New Year Celebrations Around the World in Historic Times
The article surveys New Year customs across nations and eras, from Egypt and China to France, Germany, Britain, Russia, Japan and Israel. It notes revelry, feasts, ceremonies, and unique local traditions marking the turn of the year, with references to White House greetings, Parisian streets, German student pranks, Russian cannons, Japanese court rites, and Jewish New Year reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
South America
China
London
France
Maila
Parla
Berlin
Rhenteh
Thas
England
Scotland
Russia
Cana
Galilee
Japan
Dora
Dave
Breathing Through Ears Advised By Virginia Doctor
A Washington correspondent reports Dr John G. Davis of the University of Virginia told medical students a curious theory that humans could exhale through the ears after training. He urged mothers to teach children to seal the throat and use alternate breathing, suggesting three breathing organs might be possible with practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Davia
University of Virginia Medical Department
Washington
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Man Faints Waiting For Food After Delayed Order
Smith waited 40 minutes at a restaurant for a meal that never arrived. He searched the dining area, confronted staff, and learned the order had been delivered to another table. He collapsed while attempting to leave, later described as a near fainting incident due to exhaustion and disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Berry
Waltress
Abe
Wallirese
Late Market Quotations for Cattle and Grain
Market quote roundup shows cattle and corn fed ranges with prices for heifers cows and calves, feeders and stockers, plus Colorado and Nebraska upland feed and grain items. Prices span hay grain and beet components with spot quotes for eggs wool and cotton markets and by region in Colorado Nebraska and Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rimers
Secur
Eeeemewen
Wo Chong
Omaha Live Stock Market Report Fragment
Fragmentary OCR of cattle and hog prices lists cattle categories like cows, calves, stockers, and bulls with price ranges around six to seven dollars. Mentions include Western cattle stock and hog values, with unclear dates and vendor codes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
South
Omwahs
Salen
Price of Fla s a Week in December Revealed
Fragmentary OCR notes show a weekly price reference for Florida fare in December, with figures like 1.28 and mentions of a price per week. No clear date or full context available.
Niagara’s daring feats and the whirlpool rapids history
A historical survey of Niagara adventurers highlights sensational trips over the Falls, dangerous dives into the whirlpool rapids, and famous swimmers like Captain Webb. The piece notes Blondin era feats, later daredevils, and grim outcomes including Webb’s death while attempting the whirlpool passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara
Cave of the Winds
Keon
Horseshoe Falls
Itaelf
Blondin
Meo
Dixon
Falla
Ae Ival Riok
Thial
Mind and society in a fragmented meditation essay
An unfinished prose fragment discusses how walking with a companion affects thought, contrasting social interaction with vegetative states. It laments isolation, notes hidden cues in self analysis, and hints at a rare person sensing something beyond routine perception as they observe platial representations of past actions.
Fragmented OCR Note on Beverage Labels and Phrases
A garbled OCR fragment references bone, Noreen Latte Preck, vases and a vague claim about ramen. It mentions a place or group and ends with unclear questions about the gate and outcome. No coherent events or individuals can be confirmed from the text.
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Central Africa
New York
Chicago
White House
Uncle Bam
United States Marine Band
Inga
Pennsylvania Avenue
Dhan Merlth
Tarnee Peri
Qoor Sad
Denver
Colorado Upland
Nebraska Upland
Colorado
Nebraska
South Park
Choice
Sao Lule Valley
Gunnison Valley
Cole
Bulk
Gia Wee
Loule
New Orleana
New Orleans
Hay and Grain
Wwe
Clover Heed
Harley
Kansas City
Hutter
Lake Ontario
Devil's Hole
Lewiston
Perry
K. W. Flack
Matthew Webb
Marina
Dover
Calais
W. J. Kendall
Boston
Bie
Neelees
Webb
Walter
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