Kentucky Superstitions and Folk Beliefs Overview
A survey of regional superstitions from Kentucky illustrated by Dr. Daniel L. Thomas and Lucy B. Thomas. The notes cover cures, omens, and warnings, including practices for backache, grip, avoiding ghosts, luck with blue jays, and signs of fortune or doom tied to animals, weather, and timing.
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Daniel L. Thomas
Center College
Lucy B. Thomas
Ward- Belmont College
Kentucky
Princeton University Press
Moreau Park Opens Season with Rentals and Facilities
Moreau Park opens for the season offering 3 cottages for rent for camping parties and a 4 percent mile of good road through the park. Cedar canoes and steel boats available for hire. Excellent bathing facilities. Truck meets the car line every afternoon, 25 cents for round trip, children 15 cents. Phone 4 W. 5-19-dtb.
Dog Lover Loyal Yet Flawed, Hear to Manhood
A compact editorial notes that loving a dog reveals noble traits in humans though not flawless, asserting dogs reach closer to the human heart than other beings. Rotary athletic contest badges now on sale at Army Goodstore, A Brandenberger Drug Store, and Radke's with first class memberships at one dollar and second class at fifty cents. limited badges available.
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Earth
Rotary
A.brandenberger Drug Store
Radke’s
Peculiar Racial Resemblance In Mongolian And Indian Peoples
An analysis notes striking similarities between Mongolian and American Indian peoples, including personal and religious practices, despite Mongols having long practiced Lamaism. The piece contrasts cultural traits while acknowledging shared observances across distant groups.
Most People Friendly Says Self-Ruff Advice
A compact proverb emphasizing self-reliance contrasts with the idea that others will act more for you if you allow it. It frames personal effort as the primary path to favorable outcomes and warns against dependence on others.
Baby Nts and the Park Plan Save a Marriage
Little Mrs. Fenway weeps at cradle drama while Aunt Marcia devises a scheme to win back Tom. Dot proves love for baby wins with a park meeting and theater night, revealing Tom’s affection and balancing family life with youth. The tale ends with a nudge to domestic harmony and a note on wallpaper and supplies from Schell Music Co.
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Mrs. Fenway
Tom
Marcia
Dot
Aunt Lareia
Aunt Mardag
Aunt Marcia
Fenway
Tom, Jr
Mareia
Sam
Baby
Destroy Glass to Kill Beer Signs
Buffalo June 30 United Press reports destruction of costly stained glass decor in former saloons may follow a judge’s ruling. A sign reading Wines and Liquors led to the proprietor’s arrest for displaying art glass with unlawful legends. Judge Woltz will decide if the signs must be removed and hundreds of similar pieces destroyed.
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Buffalo
United Press
América
Shaving by Lightning Stroke Historical Tale
An unusual report recounts cases of being shaved by lightning with the best known example belonging to the French doctor Gaul tier who lived at Clanbry. His beard was removed as if shaved and never regrew. The item also notes a local coal sale offering Illinois lump coal at low prices from J. C. Johnson.
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Gaultier
Clanbry
Swiss Emigration Resumes After War Decline
Geneva reports emigration in Switzerland has revived from wartime lows and grown since. A Federal Council release shows 7,988 Swiss and 1,282 resident foreigners left last year, with the United States the top destination, followed by Argentina, Brazil, then Africa and Asia.
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Geneva
United Press
Switzerland
Federal Council
United States
Argentine
Brazil
Africa
Asia
Fraternity and resistance to catastrophe in Hugo’s words
Victor Hugo speaks on fraternity as humanity’s response to disaster and as the seed of liberty and equality against monarchic and aristocratic obstacles. He posits fraternity as the opening donor and aiding hand that sustains society beyond tyrannical structures.
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Victor Hugo
He's Right, at That. A writer on money and con
A writer argues that society talks about wealth but acts lukewarm in practice. He contends there is too much con in the economy and critiques the discrepancy between rhetoric and behavior in money matters.
Spitting Punishable by Arrest and Fine In Cole County
The Cole County Anti Tuberculosis Society warns residents that spitting on floors and sidewalks is punishable by arrest and fine, urging compliance with public health rules and hygiene standards promoted by the society.
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Cole Co. Anti-Tuberculosis Society
Jud Tunkins on philanthropy and hat fashion paradox
Jud Tunkins remarks that a man’s noblest charitable acts often attract less notice from friends than the fact he has purchased a new hat, highlighting social vanity versus genuine generosity.
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Jud Tunkins
Youthful thrills in a silk hat and fur collar
A Galveston News line reflects on youth and discretion with nostalgia for the past. The piece recalls the exhilaration felt upon spotting an agent in a silk hat and fur collar, contrasting youthful daring with later calm.
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Galveston News
Character in the Face and Facial Traits Described
The text lists facial features linked to character traits. Prominent eyes imply a sharp gaze and language aptitude. A Grecian nose signals passive endurance. A long narrow nostrils and aquiline nose indicate energy and cheek prominence. Large space between eyebrows and eye corners suggests love of enjoyment. A square high broad forehead denotes faithfulness.
Permanent wave offer at the Mari nello Shop
A promotion advertises a permanent wave described as more beautiful than nature at the Mari nello Shop, inviting customers to visit for transformative hair styling.
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Marinello Shop
Bee causes sister’s garden scare in old clipping
A fragment recalls a 1960s scene where a sister screamed in a garden after a bee stung her, with a boy recalling the moment. The oddly placed ad lines reference district managers for a Jenney Silo Filler Husker project and a Cedar Rapids manufacturer, ending with a June date fragment.
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Liberal Commission
HALL
Turing CO
Cedar. Rapids’ Town
Streetcar Service To Moreau Park Trims Fare
Service runs to Moreau Park every afternoon with trucks meeting at the south end of the car line every half hour. Fare is 25 cents for a round trip, children pay 5 cents. Gleaned from a dated notice.
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Moreau Park
To Remove Varnish From Floors Using Wood Alcohol
Instructions mention removing old varnish from floors with wood alcohol. The note suggests that the varnish can be removed easily after applying this solvent.
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