Tarantula Fever Alarms San Diego Sailors With Dancing Plague
San Diego reports a Mexican dancing mania blamed on tarantula bites spreading from Solado and San Vincente to surrounding towns. Dr Ramon Torres investigated the tale and compares it to historic tarantism, noting music as the trigger for frenzied dancing before exhaustion.
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Sonora
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Europe
Magdalena Mountains
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Fear of Rats Among Navy Men On Pacific Voyage
The article questions whether sailors fear rats during a voyage around South America and describes the insects causing discomfort. It notes sailors’ sensitivity to biting fleas and compares fear responses, hinting at broader anxieties aboard the fleet as it faces the Pacific theater. Read more on page three.
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Kangaroo in Sport Across Australia Draws Eye and Laughter
A quirky look at kangaroos in Australian life featuring their leaps on plains and in racetracks. The piece notes their powerful legs, tails, and surprising versatility from boxing to hunting myths, with vivid images of arena clashes and encounters with dogs and hunters.
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Australia
Remark Triggers Silent Tension Between Spouses in Londt Opinion
In Londt Opinion, Brown tells of remarking to his wife by week, prompting her to stop speaking to him. Robinson eagerly questions what was said, highlighting a domestic dispute framed as a brief opinion piece.
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