Robins Mimicry Becomes Daily Delights in March and June
The piece follows a robin named Rob as he imitates songs and calls, grows restless in March spring fever, then excels in mimicry by April to produce melodic whistles. It recounts Rob’s interactions with a dog, chickens, and a hen alarm, plus neighbor reactions and a final anecdote about Dr. Bull's Baltimore Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yonder Grove
Rob
Hoe
Pretty Boy
Bob
Madame
Abe
Rot
Samuel Lockwood
Color and form changing chameleon described with detail
The article documents a chameleon’s remarkable ability to alter its shape and color. It describes forms resembling a mouse or a crouching lion, leaf-like body outlines, and a shifting midrib line while noting color changes from pea green to black under excitement.
Sleep and sleep patterns of famous figures cited
The article surveys remarkable sleep habits and durations of historical figures from Captain Barclay to Frederick the Great and John Gordon. It notes people who slept excessively or very little, then shifts to a medicinal advertisement for Kidney-Wort claiming cures for kidney and liver ailments. It ends with a quotation about growing American music appreciation from the Burlington Standard and Peck’s Milwaukee Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barclay
Juin
Elizabeth Orvin
Elizabeth Perkins
Mary Lyell
Elliot
Wing Aina
Sir John Sinclair
John Gordon
Eng
Swine
John Mackey
Skerry
Strathnave
Frederick the Great
Prussia
John Iighter
Pichegro
Gilbert Blaine
Burlington Standard
Mollie Darling
Emma
Peck
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Robins
Hocs
Little Amamal Thas
Bool
Detroit
Mica
Hagan
Moline
Moline Wagon Company
Moline, Illinois
Davenport
H. F. Moeller,nufacturer of
Conn
Firry Street
Western Adve
Davenport, IA
M. T. Davisson
Ara Ok Davenport
Coro Thebes
Bryant & Stratton Business College
Lillinkidor
Valentine
Eery Om
Lillibridge & Valentine
Esprit
John Hoyt
Steinway, Steek and
Emerson
Noward
Acjargze
Templer
Betitheus
Morrie’ Dru
Brady Street
Iowa
J. C. Wallace
Schumacker
Burdett
Wallace
Brady St
Nupuacturers OF
Dr. Marshall
Dental
Perry Street
Illinois
Simon Hirsch
Main Street
Rohant Tailoring
Gent
J. M. Christy
Chlabrathd
Steam Bakery
Rock Island
Man
Aimericine
Dt Bus
Ida Pretty Wade
Action Medicine
Rince
Opiume Len
Fee Fall
Chicege, Ll
DR. J. Munson
DE Witt
Mis
Mason & Smith
Natureno
Towa
Carea
Chicago Medical College
J. H. Hollister
Randolph St
Chicago
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