Brazilian Devil Lacy Perere Described From Testimony
A New Zealand newspaper summary reports on Lacy Perere, a Brazilian indigenous devil figure, described as a one legged, jumping demon with sulfurous breath and a comic, nonlethal prankster streak. Sources cite pre-Columbian Tupi origins and testimonies from Sao Paulo studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Els Palma
Mtssara
Tribune
Lacy Porere
Brazil
Yo Paulo
Thyrd
O Estudo de
Sao Paulo
Sucy Verere
Ronders
Nove Zureher Zeitung
A. Uatert
Lucy
Lacy Perero
Columbus
Lacy
Lacys
Left Handedness Not to be Suppressed in Children
Dr Griesbach argues in a Berlin journal that forcing a naturally left handed child to become right handed can dull speech hemisphere development. Persistent coaching risks creating ambidexterity and impaired hemispheric differentiation, with no brain harm from later reeducation in adulthood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UU. Griesbach
Berlin
Griesback
Jamaica Women Gain Voting Rights Under New Law
Jamaica women in the British West Indies are to vote in parochial boards and the legislature. Any woman twenty five or older who can read and write and holds British nationality may vote if she meets salary or property qualifications, such as a 5 per year salary or £10 rent or £2 rates on property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica
British West Indigo
When Hla Luck Turned
A garbled OCR item recounts an extraordinary near miss where an unnamed Dur-jiom-nilner escaped death twice in a pit and then entered a location described as 8 At the.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hla
Honors to Rabbi Wise at Cincinnati dinner
A New York correspondent reports at a Cincinnati dinner honoring Rabbi Stephen Wise, head of the New York synagogues, with guests of prominence. A humorous anecdote about heaven choices sparked laughter, as Ruth Wood recalls a tale contrasting Hebrew and Christian heavens and a later quip about Christmastide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen
Wise
New York
Hubeen Union College of Cincinnati
Tewaa
C. Morgan
Pater
Ratory
Ruth Wood
St. Peter
Christmias
Printing on reversed pages in Bogdan patent case
Winslow of Bogdan proposes a patent concept to print a book so that pages alternate orientation. The scheme would require printer’s layout changes and serious rearrangements, but would let readers continue reading as pages are turned upside down from back to front.
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Winslow
Bogdan
Noel
Wislow
Flag Etiquette Delays Royal Ride In Roumania
An American doughboy caused a diplomatic stir when Queen Marie of Roumania objected to an American flag on the car. The driver insisted the flag stay, arguing royal rules prevented riding behind any sovereign other than his own country. The queen, granddaughter of Queen Victoria, yielded and they continued.
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Europare
Royal House of
Roumania
Marie of
Roumanly
Victoria
Twelind
Quite Unmoved at a Music Shop Incident
An elderly man enters a music shop and asks for a book of tunes. He sits to play softly, causing a long drone that tires the listening clerks. The proprietor approaches and asks if the man will take the boot, to which the man answers he cannot tell, having only played a little.
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Mny
Haslatgats
Nolse
Sig
Wyla
Ant
Jens Nburgh Seulsman
Inventor Unveils Flax Preparation Device
A new device presented by an unnamed inventor accelerates flax preparation for industrial use. The mechanism aims to simplify processing, reduce manual labor, and boost efficiency in textile production. Further technical details and demonstrations are expected at upcoming events.
Farm Bureau views shared by Lost Island women
Mrs S A Smith leads Lost Island Township women in Farm Bureau meetings with Ames Extension specialists. Talks cover furniture refinishing, home furnishings, clothes planning, nutrition, and home nursing. Emphasis on protective foods, milk, vegetables, and practical home care while urging support for a state soldiers bonus.
Dirkx Dick Nuptials At St Josephs Church
Elizabeth Dirkx and Henry Dick were married at St Josephs Church on Wednesday morning. Father Joseph Nopple read the marriage rites. Attendants included Leonulla Dirkx and Alfred Dick. The bride wore traveling attire as the couple began their life together.
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St. Joseph's Church
Elizabeth Dirkx
Henry Dick
Ring O’clogrke
Fupnk| Tiel
Wedding Bells for Dirkx and Bride in Schaller Community
The couple, the elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Theo Dirkx, wed in a ceremony featuring Ophelia roses and a silver Rosary, with white narciaaus and pink carnations as decor. After a one o'clock dinner, they depart on a wedding trip to Chicago and eastern points, returning near Schaller in a farm setting.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Brida Fa
Mia
Theo
Dirkx
Seb
Land
John Dirkx
Unecle Sam
Sterling Char-' Net
Chicago
Schailer
Schaller Herall
Ayrshire Clears Sewerage Plan After Public Hearing
A public hearing Monday at the opera house over Ayrshire’s sewerage proposal drew strong interest. Mr. Smith spoke clearly, the city engineer explained the plans, and after council approval the resolution was adopted. Advertising for bids could begin in spring to complete the project.
