Ireland's Folk Lore and Superstitions of Christmas
In Ireland and Europe folk beliefs link common animals and objects to Christmas luck. The ass, cock, and hen crowings mark the season while the dara doel, a feared black insect, is blamed for misfortune and sin. The aire luichair newt is thought to cure burns and guard sleepers, bridges invite blessings, and evictions evoke the Fire of Stones curse. Tinkers face social disdain. cats and dogs influence daily omens, and butterfly sightings near a corpse hint at lasting happiness.
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Europe
St. Peter
Christ
Judas
Chicago News
Grand Junction Bank Opens With $50000 Capital
Epitome of the news lists the First National Bank of Grand Junction starting with an organized capital of 50000 dollars. It also notes winter wheat in Kansas in excellent condition, a fatal gas accident in Omaha, and various far flung incidents including train wrecks, fires, and weather events across the country.
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First National Bank of
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Kansas
Omaha
Missouri
Saltillo
West Water Street
Milwaukee
Denver
Texas
Fort Worth
Calendars Sold by Wholesalers Fuel Tobacconist Sales
The tobacconists fund a simple trick to turn profits by selling calendars produced by wholesalers as ads. Stores receive copies, retailers push extra free issues, and the public can buy them at high chrome prices, a practice driven by supply and demand.
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New York Sun
Whitehall Ties Recall Proposal Confusion
A fragment from a dialogue shows a character asking if a memorandum was made about a proposed engagement. The reply denies memory of proposing to either the named interlocutor or another person, reflecting social tension and uncertainty.
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Neimeth
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Evening of music features celebrated vocalists and fine solos
An audience enjoyed a rich program including Mrs Grace D Levering in Roberta Lui and Annie Laurie, with Mr Winkler performing Sarabinde and Raff Cavatina. Reports praise Mrs Yerkes benefit concert and note forthcoming ticket sales and local commerce prices.
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Greeley Opera House
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Herr Emil Winkler
Denver
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William H. Sherwood
New York City
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Musical Academy
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Popper
Raff
Denver News
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Tribune Republican
Louie Yerkes
Sawyer & Co’s
Milch Cow For Sale And Pain Relief Offer
Freely mailed sample of a remedy for headaches neuralgia and earache offered by T. W. Wins on receipt of twenty five cents. Also a first class milch cow for sale advertised. apply Mrs. Skrwes.
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T. W. Winson
Greeley
Colo
Trip South Rumor and Remedy Endorsement
A prominent Iowa railroad official recounts a severe bout of cholera morbus after a southbound trip and credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a complete six hour cure. The endorsement advises households to keep the remedy on hand, with J. F. Fezer selling it.
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J. F. Fezer
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