Patolo worm lore from the Pacific islands
Smithsonian article notes the patolo as a sea worm in Pacific islands with spring occurrences tied to lunar cycles. It describes burrowing behavior, surface emergence, egg scattering and regional mentions from Samoa to Amboina. Also a readers' notice column lists local social updates from Baltimore and nearby towns.
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Austin H. Clark
Smithsonian Institution
Pacific Islands
Samoa
Fiji
Gilbert and Banks Islands
New Hebrides
New Ireland
Amhoina
Mistletoe Lore From 17th Century England
A historical note on mistletoe reputedly healing but dangerous when harvested. It recounts 1657 Norwood, England, where the sole mistletoe on an oak was cut and sold to London apothecaries for 10 shillings each, with tales of misfortune befalling the sellers.
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Norwood
England
London
Chateau as Music School in Paris Château Gifted to US Students
Mrs. Pearl Hussey Flanagan of Wichita Kansas, a singer and music teacher, toured a 15th century château in Montmartre, Paris. The owner Abbe Loublere has given it to her to run as a school for American girls studying music abroad. She travels home to raise funds for an endowment.
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NEA
Kansas City
Pearl Hussey Flanagan
Wichita
France
Montmartre
Paris
Abbe Loublere
Sugar Cane Diet Boosts Workers’ Muscular Development
Workers on sugar plantations show marked muscle growth from eating cane during harvest. The AFL holds its 49th annual convention in Detroit, opening October 4.
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The
American Federation of Labor
Detroit
World Series balance favors American League overall
New York October report notes the American League has won 12 of 21 World Series since 1905 while the National League has a better record in several standout matchups. Cubs, Braves and Giants toppled AL teams in 1907 1914 and 1922 with no Boston defeat noted, and the White Sox and Red Sox hold multiple titles. Also mentioned is a giant albatross specimen in England noted as the world’s largest bird and a high flight surpassing 20 000 feet.
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New York
Chicago Cubs
Detroit Tigers
Boston Braves
Athletics
Yankees
Boston
Red Sox
Braves
England
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Samuel Stambaugh
Edith
Chambersburg
John Eyler
Hanover
Gladys Shea
C. L. Green
George L. Rothenhoefer
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Albert & Gannon
G. Taxi CO
Lewis R. Dertzbaugh
Oypapenhrihiye
Ork
Kellogg
Battle Creek
Michigan
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Blue Ridge Motor CO
West Patrick St
Frederick, Ma
Chrysler Sales and Service
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Hagan
Opera House
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A&p Family
Sunnyfield
A & P Quick
Lamb
Karpen
America
Caserno
Cene
Getto
York
Pennsylvania
John H. Rutter
Penna
Market ST. Frederick
Maryland
Columbia
Carolina
Dreamland
Riley Puckett
Cook's
Dreamland Orchestra
Hope
Olive Marshall
Doris Doe
Bessie Smith
Smith & Grimes
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