Beliefs of South American Indians and Bush Spirit Myths
A U.S. ethnology report by Dr. Walter E. Roth describes Guiana Indians beliefs on creation, souls, and spirits. It notes practices like eating parts of the dead for courage, bone distribution for witchcraft, and the widespread idea that man comes from cloudland or plants.
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Washington
United States Bureau of American Ethnology
Guiana
South America
Walter E. Roth
British Guiana
Roth
Smithsonian Institution
Greek Volunteers Plan to Resist the Bulgars
Saloniki leaders of the Venizelist party mobilize volunteers to aid the Greek commander at Seres in resisting the Bulgarians. The commander has recalled demobilized troops, as King Ferdinand's forces push toward Seres. Greek troops reportedly fought Bulgarians near Seres since Sunday. reservists were summoned.
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London
Saloniki
Seres
Ferdinand
Athens
Aged Man Wounded in Gun Fight Near Pine Grove
J. J. Bolling a 64 year old man was brought to a Danville hospital thirty miles away after sustaining a severe abdominal gunshot wound in a fight near Pine Grove during the war. He has been unconscious since admission and doctors report the stomach perforated and the condition grave with little hope for recovery.
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Danville
J. J. Bolling
Pine Grove
Bolling
Reverend A L Shumate to preach at West End Church
Reverend A L Shumate of Buchanan Virginia will preach at the West End Baptist church Sunday morning and evening. He is described as an able preacher and is expected to attract a large congregation.
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A. L. Shumate
West End
Buchanan
West End Baptist Church
Parliament Adjourns for December Temporarily
London reports both houses of Parliament adjourned until December 10 after passing a bill extending the current session by seven months. The move prolongs the present parliament as members return for the resumption of business in winter.
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London
Faley Kidney Pills Advertise Quick Relief Text
Faley Kidney Pills claim prompt action with quick relief from rheumatism sore muscles aching joints backache and sleep disturbing bladder troubles for those with weak overworked or disordered kidneys. Sold by Mann Drug Co.
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Mann Drug Co
New Court Justice Clarke Noted as An Effective Speaker
New York reports John Hessin Clarke the newly named Supreme Court justice born in New Lisbon Ohio in 1857 is praised for oratorical skill and hard work. The profile covers his career from Youngstown to Cleveland, political activity, notable rulings, and personal traits.
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New York
John Hessin Clarke
United States Supreme Bench
New Lisbon
Lisbon
Ireland
America
Justice Clarke
Western Reserve University
Youngstown
Cleveland
Williamson, Cushing and Clarke
May Reject the Treaty in Copenhagen Coalition Crisis
Copenhagen reports say negotiations for a coalition cabinet failed as left and conservative parties balked at radical and socialist demands. The landsthing is expected to reject the treaty tomorrow, delaying a sale likely until autumn. The sale itself played a minor role in the crisis. Emma Verburyke of Lima Ohio praises Chamberlain's Tablets after stomach trouble and dizziness improved quickly.
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Emma _ Verbryke
Lima
Ohio
Chamberlain
Southern Railway Special Excursions to Atlantic City and More
The Southern Railway offers special excursions on August 31 from Charlotte and other listed stations to Atlantic City Baltimore Washington Norfolk Richmond and more. Round trip fares vary by origin and destination with all tickets valid 15 days and on regular return trains. Sleeping car space is available for trips to major destinations and reservations can be made through Southern Railway agents or division passenger agent R H DeButts in Charlotte NC.
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The
Southern Railway
Atlantic City
Baltimore
Washington
Richmond
Norfolk
Charlotte
Concord
Salisbury
Lexington
High Point
Greensboro
Atlan- Balti- Wash- Nor- Richtie City
Moreington
Wintson
Morgant
Hickory
Statesville
Reidsville
Mt. Airy
Wilk'sbro
Southrn
R. H. DeButts
N. C
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JEWEL
N.C. Public Service Comp’y
Origin OF
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Amalivaca
Tamanaes
Caribs
United States Supreme Court
Clark
Ohio Politics
Ida Clarke
Alice Clarke
Tom L. Johnson
Wheeling and Lake Erie
Brewster
Brownville
Biwabig Mining Company
W. Va
Grand Opera House
Columbus
Calvin
Brice
Clarke
United States Senate
Joseph Benson Foraker
Foraker
Copenhagen
Anne Oste RE
Panta
Arciil Ice & Coal CO
Piedmont Building & Loan Association
W. C. Idol
Wachovia Bank & Trust CO
North State
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Lynchburg
Spartanburg
S. C
Greenville
Washington, D. C
Atlanta
Gainesville
Raleigh
Henderson
Petersburg
Fredericksburg
Fayetteville
Camden
Columbia
Aiken
Augusta
North State Telephone Company
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