Tarantula Fights and Dancing Mania Across Borderlands
The article describes tarantula fighting in Mexico with giant spiders released to duel in sunlit rooms, the fights ending within minutes due to potent venom. It also warns of a rat flea plague spreading from California to humans via rats, noting spring increases Pulex cheopis activity and disease risk amid Admiral Evans's fleet.
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Mexi
Mexico
Pacific Coast
Admiral Evans
California
Tarantula Jump Photo Captures Rare Moment
A large male tarantula is described sleeping with curled hairy legs as its hind legs have power to leap several feet. The accompanying photograph is the only known image of this jump, achieved after considerable patience and many failed exposures.
Does Jack Fear Rats in Plague Study
A historical piece discusses flea transmitted plague in San Francisco rats. It notes Pulex irritans fleas and a city wide anti rat campaign led by Dr Rupert Blue with federal support. The text mixes caution about rat fear with early public health actions and scientific comparisons.
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San Francisco
Rupert Blue
United States Marine
Marines Publish Glorious Life Booklet Now Stored
The Marine Corps issued a 100000 copy booklet titled U S Marines Duties Experiences Opportunities Pay to highlight life in the service but it will be stored in barracks due to a full corps. Enlistments surged as recruits rushed to join, easing press shortages across the Army Navy and Marine branches.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Marine Corps
U. S
Manine
Elliott
Charles McCawley
Navy
Jackies
Uncle Sam
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