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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1917
Page
12
Marjorie Lawson returns to Kentucky home in the famed isle grass region hosting stylish gatherings. Cecil Cameron pursues a charming newcomer Miss Lewton whose voice captivates guests and stirs mutual interest, while Lawson remains reserved as the beachside romance unfolds amid elegant entertaining.
At Kelp Hall a music filled weekend ends with Marjorie Blakemore choosing fidelity over a forbidden love. Cecil Cameron pleads as Marjorie rejects past passion asserting love for her husband John Blakemore. The stormy beach scene ends with Marjorie reaffirming devotion and rejecting a future with Cameron.
An overview of plant defenses from thorns and spines to springs like the wreath of thorns in South America. It notes subtle methods such as water aversion in bowl shaped leaves, tough leathery foliage, poisonous fumes from laurel, and odors warning animals of poisons.
The article explains how tropical trees enter dormancy during the hot dry season in Central America. It notes evergreen species retain color while others brown or yellow without moisture. Even without winter, tropical plants pause growth to rest, with variation between lowlands and areas with year round moisture.
Washington scientist notes experiments reversing light exposure on young flat fish. When ventral sides receive sunlight while the dorsal are dark, most develop pigment on the belly, suggesting light influences color though habitat remains a factor.
Read about gigantic bird nests built by jungle fowl and bush turkeys in secluded, sheltered spots. Nests reach fifteen feet high and about one hundred fifty feet around, interwoven with leaves and twigs, with bush turkey nests described as pyramid shaped and so large that six or seven men are needed to move them. One nest’s material reportedly weighs over five tons.
Australia yields the lowest quadrupeds the duck billed water mole and the Australian porcupine anteater. They with the Kangaroo form the groundings of the mammalian family and show inferiority in brain and anatomy. The water mole is seen as a link between birds and mammals as it lays eggs while higher mammals give birth to live young.
Northeast of wild animals the badger sleeps through winter in a long winding burrow that he blocks with soil at the entrance. He retires to the farthest corner on a bed of grass and may use a deserted fox earth. The squirrel nest is cozy among the trees with occasional feeds on cached nuts.
The article surveys widespread beliefs about Friday as a day of bad luck and danger. It cites Napoleon Bismarck Gambetta and Felix Faure as examples and notes customs in England Sicily Gascony Alsace and Germany. It also traces origins to the crucifixion and ancient Egypt and lists dates considered unlucky for various actions.
A collection of light wordplay and humorous riddles. Includes wax sealing, ship and tailor, an animal on a cold day, hay and spectacles, folding sheep, wholesomeness as the word, and several punny exchanges such as newspaper as black white red all over and candied date for candidate.
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