Cannibals blamed by Papuans on women and chiefs
A lengthy account recounts James Chalmers and early missions in New Guinea. It notes cannibalistic beliefs tied to women in legend, Chalmers’ death, village temples with skulls and ritual images, and how Papuan vanity, dress, and tattoos mark status. It contrasts pagan life with a Roman rite at Yule Island led by Dr Hi.
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James Chalmers
New Guinea
Mr. Chalmers
Britain
Chalmers
Nieuwe
Dubtt
Hoop Tron
Ely
Cme
Dubu
Gulf of Papua
Malona
Semese
Saya
Adam
Yule Island
Elijah
John Foster Frazer
New York Tribune
Newspaper files decay threaten history records
A New York Times report warns that wood pulp paper used since about 1880 is deteriorating rapidly, risking loss of newspapers and books kept by libraries. Experts note heat and damp accelerate decay and urge preservation, warning valuable material for research could vanish in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wbrarlans
Montague Street Central
Brooklyn
Cltyibrary
Carnegie Institution
New York Times
Bumper crops seen as hard on the land in farmer chatter
The Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post reports farmers mockingly claiming even favorable harvests bring trouble. A Kansas group notes corn, wheat, and oats yield bumper crops, yet fear harvest challenges and soil strain, voiced by B Denton, Kansas Secretary of State, amid a wary tone.
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Kansas
B. Denton
Jing
Tam
Philarphia
Saturday Evening Post
Sardinia’s Medieval Echoes In Modern Times
The London Chronicle notes Sardinia, long a granary and mineral treasury for Rome, clung to feudal life until 1866. Roads lagged behind, with coastal highways and agricultural wealth preserved from ancient times, while pestilence from neglect hindered revival after 1828 visits by Victor’s successors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor
Saratia
Sardinia
Romana
London Chronicle
Nye Says Lawyers Will Do Anything to Win
In Minneapolis at a lawyers banquet Representative Nye of Minnesota, brother of the late Bill Nye, proclaimed that lawyers will do anything to win. Nye, also a lawyer, spoke on legal ethics and the craft of advocacy in a Washington Star report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative Nye
Minnesota
Bill Nye
Minneapolis
Washington Star
Sam Sunflower and Peto Green Head to a Banquet
The Chicago News quotes Sam Sunflower noting Peto Green grows stylish invitations and plans a Sunday dinner with the parson after five years. The exchange mentions a rooster and a curious invitation, described in colorful colloquial speech.
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Sam Sunflower
Peto Green
Tony
Chanticleor
Chicago News
Billboards Cover Cinder Spots in San Francisco Chroniccle
In San Francisco a bold street art move uses billboards to cover remaining cinder patches near the Chroniccle district. The effort aims to brighten the area while preserving its gritty history and urban character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
OUR CHURCH SERVICES LISTED FOR IRVINGTON AREA
A scanned notice lists multiple churches in Irvington and area with service times. The Rev Royal H Bat Con and Rev John A Ingham are noted as pastors for local congregations. Masses, prayers, Sunday schools, and evening services are scheduled across Hope Chapel Penny Bridge Union Chapel East Irvington and St Pauls parish. Public invitation extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Chapel
Penny Bridge
Tarrytown
Union Chapel
East Irvington
ST. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church
Irvington
F. M. Turrentine
Epworth League
Print Your Envelopes and Proclamations From 1909
The text outlines a Post Office printing restriction on supplying stamped envelopes with business addresses and notes the Gazette printing office can produce envelopes quickly. It also contains a dated proclamation from Westchester County New York about sheriff duties and court appearances in White Plains dated December 6, 1909, including recognizances and inquiries to be returned to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Post Office
Gazette Printing Office
State OF
New York
County of
Westchester
Supreme Court
White Plains
Henry Scherd
Thatcity
Westchestur
Sherif
Menry Scherp
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Germany
ST. Barnabas’ Church
Royal H. Bat Con
John A. Ingham
Heroby
Hermann Petri
van Deusen
D Street
NEW York Telephone CO
Wistrand's New Hall
Westchester County
Main Street
Railroad Ave
LaCarte Quick & Clean
Chas. F. Dorsey
South D Street
N.Y
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