The Why of Superstitions by Harving King
A summary of enduring beliefs in witches and riding horses at night across cultures. The piece notes belief in witchcraft, lutins, fairies, brownies, and witches riding at night, with lingering American roots among Northern European and colonial traditions. It cites Canada and Maine as examples and mentions the American Folklore Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Mather
American Folklore Society
Maine
Canada
Canadian
Europe
America
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Hunters Care Little for Gnu s Ferocity
The gnu with horse head and long face intrigues as a fierce creature in captive nervously wary of danger. A herd on the veldt forms a square before a tent, bluffing at the owner with a gun until the first shot scatters them in a dramatic, rapid retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lul
Fan Gish
Elreies
Bird Heroism Saves Skylark Nest in Fire
A skylark on her nest amid smoke near Fett ham Middlesea refused to leave as firemen fought flames. Fire crews isolated the nest and protected the eggs, praising the bird’s devotion while saving the home from total ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnias
Fettham
Middlesea
London
Young singer praised by a neighborly fan
A seventeen or eighteen year old girl, already taking voice lessons for only a few months, is described by a neighbor as having talent worthy of the concert stage, with her singing likened to a practiced professional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Pirates Chase Across Caribbean Storm and Treasure Plot
In mid 18th century New York narrates Robert Ormerod as Darby McGraw and Peter Corlaer report to be chased by pirate Captain Rip-Rap aboard the Royal James and the Walrus. Murray schemes capture then storms, O Donnell and Moira join, storms threaten the chase as the pirates grow tense over treasure on Skeleton Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert Ormerod
Peter Corlaer
Darby McGraw
Rip-Rap
Ormerod
Robert
Andrew Murray
Aluvray
Flint
Murray
Fint
O'Donnell
Jacoble
Peter
Skeleton Island
West Indies
Sturray
Moira
Donnell
Treasure Island
Marin
Marray
Martin
Coupena
Martha
Hayven
Hvbad
Fila
Neahko
Bob
Grandfather
Meira
Coupeau
Agann
Antes
Royal James
Cap'n
Amilo Fe
Doan's Pills for Kidney Pain Noted by Denton Resident
Denton resident Mrs. Mattie Long reports relief from dull backaches and kidney discomfort after using Doan's Pills. She says overwork worsens symptoms and headaches, but after taking the remedy from Ledman’s Pharmacy, her back becomes strong and headaches vanish. Sold for 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY, manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Denton
Mattie Long
Fountain Ave
Dean
Ledman
Foster-Milburn Co
Mfrs
Buffalo
Nu Y
Wanted at Once For Heberling Company Sales
An ambitious industrious man with a car to sell Heherling s big line of medicines extracts spices toilet prep arations stock and poultry powder dips direct to farmers Low wholesale prices Healthful occupation permanent work You pay as you sell and get weekly profit from 40 to 50 Subscribe for The Journal writing to G C Heberling Company Dept 1400 Bloomington Illinois
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heherling
G. C. Heberling Company
Dept
Bloomington
Ilinois
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denton Journal
Melvin & Johnson, Inc
Gnu
Bird
Arthur D Howden Smith
Darby
John Silver
Colonel O'Donnell
Ormerod Houe
Cotone
O Donnell
Darby AlcGraw
Pew
Om AD. Howden Smith
M. OK
Newnam
Victrola
Ey Hameo
Oceme
Farmers Supply CO
Denton, Maryland
Chandler
Den-Mar Mobile CO
Second Street
The
Kuhn Made
Lus
Denton Cleaners and Dyers
S. 3Rd St
Denton, Md
Journal
H. Waldorf
Zepe
ESSO
Pessena
Standard Oil Company
N. J
Trafic
Taanyssann
Ory
W. P. Taylor
Preston
Nisi
Charles B. Harrison
William H. Cheezum
Martha E. Cheezum
Circuit Court
Caroline County
Chy
Geo. A. Pea
Geo
A. Deakyne
Plaza
Ella Boone
Franklin Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!