Foxes and Badgers Shape Japanese Superstitions
Pearson's Weekly notes that in Japan the fox is feared as a powerful deity enshrined in countless Inari shrines. The badger is believed to imitate a Buddhist priest to deceive people, while weasels, dog cries, and animal sounds are read as omens. A light house mouse signals happiness and morning crowing brings good luck, but night sounds foretell misfortune.
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Japan
Inari Jinsha
Pearson’s Weekly
A Poor Type of Citizen Says Bert Walker
Ian gives a critique of a self centered man who acts morally yet refuses aid or contribution to others. The piece argues such a citizen would leave society without churches hospitals or aid for the needy, leading to a civilization in chaos.
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Bert Walker
Car of Progress
Ship of State
Iansas City Journal
Wagers In an Old Betting Book
A London Chronicle note surveys Brooks betting book with bets on births and politics. It cites Lord Mountford unsure of a grandchild bet, Sheridan bets on battles and street routes, and playful stakes between Lord Ilchester and Lord Clermont over voting and wealth thresholds.
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Brooks
Lord Mountford
Sheridan
Trench
Amsterdam
Sackville Street
Bond Street
Lord Ilchester
Lord Clermont
Mr. Crawford
Charles Fox
London Chronicle
A Surprised Ventriloquist Delights England Audience
A ventriloquist recalled a London suburb theater moment when he cast a voice into the rafters and a tiny reply urged him to let the crowd hear the music. The gag ended with thunderous applause, according to the Columbus Dispatch.
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England
London
Columbus Dispatch
Phenomenon Quip From Catholic Standard and Times
A father teases his son in a prose vignette about the word phenomenon. The exchange ends with a humorous rebuke implying curiosity without inquiry. The snippet reflects a playful moment in language teaching.
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Wil
Deeds Speak Louder Than Words In Inheritance Tale
A fragmentary dialogue references inheritance expectations and the saying deeds speak louder than words. The text includes quotes and captions from multiple papers and adverts, noting store names, press mentions, and service pitches from various vendors.
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Tom
Philadelphia Telegraph
Saved By His Wife Inspires Cough Cure Trust
Mrs. R. J. Flint of Braintree Vermont urged using Dr Kings New Discovery for a dangerous cough. The patient credits a swift recovery from a near death experience, praising the remedy for coughs colds and throat-lung troubles. Available 50 cents and 1.00, guaranteed by O. H. Soetje.
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R. J. Flint
Braintree
Dr. King
Mr. F
H. Soetje
Roosevelt in peril as Samson plots downfall
Sioux Falls reports a dramatic line about Col. Roosevelt barely escaping peril while rival Slike Samson allegedly works to topple the temple, risking collective harm as his plan unfolds.
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Sioux Falls
Col
Roosevelt
Slike Samson
New Life Pills Promise Health and Beauty Boost
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for pimples and blemishes, claiming impure blood causes such skin flaws. It urges trying the pills for health and beauty, priced at 25 cents at O H Soetje’s.
Classified ads round up from Monticello area farm notices
Local notices list farm for sale near Langworthy and Monticello with silos and straw. Entries include two dozen White Orpington hens, pedigreed Holstein calves, two dozen Brown Leghorn eggs, windmill agency and repair services, and a farm 75 acres near Monticello. Card of thanks from the Wilkens family.
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Charles Rice
Monticello
Rieke Rieken
Rheumatism Remedies and Cures Featured at Monticello Store
The ad cites widespread rheumatism illness and varied outcomes from treatments. It promotes Dike's Rheumatic Compound for internal use and Dike's Rheumatic Liniment for temporary relief, claiming the store has tested many remedies and observed diverse results.
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Dike
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