Head Hunters of the Nagas and Cannibal Tribes
A long feature on head hunting among the Nagas and related tribes in India and nearby regions. It details skull displays along village avenues, the harvest festival demand for heads, and the shift from flesh to ornamentation in some groups. It cites Mr. Scott and compares practices to Borneo and South Seas cannibal tribes, noting social incentives and gender roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Scott
Scott
Borneo
Iiba
South Seas
Telandy
Tales of head hunting in distant hill tribes and Was people
The article recounts legends and practices of head gathering among Naga groups near Patkal and Was people north of Burma. It describes tattoo marks, tribal rivalries, and beliefs linking Nagas to distant headhunters, with details on skull collection, ceremonial placement, and varying prices for heads, noting dangers and travel between regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora
Patkal
Dinang
Dokhu
Manipur
Achar
Sumatra
Huntore
Mormosa
Borneo
Australia
Boott
Tsawba
Monghan
India
Burmah
Kingdom of
Ava
Sermons and musings from the Southwest Breeze column
A Southwest Breeze excerpt ridicules long sermons and false praise while poking fun at social quirks. It humorously notes people’s habits from ambition to generosity, gender dynamics, and financial temptations, reflecting satirical takes on fame, marriage, and friendship.
Humorous Corner Bits and Jokes for Our Readers
A collage of humorous vignettes and light verse from a 19th century humor column. The piece features quips about marriages, editorial room banter in Hoboken, a mock obituary, currency misunderstandings, theater impressions, bicycle talk, and witty exchanges. It blends overlooked city life with playful wordplay, offering a snapshot of domestic humor and comic dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoboken
Nobis
Indica
Undertakers
Lords Dunraven Apologies Float In On Yacht Rumor
A New York sportsman muses on why Lord Dunraven’s apologies seem slow to arrive. He jokes that the apologies may be brought over by a yacht as the exchange between the two men highlights delayed communications and lingering curiosity about the peer’s actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
de Vane
Beeamee
New York
Lord Dunraven
Eallow
Fragmented Moral Tales and Wordplay From A Whimsical Page
A collection of humorous exchanges and dialogue fragments sketches a lively social scene. It features sly quips about money and wit, a playful exchange about time and letters, reflections on truth in public life, and a series of short dramatic bits including a couple planning a visit and a lighthearted gag about shoveling snow for hire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thnes Changs
Washington
Notary Public
Me Was Out of Fince Teacher Thomaas Laughing Incident
A classroom incident describes a student named Tommy laughing aloud during school hours. The teacher scolds him for thinking and warns to avoid such behavior in future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomaas
Tommy
A Good Definition Missed In a Comic Exchange
A fragmentary dialogue shows Aunt probing a child Oscar about his mother’s dress for a party. Oscar replies with a playful mispronunciation, noting the dress was long at the bottom and short at the top, highlighting a humorous misunderstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Oscar
Farmers Direct Machinery Catalogue Offer
Solg Farmers Direct announces no agents or commissions and offers a new machinery catalogue mailed May 1. Requests 10 cents in stamps for delivery and directs readers to write Kansas City Macutveny Co at 200 Hickory Street, Kansas City, Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugey
Kansas City
Webster Dominates in Popularity Race Says Hebrew Lesson
The dialogue humorously contrasts social etiquette with a doctor guest arrival. References to Blossom and San Francisco ware appear amid a digression about dictionaries. A Hebrew phrase suggests a deliver might be sold as a slave, highlighting antiquated language.
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Bossom
Sorial
Blossom
Docton
Min Blossom
San Francisco Ware
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British India
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Engilah
Oregon
Kentucky
Shoshone
Idaho
Brough
Bome Barber
Humorist’s Corner
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Taleo
Mina Stillwell
Miss Stillwell
Gus de Smith
Koaduuko
Kouchako Murphy
Swordleigh
Abe
Jet
Tenve
Toronto
Britain
States
Canada
Philadelphia Inquirer
Peanaly Gtoria Mundt
Paddy
Canal Street
Paddy Han
D. M
Chicago
Monin Chappie
Arthur
Ma Boy
iMorenen
Hua Hind ‘Rau
Adam
Eve
Hye
Charile
Mrs. Newbride
Mamma
Benedict
Frank Contessor
Isaac Lewis
Sabina
Ohio
Haw
Clinton Co
Sabina Bank
Hood
Oods
Ffood
Capilte
Efficion Hood's
Oteor
HALL
Alabastine CO
Grand Ranlds
Mich
Pensions Patents Site
Bestar Proce
Fyisissr
Ji Sevssaat
Gripple Creek
Kaohangs
Denyer
Cole
Thompson
WLM
K,o
Anawerthy
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