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Ayrshire
Opera House
Smith
Ayrshire Chronicle
Olson Family Visits Relatives and More Local News
Mr and Mrs Leon Olson and daughters spent a few days visiting relatives. Olaf Wonson of Graettinger stayed with Peter Slanson. Maria Jacobson toured Chicago. George Gogils sale drew good attendance. Lars Owunson property sold at public auction in Wallingford. O D Barret to hold closing out sale in February. Conrad Ressell visited Estherville. Cloyetta Green of Graettinger stayed with sister Mrs Clinton Boughly. George Amdah family moved to Estherville last Thursday. Charley Cushing shelled corn last week.
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Leon Olson
Olaf Wonson
Grachtinger
Peter’ Slanson
Maria Jacobson
Chicago
George Gogils
Lars Owunson
Wallingford
O. D. Barret
Conrad Ressell
Estherville
Cloyetta Green
Graettingar
Clinton Boughly
George Amdah
Charley Cushing
Local Social News From Lost Island Area
Mr and Mrs Albert Thorson entertained about thirty five friends and relatives Thursday afternoon Rev Sande presented them with silver ware as a token from their friends They plan to move to Dolliver Iowa around Feb 1 Mr and Mrs Alfred Nelsons little girl is improving Albert Paton is on the sick list Pete Lavin helped shell farm at the Jacobson home Chas Christianson was a Ruthven caller Mrs George Amdahl is much improved from illness Friends wish her speedy recovery Mr and Mrs Albert Johnson and son Alvin visited relatives in Graettinger Mias Voneba Sandvile was at Caytherville last week Elgie Larnon spent time with Hannah Sandvik Miss Bertha Peterson was a Graettinger caller Sunday Alvin Duha was a Graettinger caller Saturday evening
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Lost Island News
Albert Thorson
Sande
Thorson
Dolliver
Towa
Alfred Nelson
Albert Paton
Pete Lavaon
Shell Farm
Jacobson
Chas
Christianson
Ruthven
George Amdahl
Albert Johnson
Alvin
Iin Grachtinger
Frank Christianson
Tom Hampson
Mias
Voneba Sandvile
Caytherville Tast Wear
Elgie Larnon
Hannah Sandvik
Bertha Peterson
Graettinger
Batunday
Alvink Duha
Graettinger Notes and Local Visits This Week
Local residents attended church services and visited relatives around Graettinger and nearby towns. Juries, court cases, and school activities involve Emmetsburg and Blair Nebraska. several residents made calls to Graettinger, Swea City, Superior, and Blair, with many social visits and family engagements noted.
Optimist Poet and Press Jokes in Mixed Bits
Collection of short quips and cartoons featuring playful takes on poets, the power of the press, stage crowds, and everyday humor. Snippets include lines about weather, trains, a nonagenarian joke, a streetcar drizzle, a hen laying eggs, a spoiled meat remark, and a van with odd discoveries. Likely a humor page fragment from a bygone era.
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Deval
Minchisvous Mp
Rabbi Wise
Brary
Notts
S. A. Smith
Farm Bureau
Loat Talaral
Burea
Agricultural Extension Department
Ames
Itain
Speciatista
Soila
Specialista
Lost Talents
Jominvolly Gunter
A. Smith
Farn Bureau
Marion L. Sucker
Margaret M. Baker
Misa Marion L. Tucker
Uni
Misa Tucker
Miss Baker
Mina Baker
Misa Baker
Lost Island Township
Barker
Baker
Mra
Service Star Legion
General Assembly
House of Representatives
Mia. W
Saunders
Iowa Services Star Legion
Lou C. McHenry
Gold Star Mothers
Homer 2. Miller
Walter Canaday
Dick Nuptunla
H. Helgeson
August Buehmer
Emmetsburg
Edwerdien Johnson
Harry, Kelly,hioma
Oscar Craven
Joe Amdaht
Tom Tlompson
H. H. Sandvik
J. Helgeson
Frank Sheffield
Ethel
Walter Matson
Grace Matson
Fred Beat
Esther Peterson
Herbert Thwaite
Olga Duhn
Blair
Nebraska
Rachel Holte
Lawrence Thorson
Ole Peterson
Myrtle
Graetlinger
Harry Kellys
Viggo Jacobson
Finnie & Duff
Maggie
Henry
Mars
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