Quetzalcoatl the Celestial Hero of Ancient Mexico
A compiled 1929 account by Lester B. Colby recounts Quetzalcoatl as a virtuous figure famed for mercy and temperance. The myth contrasts him with Texcaltlipoca, a hostile sorcerer who promotes human sacrifice and bloody rites.
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Quetzalcoatl
Tulla
Mexico
Americas
Tulsa
Cholule
Cholula
Bone
Arished
Quetzalcoat
Tezcalpoca
Snakes and Prejudice Amid Misconceptions
A writer argues against judging all snakes as dangerous, noting a few poisonous individuals do not justify a universal threat. The piece criticizes widespread fear and calls for fair understanding of reptile behavior.
Color cures by color theories target mental ills and behavior
A 1929 article reports on a Paris backed color cure fad promising physical and mental healing through room colors and daily visual focus. It cites orange for insanity, blue for rheumatism, white for dishonesty, red for inferiority, and suggests further questions to the Conetsts on work, peace, and youth.
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Uone
Provinent Cone
Paris
MottierS Cook Book Quote on Marriage and Home Life
A quotation from W. L. George argues that restricting couples to six months apart would force constant union and that loving home life would be more touching than any royal ideal. The remark contrasts social constraints with enduring family bonds.
Seasonal Outdoor Foods for Warm Days
Practical guidance for al fresco meals with fish chowder and simple sandwiches. Emphasizes fresh air dining, light dishes, and easy vegetable fillings while offering a basic boiled dressing recipe for sandwiches and salad options.
God owns the beach question echoes from visiting child
An Indianapolis family visiting a western city discussed a wealthy hotel owner Mr S- and his properties. Their five year old asked if God owns the beach, prompting a reply that God owns the beach and questioned how he obtained it.
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Indianapolis
Mr. S
Old Apple Trees by Douglas Malloch
A poetic meditation on aging and fatigue in nature and humanity. The speaker imagines old apple trees and old horses tired of bearing and wearing, longing for gratitude and renewal before fading away.
The Why Of Superstitions
Hirving King examines the crow raven myth and its global superstition. He argues fear stems from the bird’s appearance and harsh call, plus its crop destruction role, with Norse Odin symbolism noted but not origin defining.
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Indiana
Old England
New England
Odin
McClura
Dear Editor Letter on a Book Review and Travel Plans
A reader complains about a Sinclair Lewis book review calling it fake and compares it to overpolished testimonials. The writer narrates starting a journey and notes Beauville’s poorhouse, once palatial, with borders leaving for town after finding jobs.
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Sinclair Lewis
Beauville
Wil
Fred Barton
4Copyright
The
Ignorance on List Cited in School Talk
Susan Dorsey notes parental ignorance hinders children's progress. A parable about a shopper who adds saleratus not on a list, illustrating mis spelled or unknown items. The lesson emphasizes home support and accurate guidance for students.
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Susan Dorsey
Ike
Los Angeles
Tree Planting At Philadelphia Scout Camps Totals
Five thousand five hundred seedling trees were planted at Boy Scout camps in Philadelphia. Treasure Island received three thousand and Camp Kearsley two thousand five hundred. Eighty boys and leaders took part earning portions of forestry and conservation merit badges under the guidance of supervising foresters.
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Philadelphia
Ferrara Cathedral in Danger of Collapse
Ferrara’s twelfth century cathedral faces imminent danger as authorities seek government help for emergency stabilization. The central nave and supporting columns may fail at any moment, and engineers warn the structure might not bear load for many days.
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Ferrara
Italy
Canadians Talk More on Phones Than Any Other People
A recent survey finds Canadians make 221 telephone conversations per person per year, the highest per capita use in the world. The United States ranks second at 205 calls annually, while Denmark trails with 18 calls per person per year.
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United States
Denmark
Airplane Surveying to Map British Columbia Timber
F. P. Burden announces plans by the provincial and federal governments to use airplanes for an aerial survey of BC forests. The method promises faster, cheaper surveying than ground parties.
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British Columbia
F. P. Burden
New Handless London Watch Counts Minutes Smoothly
An innovative watch arrives in London with no hands or dial. It is a speedometer style timepiece recording minutes via two central apertures showing hour and minute numerals.
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London
Stopping Point Missing a Curate’s Prolonged Visit
A fragment from a parish scene describes a curate’s long call on a parishioner. A child whispers that he “brought his Amen with him,” signaling a moral tone or unrest in the home.
Oil shale mining to start at New Glasgow plant
From Nova Scotia shale deposits rich in oil, exploitation is planned as soon as the extraction plant at New Glasgow is completed. The operation aims to tap high oil percentages and commence production promptly.
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Nova Scotia
New Glasgow
Old-Age Pension Laws Adopted in Nine States
Nine states have old-age pension legislation including Montana Nevada Wisconsin Kentucky Massachusetts Colorado Minnesota Wyoming and Utah as reported. The list highlights states enacting retirement benefits for elderly residents and outlines the spread of pension policies across the region.
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Montana
Nevada
Wisconsin
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Colorado
Minnesota
Wyoming
Utah
Beginning Life's Battle Graduation Age Across U S High Schools
The Bureau of Education states the average high school graduation age in the United States is eighteen. This fact reflects common expectations for completing secondary schooling and shaping students into adulthood.
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Bureau of Education
The
United States
Speaking Plainly About Her Golf Handicap
A fragment suggests a question about a woman golfer's handicap. The text mentions her face and the social cue of asking about performance rather than skill, reflecting a casual, possibly humorous exchange on the golf course.
Cookery Note and Wit in Apartment Radio Jokes
Fragmentary cookery note discusses broadcasts and jokes in an apartment setting. It mentions people cooking by radio and broadcasts in the building, with a nod to JJ and their quiet wit. The piece reflects social humor and kind gestures amid shared living spaces.
World War Echoes and Oregon Dam Plans
In a fragmented excerpt, Oliver Cabana recalls European sentiment after World War I and a personal exchange with Sadie about past affections. The piece then notes construction of the world's highest dam on Oregon’s Owyhee River, aimed to serve a reclamation storage reservoir project.
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Sadie
Oliver Cabana
Panlling
A. Ron
Europe
Urope
Tom Sald
Owyhee River
Oregon
Denison Woman Praises Lydia E Pinkham Remedies
Buna Greco of Routes 3 Box 53 Denison Texas endorses Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash for nervousness and constipation claiming improved strength and ability to work. She offers to answer letters about their effects.
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Denison
Tokas
Lydia E. Pinkham
Buna Greco
Denigon
Texas
Por artist draws own conclusions amid idle chat
A fragmentary remark mentions Mrs Staith with poise and notes a couple of good-looking girls. The passage hints at a por artist capable of drawing his own conclusions, reflecting backstage chatter.
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