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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1896
Page
5
A Century Club talk by Prof. Webster surveys protective coloration and mimicry in nature. It notes camouflage in zebras and giraffes, tomato worms, robins, and moths, plus aggressive mimicry and warning colors across insects, reptiles, and spiders with vivid examples from North and South America, Africa, and Asia.
The article debates animal coloration from Arctic mammals to insects and birds, noting white patches in deer and rabbits as possible group signals. It discusses polar bears relying on smell, muskoxen not whitening in winter, cave fauna lacking color, and suggests color has protective value or social signaling, with exceptions in different ecosystems. It cites misdeeds and local notices interwoven with broader musings.
United States minister in Constantinople plans to nominate Clara Barton while the sultan’s consent affects arms and humane treatment terms. Kate Neu-man sues Lt. Newman for divorce. scattered notes mention railroad connections, train schedules, and Pennsylvanian routes as part of a broad, unreadable page.
A rail special offers a round trip on February 11 and 12 to Columbus Ohio from yvaC A U Ky for members attending the Ohio Republican League State Convention. C F Daly is listed as General Passenger Agent.
Official call issued for the Republican state convention to meet in Columbus on March 10 and 11 to nominate candidates for secretary of state judge of the supreme court member of public works and dairy and food commissioner. Four delegates and four alternates at large will be chosen, with representation based on 600 votes per governor candidate and any fraction over 710.
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