Halloween Predictions From An Early 1900s Column
The piece foresees unusual Halloween activity by youth across the United States on October 31 with pranks and mischief in cities and rural areas. It traces Halloween roots to Druid and sun worship traditions, noting pagan customs, Druids, and Samhain with references to Pomona and Celtic rites.
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Stuouglie
United States of America
Cties
America
England
Pomona
British Isles
Samhain
Halloween customs and legends across Ireland Scotland and England
The piece traces Samhain origins and Halloween practices from ancient Celtic rites to Christian overlay. It notes fairies goblins and omens, cross country traditions in Ireland Scotland and Britain, and the merging of older beliefs with November observances. It also includes Allied WWI hero John K. Barkley’s Medal of Honor and a draft exemption letter case.
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Samhain
Ireland
Cruchan
Connaught
Hell-Gate
Europe
Augustus
Britain
Tiberius
Gaul
Claudius
Mona
Wales
St. John
Boniface IV
St. Patrick
Unico
Youngest American Soldier Claim Varies by Record
The article notes claims of the youngest American World War soldier from Haverhill Massachusetts and Romney West Virginia. Ernest Sweeney and Chester Merriman enlisted at fourteen, served in France, Merriman receiving a Wilson letter after the war. official recognition is sought for the youngest designation.
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Haverhill
Mass
Ernest Sweeney
Lorraine Post
France
War Department
West Virginia
Chester Merriman
Romney
W. V
Castoria: A Gentle Everyday Aid for Restful Sleep
The ad promotes Castoria for fretful irritable babies who cannot sleep. A few drops ease distress quickly, returning comfort and rest. It claims Castoria is harmless yet effective, suitable for daily use to soothe infants and aid sleep.
Expedition seeks cradle of man in distant jungles
The New York Evening Post notes explorers plan journeys into the jungles of Honduras and Mosquitia to locate humanity’s cradle. While Mitchell Hedges pursues ancient ruins, others like Roy Chapman Andrews sought primeval sites from Mesopotamia to Africa.
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Londuras
Pla
Mitchell Hedges
Mosquitia Dyne
Roy Chapman Andrews
Gobi
Mesopotamia
Africa
Alwys
New York Evening Post
Domestic Sand for Glass Sparks Nevada Discovery
A Nevada find of sand with about 99 percent silica and 65 percent alumina promises to cut U.S. glass imports. The material, shipped to California manufacturers, is noted as highly suitable for premium glass. A separate incident recalls Iredelin surviving a fall after a plank broke, remarking on beams he hit before landing.
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Nevada
California
Iredelin
Roofer Tore Fredelin Survives Seven-Story Fall
A Stockholm roofer, Tore Fredelin, fell seven stories from a mansard roof while nailing plates but was unharmed beyond a broken tooth. The incident occurred as he worked on the edge of the structure.
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Stockholm
Fredelin
Little Joan and the doggie bite warning tale
A three and a half year old girl named Joan repeatedly warned not to play with dogs. She escaped from a nurse for a few minutes and was heard coaxing a rowdy Scotch terrier with phrases like come doggie bite baby.
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Joan
Annie Laurie Real Character Anny Laurie Daughter of a Scottish Knight
Annie Laurie was not a fictitious character she was the daughter of a Scottish knight born about 1682. The statement reaffirms the historic personage behind the name and places her in a late 17th century context.
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Annie Laurie
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Frank E. Hagan
Chas. H. Fletcher
Sia
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Charley
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