The Modern Ghost Story Debated by Margaret Le Ferrand
In the New York Evening Post essay, Margaret Le Ferrand critiques modern ghost tales for lacking form and purpose. She argues spirits today are insubstantial, compliant, and easily summoned, unlike Shakespearean apparitions which acted with will and presence.
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Margaret le Ferrand
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Verbena Held as Sacred by Ancient Romans
The Verbena plant was revered by Romans who believed it protected wearers from harm. Brides wore verbena wreaths for fortune, and a verbanerius official wore the wreath in wartime discourse. A war pledge involved an iron-tipped spear with verbena.
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Verbanerius
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Seaver Girl and Herd Lady Legend Across the Sky
A mystical tale from ancient times tells how the seaver girl and the herd lady, lonely in the heavens, were blessed by a distant journeying couple. They married for love, were banished to opposite sides of the Milky Way, and now yearn to glimpse each other across the sky. The seventh festival day is marked by incense, fruit offerings, and quiet prayers in the inner yard as a gesture to these star lovers.
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Cress
Speon
Smoked Traditions in Global Pipes and Lighters
The article describes diverse tobacco practices with long pipes in various regions. It notes unusually long stems used by certain Belghur workers and mentions how natives light pipes by camp fire. It also references women smoking pipes in Liege and Teelanid quarters, highlighting cultural differences.
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Mandala
Ile Belghur
Liege
United Sites
The Armenian Roman Name Erzerum and Its Founder
Extract notes Erzerum in Armenia traces origins to Theodosius the Eastern Roman emperor who founded Theodosiopolis in 514. The city retained the name Rome in Armenian tradition, and Armenians claim descent from Thrace via Trojan lineage. The fragment discusses early Armenian origins and Byzantine connections.
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Prigias
Thrace
Erzeram
Armenia
Rome
Theodosius
Sebastos
Theodosiopolis
Erzerum
Ernest P. Vorrwitz
Asia
San Angelo bakers announce prewar bread prices
In San Angelo Texas on December 12 a bakery said bread will revert to prewar pricing Monday. One pound loaves drop from 13 cents to 10 cents, two for 25 cents. One and one half pound Pullman loaves fall from 18 cents to 15 cents, two for 45 cents. Rationed pastries and cakes also drop as flour costs ease. Prices in effect since August 1 were temporary margins.
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San Angelo
Tex
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