Pueblo Dances Reflect Rain Myths and Hidden Color
A study of Pueblo Indians along the Rio Grande shows dances rich in religious meaning. Secret night rites behind underground lodges feature masked dancers and clown intermediaries called Chiffonets guiding gods of rain and fruitfulness.
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The Woes of the Little Boy and Family Life
A moralObserves class differences in childhood play and family duties. It contrasts wealthy and poor boys view on playtime and supervision. Advises using trusted caregivers and warns husbands and wives about fidelity and social conduct.
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End to his Suffering by Bear Trapper Thurman
William Austin and John Wilk found Thurman near his cabin in Valdez Alaska after a brown bear attack. Thurman shot himself to end ages of torture leaving a handwritten note formed in blood reading I am sane but suffer terribly want death. The ground around the body showed claws and torn earth from the struggle.
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Long Beach City Charter Error Sparks Cat Speed Regulation News
A mistaken clause in Long Beach's new charter grants the city power to regulate the speed of cats within city limits and to add fenders for safety. A notable case involves Betsy the Angora, owned by Mrs. Albert Laughlin, charged with exceeding the cat speed limit. Officers say Betsy could become a test case, with all nine lives at stake. Copenhagen requires taxicabs to be ventilated after each trip.
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Los Angeles Times
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HER HUSBAND'S FRIEND
A prose discussion on the danger of married men cultivating close acquaintance with other women. It warns that frothy stories and flattery can erode a wife’s trust, urging young women to avoid lingering companionships with husbands' friends and to maintain proper boundaries to protect marital honor.
Safeguarding Young Girls Seeking Employment
A warning essay urges precautions to protect working girls from predatory employers and male colleagues. It stresses that girls must accept any available job, but should be wary of advances, especially from married men, and urged female friends to advise on propriety and boundaries. It warns against secret relationships and emphasizes self protection in a society of casual courtesies.
Peculiar Aid Story From Goethe Anecdotes
Readable anecdote recalls Goethe era scholars at Gottingen where Professor Michaelis and Professor Kestner aided a penniless student. He offers silver buckles, then a pair of old breeches. the pair are bought, and the professor reveals the breeches carried gold in the lining, urging the student to spend it.
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Mary Alice Explained at the Overlookers Club Dance
Mary Alice and Tom share a growing bond during a third waltz at the Over lookers club meeting. Tom senses a suspicious follower as a glum stranger trails them, and Mary Alice dismisses the concern, noting the man who failed to buy her ticket.
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New Fishing Grounds In California Coast
Albacore and tunny once limited to the Mediterranean are reportedly caught in large numbers along southern California. At San Pedro a fleet of gasoline launches operates seasonally to catch these fish for local packers.
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Mediterranean
California
San Pedro
The Sandy Shoe Bag Featured in Home Comfort Tip
A Woman's Home Companion excerpt recounts using a fabric shoe bag with multiple pockets pinned to a bedridden family member's bed. The pockets held books and needed articles, keeping items within reach and organized for daily use.
Calamity Reveals Shared Human Struggles, Eliot Quote
A reflection on how great calamities dissolve artificial divides and bind people in common mortal needs, illustrating shared humanity beyond daily quarrels and harshness. The quote by George Eliot emphasizes unity in crisis and subsistence of basic needs.
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George Eliot
Dutch Courage and Alcohol Rations Across Armies
A Springfield Republican essay surveys wartime liquor policies. It notes czarist restrictions on wine, German supplies from Antwerp, and Kitchener’s Sudan ration limits. It cites polar explorers and Boer veterans, who differ on alcohol use as climate aid or comfort.
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Springfield Republican
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Amputation. Congressman advocates armaments at Washington luncheon
Representative Anthony urged higher armaments in Washington noting present danger. A Hackney youth at Mare Street laments a wounded Jim and reflects that the Germans have cut off his retreat, prompting a grim exchange about the war news.
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Hackney
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Mind Reading Challenge Sparks Laughs at Chaparral
A playful exchange at Chaparral centers on a fictional mind reading gag. The dialogue riffs on psychic feats and mock challenges between characters, ending with humorous banter about proving abilities.
What did the star say was his favorite role
A witty quip about a film star declaring his favorite role. He joked that the roll he preferred came from his backer, blending acting with a bit of culinary humor. The exchange showcases a playful media moment.
Paradox of Poverty Reflections Highlight Hardship
A Boston Evening Transcript quotation frames poverty as a paradox, stating it is hard to be poor yet easy in some aspects. The piece contrasts social burden with relief, underscoring ongoing economic strife and public response.
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