Devil of Brazil described as mischievous one‑legged imp
The account portrays Sney Verste, a one legged Brazilian devil figure from aboriginal folklore, as a playful yet terrifying being with a sulfur scent, red cloak, and large eyes. Witnesses describe his hopping movement, crude pranks, and mythic origin among Tupi peoples, connected to the creature Sacy Porero and tales of tornado sightings.
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Nawark Tribune
Devil
Brazil
Geo
Ago
O Watnda de
Sao Paulo
Sucy Porate
Neue Zurcher “Zeitung
A. Usieri
Lucy
Lacy Perera
Cohoninis
Grice
Allie
Syzar
Sacy
Hla
Tio Lacy
Bla Gang
Left-Handedness Guidance From Griesbach View
A health note argues to allow natural left-handedness in children. It cites Dr H Griesbach saying the speech center may reside in the right brain for left-handers and warns that forcing a switch to right-handedness can hinder development. Once brain specialization completes, re-education is not harmful.
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H. Grieshix
Beutsche Medieinische Wochenschritt
Bertin
Parsons
Griesbach
Jamaica Women Vote Right Under New Law
In Jamaica British West Indies women will gain the vote in parochial and legislative elections if they are at least twenty five, can read and write, and hold British nationality. Qualification includes salary of five pounds or property conditions such as rent or rates on property.
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Jamatea
Jamaica
British West Indies
Hvory Wowan
Fowe Jn
Iowa
Service Star Legion
General Assembly
House of Representatives
Remarkable Tale of Narrow Survival and Fortune Turned
An extraordinary case recounts luck turning fortune after a perilous sequence. A person narrowly escapes death twice within a troubling period, culminating in a legal settlement of 8500,000. The story is told with fragmented phrases reflecting a dramatic near-miss and unexpected reprieve.
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Bunine
Rabbi Wise and the Two Heavens Tale in New York
New York correspondent reports Rabbi Stephen Wise recounting as a luncheon tale how St Peter offered a choice between the Hebrew and Christian heavens. Wise chose to see the Christian heaven first, then the Hebrew, framing the anecdote as a humorous reflection on faith and destiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roabbi
Stephen
Wise
New York Tree Synagogue
Haquot Wumer
Melrow Union College
Cincinnati
Po Morgan
New York
Styx
St. Peter
St. Peter Fd
Btu
Garth
Fonty
New York Correspondente du Cinehoatt Mnes-Atie
Printing books upside down on right and left pages
The writer discusses printing books with pages numbered sequentially from back to front so that reading proceeds right-hand pages first and left-hand pages are inverted. They note the need to reverse pagination and the printer's challenge in maintaining correct sequence for large volumes.
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Ekiinga
Mr. Whaslow
Flag Etiquette Clash Delights Royal Car Ride
A royal carriage visit in Muropole sparked a flag etiquette dispute when Queen Maria of Roumania, granddaughter of Queen Victoria, refused to ride behind an American flag. An American doughboy insisted the flag fly, threatening to exit if it did not. The queen relented and the ride continued.
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Muropole
Americin
Roumania
Ugual
Maria
Toumania
Ater
Cauteur
Ilse
Quéen Victoria of
England
Quiet Unmoved: Music Shop Patron Plays For Hours
An old man enters a fashionable music shop and requests a tune book. He sits and plays softly for a long time, tiring the proprietor, who asks if he will take the book. The man replies he cannot tell, noting he has played but the tunes remain.
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Gay
Invention Claim By Scotchman Described
A Scots inventor unveils a machine claimed to prepare or terminate rapidly, with demonstrations showing its action after a trigger is pulled. The fragment hints at a ground impact and a bold assertion of efficiency, but it lacks full details.
Farm Bureau women host education day in Lost Island Township
Mrs S A Smith leads women in Lost Island Township Farm Bureau meetings at the Community Center with Ames specialists on soils cooking nutrition home nursing and furniture refinishing. Miss Marion Tucker and Miss Margaret Baker presented talks on costume planning color in decor and food and health. The series aims to improve farm households and communities with emphasis on nutrition sanitation and home care while urging allied support for state veteran pay legislation.
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Lost [Stand Township
Farm Bureau
Agricultural Exsion Department of
Ames
Textansion Department
Mra
A. Smith
Burda
Hor
Mra. Smith
Marion L. Tucker
Margaret M. Baker
Marion J. Tucker
Miss Tucker
Tucker
Thle
Mias Baker
Misa Baker
Miss Baker
Wil
Lost Island Township
Milas
Baker
Dirkx Dick Nuptials at St Josephs Church
A wedding was held at St Joseph's Church on Wednesday morning uniting Miss Elizabeth Dirkx and Mr Henry Dick. The ceremony began at nine o'clock with the marriage lines read by Father Joseph Napple. Attendants included Miss Leanalla Dirkx and Mr Alfred Diels.
