Shadow Superstitions and Shadow Legends Across Cultures
A compact survey of beliefs about shadows across cultures and histories. The piece notes a Toledo devil school tale where the hindmost catcher becomes the devils ward, and mentions Caribbean, Malay, African deities, and Aryan folk lore about shadows. It cites fear of photographs stealing shadows among Moedoes and Kla maths of Oregon and references the witchdale or infernal Sabbath as linked to witches shadows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Spain
Fiske
Yiz
Sid Ody
Oregon
Hitch Your Wagon to a Star Origin Story
A student traces Emersons epigram Hitch your wagon to a star to an 19th century horse named American Star owned by Seely. The phrase spread in New England and New York as farmers praised roadsters and banter on the road popularized the line, later echoed by Emerson in 1862 at the Smithsonians lecture on American Civilization.
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Emerson
New England
New York
Smith- Sonian Institution
Queer African Mask Craft and Spiritual Power
The article describes grotesque Africa masks used in dances and ceremonies to ward off evil spirits. Masks, carved from wood with rare sparks, pass from chiefs to heirs, with village mask makers thriving. Ethnologists note masks have been popular for centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Isla
Somnambulism Mystery Through the Ages
The article discusses somnambulism as a long studied yet puzzling mental and physical state. It notes ancient and modern attempts to explain sleepwalking and the lack of consensus among physicians on its true nature.
Ostrich Plumes and Feather Production Details
A damaged report notes ostrich feather growth with twenty wing plumes maturing in eight months. Male plumes remain white while female plumes shift to a corn color. Each wing yields seventy five tail feathers valued commercially, and a farm record mentions 3800 plumes from one bird along with female counts of seventy eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coronada
Waiting For the Change at the Smiting Shop
A Chicago Tribune snippet shows a shopgirl apologizing for a bad change and the customer reacting with surprise and relief as the minutes tick by, capturing a small street scene and social friction.
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Smithg
Rejected Suitor Persists in Philadelphia Press
The speaker recounts repeatedly turning down a marriage proposal, noting the suitor proposed again and the publication accepted his message, reflecting a persistent social engagement with a Philadelphia press outlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess
Philaiphia Press
Generous Impulses Discussed in Bipartisan Quips
A brief News Exchange notes light humor about generosity at a boarding house breakfast. The Boston Journal reflects on how a big heart is praised, while the liver is cited as the true measure of generosity. The Record-Herald echoes the sentiment in a concise fashion.
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Jones
Brown
Boston Journal
Kodol Dypsepsia Care Claims Quick Digestion Cure
A testimonial from Mary S. Crick of White Plains Kentucky praises Kodol for curing long standing digestive problems. She states the remedy improved her appetite, weight, health and strength after taking a few bottles and allowed her to eat freely. U O Gale endorses that Kodol digests what you eat and sweetens the stomach.
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Mary S. Crick
White Plains
U .O. Gale
Park lands valuations across major cities
The valuation of park lands is listed for several cities led by Greater New York at 300 million dollars. Chicago follows at 65 million, Boston 53 million, Philadelphia 22 million, San Francisco 12 million, and St. Louis 8 million.
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Greater
New York
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
San Francisco
St. Louis
A Thoughtful Man Helps Wife With Cure
M. M. Austin of Winchester Indiana faced his wife’s stomach and liver trouble. Physicians failed to help until Dr King’s New Life Pills were tried giving immediate relief and eventual cure. The remedy cost 25 cents at Scallin's drug store.
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M. M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
Dr. King
Scallin
Enormous Stride of Ostrich in Feeding and Fear
An old advert describes the ostrich stride as twenty to twenty two inches when feeding, twenty six inches when walking, and eleven and a half to fourteen feet when terrified. It claims the bird’s vigor strengthens nerves and builds a healthy body, promoting Rocky Mountain Tea at 35 cents from Seallin Bros.
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Rocky Mountain Tea
Seallin Bros
Officer Fined After Woman Boxes Ear in Rome Justice
A Rome incident shows a woman striking an officer who had annoyed her. The officer sued the woman for assault. her husband declined to fight. The court fined Mrs Lena L Gibson of Maquoketa Iowa forty one pence. Rocky Mountain Tea promoted at thirty five cents by Seallin Bros.
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Rome
Lena L. Gibson
Maquoketa
Rocky Mountain
Seallin Bros
Salaries of German Professors Revealed by Census
The report shows German professors in seven salary ranges from under $250 to over $5,000. Seventy-seven earned $400 or more, with fourteen between the initial amount and $3,000, and a few in higher brackets up to $5,000. The piece also includes an unrelated beauty ad urging early sleep and Rocky Mountain Tea.
