Cucupira legends and wild tales from Brazilian forests
A correspondent in Brazil reports on the legendary cucupira, a greenToothed demon feared by natives. He relays myths from Hartt and De Souza, recounts eerie forest nights, and a hunter’s grisly encounter involving a green tooth and organ theft, illustrating local fear and storytelling.
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Washington
Brazil
Parta
Para
Aimutes
Wes
Q. F. Hartt
Cornell
Brazi
G. B. F. de Souza
Valle de Amazonas
Mir. Dales
Manual Valdez
Prisoners Claim Haunted Jail in Asheville
In Asheville county jail prisoners both white and Black appeal for protection from evil spirits they say haunt the jail. They report a midnight to early morning visit by a demon moving along iron bars causing fainting and prayer as guards and officials acknowledge eerie noises and the gallows trap. Sheriff Hunter plans to move inmates to the new wing when ready.
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Asheville
N. C
Thea Fuller
Mitchell
Hunter
Rob Boone
Will Milter
W.G. Whitaker
Nesto
Count Wins Bride During World Tour in Spokane
Spokane notes Count Reggio of Italy arrived with his olive skinned bride Della Gines. After seven years of a global wager worth $20,000 he won and paid into an Italian charity. The couple resides on Monroe Street as the count plans manuscripts about travels while his wife hosts lavishly. He has toured major cities in the United States and Canada and spends time fishing and exploring hills.
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Spokane
Wash
Count Della Ginesti Renzie Sdlvadore
Cire
Italy
Count
Monroe Street
Nate
Count Reggio
United States
Canada
Oil King Plans Hospital At Rockefeller Institute Site
Plans show a large hospital to be built in connection with the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research. The site, south of the present building, will overlook the river and benefit from river breeze. John D. Rockefeller approved the project and will fund it. The hospital will treat obscure diseases in both adults and children and support cerebrospinal meningitis research at the institute.
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New York
Plang
Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research
John D. Rockefeller
Fundy
Table Delicacies Tomato Macaroni Picnic Dish
A dessert of tomato macaroni and assorted treats outlines simple steps for making tomato macaroni baked in tomatoes with cheese optional, plus recipes for nougat, candied fruits, cheese balls, eggs in shells, Johnny Cakes, strawberry jelly, and small meat pies using leftovers. Includes guidance on quantities, mixing, and cooking times for a rustic picnic or friendly gathering.
One Woman's Endurance in Health Triumph
Mrs AL OB Payne of Columbus Mississippi suffered years with kidney related pains and menstrual discomfort. Doctors offered little relief until Foster Milburn Co’s Dean’s Kidney Pills improved her condition from the first use, restoring strength and health for a quieter life.
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Pania
AL OB Payne
Third Ave
Columbus
Miss
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo N
Murine Eye Remedy Ad From Chicago Co.
An advertisement touts Murine Eye Remedy for red weak and watery eyes. It promises 50 cent drops with a 48 page book included in each package, claiming a valuable booklet in every bottle and offering free eye books by mail. Mentions distributor details and a faint aside about tobacco and a New York Sun quote.
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Murine Eye Remedy
Murine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Knife Washer Eases Gleanne Knives Cleaning
A new knife washer for the Gleanne Knives promises easier housework. It features a removable inside frame holding two dozen knives upright inside a cylindrical tip. Water and a touch of washing soda are added, then the skeleton frame whirls a bit before draining and drying the knives.
Dry Clean Blankets and Berry Roll Treats
Dry clean blankets by rubbing soiled areas with a mix of flour and salt then air dry. Also presents Berry Roll and Rye Head Cake recipes. Berry Roll uses dough squares with berries and sugar, baked and served with cream. Rye Head Cake blends sugar eggs rye bread nuts and vanilla, baked and topped with whipped cream or custard.
Onions touted as pneumonia cure by New Jersey boards
Northern New Jersey health boards report a Washington published remedy for pneumonia claiming onions boiled in rye meal and vinegar worn as poultices can cure the disease. The method involves heating poultices then reapplying to the chest, with several sessions believed to drive out danger in ten hours. It cites a famed New England doctor from years past as originator.
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Boards of Health
New Jersey
Health Board of
Washingtor
N. J
Washington
New England
Milder Definition At Emerson Dinner Table
At Emersa s dinner table a remark about a woman wall known as a lion hunter arose. Mr Emerson objected to the term snap saying it is an ugly word beginning with sa l. His wife asked how he would describe the lady. He replied that she is a person giving great sympathy with success.
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Ingly Aay
Tropien
Salen
Emersa
Fragmentary dialogue hints at an artist and reception
The readable exchanges show characters discussing a woman and her paintings. One asks if another has seen her work, then confirms yes. The speaker claims never tasting her art, suggesting a metaphorical line about experience or reception of the artist’s work. The fragment hints at social context but lacks full clarity.
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Tsabe
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Hnicker
Booker
New York Sun
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Eama
Astoria Operant
Mur Neters
Coco E Oos
CSS
SOS Soca
Infanta
Castoria
Fic Syrup Co
Carters AE
Theas Little Pilla
Hague
Ian
Athma
Xinmonth
Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy
N.Y
Peterborough
England
Aalc
All Drug
Allen B. Olmsted
le Boy
N-X
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