Russian geologists are considerably ex cited just now by the discoverj of a " mammoth corpse " on the banks of the River Anabara, in an inhospitable region between Yenesei and Lena. The dead mammoth is "complete in skin, fleßh, hair, and bonps," thus resembling the celebrated specimen unearthed during the last century, which was unfortunately destroyed before Pallas could examine it. As Boon as intelligence of the new "find" reached St. Petersburg v party was despatched from the Academy of Sciences to investigate it the leader being tho wellknown Siberian explorer, Baron Toll.
i- BETTEIi. TO J>E OURB THAN SoRRr.~ ) To prevent mould spots, &c, on yo ur butter and packages for export, paint your boxes or kegs with a solution of Saisaline. A shilling packet makes one gallon. OdourkES ?nd harmless,' Sold everywhere. — Advt.J j
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXXVII, Issue 11879, 10 November 1893, Page 3
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