Mimicry in Nature Impresses with Odd Feats and Faces
The article surveys natural imitations across plants and animals, citing the Taira crab with a Japanese warrior face, whale earbones resembling a death mask, and orchids such as the holy ghost orchid with a pigeon likeness. It notes insect pollination links and exotic plants like the Scythian lamb and vegetable sheep, illustrating nature’s playful fakery.
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Japan
Sea of
Norway
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
Panama
United States
White House
New Zealand
Birds that aid farms by feeding on pests and nesting
The text argues for augmenting useful birds on farms by nesting sites and winter food. It cites bobwhite and ruffed grouse as key helpers against grasshoppers, potato beetles, and other pests. It notes propagation in captivity and protection to sustain these species.
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United States
Canada
Drowning Elephants Stir Memory of 1913 River Flood
W J Williams of Peru Indiana recalls the 1913 flood when the Wabash River rose high enough to drown eleven circus elephants after they were freed to seek safety. He describes the terrified trumpeting and the tragic scenes in streets and cages as water flooded the city.
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W. J. Williams
Peru
Ind
Willard
Wallace
Hagen
Lime and Liming Hints for Field Application
Guidance on using lime and burnt lime to soil treatment. Notes caution with lime spreaders and moderating ground limestone marl content. States that coarser limestone requires more per acre for quicker results.
Making Hog Dip Emulsion For Mange Treatment
Instructions describe mixing four gallons crude oil with sixteen gallons water and one pound soap to form an emulsion by thorough churning. If emulsion is weak add more soap and avoid oily dips in cold weather. Clean and disinfect pens and surroundings after dipping hogs and before returning them.
Disease of the Asparagus Rust Control for Growers
The article describes three rust stages on asparagus cluster cup spring form red rust with uredo spores and black rust winter form. It notes spraying with resin Bordeaux from July to September, dusting with sulfur, cutting and burning diseased stems, and planting rust resistant varieties to control the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordeaux
Cat Delivers Aerial Keynote From Door
A pet cat named Nimrod demonstrates door opening skills by rapping a latch with one paw and swinging it free. The scene, captured in a photograph, invites debate on animal reasoning while presenting clear evidence of the cat’s problem solving.
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Nimrod
G. W. Steevens
Tests in Growing Apples at Port Byron Orchard
The New York State Department of Pomology leases an eight acre orchard at Port Byron with Baldwin Rhode Island Greening trees to study renewal methods. Trees have interlocked after crowding. alternate trees will be removed or heavily headed in sections. Outcomes will test renewal methods and grade fruit on the market.
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Department of Pomology
New York State
Port Byron
N. Y
Baldwin
Rhode Island
AEROPLANES RUIN HIS FARM AT BUCH AERODROME
Paris tribunal hears Heurtebise sue Farman Brothers Borel Aeroplane Co and Robert Esnault Pelterie claiming damages for aeroplanes over his property. He cites article 552 of the civil code asking planes stay at 600 feet. Court adjourned.
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Paris
Tribunal of Seine
Nanmied Heurtebise
Buc
Farman Brothers
Borel Aeroplane Company
Robert Esnault
Damocles
Young revivalist Forbes draws crowds at Stratford Tabernacle
Forbes, a fourteen year old American revivalist, attracts large congregations in London at the Stratford Tabernacle with emotive storytelling. He preaches alongside his father Dr Charles Forbes noting his clear, mature delivery despite his youth.
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London
Forbes
Stratford ‘Tabernacle
Charles Forbes
Unclear fragmentary historical report of a fatal incident
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a fatal event involving a Black Snake garter reference and Miss Mary Sloan of Alpine York County after a struggle. The readable text is incomplete and garbled, preventing full reconstruction of names, places, and outcome.
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York
Sloan
Alpine
Miss Sloa
Hhoeing
Atrawber
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ST Carr
Pete Rae
Seton
Africa
Tarquin
Pigeoly I
Lee
Wei Hoy
C. J. Bethune
Dudlent de
Alen
Ake
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