St Patrick in the Annals of Clonmacnoise and Saint Kieran
A summary of the Annals of Clonmacnoise discusses St Patrick as Ireland’s apostle and Ard Macha as its metropolitan see, notes on St James and Palladius, and venerable Saint Kieran born in 506 and died in 548, highlighting enduring piety attached to his name.
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Lonmacnois
Huanity
Ireland
St. Patrick
Noah
Leogair
Celestine
Sixtus
Ardmachu
St. James the Apostle
Palladius
Leinster
Rome
Pictland
Scotland
St. Kieran
Clonmacnois
Connaught
Ivinisfal
Freedom of Land From Snakes Recalled in Irish Writings
Early writers remark on Ireland's freedom from snakes and venomous creatures. The peasantry believed the land was cursed or blessed to be snake free, shaping legends and national sentiment.
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Ireland
Snakes and Saint Patrick Myth Reexamined in Irish Lore
An article reviews legends of St. Patrick banishing venomous snakes from Ireland. It traces references by Solinus, Bede, and Donat of Fiesole, noting no solid early authority for the tale and highlighting Donat’s poem praising Ireland’s isle with no snakes. Copyright 1920 Western Newspaper Union.
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Ing
Ireland
Solinus
St. Patrick
Bede
Donat
Fisulae
Florence
Isle
St. Patrick’s
Joceline
Western Newspaper Union
Saint Bridget Forgot Compared to Saint Patrick in Erin
An old lament asks why Saint Bridget, early Irish nun and companion to Patrick, is less remembered. It notes her vow to cloistered life and charitable works, sharing in Patrick’s mission, and that their remains rest together in a single sepulcher beside the last trumpet.
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Saint Bridget
Patrick
Erin
St Patrick Legend Links Landed Status to Lent Miracle
A historic claim ties land exemptions to St Patrick, a belief reinforced by Joceline of Furness, a 12th century monk who popularized the miracle. The chronicler notes Patrick retreating during Lent to a western Connaught mountain for forty days of fasting and prayer.
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St. Patrick
Joceline
Furness
Connaught
Milks Emulsion Promises Health For Weak Children
A Dayton family credits Milks Emulsion with restoring their ten year old son’s health after chronic pneumonia and weak lungs. The ad touts improved appetite, digestion, and strength, claims quick relief for stomach trouble, and offers a money back guarantee with six bottle trial. Sold by druggists, Terre Haute, Ind.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Eatonic
Hazel Blessed Is The Woman Whose Husband Finds Slippers
A lighthearted note praises Hazel for being blessed when her husband reliably locates his slippers. The quip frames domestic harmony around everyday routine.
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Hazel
Blessed
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Ad Promotes Kidney Remedy
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a pure non stimulant remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It promises vegetable herb formulation and reports a sworn purity statement with every bottle while offering sample requests by mail and note to mention the newspaper. The closing line remarks on a woman’s persistence with birthday grit.
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Dr. Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Adv
California Fig Syrup Ad Promises Safe Laxative
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as the best harmless laxative for children. It claims to remove poisons from stomach and bowels and emphasizes a fruity taste and clear dosing on each bottle. The slogan urges mothers to insist on the California label.
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California
Ely's Cream Balm Advertisement Head Cold Relief
Instant relief for a stuffed head with Ely's Cream Balm. Clears air passages, soothes inflamed membranes, and enables easier breathing. Promotes quick comfort with a fragrant antiseptic application. Don't stay stuffed up with a cold or catarrh.
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Ely
Easy to Win Cooperation in Work and Life
This piece argues cooperation comes from giving service. Understand others desires and help fulfil them. Earn your rewards through efficient, cooperative effort and avoid undermining your employer or colleagues.
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Emerson
William E. Towne
Nautilus
Omsk Center Tells of Crime and Punishment Origin
Feodor Dostoievsky, the Russian Dickens, wrote Crime and Punishment from his encounters with Omsk criminals where the regime of Admiral Kolchak once governed. Omsk sat at crossroads to Central Russia and Turkestan along the trans Siberian railway, founded about two centuries ago.
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Feodor Dostoievsky
Dickens
Omsk
Admiral Kolchak
Dostoievsky
Russia
Orenburg
Turkestan
Moscow
Vladivostok
Birmingham
Ala
Paterson
N. J
Siberia
Ivan the Terrible
Yermak
Remarkable Feat of Juggling By Indian Performer
A slender native and gray-bearded assistant show a sensational act in Wide World Magazine. The juggler pulls a python from a basket and uses a rope tied to cloth corners with hollow cups over his eyes to create suction. He then lifts the basket by eyelids and suction, claiming no prior or subsequent similar feat.
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Wide World Magazine
Florida Winter Plans Not Affordable for Grabcoins
Mrs. Dubwaite comments that the Grabcoins are wintering in Florida, while Mr. Dubwaite notes they cannot afford such a trip. She remarks the trend continues, and he responds with resignation, reflecting ongoing social pages chatter in the Birmingham Age-Herald.
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Florida
Mrs. Dubwaite
Mr. Dubwaite
Birmingham Age-Herald
Glibwitz Sheds No League or Rail Plan Opinion
In a Birmingham Age Herald quote, an analyst notes Glibwitz avoids comments on the League of Nations and has no clear plan for railroads. The exchange questions his mentality and political engagement.
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Glibwitz
League of Nations
Birmingham Age-Herald
Woman's Critical Time and Dr. Pierce Remedies
In Omaha Nebraska a woman testifies that Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription strengthened her at critical times and during family raising and middle life. She praises the Common Sense Medical Adviser saving doctor bills and recommends the remedy for women. The tablet trial offer is advertised with ingredients printed on the wrapper.
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Kansas City
Kans
Ores
Omaha
Nebr
Dr. Pierce
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Island
Green Isle
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Annals of Clonmacnois
THE
Pat Nowlan
Connacht
Trary
George M. Russell
Houston Post
Scotia
Woman’s Critical Time
Carter
State Street
New York
S. C
St. Brahmas
Kansas Poultry Co
Norton
Kan
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