Widespread Superstitions On Witches And Luck
The Myrtle and the Jeek are seen as lick-bringers and in Wales a leck on a wall is said to repel witches. This note records rural folk beliefs about plants and protective signs.
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1921
Page
5
The Myrtle and the Jeek are seen as lick-bringers and in Wales a leck on a wall is said to repel witches. This note records rural folk beliefs about plants and protective signs.
In a pointed appeal Dr Sun declares China’s struggle is national not sectional and pits militarism against democracy and treason against patriotism. He says famine worsens while food is cornered for profit and warns America must intervene or risk submission to Japan as militarists seek Japanese backing.
Rome Ga June 16 Special The national Girl Scout organization has accepted ten acres of land at Cloudland park on Lookout mountain as a gift from Lohn and Will Ledbetter announced here by Mrs Juliette Lowe head of the work in this country The land will be used as a camp site for Girl Scouts from all parts of the south Seventy five girls from Savannah will go to the camp in July.
Savannah district Methodists adjourned their annual conference at Millen marking the final district event led by Rev. Osgood F. Cook as he concludes a four year term next fall.
A health notice promoting ironized yeast as a potent vitamin tonic. It explains vitamins are essential, yeast basics, and contrasts common yeast with the concentrated formula. Claims improved energy, tissue building, and skin issues. Distributed by the Ironized Yeast Company, Atlanta, Ga.
New Orleans June 16 two youths Charles Zalenka and Felix J Birbiglia face the gallows for the murder of Mrs Bertha Neason. They spent their last night with relatives after futile clemency appeals to Governor Parker. Birbiglia scheduled to die shortly after noon then Zalenka. Police patrol planned around Parish prison for a expected crowd. They confessed to robbing the victim of jewels and money before shooting her and dumping the body in a canal.
Cleveland reports Eva Kaber and daughter Marian McArdle indicted for murder will wage a life battle as attorney Francis Poulson seeks a fall term continuance for defense. Prosecutor says Kaber voiced no hope. police pursue other suspects, with detectives in an undisclosed Ohio city. Two assassins and two blackmailers tied to a $5,000 payoff are sought.
A small shallow pond, watched and patrolled, was cited in a report as unlikely to cause drowning for anyone in sound health. The note emphasizes ongoing safety measures around the water.
Mrs Annie Stevenson aged 42 of 230 Ashby Street died Thursday at a private hospital. She is survived by one sister, Mrs Romines. James Frank Stead aged 44 died Wednesday night at his Kirkwood residence. He is survived by his wife, five children, his mother Mrs Sarah Head, and three sisters Mrs Cora G Raden, Mrs E Barton and Mrs L Allen.
Andrew J Gilleland aged 66 lies at his residence 33 Augusta venue Thursday evening his wife two daughters Mrs B H Carson and Mrs L S Fisher and two sons G W Gilleland of Hamlet N C and R J Gilleland of Abbeville S C survive him Charlie Watson Thomson Ga died at home Wednesday after noon following illness of several days
Contains partial obituary lines and notices listing relatives and funeral details. Mentions Mrs. Jack Watson, Cluse Watson, Imogene Cliff Watson, Lou Watson, and Thomson cemetery. Also includes stray notices about a son Clyde Rotlina, a public notice to avoid feeding a person, and bids on brick stores with building committee notes.
Herbert Barkin a twelve year old boy died at Lombards bathing pond in Augusta Georgia. A comrade diving touched Barkin s body and brought it to the surface. He had not been missed earlier. Police infer heart disease may have caused the death.
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