The Butcher Bird Shrike Toxic Predator of Woods
A long discussion on the shrike or butcher bird notes its bold, carnivorous habits in northern North America. It impales prey on thorny branches and is treated as a mysterious predator feared by smaller birds, with anecdotes of its gruesome feeding behavior and odd rituals.
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North America
Himah Crag
Brosda
New England
New York
Canadian
Elaya
Buch
Massa
Madian
Triiers
Donser
Noel
New York World
Bunko
Gattee
Walker
Binghamville
Kentucky
Texas
Mr. Walker
Sparks
Chicago
Ace
Martin
Jim
Homer
Iever
Brampton
Millicent
Charlie
Charlie Henderson
Refrigeration Advances Over Ice for Large Scale Cooling
Chicago Times notes how mechanical refrigeration offers uniform cold, drier air, less ice handling, and lower long term costs for breweries, packing houses, and cold storage. It highlights the suitability for ten tons or more daily and the failed push for small automatic units.
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Heintad
Chicago Times
Man Eater Sharks Reported Off California Coast
A widely cited report describes an eight foot to eighty foot range sea predator feared by natives near San Diego. Fishermen claim encounters with a dangerous Carcharodon species, noting reports of attacks on boats and divers and a fearsome appetite for human prey.
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Nan Eater Vanity Carcharodog Carchanate
San Diego
Stanford Curvermity Mu
Wien
New York
Tritran
Twin brothers at Wereleyan University defy identification in sports and classes
Britain born Young twins Archer and Arthur enter Wereleyan University as freshmen and cause daily mix ups in chapel attendance, exams, and football. Coach Steele must distinguish between varsity and scrub players amid their identical appearances and blue jersey marks.
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Arthur
Archer
Britain
Wereleyan University
Ding
College Chapel
Twins
Steele
Middletown
Conn
New York Sun
Stage Fright and Rise of the Young Czar in London Dispatches
London witnesses describe the early weakness of the fledgling czar after Alexander III’s death. The prince of Wales steadied him, boosting his resolve and public sense. Also noted are the Blythe estate holdings in California and Mexico, plus Belgian rail season ticket badges signaling ticket class.
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London
Meibora
Livadin
St. Petersburg
Alexander III
Prince of Wales
England
St Petersburg
Cyuuion
Landon
Belgium
Irish Viceroy Stirs Ireland Absent Lord and Liberal Seat
The article argues Lord Wentworth’s absentee rule under a £20,000 salary harms Ireland and hints at his retirement. It notes potential successor Lord Drumlanrig and the government’s struggle to find a Liberal peer to accept the Irish viceroyalty amid the era’s political tensions. The piece also covers Dr Maximilian Herzog’s vaccine findings and a summary of Themistocles’ ostracism and exile in ancient Athens.
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Prem Tasoman
Dublin
Jewe
London
Lord Rosebery
France
Monghton
Ireland
Houghton
Lord Houghton
Lord Crewe
Lord Drumlanrig
New York Sun
Walrus Herds and Old Musk Oxen on Shorelines
The article describes walruses hauled ashore with difficulty, noting older males burdened by necks and slippery sand while females and younger individuals move more freely. Walruses are social, herd travelers. Pacific populations once spanned Bering Sea with herds in the thousands.
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Lenin
Bering Sea
St. Nicholas
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the Butcher Bird
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Cardinal Gailbote
Baltualore Cathedral
St. Paul
Lady Rosebery
Nechines
Pacific
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Northern Industries Safe
Democratic Congress
Cleveland
Wilson
Pert
Indiana
Bry
Nebraska
Brookbridge
Johnson and Youthwaite
Ohio
Springer
Illinois
Tanner
New York Tribune
Vaor Wel
Farvel
Winsell
Jenkins
Brampton Pike
Mr Walker
Sylvester Smith
Cage
Afi
Victoria
Europe
Boston Herald
Korea
America
Ix the Cathedral of Montres
Florence Blythe
Florence
Blythe Hinckley
San Francisco
Mexico
Sherman
Congress
Benator Sherman
Tow
St. Louis
Maximilian Herzog
Milwaukee
Wees
Indianapolis Journal
Themiastocles
Thoemistocles
Salamis
Themistocles
Porata
Greece
L. B. Rircuery
Mackey
Ind
Srxcivio Co
Atlants, Ga
Ellulo
Celluloid Company
Broadway
DR. Winchell
Wales
Parthenon
Athens
Philadelphia
Preas
Wilson and the
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Parmer Jones
Uncle Sam
Pale Nana
Arness
Cies
RM. Trenaman
Belace
Souhheastern
Iowa
Choice Inc
Hawks Nursery CO
Nebraska A
Sapolio
THE
NEW York Weekly Tribune
United States
Science and Mechanics
Geo W Best
Tribune
New York City
Opy
U. S Army
Barnum and Orepaugy
Lafayette St
South Bend
Moline Wagon Company
Moline, Illinois
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