Little Creatures That Beat Great Men in Feats
The article extols birds as superlative workers and problem solvers. It notes bird blood runs hotter, enabling rapid tissue changes and extraordinary stamina. It cites sparrows eating vast amounts, eagles lifting heavy loads, martins feeding quickly, and nuthatches cracking hard nuts. It describes swift flight tests, pigeon journeys, and birds predicting weather, with migrating patterns and keen sense of locality.
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Antwerp
Mpiegne
France
Touraine
Rennes
London
Spain
Africa
Straits of
Gibraltar
Corsica
Sardinia
Italy
Sicily
Elite Steam Dye and Cleaning Works Ad
Reliable cleaning and dyeing services offered. Steam dyeing and cleaning plus French dry cleaning for ladies and gentlemen. Dyes and garment care with guaranteed non shrinkage. Located at 2310 Washington Avenue.
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Dore
Washington Avenue
Feud Sparks Fatal Shooting Near Ozark Springfield
Springfield Missouri reports a long standing family feud erupts when Jim McCoy shoots and kills John Tancock south of Ozark. The incident follows years of tension and ends in tragedy as authorities investigate the motive and details.
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Springfield
Jim McCoy
John Tancock
Ozark
Jot
University of Utah Arts and Sciences and Mines Offer Broad Programs
The School of Arts and Sciences lists General Science Liberal Arts and preparatory options. The State Normal and State School of Mines offer mining electrical civil and mechanical engineering courses. Preparatory schooling preps for science engineering law medicine and business. Entrance dates September 9 10 11 and registration September 7 12. Annual fee ten dollars. Bend for catalogue and illustrated circular.
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The
University of Utah
School of Arts and Siences
State School of Mines
State Normal School
School of Arts and Sciences
School of Mines
Pelicans of Pelican Island Preserve a National Refuge
A historical note describes Pelican Island off Florida as a U S possession to safeguard natural curiosities from greed. It details the great white pelicans feeding their young, their feeding mechanism, and a legend about the birds blood feeding on the breast.
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Raisdyt
Ayhsie
United States
Pelican Island
Florida
Louisiana
Pelican Island Reserve Protects Birds From Tourists
Roosevelts action makes Pelican Island a government refuge to save the pelicans from slaughter by travelers and poachers. The piece contrasts the birds innocent life with human cruelty and notes guards now protect their shore home.
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Roosevelt
Pelican Island
Tommy Ponders a Puzzle About Himself
In a reflective moment Tommy admits he cannot grasp one aspect of his own nature. The dialogue hints at an inner mystery or confusion that drives his thinking and prompts further questioning.
Wicked Willie Lesson Sparks Nine Commandments Joke
A playful dialogue features a Sunday school teacher and Willie debating commandments. Willie asks about the count and the teacher replies if one is broken there would only be nine. The exchange delivers a light moral punch in a humorous frame.
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Willie
Whom Do You Take After Bertle From the Farm Joke
A humorous rural exchange features Bertle asking about inherited traits. The reply says neither parent, but Bertle and Ma share a combined trait, with Pa noting only leftovers from Teft. The dialect and playful tease capture a light family moment.
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Herdle
Bertle
Near and Far Items Highlight Global News
A mosaic of notes covers science, politics, industry, and society. Topics include a Methodists’ conference in Los Angeles, medical claims on gland stimulation, Russian rail and salmon prospect, Madagascar forestry, Vanderbilt’s planned Asheville city, and Alaska fox farming. Also notes on sanitation in Philadelphia, religious currents in Japan, Middle East railway funding, and a striking Arizona cave system.
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Neats
George W. Vanderbilt
Asheville
N. C
Model Manufacturing City
Alaska
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Salt Lake Cy
Pelicans
By Kate E. Jamies
Dickie
America
Fuzhta
Pellicans
Papa
the Baby
Sally
Sly Sally
Nea
Kitty
North Dakota
Johnny
Kate E. Jamieson
Dickie Dawdle
Joe
Mamma
Walt
Tommy
Los Angeles Ia
Lorenz
Hyde
Howdoin
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Siberian
Russia
Washington
M. ‘Thery
Madagascar Forest Department
Philadelphia
Mousehold
Japan
Aisoden
Ideal Society
Yoroza Choice
Mussulmans
Damascus
Mecca
Abrahame
Clifton
Arizona
New York
Irkutsk
Biberias
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