Unnatural history and the hodag lore in northern woods
The article argues that true natural history comes from folk tales of lumberjacks and cowboys. It recounts the hodag legend near Rhinelander Wisconsin and other mythical creatures such as the tote road shagamaw agropelter and gumberoo, plus editor contributed beasts like phillyloo and gyasculus with humorous details.
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Paul Bunyan
Pecos Bill
Guaive
Rhinelander
Wis
North Woods
Wisconsin
Shangamaw
Lough
Maine
Minnesota
R. F P. Fuller
Rhame
N. D
Larry Flint
Sharon
Herald
Jimmy
Harlowtown
Mont
Times
Ben BE
Manning
Riddle
Ore
South Umpqua
W M Huff
Claflin
Kan
Clarion
L. QO. Johnson
Livingston
Editha L. Watson
Colorado Graphic
Denver
Gyasculus
Walters
Father Trades for One Rabbit After Duplicate Purchases
A father gives quarters to each of his many children to buy rabbits. After a time he discovers only one rabbit in the yard as each child claims to have bought a rabbit. The kids explain they bought the same rabbit from one another, sharing in the purchase.
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Chet
Custom of Toasting Traces Back to Ancient Rome
The practice of drinking to health and success at banquets dates to Roman times. The term toast likely derives from placing a piece of toast in the drink as a symbolic gesture.
Radium Energy Outweighs Coal Burn In Tiny Quantities
The article notes radium releases about ten million times more energy per gram than carbon, but scarce radioactive material can only power a few corner popcorn men continuously, per Woman's Home Companion.
World Tour of Feasts from Europe to Mexico
A National Geographic prepared piece surveys global cuisines from England and France to Persia Japan and Mexico. It details roasted fowl couscous pilau rice tables in Java and Seoul, sushi like bites in Tokyo, and tortillas and tamales in Mexico as diverse celebratory dining customs are described.
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Turkey
France
Spain
Africa
Central Africa
Persia
Near
Central East
Japan
Pacific Islands
Tahiti
Mexico
Animal Life in Alps Tour Near St Moritz
A nature feature invites readers to explore the Swiss National Park vicinity near St Moritz to observe original Alpine inhabitants such as chamois deer ibex foxes marmots otters and other mountain dwellers. Edelweiss grows on high slopes while colorful alpine flowers thrive in soil patches between rocks.
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Swiss National Park
St. Moritz
Alps
Mohican Tribe Ties to Stockbridge and Delaware Groups
The Bureau of Indian Affairs states the Mohican Indians are the same as the Mohicans, an Algonquin group. Surviving Mohicans are said to be incorporated in the Stockbridge tribe, which is closely linked to the Delawares though not a direct branch. Some Stockbridge live in Wisconsin.
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Bureau of Indian Affairs
Stockbridge Tribes
Stockbridge
Only a Doctor Knows What a Laxative Should Be
Caution against choosing laxatives without medical advice and endorsing Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. The ad asserts doctors select laxatives, claims safety for all ages, and promotes its herbal formula as the world’s most popular laxative available in drugstores.
Continental Real Estate Bulletin Ad Listing
Real estate bulletin in Holyoke Colorado seeks ranches farms and businesses for sale with no commissions published semi monthly. Send 10c for the largest west bulletin and place your listing today.
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West
Holyoke Colorado
Rolling Pin Argument Sparks Domestic Banter
Mrs Brewer asks about luck from knocking on wood. Mrs Stewer retorts she uses her rolling pin on her husband’s head, delivering a sharp quip in a playful exchange.
Make More Money This Easy Way With Dandelion Butter Color
An advertising notice promotes Dandelion Butter Color to boost butter prices year round. It claims a half teaspoon per gallon of cream yields a uniform golden color, is tasteless, meets state and national food laws, and reduces buttermilk color. Large bottles sell for 35 cents. written by Fred Sample of Wells and Richardson Co. in Burlington Vermont.
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Tibet
India
Java
Seoul
Fred Sample
Wells and Richardson Co., Inc
Burlington
Vermont
Lights Underwater Illumination Featured in Pool Design
The American Architect highlights a new pool concept with powerful bulbs placed below the water. The glow lights the entire area above the pool and lets spectators clearly trace every swimmer’s movement.
Health Faddist’s Illness Delights Onlookers
Onlookers take pleasure from watching a health enthusiast fall ill, a moment described as a rare public misfortune and spectacle. The incident is noted as a curious reversal of expected vitality drawing attention in social circles.
Family price as aid to decency and cultivation
A concise reflection on family price acting as a strong aiding force for decency and social cultivation. The saying emphasizes how family standards shape conduct and community norms.
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Tone of Relief Claims
An advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as quickly relieving sour stomach and gas by neutralizing acid. It claims complete acidity control and tranquilized digestion, suitable for children, with a warning that only the genuine Phillips product acts effectively and imitators do not.
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Phillips
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