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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1894
Page
6
A purist naturalist argues against killing birds and urges protection of species like the wren, bluebird, robin, woodpecker, and hawk. He notes the pest-control value of birds to farmers and town gardeners, warning that shooting helpful birds harms crops and ecosystems.
A Philadelphia Times account explains how birds of prey like the eagle possess a unique eye structure that permits sharp distant and near vision. The piece describes the eye’s sclerotic bones, focal distance around 19 inches, and the eagle's instinctive accommodation that allows clear sight at two feet or two miles, while noting the human eye cannot adjust without spectacles.
A Philadelphia Ledger correspondent critiques Greek women and society in 19th century style. Observations describe dress, hair, labor, and leisure, noting laziness and limited scope beyond sun and coffee. The account contrasts Greek child beauty with womanhood and details foods and local honey.
The tale compiles a comic exchange about nutmegs and peace from Mrs. Home wife of The Tragedy of Douglas author, then shifts to notes on ancient auction sales with Roman spears, candle markings in England, and a Dame Thready exchange. Also includes a medicine testimonial, a druggist listing, and Rambier Bicycles praising versatile handle positions for speed and comfort.
London report notes Robert Buchanan a once popular poet and long time novelist who has fallen into bankruptcy largely due to failure of his plays. He co wrote A Social Butterfly with Murray and faced harsh critics while audiences rejected the work. Despite losses his prolific writing career may continue as he remains a versatile author with prior hits.
In the deep sea some fish sport luminescent organs on the head or body to attract prey or signal danger. The Shyler uses colored lures to lure its prey, while others illuminate themselves to face food and mates. These phosphorescent traits were first observed by the Challenger expedition and noted by Alcock of the Indian Marine Survey. The deep sea remains a realm of darkness where sight is not always primary.
William Payne Lord of Oregon, born in Kent County Delaware about 53 years ago, studied law in Dover and Albany, served as major in the First Delaware cavalry, practiced in Salem, married Juliet Fontagne, and now serves as chief justice. He will succeed Sylvester Pennoyer as governor on January 14, 1895 with a $1500 yearly salary.
A discussion on teredos or ship worms destroying submerged wood by hollowing galleries and undermining timber structures, with a Portland, Oregon example from Popular Science News. It also explains water’s expansion on freezing, citing iron bomb shells bursting when frozen, illustrating extreme pressure. A joke concludes with a Sunday school teacher asking what boys go to Heaven and a boy replying dead ones.
Mrs Coleman Stuckert proposes a Chicago model where 44 connected homes form a square with a central two story building housing kitchen laundry dinning hall and utilities. Aims include electric light steam heat telephones central dining lawn spaces and public amenities with board oversight claiming costs under half typical private homes and weekly per capita fare around $2. The plan emphasizes shared facilities expert staff and improved comfort for modest incomes.
The article argues that the right hand became dominant due to its crucial role in fighting and weapon use, with the left arm protecting the heart. It traces the origin from early combat to tool making, noting dexterity and strength favored the right for crafting, hunting, and daily tasks, ending with a child learning to distinguish right from left for practical use.
The piece discusses Australia’s parks across cities and rural areas with mild climates, noting Sydney and Melbourne for beauty and tree variety. It mentions a large park in Sydney commemorating the city’s centennial, featuring statues from around the world, including a Lincoln statue near the entrance and a Garfield figure facing Gladstone, with references to national grounds akin to Yellowstone and Yosemite.
An assorted cluster of verse pieces and short anecdotes includes an extract from Ernest Dawson, a humorous Utica station scene of a man chasing a train with two grips and a £10 note, and light notes on quince blossoms and Bridget the cook, as printed in a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper.
Rome Letter notes a Madonna statue near San Remo wept last winter as crowds gathered. An explanation claimed a hole in the head let rainwater into the cavity and through the eyes, a marble pupil offering the path for tears. The piece also discusses religious influences shaping Islam.
A compact reflective note emphasizes that life is a solemn reality, urging action aligned with eternity. It proclaims Efe as a genuine truth, a call to discover one task and stand to it, noting the night comes when no man can work.
A promotional note offers a guaranteed remedy for consumption and related ailments. It promises money back if the claims fail and advertises large bottle sizes at 50 cents and one dollar, available at A L Pearce's Drug Store.
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