Nigeria described as vast colony with witch-doctors and gods
The piece portrays western Africa under British rule naming Nigeria with about 18 million people mostly Black. It notes Christianity and Islam among minorities, widespread witch doctors, village huts for healers, and deities such as Olorun Ifa and Ogun. a witch-doctor’s view of Olorun as ruler is hinted.
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Nigeria
Spain
Italy
Alorun
Ifa
Ogun
Olorun
A Fine Musician
Vague crossword style clues describe a list of definitions and wordplay items including musical terms and common nouns such as edge kiln seaweed upon pretensa and large money, with many numbered entries and partial phrases lacking complete context.
Haiti Inversion Stamp Tale From Salomon Regime
A late 19th century Haiti postcard notes President Salomon who led a short lived regime in 1887. After a rebellion sent him to Cuba the new government used upside down stamps for postage to save funds, with upright stamps triggering double postage penalties. A 1891 stamp reissue later replaced the inverted design.
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Louis Etienne Felicite Salomon
Haiti
Salomon
Cuba
Onyright
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Ifa Ogun and tales of ancient Yoruba belief
The text recounts Ifa the witch doctor and Ogun the iron deity with stories of miracles, palm-nut growth, and sacred trees. It notes offerings, animal sacrifices, skulls on blacksmith walls, and a proverb about offering young dogs, plus travel and car facts in the Travel section and 1930s car data.
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Orolun
Ifa
Earth
Babalawo
Ogun
Perecun
Akoko
Atori
Question About Cardus How It Helps Women
A historical note explains Cardus or Cardui as a plant based remedy for women who are run-down and weak. It claims Cardus increases appetite improves digestion and strengthens the system while easing menstrual discomfort when taken before and during periods. It emphasizes Cardus as a purely vegetable sedative with no fearsome side effects.
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Cardus
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