Green Turtles and Their Perilous Hatchery March
A Chicago News report on green turtles Chelone mydas describes two groups at the atoll, migratory breeders arriving December through April, nesting on sand teaches, laying about 200 eggs, and a perilous hatch to sea. Only about 10 percent reach maturity amid frigate birds, sharks, and large fish. The item includes a humorous Chicago Tribune excerpt and assorted notices on travel and cholera remedy usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
Indian Ocean
Atoll
Tropics
Chicago News
German Locksmithing and the Mighty German Key
A Birmingham Age Herald note discusses German locksmiths and the house key as a weapon and tool. It cites a consul report from Hanover noting the key's role since the fourteenth century, its weight, and the vast iron mass in use among Germans, with keys carried by both men and women and outer doors secured nightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Saya
Lanover
Prussia
Brandenburg
Ufe
Iran
America
King Edward mocks bad steering on royal yacht voyage
Rear Admiral Sir Colin Keppel commanded the royal yacht Victoria and Albert for King Edward. The king steered poorly, drawing laughter as a cruiser captain signaled his erratic course. A naval reply with apologies followed as the captain later kicked himself in regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colin Keppel
King Edward
Admiral Keppel
Hg Majesty
Edwuard
Dearson
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Chicago Tribune
London
Gyanion
Etchison & Cline
W.H. B. Etchison
Cline
W. H. B. Etchison
C. E. Cline
the People's Fire Insurance Company of
Maryland
Cor
Court and
Church Sts
Frederick, MD
Birmingham Age
Addison
Henedy
Eastor
All Diuggista
Iveguliuh
Doll Bros
Market St
Choice
the Ebert Hardware CO
West Patrick Street
Dow
Usbica
F. Columbus Knott
Besant & Knott
Chichester S Pills
News Office
South Market St
Baltimore & Ohio
Atlantic City
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
J. H. Trundle
Frederick
Geo. L. Cramer & Sons
E. Church St
Edwin Devilbiss
Amos Urner
Doll & Albaugh Bldg
Ernest Helfenstein
Patrick Street
Frederick, MO
Carty
Carty’s Furniture Store
East
Frederick Ma
Lowenstein & Wertheimer
ITERB
B. Rosenour & Sons
Outfitters
Market Street
Frederick Gas & Electric Co
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