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Martins, had we only supplied the birds with houses. The sparrows have bothered the 

 Martins some, but their nests are destroyed as often as they are finished and eggs laid. 

 The thing I dread most is owls. A pair of old owls are flying around, evenings, 

 with their young. I am afraid, later on, they will be hauling out the Martins in the 

 manner you describe. Yours sincerely, 



(Miss) Josephine F. Osborne. 



FIGURE 1.5 

 A suggestion of cool, refreshing air, tinkling melodies of tree-loving 



warblers and the liquid babble of our purple friend, the Martin. 

 Seventeen room Style 6 Martin Home of Mrs. Eliza W. Osborne, 



99 South St., Auburn, N. Y. 



99 South St., Auburn, N. Y., June 29th, 1910. 

 Mr. J. Warren Jacobs, 

 Waynesburg, Pa. 

 Dear Sir: 



After reading your little pamphlet called Gleanings No. 5, in regard to the Purple 

 Martin, I thought perhaps you would like to hear of an experience I have had. I enclose 



