Uganda Bride Ordeal and Tribal Customs
An article describes Bahama tribes in Uganda performing a bride tug of war with rope around the bride's legs and the husband pulling to gain control. The wife then cries for eight days as the couple moves to the mother in law’s home, reflecting harsh local customs. An advertisement promotes Red Cross Ball Blue for laundry. A joke passage notes a rejected suitor seeking repayment for gifts, and comments on prudence in marriage.
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Uganda
Central Africa
Africa
Devil Dance Exiles Spirits With Tibetan Lama’s Rite
A Tibetan lama in the high plateau uses a three day devil dance to appease and expel demons disturbing his happiness. Lamas wear masks representing ghosts goblins and imps as the ritual closes with the figures escorted outside the gate and blown away.
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Tibet
Fire alarm system details spark town talk in Petunia
A citizen in Petunia compares local fire practices to Constantinople, noting a watchman in a tower, a responding fire company with a fee bargain, and claims of scavenging by firefighters. Riley Rezzidew questions the tale, likening it to Torrent Fire Fighters mischief.
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Constantinople
Petunia
Old Riley
Torrent Fire Fighters
Kansas City Star
Pig Killing Indictment Noted by Kentucky Grand Jury
Senator Richard Petlow Ernest cites a grand jury indictment from Lawrence County Kentucky alleging a person killed and destroyed a 25 pound pig owned by George Pigg without consent. The act allegedly separated the pig from Pigg’s herd and offended the peace and dignity of Kentucky.
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George Pigg
Commonwealth of Kentucky
National Republican
Did you break any of its eggs daddy
Four year old Marie of Francisco Indiana believed Easter rabbits hid eggs. She asked her father after he described punching a rabbit nest, if he had broken any of its eggs. The anecdote captures a child’s literal take on holiday lore.
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Marie
Francisco
Ind
Indianapolis Star
Man Clip Feathers From Hat on Indianapolis Streetcar
A statehouse elevator man recounts an Irvington streetcar incident where a girl on board had feathers cut from her hat by a passenger armed with small scissors. The event involved 129 riders and was noted with a mix of humor and misplaced aggression.
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Indianapolis
Robert Bailey
Statehouse
Irvington
Indianapolis News
His Best Act
The court jester proclaims a self destruction before the king and narrator remarks with mock kingly laughter.
Jesus Heals a Woman on the Sabbath
Lesson notes explain Jesus healing a bowed woman on the Sabbath, contrasting mercy with ritualism. It emphasizes the Sabbath as a day for mercy, Christ’s acts of healing, and the call to imitate Jesus by aiding the needy while criticizing Pharisaic rigidity.
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Jesus
Christ
Abraham
Pretty Home Lace Frocks Create Fashion Interest
Fashion notes show lace and chiffon accents for dressing tables and party frocks with berths of lace and gold trims. The piece highlights delicate silver and gold fabrics, sheer bags, and rosetted girdles, noting practical ease and enduring appeal for youth during midwinter festivities.
Winter Prints and Vintage Dishes Appeal in Mix
A period page highlights silk and cotton prints favored for winter and spring, with recipes for hot bread, venison cutlets, butterscotch, molasses candy, popcorn crackle, and sweet potatoes. It notes social warmth and cordiality expressed in words.
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Deauville
Prayer as the world’s weapon against evil
A call to a new religious life centered on prayer. It asserts humanity will learn by experience to rely on prayer, believing in more good, truth, love, mercy, and forgiveness than evil and condemnation. The text champions prayer as the sole weapon to overcome evil.
Wisdom as Defense and Knowledge’s Life-Giving Power
A brief reflection on Ecclesiastes 7 12 noting that defense comes from wisdom and money but the true worth lies in knowledge which gives life to its possessors. The verse highlights the superior value of wisdom and its protective, life enhancing effect.
Saint A Saints Bring God’s Nearness to Others
A brief note highlights an individual or group connected to Saint A who spreads the feeling of divine closeness, described with reverent tone and short, devotional phrasing.
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Washburn
To Ascend Upward Retire Inward Says St Bernard
A maxim attributed to St Bernard urges inner retirement as a path to higher ascent. The saying frames contemplation and restraint as steps toward spiritual elevation.
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St. Bernard
Er Next to Family Affection Keeler Quote
Lucy Elliott Keeler emphasizes how kind speeches enhance life by supporting health, work, and self esteem, arguing that thoughtful communication powers happiness and social harmony. The remark frames compliments as essential to well being and personal dignity.
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Lucy Elliot Keeler
Traditional Turkish and Veal Soup Recipes from Old Cookery
A collection of historic soup and dish preparations. Turkish Soup uses rice tomato stock and bouillon with butter roux. Veal and Tripe Soup combines vegetables and tripe simmered with veal knuckle. Creole Panned Rabbits steak with fruit juice and a tomato gravy. Beef and Corn Pudding layers ground beef with corn in a baked dish topped with cheese.
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