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Newspaper
Quappelle Progress
Location
Quappelle, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Dec 28, 1888
Page
5
A long rhapsody of New Year sentiment and resolutions tracing regrets of the past year and hopeful ambitions. Poignant lines speak of willpower, temperance, diaries, and plans to reform, while a brief interruption joins in with a family greeting and seasonal mood.
An essay traces Walking Egypt as a postemancipation African American New Year rite linked to older African and native dances. It describes the dance’s rhythm, chants, and controversial reception, noting its roots in emancipation and its perception as a religiously tinged street performance.
The article notes Siamese birthday customs tied to New Year celebrations. It describes a hair trimming rite marking ages 10 to 15 for boys and girls, with girls nearing marriageable age beginning to mingle, while boys keep a forelock.
The readable text contains no coherent report, names, places, or dates. No identifiable incident, outcome, or organizations are present to summarize.
QU Appelle Station NW Territories hosts a lengthy list of local businesses and agents. Proprietor Leland House Raymond Caswell Beauchamp Bulye r Desier in Flour and Feed and more. insurance, bakeries, harness, lumber, builders, livery, mills, forwarders, and various trades noted. Money to lend and life insurance offered.
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