Origin of Easter Across Cultures and Traditions
The article surveys Easter’s origins across nations. It links the name to the Teutonic spring goddess Ostera, notes pre Christian spring rites among Druids and other ancient peoples, and describes Passover roots and early church adoption. It also recalls diverse customs from England, Ireland, Russia, and Moravian Bethlehem rituals signaling dawn service and cemetery processions.
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Ostera
Britain
Europe
England
Ireland
Russia
St. Petersburg
United States
Bethlehem
New York Journal
Dyspepsia Cure Helps Bearesley Man Feel Like New
W H Shipman of Bearesley Minnesota testifies under oath that twenty five years of dyspepsia left him with little relief from doctors and dieting. After using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure he can eat freely and feels renewed. Dr W L Carey Co.
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W. H. Shipman
Bearesley. Minn
W. L. Caraich
Freight Advantage and Pure Syrup Offer from 19th Century Vendors
Advertisement notes that buying a wagon from J. J. Thornton yields a $5 freight advantage due to Georgia manufacturing. It also promotes sending a jug to R T Carmichael & Co for filling with New Orleans syrups, claiming the product is pure and guaranteed.
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J. J. Thornton
Georgia
R- T. Carmichael &Co
New Orleans
Easter Game for Children With Egg Battles
A Boston Globe brief describes a playful Easter game for children. Eggs hidden in bags are smashed against rival eggs to capture them, with the stronger egg owning the captured shell. One boy colors and packs his eggs for Easter named after U S Navy ships, while his sister’s eggs are Spanish ships.
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United States Navy
Boston Globe
Be Prepared for Accidents with Dr. Tichenor's Antiseptic
Advice note urging readers to keep a bottle of Dr. Tichenor's Antiseptic handy for accidents. Mentions price of 50 cents and availability at all druggists. No further details.
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Dr. Tichenor
A Sudden Change of Mind in a Nebraska Tavern Tale
The Times Herald in Chicago recounts a tale of two decisions. A Nebraska tavern hires four Indians after girl waiters quit. a New York drummer, known for grumbling, orders in defiance. The Indian stands firm with a dirk, forcing the man to eat as a lesson in compliance. The drummer is eventually rescued.
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Times Herald
Chicago
Nebraska
New York
Jim
Shop Notice from J. W. Currey of Jenkinsburg Ga
Local notice from J. W. Currey Jenkinsburg Georgia offering shop services and coal for sale stating readiness to do work and sell coal. No date or price provided. Includes location Jenkinsburg and supplier name.
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J. W. Currey
Jenkinsburg, Ga
J H Ham Declares Candidacy for Butts County Ordinary
At friends urging I announce my candidacy for the office of Ordinary of Butts County. Subject to the action of the Democratic party I seek support and pledge to prove worthy of it. J H Ham.
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Butts County
Democratic Party
J.H. Ham
Butts County Official Announces Re-election Candidacy
Jackson Ga February 14 1909 a Longtime county official declares intent to seek re election in 1901 term continuing under law noting five prior elections and pledging continued service to the people of Butts County with gratitude for their trust.
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Jackson
J M Gaston announces candidacy for Tax Collector
Tax Collector candidate J M Gaston cites illness since 1896 and financial need while seeking the Democratic Party nomination for Butts county tax collector. A second notice adds J L Pye as a candidate for the same office under Democratic endorsement.
Tax Receiver Candidate Declarations by Local Residents
Disabled since 1894 from manual labor W M Harkness announces candidacy for Tax Receiver subject to Democratic party rulings. U S Shields endorses his bid. N J Harmon seeks the office to succeed Pritchett subject to party action. повышено
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Democratic Party
U .S.shields
Pritchett
N.J. Harmon
Laing and Ogletree Enter Race for State Representative
At the request of supporters Dr. T F Laing consents to seek the office of Representative from Butts county subject to Democratic party action A H Ogletree also becomes a candidate for Representative with party approval pending.
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T. F. Laing
Butts County
Democratic Party
Ball and Cole Seek County Treasurer Nomination
The Argus announces L J Ball as a candidate for county treasurer subject to Democratic party action and lists J H Cole as a candidate for county treasurer also pending party action.
Davis and Thornton announce for Clerk Superior Court
A H Steve Davis and J D Thorton announce candidacies for Clerk of Superior Court in Butts County Georgia subject to Democratic party action. Davis pledges to use a typewriter for county correspondence and offer typing free of cost. Thornton asserts readiness to serve under law and duties.
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Argus
F A. McMichael
Butts County
Superior Court
Georgia
Georgia Alabama Business College
Macon
A. H. Steve Davis
J.D. Thorton
Sheriff J M Crawford Seeks Democratic Nomination in Butts County
The text states J M Crawford runs for sheriff with B J Banks as the Democratic nominee hopeful and lists W B Michael as a deputy associated with Crawford. The notice presents a party nomination context and deputy linkage in Butts County.
County Commissioner Candidate Named by Party
The office of county commissioner is subject to the action of the Democratic Party. L. A. Cawthon is identified in the notice as a party-related candidate or figure in the upcoming process.
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Democratic Party
L. A. Cawthon
Jones Announces Candidacy and Party Support
The statement declares candidacy for Democratic action and pledges support for the party nominee. It notes J C Jones and mentions a product cue in a casual aside, signaling the speaker's intent and local political framing.
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L J. Ball
J. H. Cole
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W.B .Michael
J.C. Jones
Marcus W. Beck
Merchants and Planters Bank
Griffin
M. P. Kali
Jackson, Qa
M. M. Mills, Attorney At Law
T J Dempsey
Jackson, Ga
J. A. Jarrell
Almand Block
O. H. Cantrell
Doctor Dental Surgery
Watkins
CIA
B. P. Recks
W.M. Taylor
McKibben, Georgia
Southern Railway
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West 14Th Street
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