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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1940
Page
3
The excerpt discusses newborn possums being naked and tiny with a high infant mortality rate. It also cites the horse as a classic example of evolution through fossil skeletons. It notes rail expansion in hot weather, claiming a 400 mile line expands by 888 yards, affecting ride smoothness.
The article notes Porto Rico has over 1,800 rivers and minor streams, yet only 61 flow directly into the sea. The count highlights the island’s extensive internal drainage and watershed system.
A hummingbird eats four times its weight in 24 hours, per authority, due to rapid digestion and a high body temperature of 112 degrees.
A description notes Chan Chan Chan, a ruined pre Inca city on Peru s coast, lies about 300 miles north of Lima.
A compact aphorism notes that those who reject orders cannot give them and those who do not serve cannot command. It adds that worthwhile achievements are social in value. The text claims city zoos prefer female seals because their bark is quieter.
The Polynesian term tabu was first introduced to English by Captain Cook in the eighteenth century, marking its entry into English language use with maritime exploration.
A scientist allowed a six hour old copperhead to bite him and found the newborn snake can deliver a dangerous poisonous bite. The report notes the early development of venomous capability in hatchlings and cautions about handling young snakes.
The article notes that early pharmacists started isolating active constituents from crude herbs and plant products at the start of the nineteenth century.
The piece notes rising Balkan tensions as German forces push toward Greek and Turkish ports, Russia expands in Bessarabia, and air battles rage over England and occupied Europe. It also covers U S draft preparations under the selective service act and industry pushes in defense.
Five days before her fifty six birthday Mrs Roosevelt gathered with family for a dinner and birthday cake. As per family custom the cake bore 21 candles, a number no Roosevelt has admitted to being older than.
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