Ants used as natural pest control in ancient Yemen date palms
Paul Popence reports that southern Arabs used ants to protect date palms over 150 years ago, citing Botta and Forskal. He notes Yemeni palms attacked by a nest-destroying ant and a second ant species in palm tops as a defensive measure. He asks whether earlier economic entomology records exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Popence
Yemen
Paris
P. EK. Botta
Farskal
P. Forskal
Niebuhr
Botta
Case of Azoras flora finally housed at Kew gardens
A dried flora case warehoused in the Minories since 1834 has been presented by the Royal Botanic Society to Kew gardens. Messrs Joseph Barber sent the case containing the collector Carew Hunt’s details and the 1844 collection data, originally addressed to the now defunct Botanical Society of London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minories
Kew Gardens
Royal Botanic Society
Joseph Barber
Botanic Society
Carew Hunt
Azores
Botanical Society of London
London
Titus
Ginkgo Tree From Japan Becomes Global Favorite
A Japanese origin tree, the Ginkgo, enjoys universal approval in Europe, America, and major cities. Washington uses it as an official street tree due to its hardiness and shade, while its name patterns vary widely though Maidenhair Tree is a common alternative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Europe
America
England
Washington
District of Columbia
Hebe Succeeds Glebe as Cupbearer in Mythic Tale
In Greek myth Hebe, goddess of youth, surpluses nectar for the gods and briefly serves as cupbearer after Glebe resigns. Jupiter appoints Ganymede as successor. Hebe keeps power to restore youth. later marries Hercules and aids reconciliation with Juno. Hercules is deified for his deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebe
Glebe
Jupiter
Ganymede
Hercules
Juno
Atomized coal powder opens new industrial uses
The article describes atomized coal powder as a finer form than ordinary powdered coal and notes its emergence as a new product with significant applications, including high grade materials.
Historical use of paint as substitute in foundry molds
The text notes paint as a substitute for smampblack in manufacturing and highlights its role in facing foundry molds to provide smooth earfaces before casting. It presents practical applications of the material in industrial finishing and preparation for castings.
Fragmentary Prose Note Echoes Lost Days
A fragmentary dialogue recalls past days of closeness and regret. A speaker laments missed moments and the sound of a distant voice, while another admits knowing the ache will endure. The exchange hints at longing and unresolved separation.
Mickie S Wowed by Bustling Biz News Then Roars
A rival editor erupts over a minor item, shouting at staff and halting the presses. The incident follows a routine page featuring a local figure and gossip, prompting immediate newsroom action and a plan to improve workflow.
Hyde Park Drainage District to Elect Supervisor July 6, 1922
Legal notice states the Hyde Park Drainage District will hold a meeting in Barauote Florida at 10 o clock a m on July 6 1922 to elect one supervisor and handle other lawful business. Each acre represented by owner or proxy in writing is entitled to one vote. G B Prime A C Henore R U Thompson Supervisors and A J Beck Secretary. 6-15-21
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
G. B. Prime
A. C. Henore
R. Uh. Thompson
Hyde Park Drainage District
A. J. Beck
Sec'y
Notice of Adoption Hearing and Civil Suit in Florida
Notices announce adoption bidding and a chancery suit in Sarasota County Florida. The adoption hearing is set for July 15 1922 in Clearwater before Judge McMullen. The court case involves BH Wordehoff vs Annie L Wright and Liebig Manufacturing Company concerning Lots 2 and 3 in Section 13 Township 40 South Range 20 East. Bids for Lemon Avenue improvements in Sarasota are due June 19 1922 with plans on file and bids may be paid in cash or bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. McMullen
Sixth Judicial Circuit of
Florida
Court House
Clearwater
Beryl May Gibson
County of
Sarasota
BR. Wordehoff
Annie L. Wright
Liebi¢c Manufacturing Company
Sarasota County
Liebig Manufacturing Company
New Jersey
Notice of Completion of Paving in Sarasota Florida
The city completes asphalt block paving and concrete curb on Osprey avenue from Main to Seventh streets with total cost 2675.20 and frontage 668.8 feet. Lien per front foot is 400. Readiness for objections set for June 19 1922 at 7:30 p.m. by the Commissioner of Public Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osprey Avenue
Main Street
Seventh Street
Sarasota
Florida
City of
Sarasota Alainst
Manatee County
Central Park Subdivision
Sarasota County
Leon W. Pickett
Public Works
Public Notice of Complaint in Sarasota County Case
