The Mistletoe A Lore Across Britain and Scandinavia
Ida M. Bruce surveys mistletoe myths from Britain and Scandinavia, tracing legends of its origins with Druids and Baldur, the ritual use at feasts, and beliefs linking mistletoe to love protection healing and good luck across Europe. The piece blends old legends with medieval and folk practices, noting Nordic and Celtic roots and enduring custom of kissing beneath the mistletoe.
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Nanny
Loki
Baldur
Britain
Scandinavia
Valhalla
Thor
Wodin
Oddities and Innovations Span Diversified Fields
A collage of science and invention notes covers tongs for candy, forest areas in the Philippines, color in dairy products, Norwegian studies of Asia's fauna, cross breeding tobacco for higher value, light emitting balloons, ground wireless signaling by California doctors, French air capsules, and a Chicago patent for edible candy flowers in bouquet form.
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Asia
Philippines
Connecticut
California
German Hostage System in War Crimes Narratives
A long extract details German hostage practices in Belgium and France during 1914, citing proclamations by Major Dieckmann and diaries of soldiers. It portrays civilians seized for control, threats of execution for disorder, and brutal methods used to intimidate populations, with testimonies from Hugh Gibson and Bombardier Wetzel.
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Navy
Alouston Stewart Chamberlain
Prof
G. Roethe
Deutsche Reden
Belgium
Committee On Public Information
France
Germany
L'Interprete Militaire
Dieckmann
Beyne- Heusay
Grivegnee
Bois-de-Breux
Beyne-Hensay
Fort Fleron
Mary
Reims
Hugh Gibson
Bombardier Wetzel
Letalle
Ste. Marie
Willekamm
Radfels
Wetzel
Kurhessian Field Artillery
Tell You How It Was From Gap John Son of Rumpus
Hla Foresight recounts meeting with a drummer in the Right Place store. They argued about politics and other topics for a spell, then fought. Gap John explains he apologized first to settle the square thing before the fight, about an hour remained before his return home.
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Pliny
Europe
Holstein
Lacarne
France
Scotland
Germany
Sweden
Gap Johnson
Rumpus
Ark
Inquirer
Naderly
Wisconsin Station Builds Machine for Unicorn Planting
Experts at the Wisconsin State Agricultural Experiment Station have built a machine touted as essential for the development of high grade grain seed. The device aims to advance seed quality and crop performance through a novel planting method.
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Wisconsin State Agricultural Experiment Station
Knowing the Real Italy: War Reveals True Character
The article argues war exposes a nation's true temper, dissolving myths and revealing latent passions. It cites Italy as an example and urges readers to study the modern Italian character beyond romantic notions of ancient Rome.
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Muake
Italy
William Kay Wallace
Scribner's
Rome
August Flower Remedy for Digestive Ailments
Green's August Flower touted as a gentle laxative that regulates digestion, cleanses the stomach and alimentary canal, and stimulates the liver to secrete bile. Claims to aid ailments from sour stomach to nervous indigestion and liver inactivity. Sold in 30 and 90 cent bottles.
Springfield hunter brags while deputy game warden ears him
A Springfield man told a dinner table tale near Ava about killing twelve quail and three wild turkeys. Friends heckled until the deputy game warden present realized the story aimed to gather illegal hunting evidence.
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Springfield
Ava
Kansas City Times
Cuticura Ad Promises Clear Skin With Routine Use
An old advertisement urges daily use of Cuticura Ointment and Soap to keep skin clear. It claims five minute rinse with hot water and offers free samples by mail via Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Outicura
Dept. L
Boston
Cost of living prompts memories of earlier hardships
A dialogue recalls family anecdotes about money and scarcity. The grandson notes today’s concerns, while the grandfather cites past hunts and expenses for powder and shot, illustrating changing yet persistent worries over cost and resources.
Gesticulation in Movie Acting Noted by Journal
Kansas City Journal notes that stillwater Minnesota is added to the ammunition plant list, while mentioning actors use hand gestures prominently in performance.
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Kansas City Journal
Stillwater
Minn
Ist
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Chicago
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Saint Die
A. Eberlgin
Munchner Neueste Nachrichten
Cascara Ky
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Tuban
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