Old Glory Butterfly Mosaic Displays in Newark Case
A Newark produced artwork titled Old Glory depicts the flag formed from 12800 butterflies and 10014 beetles set in a 24 by 28 inch case. Created years ago by Mr. Hampson a 75 year old collector who mounted each specimen himself the piece uses metallic beetles for cords tassels and stars to mimic the flag. He also crafted George Washington on horseback from similar insects and creates dense color effects with multi file mounts.
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Newark
N. J
Hampson
Wampsop
George Washington
White House
Japanese Tattooer at Work in Hibaki Navy Yard Scene
A Japanese tattoo artist works on a sailor’s back at the Hibaki Navy Yard, creating a dragon in vivid colors. The process takes about twenty hours, done in hourly sessions, with prices ranging from under $2 for simple work to $40 or more for elaborate dragons. A separate note mentions Spanish fishermen finding a sheath with numerous swallowed letters.
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Hibaki Navy Yard
Eae Ea Aetierigne Patntel
Ant Eater Shown in London Zoo Exhibit
The alert ant eater from Central America, four feet long with an eighteen inch tongue, was shipped to the Zoological Garden in London. Its long tongue enables rapid feeding on ants, moving to and fro with lightning speed. Also noted, over two thousand skilled French silk workers left Roubaix and Turcoing for the United States within a year.
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Central America
Zoological Garden
London
Roubaix
Turcoing
United States
Wild Animals Train As Chauffeurs In Lotion Music Hall
Wild lions and tigers trained as chauffeurs at a Lotion music hall learned to start and stop engines and steer with noticeable accuracy. Trainers accompany them on each automobile trip as shown in the accompanying illustration. The text notes a siege gun’s weight and length for contrast.
Portable church near New York draws interest for mobility
A new portable church, described as a copied replica of a standard design, has been erected near New York. It can be packed, moved to another field, and reerected for about 73 dollars, potentially saving original investment. The structure resembles a typical church with similar measures and apparent stability, measuring fifty five feet in length and twenty four in width.
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New York
Itre
Balancing an Egg Claim Debunked by Reader
A New York reader contests claims that eggs must be boiled to balance upright. He says fresh eggs can balance on either end with patience and a steady hand, advising a short initial yolk settling and careful grip to locate the center of gravity. He notes trial on a tablecloth first, then a plate, and jokes about modern ideas versus Columbus.
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J. Uf. B
New York
Wanted A Library French Book Ad Prompts Laughter
A German newspaper printed a humorous advert seeking a small French book collection. The playful copy requests books not taller than ten inches, well bound with handsome covers, and priced freely, implying a quaint search for petite, stylish volumes suitable for a compact bookcase.
Grows in the Clouds on Himalayan Slopes
Plants reach up to about 17 60 feet above sea level on the upper slopes of the Himalaya near perpetual snow. The hardiest small plant grows in these high zones and the brief growing season lasts less than four months each year.
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Himalayan
Nation Posts 75 924 Post Offices and Mail Volume
The United States has ninety five thousand post offices and mass of small matter would require 31 trains a mile long traveling 203 times around the equator to deliver at destinations. Weight exceeds seven hundred forty million pounds. If averaged, every person would get sixty one letters, thirty one newspapers, fourteen packages, and every sixth person a registered letter.
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United States
Natural Harp Showpiece Made in Pontiac
Photograph and description present what is claimed as the world’s only natural harp. The instrument, carved from a bear pon tiac, Mich., by a woodchopper, was built for A. J. Fisher. Experts note its exceptionally sweet and pure tones due to a jointless frame and a complete vibration circuit.
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Bitch
Pontiac, Mich
A. J. Fisher
Magteal
Ita
Tombstone of Old Pare Prompts Centuries of Lore
The famed centenarian Thomas known as Old Pare is depicted on a tombstone. Legends place his birth in Alberbury near Shrewsbury in 1483 and his death at Lord Arun del's home in Strand London. Buried in Westminster Abbey in 1635 at age 252, he is said to have raced after a hundred and still threshed corn at 130.
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Thomas
Westminster Abbey
Tim
Hailstones Tower Over Normal Size In Shocks
Hailstones bigger than eggs have ceased to be mere exaggeration. They at times rival oranges in size and are shown here as striking examples. The article also notes a record telephone wire span of 200 feet across the Susquehanna River at Lanestey, Pa.
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Hed
Sworld
Pole
Pele
Susqtehanna River
Lanesstey
I'a
Remarkable table built from 3420 wooden pieces in Connecticut
A man from Nockville, Conn. crafted a vast table using 3420 wood pieces. Its center features a shaded mariners compass with a perspective diamond and triangular pattern around it. Each U S state or territory is represented in the stand designs and a single jackknife was the only tool used.
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Nockville
Conn
Union
Cemetery of Elephants Reveals A Silent Resting Place
Major Powel Cation reports unearthly elephants bones in a Ugandan mountainside cemetery. He notes hundreds of skeletons, suggesting elephants choose this quiet spot as their final resting place where they believe death leads to solace and a chance to find rest.
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Powel Cation
Northumberland Fositiers
England
Affled
Uganda
Svory
Odd Bicycle Track Promises Realistic Riding Practice
An English inventor introduces a four surface bicycle track named the Zobelne track that simulates wood asphalt cobble and macadam to teach balance steering mounting and dismounting. The article notes nine new parks or open spaces were added to London's lungs in 1901.
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London
Steeple of Pots on Head On West African Coast
A missionary photographer Mr. C CeSmith shows a native West African woman and her daughter balancing heavy pots on their heads. The image highlights steady bearing and brisk gait suggesting juggler like skill of balancing varied loads.
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Africa
C CeSmith
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