Cannibal Drum Telegraphs Spread News Across Pacific Islands
The article explains how New Guinea and New Britain islanders use carved wooden drums as wireless signals. Drums relay general alarms and news with fixed signals like tuk tuk and koai, while private codes stay within clans. Signals travel fast, with examples of names for specific messages and the role of drum beats in coordinating warfare and everyday news.
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Ita
Parkinson
New Britain
Matupi
Directory of the Dillon Churches
A list of Sabbath services for St James Episcopal Presbyterian Methodist Baptist and Catholic churches in Dillon with service times locations pastors and fellowship schedules. The piece notes Holy Communion Morning and Evening prayers Sunday schools and weekday prayer meetings across congregations.
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Dillon
Washington and
Glendale Streets
D. Hooker
Presbyterian Church
Pacific and
Martin
Christian Endeavor
Methodist Episcopal Church
Warning messages reach villages ahead of surprise actions
A report notes that warnings were issued well in advance to villagers as preparations or surprise events were organized, ensuring they could take precautions. The piece reflects on how authorities communicated with rural communities to prevent disruption.
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Anaconda Standard
Montana
Standard
Northwest
Butte
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