Calico’s rise from street show to grand arena triumph
In a circus tale, Calico the horse rises from a wagon act to a three-ring top act with Mile. Zaretti, earning applause in grand arenas. The pair tour, while Calico enjoys pampered rest between miles of travel, and a Bangor road parade reveals a surprising encounter with Old Jeff’s farm horse.
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Bashikouny Bull Ants Devour All in African Forests
British readers learn of the bashikouny or great bull ant said to stalk equatorial Africa. Described as gluttonous and unstoppable, these ants march in vast lines, burrow to shade, and devour elephants, leopards, and humans with little chance of escape. A French zoologist M. de Chailler recounts a personal encounter.
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The Scent of Sickness and Its Diagnostic Odors
The article notes that humans can cultivate odor perception and that many diseases, prisons, and institutions have characteristic scents. It lists odors linked to measles diphtheria typhoid fever epilepsy and other conditions, plus odors for pyaemia scurvy peritonitis and more, suggesting smell as a diagnostic aid.
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History of Sculls and Skull Variants in Oar Names
The piece notes that "sculls" and "skulls" are variations of one word with spellings like ec or k. Pepys used "scull" and "skullier" for Thames rowing terms. It traces the origin to "skulle" or "sculle," a bowl or goblet, linking the bow shaped blade to a bowl rather than the flat oar blade.
Beware Neglected Cough May Lead to Serious Lung Trouble
Stop neglecting a cough Foley's Honey and Tar offers safety from serious cold effects. Seek relief without delay from druggists.
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Special Summer Tourist Rates to Canadien and New England
Nickel Plate offers limited time travel to Canadian and New England points with fifteen day limit and special fares from Chicago. Two dollars from Chicago thirty or limit and four dollars from other points. Sleeping car berths available. On sale September 5 and 19. Reserve at City Ticket Office 67 Adams St Chicago.
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