on file with county auditor.
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State of Indiana
Putnam County
Board of Commissioners
Court House
Greencastle
Indiana
State of
Floyd Township
John A. McCoy
Daily Thought on Mastery and Possibility
A reflection noting that what is hard for you to master is not impossible for humanity and that any task proper and possible to humans should be regarded as attainable by people in general. The quote urges perseverance and belief in collective capability.
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Marcus Arrelius
County bid rules bond and performance conditions outlined
The county bids require a double bid bond with personal or surety sureties, must be state residents with at least one Putnam county resident, and benefit any party damaged by nonexecution. Affidavit of noncollusion required. bids may be rejected. completion time set after contract letting by the board and awarded bidder.
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Boards of Commissioners
State of
Indiana
Putnam County
Board of Commissioners
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Trapper
Lushania
Said County
Ralph E. Knoll
Auditorg
Nam County
J. E. McCurry
Red
West Side Square
Greencastle Ind
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