Cats in history and superstition across ages
The passage surveys beliefs about cats from medieval omens to ancient deities. It cites black cats as unlucky for some and lucky for others, notes Napoleon and Henry III feared felines, and mentions Roman liberty symbols and Egyptian Aelu tus worship. It ends with a law against killing cats and mythic Diana transforming into a cat.
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Satan
Napoleon Bonaparte
Waterloo
Henry III
France
Ferdinands
Germany
Aelu- Tus
Yellowtail Fight Captivates Angler and spectators
A weary Englishman wrestles with a yellowtail at sea, the fish proving relentless as 200 feet of line vanish under the strain. Onlookers marvel at the fish’s stamina and the angler’s stubborn endurance in a dramatic test of strength and will.
Fisherman’s Tribute to a Sunny Catch
A Field and Stream note by F. L. Harding recalls a bright afternoon as a dozen yellowtail bend to a skilled rod. The vivid scene elevates a simple angling moment into lasting memory, transforming a routine fishing day into a luminous story.
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F. L. Harding
Turned the Tables in a Literary Offer
Alexandre Dumas received a letter from a French count proposing collaboration on a drama for shared glory and profits. Dumas replied that he does not harness a horse and an ass to his carriage and cannot accept the proposition. The count answered that refusing the offer is fine but warns not to call him a horse in the future.
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Alexandre Dumas
Dumas
Loop the Loop Accident Injures Child At Carnival Act
A crowd gathered for Diavola’s loop the loop act watched as the large ball left the track and struck Peter Kjelmyr’s daughter Della, injuring her while her cousin Mary escaped unharmed. Della recovered after medical care with a minor forehead scratch. Diavola was uninjured and expressed regret.
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Diavola
Peter Kjelmyr
Della
Mary
Diavolo
Kjelmyr
Widmann
Kjelmer
Notice for Bridge Bids in Davison County
Bids for building an 80 foot steel bridge with approaches will be received by the Davison County Auditor in South Dakota until 1 PM October 3, 1906. The bridge crosses Firesteel Creek on section 14, 108, 60. A 15 percent certified check must accompany each bid. Plans and specifications are on file. The county commissioners may reject any or all bids. O D Stearns County Auditor.
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Davison County
S. D
Firesteel Creek
O. D.stearns
Biggest Crowd of All Flocks to City Ahead of Sioux City Day
A massive turnout swarmed into the city on Wednesday with 5 000 strangers arriving by special and regular trains. Sioux Falls sent seven coach loads and a later eight coach train with 500 citizens wearing yellow harvest festival badges. Northbound trains added a large crowd and the west line carried eight coaches. East and south services brought two specials from Egan and Sioux City. Tomorrow Sioux City day, and the Commercial League plans a large delegation.
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Omaha
Sioux Falls
Hawarden
Iowa
Egan
Sioux City
Sbhoard
the Commercial League
Davenport Performs Thrilling Tight Wire Act
Davenport made his first appearance Tuesday afternoon and evening on a tight wire stretched from the three story Gaile Theatre to a platform on an adjacent building. The act is described as thrilling as he runs and capers across the wire with ease.
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Bert Murphy
Gale
Davenport
Corn Convention Planned by Chamberlain in Mitchell
A. F. B. Chamberlain of Howard is in Mitchell to organize a corn convention to be held Friday afternoon. He aims to form an association to promote corn industry in the state modeled after the South Dakota Improved Live Stock Breeders. Plans for a December corn show with substantial prizes are discussed. Local merchants and corn tool makers offer prizes to encourage corn growing, and Chamberlain urges farmers to adopt best practices and seed selection to increase yields. He has advertised the event widely and expects many farmers to attend.
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A. F B. Chamberlain
Howard
South Dakota
Mitchell
Mr. Chamberlain
Chamberlain
TWO SPLENDID CONCERTS AT THE CORN PALACE
A large Wednesday crowd filled the corn palace auditorium for two concerts by the Kitties band. Director Cook led spirited readings from William Tell and other pieces, with encores and strong vaudeville acts by the Mad Caps LaTell Bros and the Aldeans drawing big applause. Evening show drew one of the week’s largest audiences with classical and lighter numbers encoreed multiple times.
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Corn Palace
Cook
Mad Caps
LaTell Bros
The
Aldeans
South Dakota Anti-Saloon League Names Superintendent
The annual meeting chose Rev. F. W. Grafton of Dell Rapids as state superintendent and voted to incorporate. Officers include President Rev. H. P. Carson and Secretary Rev. J. K. Booth. Headquarters funds total about 2,500 with receipts near 9,000.
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South Dakota
Anti-Saloon League
F. W. Grafton
Dell Rapids
S. D
H. P. Carson
Scotland
I. W. Seaiman
Mitchell
J. K. Booth
Miller
A. E. Carbatt
A. Loomis
Redfield
M. M. Rower
Milbank
Eva Williams
Watertown
K. A. Bidwell
University Notes on Lecture Course Popularity and Visitors
The University Lecture and Concert Course drew over 260 season tickets from students at the first opportunity. Supt. M M. Ramer and wife attended chapel. Prof. Graham spoke on success and habits. Visitors included Mr Dickey and son, Mrs J U and others. Over 365 students enrolled by Wednesday noon with more arrivals daily.
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Graham
M M. Ramer
Dickey and Son
Ifrogquois
J. UT
It. Gold
Siinderson
Biz Stone
Va Wilson
Watertown
Lara Meisenhoelder
Park Ston
Hisenhark
Huron
GG. T. Notson
Pierre
Record crowds fill immense corn palace beyond capacity
The building reached capacity as ticket sales stopped and about 6 000 inside and 3 000 unable to enter crowded the county exhibit in the new palace. The Kitties and vaudeville attractions delighted the crowd, earning repeated encores.
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New Palace
Corn Palace
Kitties
Vaudreille
Colonist Rates to Mexico From C M St P Ry
C M and St P Ry will sell daily until Oct 31 second class tickets to Mexico and Texas points at 31 dollars. See W H George agent for details and purchase.
Special Trains Bring Large Crowds to Milwaukee Road
Thursday's special runs drew vast crowds as the Vandreau and Chamberlain trains arrived with up to eleven and ten coaches respectively. Letcher and Sioux City trains also filled cars with passengers including 200 business leaders and citizens.
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Milwaukee Road
Vandreau
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Diana
Yellowtail Fishing
Yellowtail
Palace
J. Frad &Co
Nally
Delan Kjelmgr
E. C. Dewitt & Company
Chicago
Ill
Scallin Bros
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Heaquarters
Stetson
Langley Kats
Metcalf
Mitchell’s Corn Palace
Saloon League
University Notes
Mexico
Milwaukee
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