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plates. lUese are removed by theapptba* tion oTfire, The turtle is caught and secured to the ground, when alight fire is built on his back, which loosens the plates so they can be removed,by- a knife The .animal 19 then left free end the separate plates nto in time replaced by a solid plate or shield. Ths shell is rarely removed from animals weighing less than JGO or 17lt;i pounds, as it is too thin for use in tho arts, ihe shell is manufactured into various articles by being softened in hot water, which renders it pliable and nearly plastic. It is largely nmoafactnred in Frevideneo, R I.Scientific American.•STGood Boy’s suits for $7, at Jo Leyin-son s, John Wise's old stand.
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Shelbyville National Volunteer
Shelbyville, Indiana, US
Thu, Nov 07, 1867
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