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Scallin Bros
Paris Pawnshop Claims World Largest Vaults
In Rue des Blancs-Manteaur Paris stands the world’s largest pawnshop with vast vaults and storerooms covering extensive shelves. The facility sees about seven thousand people pass through its doors daily.
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Rue Des Blancs-Manteaur
Paris
Little Early Risers Liver Pills Promise Cure
Advertisements tout Little Early Risers as a remedy for liver troubles and constipation. The pills are claimed to be tonic, not weakening, and to restore liver function naturally while saving doctor bills. L. O. Gale endorses the product.
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Ll. O. Gale
Serum Raised From Horse Immunization Fights Cobra Bite
Dr Calmette of Lille develops anti venom serum by immunizing horses with snake venoms chiefly cobra venom. The serum is described as reliable in cobra bites and bile cases.
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Calmette
Lille
Bucklen’s Amnicia Salve Proves Thorough Cure, 25 Cents
Advert says Bucklen's Amnica Salve cures burns sores bruises cuts boils ulcers and skin eruptions. Sold by S H Scallin druggist with a 25 cent price and satisfaction guarantee.
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Bucklen
S. H. Scallin
Decrease of Tuberculosis Noted Since 1840
The article reflects that consumption deaths have fallen by 89.5 percent since 1840. It contrasts pneumonia's threat and treatability with tuberculosis, calling consumption nature's worst treachery to humanity despite medical advances.
Wyoming Senator Praises Fish Story In Mock Senate Tale
The Washington Star recounts Senator Clar Clark of Wyoming describing a trout catching method mocked by colleagues. He credits Senator Frye for corroborating the tale and claims Wyoming streams hold speckled trout. Maine is cited for similar knowledge.
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Frye
Senate
Clar Clark
Wyoming
Rye
Maine
Washington Star
Water Run Ends in Disrepute for Irish Soldier
An Irish soldier crossing a bar rack square with a pail to fetch water was observed by a sergeant who noted Pat looked disreputable as the incident unfolded.
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Pat
What! In Those Trousers Reporter Confronts Suspect
A curious exchange unfolds as a man refuses to reveal his destination, explaining he is carrying water in a pail rather than trousers. The scene highlights a humorous moment in a tense search.
A Strictly Accurate Witness in Wanis Remount Trial
Douglas Grand the principal crown witness at the Wanis remount trial in Ireland recounts the examination of a witness. He recalls the questions about selling Major Studdert a horse and the responses denying a sale by the witness, the witness’s father, and the grandfather.
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Douglas Grand
Wanis
Ireland
Major Studdert
The Value of a Smile in Congress
Delegate Mark Smith of Arizona joined congressmen in a Washington restaurant discussing an address to dry goods clerks on The Commercial Value of a Smile. He stated that two smiles cost a quarter, based on his experience.
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Mark Smith
Arizona
House
Washington
Dakota University Notes on campus life and events
Reports from Dakota University include corn husking for Farmer Keene, parlor gathering at Miss Knight's, gym training under way, new workers on the building, and plans to visit Huron next month. A missionary rally in the chapel drew strong attendance, with Rev James Crowthers delivering the address and a collection for an India-based missionary.
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Evans
Miller
Keene
Miss Knight
Huron
Mr. Tanner
Canton
Chase
Williams
Scotland
Ella
Paul
James Crowthers
Port
Lardner
India
Cough Remedy Claimed Cure For Greenville Student
Mr H P Burbage a Greenville S C student at law feared consumption after years of coughing. He tried Chamberlains Cough Remedy advertised and says two bottles of the twenty five cent size yielded a remarkable change and a permanent cure. Sold by all druggists.
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H. P. Burbage
Greenville
S. C
Crippled Children Relief Effort Hits New York Hospitals
During Dr Lorenz visit in New York, about 8000 crippled children applied for relief at city hospitals but most were sent away due to insufficient hospital capacity for their care.
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New York
Lorenz
Sardinia’s Sparse Population Counts in 1920s Note
A German traveler notes Sardinia’s small population of about 750000 despite potential for eight million. He describes a rail journey lasting two hours without sighting a single house, highlighting the island’s sparse settlement.
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Sardinia
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Ecru
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W. L. Wallis
Collins Gash Implement House
John Deere
D. W. Collins
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A. B. McKeel
W. A. Barber
General Hardware
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Mueller
Herrick
Hickinley
Eddy
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