
L. O. Howard was an influential entomologist and author known for his significant contributions to the study of insects, particularly in relation to public health and agriculture. His notable works, including 'The House Fly and How to Suppress It' and 'House Flies,' provided essential insights into the behavior and control of house flies, which are often vectors for disease. Through his research, Howard emphasized the importance of understanding insect life cycles and habitats to effectively manage pest populations, thereby improving health outcomes in various environments. Howard's work was pivotal during a time when the link between sanitation, pest control, and public health was becoming increasingly recognized. His practical approaches to insect management not only informed scientific communities but also reached broader audiences, making his writings accessible to those interested in pest control. By combining scientific rigor with practical advice, L. O. Howard left a lasting legacy in entomology and public health, influencing both future research and pest management practices.
“A peels an apple, while B kneels to God,C telephones to D, who has a handOn E’s knee, F coughs, G turns up the sodFor H’s grave, I do not understandBut J is bringing one clay pigeon downWhile K brings down a nightstick on L’s head,And M takes mustard, N drives to town,O goes to bed with P, and Q drops dead, R lies to S, but happens to be heardBy T, who tells U not to fire VFor having to give W the wordThat X is now deceiving Y with Z, Who happens, just now to remember A Peeling an apple somewhere far away.””
“-Mamma, ecco... [...] disse Lydia accarezzando sua madre- ci abbiamo messo tutto il sale che c'era in sala da pranzo e l'acqua non assomigliava per niente a quella del mare, perciò abbiamo dovuto versare dentro tutto il sale che abbiamo trovato in cucina.-Noi però possiamo farne a meno del sale, vero? Mentre per la medusa era questione di vita o di morte.””
“Thwarted, Cabal had settled on a Senzan revolver, but at least had the mild pleasure of finding one in an equally untidy calibre -- 10.35 mm. His mind was usually quite pristine, but --O secret sin!-- he had always taken a perverse joy in dangling decimals.””