Friday the 13th superstition traced across cultures
The article surveys beliefs around the Friday the 13th superstition and the number 18. It cites Last Supper lore, Norse myth, and Asiatic traditions, notes Paris “fourteeners,” and mentions license plates and historical figures tied to the numbers 13 and 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat Jonah
Pathfinder Magazine
Judas Iscariot
Valhalla
Loki
Paris
Louis Nut
France
Nansen
Richard Wagner
Jibati Capital of French Somaliland Amid Desert Contrasts
Jibati, capital of French Somaliland, blends modern features with a tiny white population under seven. The desert town lies near the Red Sea entrance, 150 miles from Aden, with salt deposits and Lake Assad nearby, reflecting strategic colonial significance.
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Jibati
French Somaliland
Cal
Suez
Madgensear
Jibut
Red Sea
Aden
Arabia
Voleaude Stone
Assad Someatihim
Towsea Teyel
Weader Iselastry
Pratee
Hawks On Black List Draw Hostility From Public
The article notes many hawks on a black list due to attacks on poultry and livestock. Descriptions include the veshawk and cooper hawk among birds blamed for harming barnyard fowl. Public reaction brands these species with a dangerous reputation.
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Cooper
Phrase In Order to and Its Infinitive Use Across Authors
The text discusses the phrase In Order to and its role in forming infinitive clauses. It cites examples from Clave Lyelym Carey Spotswood C1711 Hare elet Martimean and Gaulhurn with references to usage by various writers.
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Clave
Lyelym
Carey
Spotswood
Hare Elet Martimean
Prsaedia
Iss
Mexico’s Early Days Weave Colorful Fragments of Trade
Fragmentary notes describe Oaxaca and Wis, patterns by weavers, and a Jasper-like quest for color. The text hints at tram motifs, stone translations, and a tense gaze of Mitlal oa cits, with references to a Drishten comiier and agent in a hazy Mexico scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Abi Burns
Oaxaca
Understanding pH Value and Water Neutrality
The text discusses pH as a measure of water neutrality with pure water at pH seven. It notes a range from acidic to alkaline and hints at the scientific factors that determine whether a solution is acidic or alkaline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feor Gastatier
Community News Roundup From Plover Area
Local residents and relatives in Plover and nearby towns meetups and travels. Names include Alvin Enge, George Bush, Leonard family, Abbott family, Garlock siblings, Larsen the sign painter, Pringle, Meurer, Halden, Broadwell, and others. Notices cover visits, travel to Ames, a chicken supper, school activities, a model war-era lecture, a car accident, births, a birthday, and a fallen carpenter in Del Ray Beach Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Enge
Humboldt
George Bush
Austin
Minn
Osking
L. L. Leonard
Mallard
Don Abbott
Kolarich and
Comer
A. ©. Garlock
Kimballton
Edward Garlock
Curlew
C. F. Garlock
Larsen
Albert City
F. A. Pringle
Fort Dodge
N. J. Meurer
Sterling
Oliver Hielden
Severn Halden
Ottosen
W. N. Smith
Glenn Sanders
Illinois
B. Kt. Poundstone
Everson
Herbert Wenning
Seattle
Wash
F. K. Broadwell
Ruby Strong
Cedar Falls
Howard Strong
Moorhead
W. S. Strong
M. E
Geo. Feaney
Edward Lehnus
Learn A Little Club
Algona
A. Pringle
George
del Ray Beach
Fla
Truman
St. Paul
Violet
Los Angeles
del Ray
Roe. DuBois
Jack
Dorothy
DuBois Jones
Hugh Hemphill
Ames
Teenard DuBois
Jane
Iowa City
Ames-Kansas
Dhemphills
Kansis City
Detroit
Mich
Miss Lets Srouse
Risie Rothwell
Stelen Gilchrist
Norman Rothwell
J. J. Gembler
Miss Gilchrist
Pabois Jones
OL Beneko
Wo OF
Wolter
Cetcral Committee
Wlr
Efit
Severn Wears
Cat's Away and the Gamekeeper at Church
A minister asks why the gamekeeper never attends church. The keeper quips that attendance would shrink the congregation because the rest of the parish would go poaching.
Fragmentary dialogue on a friend named Jones and the phrase diamond in the rough
A fragmentary exchange has Robinson chastising his daughter for treating Jones badly. The daughter defends him, calling him a diamond in the rough, while noting he may lack polish but remains valuable.
