The fight between the lion Parnell and a grizzly bear in Mexico near the Texas border took place on April 1, and many readers, noting the date, took the account of the contest for an April fool story.

• 这场雄狮和棕熊的战斗发生在墨西哥靠近得克萨斯边境的一个地方，时间是4月1日。这个日期会让许多读者认为这是又一个愚人节故事。