Indian Memorial Customs Across The Great Plains Traditions
A 19th century contemplation describes varied indigenous memorial practices including Zuni and Pueblo rites, Sioux dances, mound visits by Oneida, skull circles among Mandan and Aginiboin, and stone offerings. It compares these to Western Memorial Day rituals and honors enduring reverence for the dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Editha L. Watson
Little Tows
Jenaclo
Ute
Colorado
Isastir
Ouray
Deneath
Diah
Falk
Borrow
Todian
Tunica
Indiana
Aea
Tere Sebastien Rasles
Thomas Jefferson
Monticello
High Road
Richfield Springs
Adair
Ratilion
Catlin
London School Experiments With Talkies In Class
A London elementary school is testing cinema in lessons with four one reelers under eleven year olds. A travelogue of Cyprus, a coal mine tour, frog development from egg to frog, and a John Masefield recital are shown with a portable projector. The change is framed as making learning a delightful adventure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iadio
London
Cyprus
John Masefield
Japs Enforce Strict Auto Rules In Yokohama Trip
Mrs. L. W. Hoffeker of El Paso recalls a 4 Motor trip to Japan where she learned gas without a manifest is illegal and a car must have the tail light disabled from the Majin switch to avoid accidental turning off. Police inspection followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Hoffeker
el Paso
Japan
Yokohama
Ron
Los Angeles Times
Old Fashioned Virtues Revisit Simpler Living
A Woman's Home Companion feature notes a revival of simple virtues such as cleanliness frugality and self care. The piece suggests women embrace modest living and practical habits as fashionable this year.
Destructive Playground Aims To Channel Youth At Lol Lang Park
The children’s clinic opens at Lol Lang Park in England under honorary director Dr Margaret Lowenfeld. She says the motto fosters outlets for mischief by letting kids destroy a face on a wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lollang Park
England
de. Margaret Lowenfeld
Quarrel Over Glass Sparks Witty Retort
A London social note reports Thash Ri The Smiths quarreling with playful barbs. He mocks women as only happy before glass, while she retorts men are only happy after one, in a cheeky exchange typical of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
London
Teacher’s lesson backfires with a tragic miscue
Mrs G Coleman recalls a fourth grade reading moment in Jerome Arizona. She asked Dololpho to use the word glorious in a sentence. He replied that his glorious mother died last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ventura
Arizona
Jerome
Ariz
Little Rodolphe
Liverpool Echo Briggs and Forshaw Exchange Witty Car Banter
In a light exchange from the Liverpool Echo Briggs tells Forshaw not to take his wife out in the car while Forshaw jokes he cannot contend with both. The quip captures a period tone of local humor and day to day banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Echo Briggs
Forshaw
Liverpool Echo
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Karl Bodmer
Toms
Mandan
Father de Smet
Cailla
Ilving
Fastman
Castoria
Castor
Chas. H. Fletcher
Thash Ri
Salt Lake City
Crisuon & Nichols
OmMce and Laboratory
West Temple Kt
Utah
F. O
the Cullen
St. Bell Lake City
Cullen Garage
Weert Fadio
Little Hotel
Adroge
Etrert
Main St
Depot Street
Paus
Monsey Iron and Metal Co
Enhe City
Olitee
Edison- Dick
Ote
Echos! Supply and Excalpment House
Vtah-Malo Achgol Kueply Co
State Street
Nelson Lab
Dept
Beall Pipe & Take Corporation
Portland
Oregon
W.N. Y
Conoco
Conoco Travel Bureau
Colosada
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