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Title
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The Omaha Bird Room
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Date
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1903
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Creator
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Frank Shoemaker
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Description
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Frank Shoemaker - Omaha, Lincoln, and Nebraska Narratives
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Identifier
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321301
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Transcription
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[Page 30] center of each window, and others protect the window-sills, which are two feet from the floor. These are all detachable, in order that they may be frequently and thoroughly cleaned. Perches of various kinds are placed in convenient positions about the room. Bushy young trees or many-twigged branches are placed upright in corners, or fastened against the walls, furnishing admirable perches and roosts for the birds. These are renewed often, in order that their condition may be sanitary, and for the further reason that some of the birds take great pleasure in "nibbling" the buds of the soft tips of twigs while they are fresh. During the summer these are replaced very frequently, because of the cheering and healthful aspect of the green leaves. In order that they may remain fresh as long as possible the butts are set in two-quart jars which are kept filled with water. A cottonwood branch or sapling so treated with retain its vigor for several days, though without water the leaves will wilt within an hour. Fortunately, vacant lots westward afford almost a forest of cottonwoods from five to ten feet high. The experiment was ventured, of placing potted plants and shrubs in the room; but within a week a dozen plants were broken and riddled, in some cases utterly demolished; so the plan was regretfully abandoned. Other perching places are provided a prime favorite with the birds being a light ladder seven feet high and ten inches wide, with numerous hardwood rounds adapted to the size of the birds' feet; this is placed with its foot against the food table and its top against the wall, the
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Rights
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The Omaha Bird Room