Natives of Helfian Confo Prepared by Geographic Society
The article describes Congo peoples, noting contrasts between coastal and interior tribes, mentions Arab influence in Stanleyville, and outlines customs of the Barbele Barbole tribe along the Kwilu Jumba. It highlights Arabs introducing crops, schooling, and trade practices, plus unique rites, hereditary status, and ritual skull use within tribal law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Setional Geographic Society
Washington, D
Africa
Belgian Congo
Tropics
Stanleyville
Congo
Congo River
Cannibal Customs and Witchcraft Beliefs Among the Bambala
An account describes Congo region practices where an accused may ingest poison to prove innocence or be buried alive to trap the Moloki spirit. It details Bambala appearance with dark skin and scar decoration, diet including manioc, palm leaves, various animals, and cannibalism as a sanctioned taboo rather than a mere crime.
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Moloki
Toun
Bambala
The Best Companions and the Golden Rule
Fragmentary excerpt discusses seeking pleasure in study and companionship as a court of intellect. It contrasts noble conversation with vanities, urging growth of wealth through knowledge and self discipline. It notes a moral theme about self-awareness and the Golden Rule in a scattered, old style discourse.
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F. Rouont
J. Fletcher
Fragmented Notes on Education and Incompetence in a College Setting
The text reads as a garbled discussion involving a professor and students in a college’s department, touching on knowledge, growth rates of fingernails, and criticisms of incompetence. It includes stray phrases about timing, learning, and workplace behavior, reflecting a damaged OCR passage with unclear intent.
Paul Before King Agrippa Appeals to Caesar in Acts
A Sunday School lesson on Acts 26 1 26 32 Golden text Christ risen Now is Christ risen from the dead Paul tells how he came to obey Jesus and appeals to Caesar Festus Agrippa and Bernice visit and hear Paul In his defense Paul recounts his conversion commission and courage Agrippa nearly persuad ed but not fully converted. the lesson emphasizes Pauls bold testimony and the gospel call.
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Christ
Paul
Jesus
Agrippa
Caesar
Festus
Jerusalem
Furs Tin
Rome
Min
Actippa
Bernice
Fests
de Iverer
Jesus Christ
Damascus
Satan
Seeds of Compassion and Suffering in Faith
A compact meditation on love and self sacrifice as paths to understanding others. The text interweaves quotes from Theodore Munger and Ramakrishna, stressing that suffering refines love, while divine truths like God is Love offer solace. It closes with a Christian blessing from John 13 27 urging peace and courage.
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God Kaw
Winstone
Theoore T. Mimger
John
Spohn Medical Company
Goshen
Indiana
Oriole Newspaper Venture By North End Oriole Cast
A young printing project unfolds as Herbert Slingaworth Atwater Jr and Henry Rooter start the North End Daily Oriole funded by Uncle Joseph. Florence Atwater rebels at being excluded while a poetry submission earns insertion on a cash basis as family dialogue and childhood tensions play out.
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Joseph
Herbert Slingaworth Atwater, Jr
Bia Chum
Henry Rooter
North End
Oriole
Herbert
Florence Atwater
First issue of the North End Daily Oriole arrives
Florence explores a poet’s aspirations and family talk as Florence and Noble Dill discuss a poem about a vast amen. Florence promises to leave a copy at the Dill home and Noble reads the North End Daily Oriole, noting no mention of Aunt Julia. The scene blends small-town life with literary ambitions and family ties.
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Noble
Florence
North End
Oriole
Atwater & Rooter
Julia
Panny
Julis
Tate
Plorence
Dull
Nelle
Din
Enesssa
Juda
Julia Intz
Unedifying Print Task and Local Notices Fragment
A fragmented OCR passage shows printers rushing a Florence poem with errors and dismissive attitudes toward proofreading. It notes local notices about subscribers, candidates for a mayoral election, and various community updates, including sick lists and a wagon accident report.
Pillars of a Dime Novel Adventurer Florence's Mocking Echoes
A garbled tale recounts the life of Thomas Stakely, an adventurer famed for piracy and courtly bravado. It blends romanticized piracy, royal pretensions, and clashes with Ireland’s chieftains, ending with a comic note on a California editor and a breakfast conversation. The piece riffs on noble lineage, wealth, and theatrical exploits from sea to Rome.
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Thomas Stakely
Stakely
Tish
Henry VII
England
Suitkely
Walter Scott
Raleigh
Eliaabeth
Porii
Ireland
Shire O Neill
Rome
Lopanto
Papal
Chicage
Frances Willard museum near Janesville Wisconsin dedication
Historic lighted country schoolhouse near Janesville Wisconsin is dedicated as Frances E Willard museum by temperance followers and former students. The building symbolizes the pioneer child who rose to fame in the Hall of Fame in Washington and honors Miss Willard’s memory.
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Frances E. Willard
Janesville
Wis
American Temperance Tender
Miss Willard
Wesleyan Seminary
Northwestern University
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
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