Pagan Roots of Easter Celebrations Across Centuries
The article traces Easter origins from Teutonic Ostara to Saxon Has ter rites, noting Christian adoption around 68 A D. It describes eight days of early ceremonies, Palm Sunday to Easter, and the street customs including the Haster kiss and Lord s supper. In Russia the holiday features midnight processions, holy water, and large leafy symbols signaling Lent’s end and Easter’s arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man of Nazareth
Germany
Ostara
England
Russia
Christos
Chris
Christ Isi
Ciseg
Gerf
Time's Whirligig of Europe Tour Tale
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls W H Tatt and his bride touring Europe ending in Vienna with a curt note about social invitations. The text weaves in stray phrases about remedies for influenza and mentions various unrelated names and garbled captions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Tatt
Europe
Vienna
Ambassador White
Waga An
Troyalty
Fuede Ns
Denese
Preserving Timber Against Decay Through Fungi Study
The article explains how fungi and bacteria cause wood decay under varying moisture and air conditions. It describes how submerged timber stays sound, how air-dry wood resists decay, and how antiseptics and waterproof oils like creosote extend timber life. It notes U S government work in preserving railroad ties and other wooden structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltic
Railroad Corporation
Pennsylvania
United States
Department of Agriculture
Brother A G Cowden Honored For Lifelong Gospel Work
Fragmentary obituary note recalling Brother A G Cowden a longtime pastor and superintendent in the Methodist school system. It honors his years of preaching, service to God, and dedication to the gospel, mentioning his wife, children, and grandchildren and his role in the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Howerton
George Potter
Jesse Buckner
Wiliam Gard
Mamma
A. G. Cowden
Brother Cowden
Frederick City
Maryland
Topeka
Kansas
Westfield College
Bro. Cowden
Knox County
Ohio
Justice of the Peace
Church of Jesus Christ
Thomas Walters
Ethus
Union Nafor
Gontek
Cowde
Mont Mount Prepares Big Farm Sale Near Walnut Prairie
Have a Big Sale, Co. B Mount, three miles northeast of Walnut Prairie, plans to quit farming and hold a large livestock and farm implements sale on Friday April 2. Mount offers several prized horses and quality stock plus a good line of machinery for the auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. B. Mount
Walnut Prairie
Adequate Punishment for Kidnapper Hinted in Tribune Note
The Chicago Tribune notes there is only one adequate punishment for a kidnapper who steals a child for ransom. The editorial implies a strong, standard consequence aligned with public safety and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
It Saved His Leg by Arnica Salve Claim
It Saved His Leg. All thought I’d lose my leg writes J A Swenson from Watertown Wisconsin after ten years of eczema cured by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The salve heals skin eruptions eczema salt rheum boils fever sores burns and piles. 25 cents at Robt Prewett’s drug store.
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J. A. Swenson
Watertown
Wis
Bucklen
Robt
Prewett
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