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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1921
Page
6
The article traces Halloween to ancient harvest rituals and the Corn-Spirit belief, noting Druids and Pomona customs. It describes bonfires, nut and apple games, and autumn superstitions across England Scotland Wales, with omens tied to falling stones and dying embers predicting fate within a year.
In Gillespie County Texas on November 2 1920 voters will elect a Tax Collector in addition to other officers. County Judge A H Kneese notes the proclamation and official seal dated October 12 1920 in Fredericksburg. The notice also details public sales and highway construction bids in surrounding counties.
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