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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1923

Page

14

Octopus 19 Shy Not Killer of Fiction Fame

A Associated Press report from July 20 describes Jevilfish the octopus, nicknamed polypus ctonus hongkongeensis, being taught in Santa Cruz and its tentacles shipped to San Francisco New York and other cities sold as a table delicacy. Experts say the creature is shy and harmless, cannot swim, and moves by pulling with its eight tentacles.

Associated Press San Francisco Cal Florence Wille Victor Jugo Harold Neath Department of Zoology Stanford University California Heath Mr. Florence Chinatown Santa Cruz Pacific

Devilfish Adapts Skin Color to Escape Predators

Professor Heath notes the devilfish changes color rapidly to blend with surroundings using elastic sacs and pigment muscles. The octopus hides by shifting through chocolate and red tones while its skin forms lumps to appear nearly invisible. Heath warns a tougher treatment is needed to improve texture for epicures and preserve the dish.

Hienth ProfiHeath Heath

Banks urge 20 trillion mark demand in foreign currency rush

Banks and private buyers pressed for foreign currencies totaling around 20 trillion marks, prompting the Reichsbank to withdraw discounts and credits to those making demands. The move aimed to net cover the tash equivalent.

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