Redwinged Blackbird Courtship In City Nests In Rushes
Edward B. Clark details a redwinged blackbird nesting within four blocks of a city home near a swamp, noting the male’s vigilant guarding and the nest’s fragile life amid urban disruption. He also discusses other birds such as kingfishers chipping sparrows and catbirds, and reflects on avian behavior and resilience.
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American Ornithol
Ogiats’ Union
Joseph
B. Bowles
Chicago
Skokie
Streeter
Marconi
Capt Blackbird
Blackbird
R. W. Hegner
Mr. Hegner
Duc
Edward B. Clark
Sparrow Battle to Death at the Doorstep
A chaotic scene unfolds as a sparrow battles a rival bird near a doorstep. Feathered threats and a dramatic clash draw attention from neighboring residents while other birds observe from nearby branches. The incident highlights the aggressive territorial behavior of small urban birds.
Peculiar Freak of Lightning On Northumberland Moor
Prof. A. Herschel reports in the Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society on a striking lightning event on an open Northumberland moor. A four to five foot hole appeared with furrows radiating outward and turf fragments scattered up to 78 feet away, with small holes bored into the earth around the excavation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Herschel
Royal Meteorological Society
Northumberland
Back to Lamarck Darwin Debate Intensifies Among Scientists
The article contrasts Lamarck and Darwin theories of species origin, noting renewed interest in Lamarck as Harvard holds rare Lamarck writings from Agassiz. It explains Lamarckian ideas of environment shaping form and contrasts artificial versus natural selection amid ongoing scientific debate.
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Charles Darwin
Huxley
Bazentin
Picardy
Jean Lamarck
Darwin
Lamarck
Harvard University
A. Agassiz
Paris
Country Board describes home grown product joys
The Washington Star notes a light query about summer plans and why a farmer’s back yard fills with old tomato cans, reflecting a rustic, home grown theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Board
Washington Star
What Does This Sign Mean Lydia E Pinkham Company Sign
Public poster from Lynn Massachusetts invites inspection of Lydia E Pinkham Company laboratory and business practices. It questions the vegetable compound's claims and asks readers to come and see if letters from over a million correspondents prove cures for female ailments.
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Lydis E. Pinkham Company
Lynn
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia
Pinkham
K. Pinkham
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Battle Royal
Carters Liver
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Paxton
Boston
A.N. Kellogg Newspaper CO
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