Egg-laying plant found in Cuba hatches by sunlight
A Cuban plant has been found bearing fruit resembling figa that conceals eggs. The eggs are poised to hatch when exposed to the sun, suggesting a unique sun driven life cycle for this species.
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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1916
Page
6
A Cuban plant has been found bearing fruit resembling figa that conceals eggs. The eggs are poised to hatch when exposed to the sun, suggesting a unique sun driven life cycle for this species.
Perspiration stains may be removed from white blouses by soaking in cold water before washing. Do not add carbonate of soda to the soaking water to remove the stains.
California produces over 20 million pounds of walnuts annually and will open the world’s largest facility for handling and cleaning the nuts in the state.
A fragment discusses life meaning and virtue, with a quote on pursuing appetite over goodness. It includes a four year old Ora scolding a crying infant, saying, Why, baby, don't you know your own folks?
Trank Walton did not found an empire dynasty or school of philosophy but his creation the Compleat Angler ensures his name remains in the world’s grateful remembrance.
A description notes the latest birthday gift being a moire ribbon bracelet engraved with initials or full name. The ribbon is tied with a bow on the inside of the wrist and secured with a small gold clasp.
A Moorish tribal rule states that if a wife does not bear a son, she may be divorced with the tribe's consent. The custom emphasizes male heirs in matrimonial status among Moors.
A reader questions the use of feminine pronouns for a powerful figure in Richmond public service coverage, noting the tension between label and the ability to be silenced. The piece explores gendered language in reporting on strong leaders and public figures.
A fashion note suggests gifting a peacock to a family with a formal garden as a playful alarm clock at around 4 am. The idea hinges on the garden’s proximity to the house and the writer’s misreading of lyrical birds.
Letters testamentary granted to Thomas Krnow as executor by the Probate Court of Jaeper County dated April 15, 1916. Creditors must present claims within six months after letters date or be barred. claims not exhibited within the year from last publication are forever barred. First published April 27 40.
A brief notice states The News will handle subscriptions for daily papers. It outlines how readers may sign up and where to contact for service, aiming to retain existing subscribers and attract new readers.
Letters testamentary on the estate of David A Teeter were granted to Daniel W Tester by the Probate Court of Jaeger County hearing April 15 1916. Creditors must exhibit claims within six months for allowance otherwise barred after one year from the last publication date April 20 1916.
A narrator recalls forty years on life’s middlin crooked trail. He admits flaws, hopes others began right, and notes life’s hard uphill path with scarce guides. He chose Crandall Bros. as a guiding, kindly firm that offered helpful goods he can recommend.
A French chemist has devised a process to convert all liquors into solid tablet form. The invention claims to preserve flavor and potency while enabling easy storage and transport. Further details on ingredients, processes, and potential applications were not disclosed.
Laura B Patterson administratrix of the estate of George F Patterson intends to make final settlement at the Jasper County Probate Court in Carthage Missouri at the May term 1016. Notice to creditors and interested parties appears in the April 6 publication.
Creditors and others interested in the estate of H F Hughes are informed that Katie Auubes administratrix of an identate intends final settlement at the next Probate Court term in Jasper County Missouri to be held in Carthage on May 8 1916 Katie Hughes administratrix First published April 6 1916
Notion is given to creditors and others interested in the estate of WW L Carter that Bulla Carter administratrix will make final settlement at the next term of the Probate Court of Jasper County, Missouri to be held at Carthage on the Sunday of May 1916. First published April 0.
Guardian W C Thomas appoints guardian of William Thomson, adjudged incapable by Jasper County Probate Court Missouri. Claims against the estate must be presented within one year for allowance or be barred. First published April 6, 4t.
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