Parrots Plague Australia Reflects Nature's Delicate Web
A Western Australia parrot surge is cited as a natural imbalance caused by a grasshopper plague. The piece traces ecological links from parrots to clover and bees, then outlines similar pest cascades including mice, rats, snakes, and rabbits across regions. It notes rabbit control via fences and bounties and ends with a jab at the original importer of rabbits.
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Washington
Western Australia
National Geographic Society
Nature
Darwin
Mississippi River
Nevada
United States
California
Jamaica
Guam
Australia
Grapefruit Feeds Cattle In Rio Grande Valley
In McAllen Texas ranchers venturing into unorthodox feeding report cows in the lower Rio Grande valley are being fed grapefruit due to severe freezing killing most pasture. Early trials showed cows respond well and more farmers adopt the practice.
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Rio Grande
McAllen
Texas
Rio Grande Valley
Infant Mortality Higher in the Country Washington
The infant death rate in rural areas matched city levels by the mid 1980s, reversing a prior rural advantage. The 1982 and 1988 rates were 58 per 1,000 with city babies at 57, while rural rates rose to 59 in 1933. Lack of prenatal care and rural health services cited as core causes.
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Washington
Children’s Bureau
United States Department of Labor
Katharine F. Lenroot
Children's Bureau
Public Health Service
Swan Roping Cowboy Makes Lake Catch
Fort Worth narrator Julian Frazier, a cowboy turned zoo keeper, claims the world championship swan roping cup as he ropes six swans in a half day after the zoo’s request for more swans. Superintendent Hamilton Hutson failed to net them by boat.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Julian Frazier
Hamilton Hutson
Frazier
Palm Beach Rules Summer Fashions for London
London eyes Palm Beach style as summer fashion shifts from the Riviera. Americans are hailed as the trendsetters by fashion observers, with London embracing bright hues and resort silhouettes to mirror Palm Beach chic.
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London
Palm Beach
Riviera
British Fashion Turns From Paris to Riviera Says Designer
Leslie Morris, American stylist and designer, notes that British, continental, and American women have adopted Riviera fashions for the coming summer. Paris is losing ground as the premier fashion authority while New York and Palm Beach gain influence on what will be worn.
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Leslie Morris
Britain
Continent
Riviera
Paris
New York
Palm Beach
Far From Identical: Albino Twin Rios Brothers Attract Study
Umberto and Rudolph Rios of Santa Catalina Island are twins with markedly different appearances. Umberto is an albino while Rudolph resembles his Mexican parents, drawing the interest of scientists. The only known albino in their family tree traces to their grandmother's great-grandmother.
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Umberto
Rudolph Rios
Santa Catalina I Stand
Rudolph
Wildlife Population Counts From Montana Figures
State wildlife officials estimate Montana hosts 56 000 deer 20 000 elk 2 000 moose 1 600 mountain sheep 4 200 mountain goats 1 100 antelope 6 000 bear 300 mountain lions 17 000 coyotes 3 000 bobcats and lynx in current counts.
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Missoula
Mont
Uncle Sam's Foresters
Montana
Helps Prevent Colds Through Water Intake
A Cosmopolitan excerpt advises that adequate daily water helps the body rid poisons and supports fighting winter colds. It notes that heavy eating during a cold can prolong illness, recommends rest and fresh air, and suggests consulting a physician if a cold worsens.
Dizzy Dean Winners Ad Sparks Free Prize Offer
Read the Grape Nuts ad in another column and learn how to join the Dizzy Dean Winners for a chance to win valuable free prizes. Advertisement promotes a promotional contest with prizes for participants.
Editors' Magazine Question: Hire a Nobody If Great Men Can’t Write
A provocative hint argues that if a great man cannot craft an engaging magazine piece, the solution is to employ a lesser known writer who can. The remark suggests practical, perhaps controversial, editorial tactics to improve content quality.
Monkeys Solve Murder Mystery in Bengal
Two monkeys owned by a gypsy performed at fairs solve a murder in Bengal. They marked bamboo spots, then led police to the victim and helped identify two suspects who were arrested after the simians attacked them.
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Bengal
India
Lady Seeks Relief from Pain with Cardui Claims
Mrs Herbert W Hunt of Hallsville Texas says Cardui helped her after months of cramps and nausea. She describes improved health with a return of energy and disappearance of pains. If Cardui does not help you, consult a physician.
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Cardus
Herbert W. Hunt
Hallsville
Texas
Cardui
Firestone Tires Claim Blowout Protection for High Speed Runs
A driver covered 3000 miles in 23% hours at an average 127.2 mph over Utah salt beds in 120 degree heat without a blowout. The ad credits Firestone Gum Dipped tires with protective construction features. It urges motorists to equip cars for safety and race‑driver like blowout protection.
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Firestone
Lake Bonneville
Utah
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