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St. Joseph’s Church
Elizabeth Dirkx
Henry Dick
Fother Joseph Napple
High Masa
Mirs Leanalla Dikx
Alfred Diels
Clarones Divx
Frank Diele
Wedding of Dirkx and groom to farm near Schaller
The bride, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thao Dirkx, wore a corsage bouquet and carried a rosary as a gift from her great uncle of Los Angeles. The groom, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dirkx, served in the service overseas. After the ceremony in the family home, guests shared a long dinner, with white and pink carnations as decorations. The couple plan a wedding trip to Chicago and other eastern points, returning after March 1 to a farm near Schaller. Congratulations and best wishes are sent by Schaller Herald.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Thao
Dirkx
Sha
John Dirkx
Uncle Sam
Chicago
Schaller
Sand Beat
Ayrshire To Have Sewerage Public Hearing Progress Report
The Ayrshire public hearing on objections to the Heverage sewer project drew strong interest at the opera house Monday night. MrSmith, seven years in the business, spoke clearly and pointedly. The engineer explained the survey and blueprints for the sewer district. No serious objections were raised and council adopted the necessary resolution. Bids will be advertised and the contract let early spring to complete by fall. The town moves forward in progress, the Ayrshire Chronicle notes.
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Ayrshire
Smith
Lommness
Ayrshire Chronicle
Local Social Notes Highlight Regional Visits and Moves
Mr and Mrs Leon Olson and daughters spent a few days visiting relatives in the area. Olaf Hanson of Graettinger visited the Peter Hanson home. Matta Jacobson toured Chicago. George Goods sale drew good crowds and steady bidding. Lars Owunson had his personal property sold at a Wallingford auction. D C Barret plans a closing out sale and relocation to town. Mr and Mrs Conrad Ressell gathered at Rutherville Friday. Cloyetta Green of Graettinger visited her sister Mrs Clinton Boughly. Mr and Mrs George Amdahl moved to Estherville last Thursday. Wish them luck in their new homes. Charley Cushing shelled corn last week.
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Leon Olson
Olaf Hanson
Graettinger
Peter Hanson
Matta Jacobson
Chicago
George
Lars Owunson
Wallingford
D. C
Conrad Ressell
Rutherville
Cloyetta Green
Clinton Boughly
George Amdahl
Estherville
Charley Cushing
Social notes from Thorson home and area gatherings
Mr and Mrs Albert Thorson hosted about thirty five friends and relatives Thursday afternoon Rev 8 0 Sande spoke briefly and presented silverware as a token From February first they plan to move to Dollarver Iowa Max and Mrs Alfred Nelsons little girl is improving after illness Albert Peton is on the sick list Pete Larson helped shell corn at the Jacobson home Chas Christiansen visited Ruthven Thursday Mrs George Amdahl is improving from illness Mr and Mrs Albert Johnson and 0 Alvth spent Sunday with relatives Vin Grasttinger Mrs Prank Christianson visited Tom Hampson home Wednesday Miss Veneta Sandvile won at Titherville last week Eleva Larsen spent Wednesday with Hannah Sandvik Bertha Peterson was a Graettinger caller Alvina Duun was a Graettinger caller Saturday eavantie
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Albert Thorson
Sande
Thorson
Dollaver
Towa
Max
Alfred Nelson
Albert Peton
Pete Larson
Jacobson
Chas, Christiansen
Ruthven
George Amdahls
Albert Johnson
Vin Grasttinger
Prank Christianson
Tom Hampson
Veneta Sandvile
Titherville
Elele Larsen
Hannah Sandvik
Misa Bertha Peterson
Graettinger
Alvina’ Duhn
Eavantie
Local Footnotes from Graettinger and Nearby
Mrs H Helgenon attended church in Graettinger on Sunday. Numerous residents, including Oscar Crayon and Elbanks McCullock, were seen in Emmetaburg court and Graettinger stores this week. Visitors and callers include Miss Olga Duhn at Blair Nebraska and Mr and Mrs Frank Sheffield with daughter Ethel visiting Graettinger and nearby homes.
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Kra. H. Helgenon
Graettinger
August Bochmer
Emmetaburg
Edwardien Johnson
Hang
Joe Amdahl
Mra
Yom Hampton
H. H. Sandvik
H. Helgeson
Frank Sheffield
Eathel
Walter Matson
Grace Matson
Fred Best
Mixa
Esther Peterson
Herbert Thwaite
Olga Duhn
Blair
Nebraska
Rachel Holte
Lawrence Thorson
Ole Peterson
Myrtle
Ethel
Harry Kellys
Viggo Jacobson
Optimist and humor scattered in quirky exchanges
A collage of short comic lines and anecdotes features poets and optimists, a press anthem on its influence, a jokey bride and nonagenarian banter, a street scene with a theater prep, and playful wordplay about a hen turning eggs into marketable pullets and a veal mix up.
Fragments sketch jokes and stray notes from a page
The snippet presents a humorous dialogue about instinct and reason between a father and son. It then vents to casual lines about a car being found with a few items, and a garbled line about Maya and a crime involving Mrs. js.
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Rabbi Wise
S. A. Smith
W. EB. Saunders
Prey
Iowa Service Star Legion
Lou C. McHenry
Gold Star Mothers of Town
Homer R. Miller
Walter Canaday
State Capitol Bldg
Des Moines
Lost Island News
Finnie & Duff
Eauy
Maggie
Henry
Phat
Maya
Mirs. Js
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