Halloween Began With The Druids
University of Michigan history professor William Leslit explains Halloween origins tracing to Allhallows Eve and the Druids harvest festival. He notes Christian links with All Saints and All Souls days, bone fires in England, and the vigil supper of Saman. Witches and goblins arise from ancient beliefs about evil spirits.
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Saman
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Hot Punch Ideas For Fall Parties From MSU Experts
Food specialists at Michigan State University share mulled or spiced apple cider as a warming fall drink. Use one quart cider, eight cloves, sugar, salt, and optional cinnamon for five servings. Add lemon slices for zest or try mulled grape juice or pineapple juice with cinnamon sticks.
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Halloween pranks noted in 1887 Detroit diary
University of Michigan researchers publish diary entries from 13 year old Walter T. Curtis describing Halloween cabbage stamping on East Forest Ave and Shinny hockey on Woodward Avenue. He recalls helping his mother for five cents and a later accident costing 25 cents. He later orders pumpkin and repairs a window.
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University of Michigan Historical Collections
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Autumn Driving Safety Drive Urges Caution For Pedestrians
One third of pedestrian fatalities occur between 5 and 8 pm as shorter days approach. Frank Baird-Smith, newly elected president of the Michigan Trucking Association, backs the Orthoher Courtesy and Safety Campaign and urges drivers and pedestrians to take extra care. Pedestrians should wear light colors or reflectorized clothing, carry a light, use sidewalks when available, walk on the left side facing traffic when no sidewalk exists, cross only at intersections in lit areas with signals, and maintain good visibility at all times.
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Michigan Trucking Association
Michigan
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Weekend Guests Visit Families Across Local Area
Sunday visits unfolded as Southeast Sheridan residents Mrs. Leo Jennings and others joined at the former's farm, while Mr. and Mrs. Kim hosted Bradley and Ivelyn Monday evening. Ernest Young and family hosted in Coleman with Jimmie visiting. Wilbur Lee Siel from Lansing called on relatives. Bernard Day of Lansing stopped by. and more relatives, including the Russell Paxton and Walford Siel households, were seen Sunday and weekend.
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Hugh MacMartin
Royal Oak
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David Seifer
Ernest Young
Ernest’ Young
Jimmie
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Coleman
Wilbur Lee Siel
Lansing
Bernard Day
Fred Coe
Night Driving Safety Tips for Drivers
In traffic slow down enough to stop within headlight range. Watch for pedestrians in lights of vehicles ahead. Slow in areas with heavy pedestrian traffic. Have lights checked regularly and kept clean and aimed. Carry a cloth to clean both sides of the windshield. Driving at night with a dirty windshield is foolish.
Your Brain Powers Grow With Use and Time
A article summarizes brain potential, noting people may use more than 10 to 16 percent and that the unconscious mind stores millions of past experiences. It claims the brain remains vigorous into old age, with a new brain emerging as the old one fades, balancing primitive impulses with civilized thought.
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Bruce
Ideas For Boney Pieces Of Chicken Dishes And Uses
Dr Louise Kelley of Michigan State University suggests using bony chicken pieces from dinners for main dishes. Freeze backs wings and necks then simmer to make stock. remove meat for salads casseroles pies croquettes or dumplings. Use stock to flavor casseroles or pies and serve with salads or croquettes.
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Louise Kelley
Michigan State University
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