Eskimo Superstition About Buried Rifles
Eskimos believe inanimate objects carry spirits and when a hunter dies the rifle is buried with him after being broken so the spirit may escape and follow the hunter.
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Newspaper
Murray Eagle
Location
Murray, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1928
Page
5
Eskimos believe inanimate objects carry spirits and when a hunter dies the rifle is buried with him after being broken so the spirit may escape and follow the hunter.
The University of Utah advances its Union Building project with twelve local architects entering a contest judged by William E Fisher and Thomas H Kimball. A jury including Dr. George Thomas and university leaders will select the winning plans by February first, with construction to start in spring on campus.
The Extension Division of the University of Utah will direct state high school debating contests led by James Adamson. Professor Herbert Man announces the resolution that installment buying should be condemned, with exclusions for saving and business purchases. Over fifty schools are expected to enter, with three districts and a May 11 university meet to crown the state champions.
A terse line laments the burden of a speaker using Inm lingo, claiming the man is the world’s most miserable. The note captures a lone, sharp critique without broader context or names.
The article notes that a Murray woman, unable to obtain her late husband’s funds by other means, could pursue alimony as a final remedy. It discusses legal avenues and potential outcomes within the applicable court system.
A British press exposé links a rising smuggling wave to silk duties and coast guard reorganization. It details Cornwall’s notorious coast, the split coast guard forces, and historical shifts from Napoleonic forts to modern preventive work.
Cottage for rent in Berks county with room, conveniences, garage and barn. Large garden available. Apply at Swindly Hank Saldy.
A Murray City pharmacy ad touts Adlerika as a solution for gas and bloating. It claims the first spoonful relieves stomach gas and clears old waste matter, promising better sleep and enjoyment of meals. The unusual claim targets a woman who reportedly lived on baby food for years.
In Pompton Lakes New Jersey Arthur W Holzehuh a five foot two policeman faced suspension after a dispute in Police Magistrate Houl mans court. The magistrate warned him to stop but Holzehuh retorted that it would take a bigger man to throw him out, and the bigger man did not appear.
Dr Karl Sage of the Omaha Douglas County Medical Society says two percent of the U S population are ill every day and cannot attend daily tasks. He notes many expect a miracle to take care of their doctor bill and warns of rising medical costs.
A USDA Hawaii representative reports bananas produce the highest fuel value and protein per acre among major crops. Wheat yields about 6 pounds per acre, bananas about 82,000 pounds per acre, with banana energy and protein outperforming rice, corn, white and sweet potatoes. The banana has become a staple replacing wheat rye barley and potatoes for many populations.
The text notes that Banu flour from green fruit is protein rich, comparing it to potato and wheat flours in value. It mentions plantains and the need to cook their fruit to obtain a flour with a less delicate texture, and briefly references abaca hemp fiber from the abaca plant as another banana relative.
Lynchburg News notes a reflection on enterprise and female workers, stating that for every self made win there is a woman ready to take on essential alteration tasks. The remark highlights gendered roles in labor and construction within the local economy.
In Prince Nicholas of Greece’s new book My Pitty Years he notes a central pillar in Roskilde Cathedral called the king's column bearing the heights of Danish kings and guests including Emperor Alexander III. He states Peter the Great’s height is marked, described as a “good delve” above the emperor's head.
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