Absolute Power and Taboo in Ancient Hawaii Faith
An Overland Monthly account describes the Hawaiian king's absolute power and the taboo system. It notes royal sacredness, punishments for defying the king, and how abolition of taboos affected women and religious influence. It discusses belief in death by priestly magic and a missionary anecdote about a staged death to save a life.
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Overland Monthly
Fries
Betuma
Armstrong
Martins Celebrate Rescue Of Mate From Cat In Farmington
In Farmington Maine a cat seized a bird from a nest in a small house built by the owner. The mate and other martins swooped onto the cat striking and pecking until the cat released the prey and fled indoors. The flock then chorused with a loud celebration over the rescue.
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Farmington
Scat
St Louis Fetes Attract Thousands Amid Exposition Buzz
In St Louis on October 5 the crowded exposition crowds, Veiled Prophet parade, and theater bills drew tens of thousands. Building associations push for state protections and tax exemptions while a city sanitary corps expands to keep streets clean at a projected 100000 dollars. Suburban land eight miles out shifts from farm to building lots as electric cars enable rapid growth and value changes.
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St. Louis
State League of Building Associations
Bureau of Inspection
Missouri
First Citizens Committee
Special Corps
St Louis
Washington
Louisiana
United States
Prophet
Merchants’ Exchange Hall
EGAN MAY NOT RETURN TO CHILE DIPLOMATIC ROLE
Washington official says Mr. Egan likely to resign and return to Chile in an official capacity. Ex envoy from Valparaiso reports that Egan is tired of Chile and may be advanced to a second-rate mission. Also mentions Deeperade resisting arrest case and a deputy siege in West Virginia with multiple murders.
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Chile
Washington, D. C
Mement
Egan
Exary
Valparaiso
McCreary
Washington
State de Teretsefeats
Egah
Eight nationalities represented in a chair of girls at St James Mission
An article notes sixteen little girls at St James Mission New York City represent eight nationalities. It cautions buyers to avoid Salvation Oil in damaged packaging and urges insistence on genuine products. It mentions snake stones of Ceylon allegedly curing snake bites and promotes Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a reliable remedy. It also references the ancient tradition that Moses wrote the Book of Job.
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St. James Mission
New York City
Ceylon
Mississippi
Mississippi Valley
New England
Reid
Peoria
Face and Figure Beauty Promise for Healthy Women
A period ad praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as the key to perfect health for women. It claims clear skin rosy cheeks bright eyes and attractive appearance result from improved digestion enriched blood and rest from aches and pains. The note guarantees money back if it fails to bend or cure.
Cough Remedies and Unearthed Skeleton Highlight Odd News
A sensational mix of patent medicines claiming instant cough relief from Kemp’s Balsam and sample bottles offered by druggists. A Brunswick G a skeleton reportedly nine feet long is unearthed. Also notes on Beorham’s Pills and Tanson’s Magic Corn Salve with price hints and endorsements.
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Lake Beorham
Tanson
London
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