Swastika History and Its Many cultural meanings
A historical survey traces the swastika as a sacred symbol across eras and cultures, noting its use in India and by Buddhists, Jains, and early Christians, with traces in Europe, the Hopewell culture, and ancient Egypt. It highlights its role as a charm for blessing, long life, good fortune, and its presence in Chinese and Japanese artifacts as a talisman or emblem of auspicious qualities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
Thomas Wilson
National Museum
India
Europe
America
Hopewell Mound
Chillicothe
Moorehead
Field Museum
Chicago
Asia
China
Japan
Adelia H. Taffinder
Overland Monthly
Hindustan
Korea
Thibet
Agni
Indra
Zeus
Babylonia
Assyria
Ethics of the Pastoral Office as Seen by a Baptist Pastor
The Belden Avenue Baptist pastor Rev. John A. Karl told a Baptist Ministers Association conference in Steinway hall that ministers face ethics in business politics social life and personal habits. He urged a $2000 yearly minimum salary and noted U S ministers average $300 nationally and $800 in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John A. Karl
Belden Avenue Baptist Church
Baptist Ministers’ Association
Steinway Hall
Earl
Carl
United States
Notice of Dissolution of Schoeffel and Brokhausen
Notice of dissolution of partnership between Christian G. Schoeffel and George W. Brokhausen of Freeport Illinois under Schoeffel and Brokhausen. Dissolution occurred September 19 1907 by mutual consent. Debts due to the firm to be paid to George W. Brokhausen. Demands may be presented to either partner. Business to be continued by Christian G. Schoeffel. Dated September 20 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian G. Schoeffel
George W. Brokhausen
Freeport
Illinois
C. G. Schoeffel
Gro
W. Brokhausen
Oregon man ends his life by hanging
Davis Harris a rural mail carrier on route No. 3 committed suicide Saturday evening by hanging. He had hitched his horse earlier for his wife to go to town and was found dead when the bath door was unlocked. The coroner held an inquest and noted family trouble as the likely cause. he had been a respected local resident with no children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Davis Harris
Harris
Big fish from Pecatonica river yields forty pound buffalo
Rockford October 22. The Pecatonica river near Rockton yielded a forty pound buffalo on Monday as anglers praised the strong catch. The report highlights the Pecatonica as a favored spot for large fish and notes the impressive size of the catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockton
Rockford
Pecatonica River
Pecatonica River catches draw big fish tales in Beloit
Clarerice Knapp of Rockton hauled a small Pecatonica river catch to Beloit selling it for a dollar within twenty minutes. Each year Pecatonica yields remarkable fish. past days saw forty, sixty, and even a 102 pounder. Locals note big catches spark talk of Pecatonica origins in Rockford river angling lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarerice Knapp
Rockton
Asher
Beloit
Pecatonica
Rockford
Dietz Released After Freeport Custody
Charles Dietz, detained in Freeport on suspicion of insanity, has been released by Sheriff Collier. He is en route to his brother's home in Kirkland to recuperate after a prolonged spree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Pension rolls show a record drop in 1907 figures
Washington Oct 21 The Pension Bureau reports a historic decline of 18 600 pensioners from 967 371 in June 1907 to end fiscal year 1907. The total value of the pension roll stood at 140 850 880. Warner, Pension Commissioner, notes this as the greatest decrease in bureau history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Bureau
Washington, D. C
Warner
Pension Bureau
First English Lutheran Church Meeting Orients Fund Drive
The First English Lutheran church will meet Tuesday evening October 22 with Mr and Mrs David WY Brandt 178 Jefferson Street. New officers will be installed and all members are urged to attend to invite friends. The meeting aims to discuss ways to raise funds toward the Aid pledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
English Lutheran Church
David WY
Brandt
Jefferson Street
Real Estate Transfer Emma Long to Gil bert in Dawson’s Addition
Emma Long transfers lot 6 block 4 in Dawson's Addition to Abraham J. Gilbert for 2250 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Long
Abraham J. Gilbert
Dawson
Harriet M Burbank teaches piano at Studio 36 Grove Street
Harriet M Burbank, a piano teacher, conducts lessons from Studio 36 located on Grove Street. The note lists her as a local instructor offering piano instruction at that address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet M. Burbank
Iano
Grove St
Edt
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Lake
Zurich
Great Britain
Thor
Mexico
PISO
Mary C. Marshall
Superior Court of
Cincinnati
The
Journal
Zarick and
Lalanda
Bijou
Ayers
Reneeynsiarae
Ayere
Young People's Aid, the
Young People’s Aid Society of
Freeport Loan Co
Stephenson St
Younglove
D. Weinberg & CO
West Side
Free Bailey’s Park
Stephenson and
Empire and
Carroll Streets
A. C. KN
Cay Es Ahr
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