One hundred pigeons are' employed in carrying letters between Los Angelos and Avalon, an island fifty miles distant. The time between these points by steamer and rail is from three to four hours. The pigeons make the trip in fifty minutes.
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Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 9, Issue 80, 7 October 1898, Page 2 (Supplement)
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41Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 9, Issue 80, 7 October 1898, Page 2 (Supplement)
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