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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1924
Page
2
Martha E. Plassmann describes origin and significance of secret societies among Northwest tribes. The piece recounts Mosquitoes and Fox societies, their regalia, dances, leadership, and rites, noting parallels with Mandan and broader indigenous practices.
The passage describes criminal secret societies in Indian culture with male and female branches, the Medicine Society's orders, and the Braves police-like camp ritual led by a chief Brave. It details dream-based origins, ceremonial dress, weapons, and the strict enforcement of camp rules including a harsh punishment for transgressors.
An advertisement touts Cuticura as a multi purpose line for toilet needs. It urges soaking sore hands in Cuticura Soap and applying Cuticura Ointment then drying and rubbing in. It also mentions removing excess ointment with tissue and promotes using Soap Ointment and Talcum for all toilet purposes.
B. P. Johnson of 609 W Lake St Chicago offers a free lamp to the first user in each locality who helps introduce it. The lamp reportedly burns 94 percent air and can heat gas or electricity. Agents wanted and details promised by letter.
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