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to less pressure or b}^ condensation in a sea growing more and 

 more shallow, and being thus compelled to give up more and 

 more of its calcareous matter. — John Bolton in P. M. Club. 



Cephalopods as Food. — Several kinds are thus used abroad 

 At Naples they are sold ready cooked, and they are found in 

 the markets of Smyrna and India. In Japan squids are regu- 

 larly collected for food. In China they form a common side 

 dish, and are eaten fresh, boiled or pickled ; in the latter condi- 

 tion resembling the edible birds' nest in substance, color and 

 taste. In Madrid they are eaten broiled or stewed in red wine 

 in a jar. On the coast of France the Loligo sagitta is eaten and 

 said to be "exquisitel}^ fine and delicate." — S. G. Shanks. 



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 and wisii I had more time to spare for stud}'. I have one of 

 Beck's binocular microscopes which with accessories cost S1200, 

 including objectives 3 inch up to 1-10 inch immersion. — 

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The slides ordered through you of Mr. Hornell have arrived 

 safely and I am very much pleased with them. — 0. E. S., 



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