Halloween Folklore Across Cultures and Histories
The article traces Halloween origins from Druids and Samhain to Roman and Christian adaptations. It notes Celtic rites, fire customs, and omens, then explains how All Saints Day evolved, and how Irish Scottish traditions shaped America’s Halloween mix with various national customs.
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Samhain
Ireland
Cruchan
Connaught
Europe
Augustus
Britain
Tiberius
Gaul
Claudius
Mona
Wales
St. John
Tuatha
Dunu
Boniface IV
Gregory IV
Rome
America
St. Patrick
Aighlands
Western Newspaper Union
Rinso Promoted for Superior Suds in Hard Water
No scrubbing no boiling. Rinso provides lasting suds cup for cup with twice the suds of light soaps. Safe economical. makers of 38 washing machines endorse Rinso and home-makers agree on its effectiveness.
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Rinso
Diamond Dyes Promise Rich Colors for Home Use
Real dyes offer soft bright colors for dresses, drapes and lingerie. Diamond Dyes contain high quality anilines that provide true even tones, resist spotting and streaking, and stay vivid after washing. 15c packages available at all drug stores.
Diamonde Dyes Highest Quality for 50 Years
A 1920s memorandum from the League of Nations reports world population rose by about 35 million between 1926 and 1928, averaging 1 percent annually. Increases were strongest in South America. A proverb about wise parenting follows the data.
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The
League of Nations
South America
Naming a Baby Sparks Family Debate at Gathering
A proud mother and grandmothers propose Ada Geraldine Esmeralda Feodora as names for the newborn Ada’s mother resists, the father finally interrupts with humor noting they are choosing a name for a child, not a cigar.
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Feodora
Record That Somehow Made No Hit With Dad
A Hunter brother praised Knowledge as key to success while reflecting on flying endurance marks. He warns there are many record chasers like Billy Jones. A friend noted Billy’s risky motorcycle runs, and his father dryly replied he had eight hospital visits in two months.
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Hunter Brothers
Tom
Billy Jones
Billy
Bulgarian Crown Prince Guests at Huntington Gardens
While visiting Pasadena the Bulgarian crown prince toured the Huntington gardens and art gallery. He admired the outdoor grounds, noting the season’s uniqueness, and asked if the annuals belonged to the Astor family. The guide explained the entire estate is part of Huntington.
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Pasadena
Huntington Gardens
California
Huntington Estate
Aviator Faces Hazard in En Durence Flights
A New Yorker asks a judge about hazards of en durance flights. The editor notes that today an aviator returning from a record flight may collide with newcomers attempting to break it, highlighting airborne risks.
Jinks and Blinks Comedy Exchange Confuses Readers
Fragments of a banter exchange between Jinks and Blinks reveal a string of jokey lines about aging and superstition. The odd pair riff on eggs and bodies, ending with a non sequitur about taking chances as age grows.
Survivor Humor and Harsh Truths in a Witty Exchange
A witty exchange shows a man quipping about surviving vacation with a “good constitution” and a sharp line about a middle-aged grass widow being called a dear sweet girl, exposing a foolhardy or dishonest stance.
Crossing Hazards Highlighted in Indianapolis Brief
A police letter notes drivers ignoring mirrors may cause accidents as pedestrians and motorists debate road safety. The item emphasizes vigilance for those who face forward and keep to their guiding path amid traffic turns.
Platitude Perpetrator Echoes Old Saying
A man who spouts clichés reveals poor listening and reading habits, as he clings to an outdated, hopelessly familiar line rather than engaging with new ideas.
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Pomona
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iRins
Jinks
Oswald
Walter Raleigh
Sir Walter
Idailo
Twin Falls
Idaho
Chamber of Commerce
Indianapolis News
Betty Crocker
Anna B. Scott
Philadelphia Anquirer
Philadelphia
Jim Deeds
KMBC
WBBM
KMOX
Wcco-Koil
Kitcherz
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