Arizona Sun Worship Among Pueblos Mixed With Catholic Rites
Special Acoma letter describes sun worship among Isieta La gunna Zuni and Acoma pueblos in Arizona and New Mexico. It notes the Feast of St Stephen at Acoma blends Catholic ceremony with sun rites, with priests guiding the fusion and locals offering corn bread and garden products at a shrine.
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United States
Arizona
New Mexico
Isieta
Lagunna
Zuni
Acoma
Tfane
Santa Fe Railway
California
Laguna
Acoma. Iere
Stephen
Georgia
la Paloma
St. Stephen
Dancers of Acoma Sun Worship Leave Dancers Awe
The ceremony features sun symbols on headdresses, two by two male dancers with rattles, and women with pine twigs moving in time. A chorus sings with vigor as dancers switch directions and rest in the kiva beneath the watchful spectators atop the houses.
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Nepro
A Word of Warning
A brief humor item from the Chicago Record notes a wife plans a quick farewell bid to Mrs Jones before a parting train, with the husband urging haste as departure is in three hours. The gag plays on timing and social routine.
His Thinker and Silence Spark Chicago Times Herald Quote
A fragment from the Chicago Times Herald captures a dialogue about speaking truth and lengthy silence in a conversation. The snippet contrasts a man who says what he thinks with a woman reacting to his habit of sitting quietly for long periods.
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Chicago Times-Herald
Thorne-Jack Gladhand Swears Off Borrowing Money
Bramble reports Thorne-Jack Gladhand has sworn off borrowing money while all his friends have sworn off lending him funds. The note appears in a New York Journal item reflecting a humorous social exchange.
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Thorne
Jack Gladhand
Bramble
N. Y
Why a Donkey Won't Climb the Hill in Italy
A tourist in Italy questions the incline, saying a donkey could not ascend the hill and he will not attempt it. Ohio State Journal notes the humorous remark.
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Italy
Ohio State Journal
Strength Builds From the Stomach Says Dr. Pierce
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery to strengthen digestion and blood formation, claiming it nourishes nerves and organs. A testimonial from O S Copenhaver of Mount Union describes lasting relief from severe dyspepsia after using Pierce medicines and notes availability of medical books and remedies.
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Dr. Pierce
O. S. Copenhaver, Esq
Mount Union
Huntingdon Co
Common Sense
R. V. Pierce
Duffalo
Busts of Editors at Paris Exposition
Five busts of American newspaper leaders will be shown in the Publishers Building at the Paris exposition. sculptor R L Park completed a bronze bust of Joseph Medill and prepared busts of Benjamin Franklin Horace Greeley George W Childs Charles A Dana and Medill others. The Medill bust will be shipped to Paris in January after four months of work.
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America
United States
R.lf Park
Joseph Medill
Chicago Tribune
Peck
Benjamin Frranklin
Horace Greeley
George W. Childs
Charles A. Dana
Mr. Medill
Prof
Grain-O cereal drink advertised as coffee substitute
Advertisement urges readers to ask for Grain-O a grain based drink claimed to resemble Mocha or Java coffee in color and taste. It is promoted as gentle on the stomach and suitable for adults and children alike at 1450 and 25c per package and sold by grocers.
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Java
O H. Leonard
S Houseworth
Rns
Marvelous Scientific Top Demonstrated by Professor Jacobus
Professor Charles Jacobus, longtime New Brunswick educator now in Springfield, built a top claimed to spin 4314 minutes then stand erect. He guards it closely, has shown it to scientists in New York and Philadelphia, and recently demonstrated it before the Boston Society of Civil Engineers for an hour. He calls it a scientific top and keeps it in a locked case when not in use.
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Charles Jacobus
New Brunswick
N. J
Springfield
Mass
New York
Philadelphia
Boston Society of Civil Engineers
Balloon Ascent Reaches New Height of 26 160 Feet
The record altitude of 26 160 feet was achieved by a balloon crew in a historic ascent. Two of the three aeronauts perished from suffocation during the voyage, underscoring the dangers of extreme high altitude flights.
