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07 Jan 1898
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Mesa Free Press in Mesa, Arizona
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Newspaper
Mesa Free Press
Location
Mesa, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1898
Page
1
Say la na ritual of Moqui Indians described by Dr Fewkes
Dr Fewkes of the Smithsonian reports on the Say la na dance at Walpai and Orinaba during winter solstice. The rite centers on the sun’s return north, with a plumed serpent head on a gourd effigy, and warriors acting as deities in a nocturnal underground ceremony. The piece notes the sacred setting and the dawn prayers that follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fewkes
Smithsonian Institute
Washington
Walpai
Orinaba
Tucson Teachers Institute Endorses Three Arizona Joint Institutes
The Phoenix Herald reports the Tucson Teachers Institute achieved success uniting southern and territorial leaders. Resolutions praised Superintendent Shewman for healing factional rifts and urged three joint institutes in 1898 for the north, south, and central regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix Herald
Tucson
Shewman
Arizona
S. P. Railroad
Methodist Church
W. P. Blake
E. P. Foley
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Board of Supervisors
A. P. Shewman
Territorial Superintendent of Schools
S. P. McCrea
W. B. Creager
Hafford
G. D. Ostrom
O. H. Tully
Resolutions of Respect at Mesa Lodge of Good Templars
The Mesa Lodge of Good Templars adopted resolutions mourning the death of Arthur Eckhart and praising him as a worthy fraternal and temperance co worker. They sent copies to family members and to local and state publications for publication and records. The note lists officers W Davisson Nella Clarke and Blanche Newell and committee details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesa Lodge of Good Templars
Wuersas
Arthur Eckhart
Maia Lodge No. 241. O. G. T
Paul Eckhart
Frank Miller
Mesa Free Press
W. W. Waddlington
A. P. Walbridge
Iowa Temperance Magazine
W. Davisson
Nella Clarke
Blanche Newell
Remarkable ceremony witnessed by Fewkes and Keamns
The article notes the Mogquis ritual praised for bringing ruin to spirits, corn, and harvest abundance. Dr. Fewkes and T J Keamns are called the favored few among white observers. Fewkes will prepare a detailed report on his return to Washington, awaited with interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Fewkes
T J. Keamns
CATTLE IN MEXICO AND CUBA TRADE BOOSTS PRICES
Britton Davis reports higher Mexican cattle prices due to duty increases. Demand for steers bulls and stags for Cuba rises, with Spanish government agents purchasing in Mexico for army and refugee supplies. Trade may reach 5000 to 6000 head monthly, mainly from Chihuahua Sonora and Tamaulipas. Prices in Tamaulipas up fifty percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britton Davis
Sonora
Mexico
Chihuahua
Tamaulipas
Cuba
Prospector
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