Pheasant as Earthquake Predictor Warns Of Quake Near Pheasant
A Japanese seismologist reports pheasants show heightened sensitivity to tremors and may crow before or during earthquakes. Observations in Japan over three years linked bird calls to quakes, with varying lead times, while alcohol unaffected by trains or trucks. The claim notes birds and other animals alert to preliminary tremors before human perception.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
F. Omori
Imperial Earthquake Investigation
Japan
Omori
Umori
Mistletoe Pest Threatens Southwest Yellow Pines
Washington Aug 25 The mistletoe known as a destructive disease threatens yellow pine forests in the southwest. Scientists have studied its depredations for 12 years. The parasite attaches to host trees and often kills the pine by stunting growth. The only effective control is to remove the infected tree.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
American relief interests secure in Turkey says Dr Peet
Sofia August 25 American interests in Turkey are not menaced by recent developments says Dr W W Peet longtime Constantinople resident and business representative for American philanthropic institutions He and Ismet Pasha discussed Turkish laws and western style reforms noting American schools hospitals and orphanages serving about 50000 Turkish subjects operate without hindrance and that Nationalist leadership supports their work while moving Turkey toward European methods.
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Associated Press
Sofia
Bulgaria
Turkey
W. W. Peet
Constantinople
Aleppo
Peet
Jamesl. Barton
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Lausanne
Ismet Pasha
Angola
Boys Playing Camp Succeeds Too Well for Parents Peace
Cedar Rapids Iowa Aug Armed with toy pistols they carried a tent and were guarded by a stray dog Virgil Houghton 10 his brother Melvin 8 and Albert Mansfield 7 left their homes yesterday afternoon supposedly to play in a vacant lot When they did not return by 6 oclock their parents grew worried and police were called The entire night force searched parks vacant lots and houses without a clue The morning search continued and the town kept hoping for a safe return
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Albert Mansfield
Eivery Park
France
Argentines Tax River Gambler Boats to Uruguay
The Argentine government approved a levy on river steamers ferrying gamblers to Uruguay, imposing 10 000 pesos per voyage for ships calling at ports within 50 kilometers of Buenos Aires. The rule targets trips to Colonia and related gambling establishments across the River Plate.
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Ave
River Plate
Argentiine
Buenos Aires
Colonia
Betting bill echoes Uruguay legal gamble scene
Gentiles who lost fortunes on Colonia’s roulette wheels faced trouble as a bill was proposed. Gambling resorts are prohibited in the Argentine capital but legal in Uruguay, stirring regional debate over gambling legality and revenue.
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Colonia
Uruguay
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