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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1922
Page
5
The article describes ongoing belief in witchcraft among the Thiineet Indians of Alaska. Witchcraft accusations arise during sickness or trouble, despite missionaries and white settlers. Witch doctors were abolished, but detection and punishment persist, with torture and scalp removal cited as an effective punishment per the Tilingers.
The piece lists speeds from light and electricity at 486000 feet per second to a human mile times of about 61 and 44 minutes for walking and running. It notes trains reaching 120 mph in 1901 and an electric Berlin Zossen link at 130 mph. It cites De Romanet at 1938 mph as the record aviator speed, with unconfirmed reports of higher speeds in the US.
Citizens express broad support for better roads while opposing tax increases to fund them. The quote reflects a tension between infrastructure improvement and tax burden in public debate.
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