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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1906
Page
6
A description of the chameleon explains its dual nervous halves operate separately. Each side perceives and acts on its own, causing split movements and color changes. The reptile may sleep on one side and stay awake on the other, and it cannot swim.
McClure's Magazine notes diet delusions survive in many cultures. It traces the belief that eating specific body parts conveys those qualities, citing Nero and cannibal practices among ancient peoples and missionaries in the South Seas describing favorite dishes as “long pig.”
The article notes Magyar music gains wide admiration and outstanding performers like Liszt justify Europe’s expectations. It likens Magyar music to the Theiss river, capricious yet majestic, teeming with life, then dangerous swamps, reflecting rhapsodic, intoxicating, and warlike moods. It emphasizes the music’s wild, uncontrollable nature.
The telegraph plant of India photosynthesizes with a unique leaf arrangement. Each leaf has three leaflets. the large terminal leaflet rises by day and folds at night while the two smaller leaflets rotate continuously with jerky motion akin to a clock’s second hand. This daily movement exposes all leaf parts to sunlight.
A friend asks if everyone is well and Tommy confirms, noting their parents still suffer rheumatic gout and neuralgia while joking that the question was about the listeners’ health, not the family’s. The exchange ends with light humor about misreading the inquiry.
A Victorian reflection on true gentility noting that elegance can be imitated but innate breeding remains distinct. Dickens contrasts polite, universal courtesy with the ease of spotting authentic character versus mere affectation.
A dialogue on what proves poetry true and worth acceptance. The Poet argues that a poem accepted when written on both sides of the page signifies quality, while Bruyere notes that a person earns value through conduct and visible effort to be valued.
The Bob White quail, Colinus virginianus, is the eastern United States native species and widely distributed from Maine to Florida and Texas. Prof Judd notes its value to farmers as a weed seed destroyer and potential market crop, with regional subspecies and calls described, and remarks on its distribution, migration, and defense against extinction.
A long satirical survey crowding opinions on Standard Oil, Dowie, Panama, Tillman, Foraker, and other political figures. It riffs on corruption, press bureaus, punishment for criminals, and public policy with quips about Chicago, San Francisco, and national figures. It notes senate sessions, election talk, and pending inquiries.
The Scandinavian Methodist Episcopal Church led by Pastor Haver announces services each Sunday at 10 45 a m and 8 pm with Sabbath School at noon Epworth League gatherings at 7 pm and weekly prayer meetings on Thursday at 8 pm as well as a Tuesday class meeting at 8 am at the houses.
The figure who predicted 150 years to finish the Panama canal is nearing enough converts to organize a party. Beveridge backs meat inspection. King Alfonso may soon enjoy strong fortunes. The rate bill faces criticism as some senators from corporations voted for it. Military courts lacking witnesses question Gen. Stoessel's Port Arthur surrender. Officials digging for coal road graft see strong output prospects soon.
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