The Lieb Manufacturing Company and other defendants must appear in court by August 14, 1922, or defaults will be entered. An order for weekly publication runs for eight weeks in the Sarasota County Times starting June 7, 1922. Clerk E. Reesch certifies the notice with Cassels & Householder acting as solicitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Wright
Lieb Manufacturing Company
State of
New Jersey
Township Ferry
Hanve
Jorida
Sarasota County
Florida
Sarasota
Jane
A. D
E. Reesch
Notice to Birders Sarasota bids for paving project
City of Sarasota invites bids by 7 20 p m June 19 for hard surfaced paving from Ninth street south for 3500 square yards and 300 feet of concrete curb and headers. Materials include vitrified brick on sand. Seaboard Airline Railway Co may pave a strip along full length. payments in cash or ten year bonds at 6 percent. Bid bond $100000 required. City reserves right to reject all bids. Commissioner Public Works Sarasota Florida. 6 8 2
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarasota
Florida
Lemon Avenue
Ninth Street
Fifth Street
Seaboard Airine Line Railway Co
City Connec
Commissioner of Public Works
Leon W. Pickett
Commissioner of
Public Works
Arasota
Csr
Seaboard Aine Railway Co
Sarasota storm sewer bid notice on Lemon Avenue
Council chambers until 7:30 p m June 19 1922 for construction of a storm sewer on Lemon avenue from Main to Fifth street then to Williams street at Pineapple avenue. Bids require a $50 certified check payable to the City Clerk. Plans and specifications on file June 8 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Sarasota
Florida
Lemon Avenue
Main Street
Fifth Street
Williams Street
Pineapple Avenue
City Counci T
Sarasota Sealed Proposals for Municipal Pier Reconstruction
City of Sarasota invites sealed proposals by 7 30 p m July 10 1922 for a reinforced municipal and recreation pier with buildings. Each bid must include 1600 certified check. Ordinance 166 authorizes 75000 in bonds to fund pier reconstruction and a special election to approve issuance. Bonds to mature over thirty years in 500 denominations, payable in New York City with six percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Sarasota
Florida
Commissioner of Public Works
Leon W. Pickett
New York
N. Y
United States of America
Sarasota to hold July 3 1922 special bond election
Sarasota ordinance calls a special election July 3 1922 to decide issuing bonds not exceeding 75000.60 for municipal pier reconstruction. Ballot instruction specifies YES or NO votes with plain paper ballot. Voter qualifications include Florida residency 12 months and city residency 6 months plus freeholder status. Election conducted per city charter and ordinances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Sarasota
Florida
Asl
E. J. Bacon
Sheriff’s sale to satisfy judgment in Sarasota County
By order of the Peace Court in Sarasota County Florida Sheriff B D Levi will sell at the front door of the courthouse the defendant J I Mitchell’s personal property including one trunk two boxes and contents for cash to the highest bidder on July 3 1922 to satisfy the judgment in favor of W D Worth plus costs of sale
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irta
the Peace Court
Sarasota County
Florida
W. D. Worth
J. I Mitchell
Sarasota
B. D. Levi
Fla
Sarasota Proclaims Bond Election For Pier Reconstruction
A special bond election will be held in Sarasota Florida on a July 38 1922 date to authorize seventy five thousand dollars for the municipal pier reconstruction. Inspectors H S Smith S H Highsmith and T W oo cler k J L Houle appointed Attest Jo Gill Mayor. In re estate of John Coffin Jones deceased notice of final discharge and accounts by executrix Stella Charlotta Jones dated May 17 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciy of
Sarasota
Florida
State of
City
H. S. Smith
S. H. Highsmith
T. Woo
J. L. Houle
Sarasota County
John Coffin Jones
W. Y. Perry
Stella Charlotta Jones
Joan Coffin Jones
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Park Commissioners
Iyvorce
Boston Transcript
Mickie
Areun
Landowners’ Convention OF
John Joyner
Rosa Joyner
Frank Redd
Circuit Court OF the
Sixth Judicial Circuit
State OF Florida
Felix
Aas
EL Roesch
Clerx Circuit Court
Cassels & Householder, Solicitors
Attect
Sheriff's Sale
Jo Gill
Business Directory
Jack Walton, MI. D
Sarasota Bank
O. H. Cribbins
Bank of Sarasota Buulding
Sarasota, Florida
Jack Halton, M. D
Westy
T. H. Crisp
Fia
M. L. Wread Aera Contracting
Geo. L. Thacker
Reasoner Bros. Floral Dept., and
Knoll Floral Co
County Court of
Bank of
Joseph Halton
Halton Hospital
Voltaire
D. Sturgis
Mango Ave
Sarasota, Fla
B. Hullinger
Blue
Bradextown, Fla
F.H. Helveston
Sarasota. Fla
C.J. Knighton
C. B. Wilson
M. D
Walpole Building
Miss Grace Cadwell
Thacker’s Jewelry Store
R. H. Edwards
Bank of Sarasota Building
E. O. Painter Fertilizer CO
Jacksonville
Simon Pure
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