Dances of Pueblo Indians A Quiet Sacred Drama and Mock Clowns
The article describes Pueblo dances as religious rites with underground lodges and masked performers led by caciques. It explains the Taos woman’s dance, the role of Chiffoneti clowns, and the ritual preparation of dancers. It notes the contrast with Plains dances and details symbolic regalia, rain and harvest associations, and public plaza performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
New Mexico
Taos
North America
Santo Domingo
Pueblo
Trapper Thurman Dies After Bear Attack Note Scratched
William Austin and John Wilk report finding trapper King Thurman near his cabin in Alaska. Thurman shot himself after a brutal bear attack. a blood written note claimed he suffered terribly and begged for death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Austin
Seattle
Wash
Valdez
Alaska
King Thurman
Austin
John Wilk
Thurman
Ture
Credulity Across Society in a Milwaukee Journal Excerpt
The Milwaukee Journal examines credulity in everyday life, noting how rumors, grand investment promises, superstitions, omens, dreams, and prophecies draw belief even from smart, upright people. It warns how promoters profit from such credulity and how strangers exploit gullibility in financial schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Journal
Prehistoric Human Skull Found Near Warwick Australia
At a recent British Association meeting in Australia Professors Edgeworth David and Wilson described a completely mineralized human skull found near Warwick in the Darling Downs of Queensland. It probably dates from a time when fossil marsupials were alive and is earlier than any other human remains found in Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Association In
Australia
Edgeworth
David and
Wilson
Warwick
Darling Downs
Queensland
Scientific American
Desire to be called "gay" as a wit and social ploy
A Cincinnati Enquirer commentary contrasts hacks of wit with genuine light humor. It notes that loud dinners, constant chatter, flashy attire, pranks, and long talk do not guarantee brilliance. True wit is rare and lies in the style of delivery rather than content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Blinn
Avis Merton
Nelson Wade
Avis Morton
Avis
Tve
Alice
Ruth
Cincinnati Enquirer
Animals Respond to Music in Curious Ways
Prof Ina yat Khan told the Royal Asiatic Society that music affects animals. In India, musicians test various creatures in specially kept houses, noting a cow that favors a specific Indian instrument and cows leaping at bagpipe sounds while birds tap the guitarist for more music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Asiatic Society
London
Inayat Khan
India
When Virtue Becomes Instinct in Moral Habit
The piece argues virtue gains value only when it becomes a habit like obeying traffic laws. Rules followed strictly form instinct, preventing disasters and shaping character. It compares road discipline to moral conduct, emphasizing habitual virtue over occasional effort.
Power of Lightning Shows Vast Force and Speed
The article states lightning striking a building exerts over 12 000 horsepower computing one horsepower as lifting 33 000 pounds one foot per minute. It equates lightning to the combined power of twelve large steamers with 24 engines of 500 horsepower each. It notes electricity travels around the world eight times per second.
Insects in Plants. Place For Cigar Wrapped Pail Experiment
A brief experimental note describes placing a plant in a tin bucket with a crumpled newspaper and a split cigar, lighting with a match, and covering the pail for half an hour. For very large plants a wash boiler and half a cigar are suggested.
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Janc Offwest
Sierbert J. Ppinden
Arizona
Dawn Canyon Lake
Brother
Cottonwood Leaf Lake
W. G. Chapman
Nelson
Winsted
Wade
Will ‘Daley
Daley
Daly
Boy Scouts
Whisper
Blinn
Dancles
Trapper
Gay
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