THE MAINE NATURALIST Sprague's Journal of Maine History Volume 9, April, May, June, 1921 No. 2 Page 93 Is the name of the latest Maine periodical to appear upon our table. Two numbers on April 1 and October 1 of each year are to be issued at $1.00 per year. It is published by the Knox Academy of Arts and Sciences at Thomaston, Maine. Norman Wallace Lermond, a well know student of natural history, biol- ogy, etc., is it managing editor. Its "departmental editors" are all experienced research writers along these lines as follows: Arthur H. Norton, Portland; Prof. Alfred O. Gross, Brunswick; Alton H. Pope, Waterville; Edith M. Patch, Orono; Prof. C. H. Batchelder, Orono; Edwin W. Gould, M. D., Rockland; Louise H. Coburn, Skowhegan; Prof. John M. Briscoe, Orono; Prof. Edward H. Perkins, Waterville; Prof. Wm. L. Powers, Machias. It has several fine engravings of beautiful specimens of Maine botany, birds, etc., and a photograph likeness of Dr. Dana W. Fellows, President of the Josselyn Botanical Society of Maine. There is certainly an immeasurable need for a Maine publication devoted to this work of such value to science and to Maine. The Journal extends it congratulations, cordial welcome and bestows it blessing, sincerely hoping that the people of our State will give it their generous support to which it is entitled. The editor invites all who are interested in this phase of Maine history in the following note: "We want every scientist, naturalist, nature lover, student and teacher in Maine, young and old, to become a member of our Knox Academy family, and to make free use of the Naturalist in recording their observations, their 'finds,' telling about their trips to the woods, field, lakes and seaside. Tell the rest of us something of the habits, songs and actions of the birds, mammals, in- sects, flowers, etc., seen on these trips. Work out the life history of some insect --there are thousands of insects whose life his- ories are unknown, or only partly known -- note the kinds of insects visiting the different kinds of flowers. There is much still to be learned of the habits of birds and animals (all kinds of animals, from the amoeba to man). Send in photographs. We shall award prizes to your nature students making the best ones." (c) 1998 Courtesy of the Androscoggin Historical Society ************************************************* * * * * NOTICE: Printing the files within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged, as long as all notices and submitter information is included. Any other use, including copying files to other sites requires permission from the submitters PRIOR to uploading to any other sites. We encourage links to the state and county table of contents. * * * * The USGenWeb Project makes no claims or estimates of the validity of the information submitted and reminds you that each new piece of information must be researched and proved or disproved by weight of evidence. It is always best to consult the original material for verification.