Dean's Ointment and Pills Featured in Ad Copy
An advertisement extols Dean's Ointment for eczema and delicate skin at 50e, and DeWitt's Little Early Risers for blood purification and liver health. It mentions Minnesota's population projection of 1,810,000 and potential increase in congressional representation, with Houseworth Bros. referenced as a seller.
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Dean
DeWitt
Houseworth Bros
Local shop ads sparse and varied in old directory page
A collage of small ads and notices from a vintage storefront page. Mentions F M Swinehart 119 West Jackson selling groceries and baked goods and other merchants including J B Mic S Co shoes Helfrich Gelzen bookstore Knevels Kodak supplies Fedder Bros 608 Harrison Pabst Milwaukee beer Schmidt’s Wines Osteopathy Dr Dill claims cures for chronic ailments Rubber stamps from W E Smith jeweler 318 Main Elkhart.
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F. M. Swinehart
West Jackson Street
Local Ads Promote Heat Systems and Goods at Town Stores
A collection of local commerce notes promotes the Wilson Heating Machine as economical and promises fuel savings. Advertisers include Borneman CoLi hardware, A W Shively overcoats, Sreegnamp’s Dive Store, Walley Sons undertakers, People's Outfitting furniture sale, Hoetger Bros tailors, Werrick Bros groceries, Miller Jessup buggy and harness, McC Davis, Louis Sterner clothing, Thomas Drug Store with coupon coal, GooFrey Livengood, and W J Brown second hand store.
Local Merchant Ads Highlight Smoke Chesters and Cigar Brands
Codiey Bros lumber and popular brands Cen tury Club Londres Cabana 10e Indi ana Tigers Old St Joe and Dom Pedro cigars sold by all dealers. J Buechter Middlebury steel grocer supplies wheat products with pest control claim. Goldman’s Drug Store opposite Post Office advertises complete departments. Stilson offers spring suits for 1900 with fit and workmanship guaranteed. Elk hart millinery store features new goods and Snipe cigar by F Leusch touted as best 5¢ cigar on earth.
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Chesters
Century Club
Londres Cabana
Indiana Tigers
Old St. Joe
Dom Pedrose
F. Leusch
Earth
Remnant carpet sale closes at low prices
N. D. Graham Tonsorial Parlors advertises up-to-date grooming at 208 South Main Street and notes a remnant sale of carpet samples suitable for rugs, with a quick closeout. J. G. Lohrman & Co. listed in the notice.
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Main Street
Union Shop
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Kay
B. J. Kay Medical CO
Western
Omaha
Incorporated Capital
Indiana Medical and Surgical Institute
West Wayne Street
American Association of Medical and Surgical Specialists
Fotel Luckien
Mayo
Dr. Mayo
Indiana
Indizma
W.R. Mayo
A.M. M
Wayne Street
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Jacob Biggle
Biggle
Price
Farm Journal
United States of America
Wilmur Atkinson
Chas
F. Jenkins
C.O
Express
Sears, Roebuck & CO
Chicaco
Sears, Roebuck G. Jr
Arkansas
Nichols
Ton Hillu
Maarton Courty Arkansas
Truth
Parker
Arizona Sun Dance
Far Western
India
Bombay
TIN Sun Dance
Midain
L Dancas
G. Wharton James
Paris
Jacobus
Smith
Jones
Minnesota
L. HelFrick & Son's
Oda Fellow
J. BE. Mics Co
Helfrich & Gelzen
H. A. Knevels
Boox
Michigan
Fedder Bros
Harrison Street
Pabst
Milwaukee
Schmidt's
Opp
L. S
M. S
Dill
W. E. Smith’s, Jeweler and Optician
Main St. Elishart
Hebier & Co
Wilson
Norris
Borneman & CoLi
A. W. Shively
Sreegnamp’s
C. Walley & Sons
People’s Outfitting Co
Hoetger Bros
Werrick Bros
Miller & Jessup
W cC. Davis
Jeweley
Louis Sterner
Norris E. Felt
Thomas Drug Store
Main and
Marion Streets
Goofrey & Livengood
W J Brown
Jackson Street
Codiey Bros.’ Lumber
J. Buechter
Middlebury Steel
Goldman’s Drug Store
C. J. Stilson
Odd Fellows
Elkhart
M. A. Tompkins’ Millinery Store
N. D. Graham
J. G. Lohrman & CO
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