Race for Freak Championships in the 1920s America
A historical survey traces the rise of endurance contests and freak championships from 1910 through the late 1920s. It highlights dance marathons led by Alma Cummings, flag pole sitters like Shipwreck Kelly, and quirky feats from peanut rolling to rolling pins and flea bitten dog contests, noting civic pride and sensational publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Scott Watson
Mars
Sallie Tope
Kansas City
John Binsin
New York City
Qier Val Menges
Dan Henderson
Jonesboro
GC. S. Carter
Groton
S. D
W. P. G. Mayers
Alma Cummings
California
Viola Pompey
Uorace Dunn
Los Angeles
Oceaa Park
Kelly
Newark
N. W
Bill Williams
Hondo
Texas
Pikes Peak
L. &. Rose
Rule
Galvestan
New York
P. Willliams
Champaign
H. B. Schmidt
Kelly Uver
Baltimnate
Avon W. Foreman
Baltimore
Flagnole
Williensworth
Simeon Stylites
Ile
Belle Plaine
Tra
James Parks
Beile Pisine
Primitive Sun Dance Provokes Urban Moralizing Tale
The Spokane Spokesman-Review reprints a harsh critique of Fort Hall Indians in Idaho, depicting a three day sun dance in Sagebrush and implying moral decline. It contrasts native ritual with imagined urban marathon dancing for gain, condemning “pagans” in a blunt editorial voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poca
Ferlo
Idaho
Fort Hall
United States
Spokane
Wash
Spokesman-Review
Foreign financing peaks in the United States in 1928
The year 1928 stands as the second largest in U.S. history for foreign financing, marking a significant level of international funds flowing into the American market during that period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Friends Who Just Happen Poem by Douglas Malloch
A reflective poem celebrates casual, lasting friendships formed in chance meetings. The speaker recalls friends met in everyday moments, sharing common hopes and family lives. He honors those bonds across miles and years, wishing health and success to comrades who simply happened to cross paths.
The Last Light Superstition Among Soldiers
A World War I era note on a superstition where three soldiers lighting one match supposedly foretold the last light of the man who lit third. The tale traces how fear, death, and repeated close calls bred this belief, spreading among troops as survival psychology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
George
Hacilius
Lved
McClure Blewapaper. Syndicate
Ulster and Ulster Plantation Where Ireland Split
A National Geographic Society overview explains Ulster’s historical partition, the Ulster Plantation, and the mixed Protestant Catholic mix. It notes the border between Northern Ireland and the Irish Free State, Donegal, Londonderry, Tyrone, Fermanagh, and Lough Erne, with climate, fishing, and cultural details. It also traces Irish immigration to America, including Scotch Irish and southern Irish waves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
Treland
Northern Ireland
Irish Free State
Ulster
Moneghan
Donegal
Cavan
Free State
Ireland
James I
Church of England
Stretg
Iewards
Dundalk
Lough Erne
Lough Neagh
Belfast
Ister
Fermanagh
Tyrone
Londonderry
Lough Foyle
Labrador
Virginia
Delaware
Elizabeth
Denegal
O'Donnell
O'Donnells
Charles I
Basil Brooke
County Donegal
United States
America
Island
Middle West
West
Superstitious Sue in Orchard Love Tale
A fragment from McClure Now hints at a quick love affair as Sue stars in a whimsical tale set in an orchard with Cupid as a playful sign. The readable lines suggest a light sentimental column or brief romance vignette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupid
McClure
Monastic Seals Marked Ale Barrels In Old Taverns
Marks on ale barrels show XX and XXX symbols used until prohibition. The digits imply monks licensed taverns to sell beer from monastic brewing under abbey seals. The notation served as quality guarantees and remains a historical mystery to many readers.
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Calif
Maryland
Daleseg
Ropar, Grtest
Hewirg
Roftine Pir
Cortese
By Douglas Malloch
Wrorld
Dourtzs Malloch
H. Irving King
Killybers
Lough Swilly
Bonegai
Deneral
Rosapenna
Ortsalon
Bundoran
English
North Ireland
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