Mokil Snake Dance of the Mokis in Arizona
Smithsonian scientists describe the annual Mokiland snake dance among the Hopi/Moki in northeastern Arizona. Medicine man timing, rattlesnakes, kiva rites, and a plaza ceremony draw 2,500 spectators, with offerings for rain and a postdance feast.
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Mokiland
Union For Prehistoric Exploration
Smithsonian
America
Arizona
H. G. Tinsey
Dearborn
Columbus
Spain
Tusugnan
Europe
Coronado
Honi
Pueblo
J. Walter Fewks
Smithsonian Institution
Old Hont
Oret Alt Io
Kopall
Salako
Paris Fall Fashion Adopts Czecho-Slovak Embroidery
Paris fashion notes a fall trend of black and white Czech Slovak embroidery on coats and dresses. Designers like Lanvin and Jenny showcase tunics, peasant overdresses, and long coats with geometric Moravian patterns, red accents, and contrasting side panels.
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Paris
Cxecho-Slovakia
Jeanne Lanvin
Lanvin
Republic
Mme
Jenny
Spanish Coin of 1709 Found in Delaware Bay Fish
Cape May New Jersey Frank W Hughes of Cape May Point caught a nine pound weak fish in Delaware Bay. Inside the fish he found a Spanish coin dated 1709. It is believed to come from a Spanish ship wrecked off the Delaware capes. Hughes was joined by Horace Carson who previously found a $500 valued pearl in a clam off Fishing Creek beds.
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Cape May
N. J
Frank W. Hughes
Cape May Point
Delaware Bay
Hughes
Delaware Capes
Horace Carson
Wyandotte Woman Credits Vegetable Compound For Relief
Mrs. Mary oe er of 120 Orange St Wyandotte says months of severe pains, unable to sleep or eat, ended after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. She reports restored health and keeps the remedy in her home, offering the testimonial for others.
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Wyandotte, Mich
Lydia E. Pink
Lydia Einkham
Orange St., Wyandotte
English Tourist Seeks Horseflies on Arran Visit
An English tourist in Arran, after asking locals about fishing, asks a Highland servant girl for horseflies. She replies she has never seen a horsefly, only once saw a cop jump over a cliff, highlighting the humorous miscommunication in the tale sourced from the Chicago Daily News.
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Arran
Chicago Daily News
Cuticura for Sore Hands Advised Use
Cuticura Soap and Ointment are promoted for daily toilet use. Soak and dry hands, rub in Ointment, then remove excess with tissue. The ad implies Cuticura benefits for sore hands and general care. A clipped joke follows about a liver complaint.
Women Need Swamp-Root For Kidney Trouble Ad
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder issues often misattributed to other causes. Back pain, headaches, and fatigue can signal kidney trouble. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root, a physician's remedy, is offered at drug stores with a sample available for ten cents by mail.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. C
Appalling Thought From Hamilton Herald Quote
Appalling thought laments a world where punishment matches each person’s deserts while urging thorough, earnest substitute schooling and sincere effort, attributed to the Hamilton Herald with unclear attributions to Dirkens.
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Hamilton Herald
Goiog
Arcent
Neas
Dirkens
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Mexico
Obreros
Mexico City
Kopali
Lydia E. Pinkham
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