Swarms of flsh m the 'Mississippi became intoxicated as a result of the rev-, enue officers throwing .1916 barrels of beer into the Tiver. Tho antics of the fish were extraordinary. Some jumped out of tho water m the liveliest manner, while others, becoming exhausted, lay on the water, dazed, but happy. Men and boys caught hundreds of pounds of fish m baskets. The finny roysterers revived when placed m clean water.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XL, Issue 13251, 9 December 1913, Page 5
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72Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XL, Issue 13251, 9 December 1913, Page 5
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