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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1920
Page
7
Doris recounts ancient beliefs about cats from Egypt to Scotland, noting reverence for cats in temples, witch associations in the middle ages, and many weather and fortune omens linked to cat behavior. It cites signs from tail directions to purring, color luck, and warnings about bad luck or good fortune.
The Psaltery, a very ancient instrument used by Tebrews, belongs to the harp family though smaller than the modern harp, akin to a dulcimer in size. Scholars disagree whether its strings were plucked or struck in performance.
A London Tit-Bits piece recalls amused reactions to stage tragedies. A Scottish spectator at the Lyceum cried out during Romeo and Juliet that Juliet was only fooling, while another exclaimed at Othello that Cassio was stabbed. Hamlet was shortened to three acts and the graveyard scene ended with the clock striking midnight as the manager quipped about retiring for bed.
The piece links damp feet to nasal and ear troubles, noting coryza and rhinitis follow wetness, worse with anemia. It advises thorough drying of hair and ears and temple neck manipulations to ease vaso motor and lymphatic congestion near the neck.
In Forum Count de la Fayette recalls a Virginia campaign reenforcement tale. Major Anderson quieted Gen Wayne’s fury by noting to report to Lafayette, prompting Wayne to threaten a fine, then Anderson joined Lafayette’s command the next day.
A Siamese claim states elephants are indispensable for teak forests where hauling machines cannot operate. One elephant can handle from fifty to seventy logs per season.
A judge scolds a job applicant for insisting the chauffeur be named Janes as in society novels, noting the mismatch with the requested name. The short exchange highlights social etiquette and character interaction in a formal setting.
Dr G Gallegos dentist lists Riverdale office at 13702 Indiana Ave. Office hours are 9 am to 12 pm 1 to 5 pm and 7 to 8 30 pm. Saturday night and Sunday by appointment near Offee Ist Trust and Savings Bank Building.
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