Hawks and Sparrows In Central Park Observation
An old New York Times note discusses hawks known as sparrow hawks and their presence in parks. It links rising hawk numbers to abundance of English sparrows and claims hawks feed on both wintering birds and rodents, influencing squirrels and park bird life. Observers question how to reduce hawk activity to protect park songbirds.
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New York Times
Central Park
Zoological Garden
van Courtlandt Park
Mis Wish Gains Honor From Supreme Court Visit
Rep Grry Folded a measure of the bar and notable men after a famed colonial tent case speech at the Supreme Court. Collier’s Weekly recalls a slender young lawyer’s first Washington connections and his dream to address the court. He later spoke for the United States government on a pivotal issue before the high tribunal.
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Prohibition on Long Pipes in Corea and Royal Musings
A Seoul proclamation bans long pipes and open flames, threatening confiscation and 300 lashes for violators. It cites smoking as a social hazard and contrasts royal attitudes, including Queen Margherita’s witticisms about tobacco. Modern Society notes English rulers’ lifespans and reign lengths through history.
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Corea
Seoul
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Crown of Wales Adorns New York Church Pulpit
A visitor at St Paul’s Church in New York notes a crown-marked canopy above the pulpit, saying it reflects lingering royal marks from King George’s era. The janitor explains the crown once symbolized loyalty during post Revolutionary times and remains a curious relic amid changing streetscapes.
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German English Word Sparks Family Language Lesson
A Chicago Chronicle note recounts a German immersion plan in a home where children are raised with German first then English. The mother’s unintended English slip reveals a rude word heard outside, highlighting daily language learning and unintended street influence.
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Chicago Chronicle
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Invented by a Woman Redesigns Portable Medical Litter
The article describes Mrs. Chadwick wife of Captain in command of the cruiser New York at Santiago developing a practical litter for carrying the wounded. A two-strap harness supports a canvas chair weighing under five pounds, adjustable for bearer height, with hands free. The design is praised by the United States Army hospital corps as the best yet created by women.
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