Birds as farmers helpers in U S agriculture
Investigations show birds eat vast insect pests, aiding crops. Stomach analyses from swallows, sparrows, larks and others reveal pests like cotton boll weevils, wage against aphids, beetles, and weed seeds. The U S Biological Survey notes birds reduce crop losses, with seeds and pests consumed in winter and year round, supporting agricultural interests nationwide.
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Department of Science
United States
California
Texas
New York
Louisiana
United States Biological Survey
Biological and Agricultural Bureaus
Bureau of the Biological Survey
Washington Sra
Icicle Mystery Strikes Niagara Falls Streetcar
An icicle fractured from the gorge and struck a passing meter man, killing him aboard a streetcar at Niagara Falls. A German father puzzled by the puzzling headline muttered a garbled phrase as his son read the report aloud.
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Sherlock Holmes
Phila Gable
Niagara Falls
Monument Plan on Mountain to Honor Silesian Soldiers
The General-Anzeiger of Bristan reports a gigantic war monument to fallen Silesian soldiers will be erected in the heart of the Angels province at the Zobten range. The 5000 foot peak will be terraced to form a conical summit with a colossal building atop a rock base. Four corner lamps will glow perpetually on the roof to be visible across Silesia.
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General-Anzeiger
Bristan
The
Angels
Zobten Range
Silesian
Sanuntain
Moauniain
Silesia
Desperation under high cost of living era dialogue
Meandering Mike asks if rising living costs trouble him. Plodding Pete replies the strain is driving him desperate. He admits he is nearly tempted to seek work to cope with the financial pressure.
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Mike
Pete
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Petersburg Hardware Co
Sycamore St
Xmas
KODAK
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Bank Street
Santa Claus
Victor-Victrolas
D. W
So. Sycamore St
James
T. A. James
SAT Sr
Kent Furniture Co
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