Soldier Collects 3,000 Butterflies in War Time
Cpl. Laurence McDonald, son of Pendleton residents, assembled a 16 tray, 150+ species butterfly collection valued at about 5000 dollars. He describes wartime collecting amid danger, selling specimens to collectors, and rare butterfly varieties including Victoria Regina and giant-winged papilionids. He notes risks from Jap snipers and mentions methods used to attract butterflies such as molasses and beer on tree trunks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl. McDonald
O. W. Griswold
Victoria Regina
Cpl. McDonte
Short life of the tropical butterfly noted
The report details the short eight week lifespan of the tropical butterfly and notes the fading scent of a perfume after the insect dies. Mentions the fragrance ingredients mignonette heliotrope violet and sandalwood.
Death of Warren F. Alcott Found on Phoenix Tracks
Police in Phoenix say Warren F. Alcott a 22 year old former hotel employee was found dead near Southern Pacific tracks with investigators uncertain of the circumstances. An inquest is set for Wednesday to illuminate the tragedy. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Alfred I Alcott Ames Ia two brothers and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Warren F. Alcott
Southern Pacific
Alcott
Alfred I. Alcott
Ames
Various Classified Ads Sweep Tucson Area
Local ads offer furniture and house goods for sale, antique violin, used electric motors, photos and passport services, plants and flowers, laundry and dry cleaning, and job notices. Listings include rental requests, piano bench, bicycle, alarm clocks repair, maid services, and a horse for sale.
Skilled Carpenter and Home Repair Services Ad
Classified notice lists skilled carpenter available for general repair remodeling roofing foundations and cabinets with contact phone 775 leave message. Also auto painters buyers and sellers for household items and a 1941 Ford convertible Plymouth listed with location Oracle Road cottage No 3 and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Park Ave
N. Lumer
N. Fontane
Lincoln
FORD
Naomi C . Oracle
Plymouth
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Oldier
South Pacific Battle Region
Chase
Columber
Tucson
Don R. Williams Ling
4Th Avenue
The
Zoning Co
Olive Swanson
Board OF Adjustment City of
Arizona
Carl M. Hitt
Simonizee
Priser
Congress
Thrifty
Furnice Exchange
4Th Ave
Storis Photo Studio
E. Pennington
Gabbard's
Serice Varsity Cleaners
Orsetiere
Elk. Bros. Richardson
Prudential Ins. Co. of America
Harold Ryan
Congress Cae
Stradivarius
South Ave
Southern
Sturis Photo Studio
Bennington
Eblot Road
Motorey
Ee Teen
Oracle
Stone & 3Rd
Stone
Boy Mack
ALL States Club
E. 6Th ST
Fuller
S. 4Th Ave
Claire Mahl
Tucsonia
OSCAR'S _Service
Congress and Main
Tate
Sierra Vista
Star Citizen
Benson Hiway
Broadway
Singer
Nee
Mabel
N. E
N. Winster
Goyette
Maple
Grant
T. B
Wong
By Dene Ahern
Siue
Santa
AH (Collaa Corphan R
Joe Palooka
Armstrong
Harold
Joe
Grum
Palooka
Blondie
Salexanders
Jack
Ham Fisher
By Dhic Young
Major Moseley
Dick Tracy
Chester Goul
Jane
Annie
Zorg
Tarzan
Edgar Rice BurrOughs
Harold Gray
Ivy
Spud
Holdand Jane
B.H
Melvin
Donald Duck
Santa Claus
Walt Disney
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!