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Jones
Evdiv
Robinson
Anniversary Observance Marks 48 Years of Presbyterian Roots
The 48th anniversary of the organization of the Presbyterian church was observed Sunday with rally day and a church family dinner after the morning service. A youth quartet sang, Rev. Rothwell gave a children’s talk, and a full dinner followed, with a commemorative program recalling early church history in Pocahontas county and Rolfe.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Edward Lehaus
Casey Heathman
Merwin Tier
DeWayne Henderson
Rothwell
Tev
Flickinger
Jd. H. Pollock
Plaver
Pocahontas County
Thirid S$. McComb
Washington County
Pennsylvania
Jefferson College
Alleghany Theological Seminary
Algona
Iso
Unity Presbyterian Church
Robert Scruthers
Vasuhentas County
Mos
Seon McCormack
Paetiuas Ane Jolar McCormack Jr
Mos. Carter
Mino
Sasuel Medel- Janie
Pato Alta County
OC Sharpe
Vannah Evans
Hutobeldt Couunty
Moe
Edward MeKnight
Tate
Pocay
Jesopn Clasen
Rahent Teal
James Dean
Robert Andersen
Fold by W H Cassell and Walter Roth
Short term supplies list includes Rev Ginn Rev Horton Rev Chambers Rev Feather and Head. Other names recalled but unclear.
Card of Thanks for Support While Hospitalized
IT greatly appreciate the card, letters, plants, flowers and other tokens of love and friendship sent me while in the hospital. This note of thanks is to say I am grateful for the strength that lets me answer personally, Mrs J 4H Gembrey.
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Gembrey
Plover Methodist Church Note Rev McNulty Preaches
Regular services next Sunday and Bible study Thursday at 7 30 pm on Romans chapter Remember the chicken supper Saturday evening serving continues until all are served Preaching mission in Del Meg October 18 to 21
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del Meg
Plover Presbyterian Church Notes Rev Walter Rothwell Pastor
Plover Presbyterian Church notes list Sunday School at 10 30 a m and upcoming meetings. Willing Workers group meets this year on Wednesday at 2 30 p m with Mrs Charles Henderson Mrs John Henderson and Mrs Ward Sharp as hostesses. Perrige to lead devotions. Missionary society invites ladies to a day tuneh and program next week Wednesday Oct 21 at 1 p m. See Kenf te.
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Unity Presbyterian Church
Hugh McGuire
Walter Lyons
F. F. Young
Usts
Lyman C. Gray
Rolfe
Second Presbyterian Church of
Powhatan Township
David S. McComb
Court House
Old Rolfe
Presbyterian Church
Plover
George H. Duty
Presbytery
Port Dodge
R. E. Fuickinger
T.C. Bailey
W. C. Kennedy
James and
Beatrice Henderson
Janet
James
Jay W
John
Charles Henderson
Alex. Meliwen
S. J. Loughead
A. I
Mary K. Whitney
Alex. Geddes
Catherine Parradee
Elizabeth Horsman
Alice Shaver
Glenn Shaver
Marcus Lind
Magmie
Maria
Peter A. Henderson
James Henderson
Robert Anderson
Robert Lothian
Alex, McEwen
AL Bl
Whitney
Leawhead
Il Shaver
Squire Heathman
Achiaveh
Balldins
Angel Tower
TSO
Ferson
Alo. Gartock
George Hy Duty
Rainier
Gani
Gdares
Perry
Zadek
Bob
John Henderson
Ward Sharp
Perrige
The
Missionary Society of Ye Dots Church
Sunday visitors and local notices from Keny area
Claude and Floyd Aloaueh visited in Keny with Mayo and Mrs. Roel Ue cek and their son Byrchard at New Hampton. Ted Fisher visited George Sage Jr. on Sunday. County borders discussion noted at a sand pit near Joe Gnuipel. Friday visitors included Mr. Correy and others. multiple names and dates appear with limited legible detail. Ros Pirie erected an object at North Ooffev. other lines reference various residents and events with unclear specifics.
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Claude
Floyd Aloaueh
Keny
Old Justice
Mayo
Roel
Byrchard
New Hampton
Ted Fisher
George Sage
Joe Gnuipel
Mr. Correy
Marois
Woos
Aif
Soebe
Cenology Apis
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J. H. Bucher
Laurens
Martin Studer
Studer
Marl Kerns
Nancy Evelyn
Fred Hofert
West Bend
William McKim
B. F. Riggs
Raymond Henderson
George Fokken
Gilmore City
C. E. Watts
Pocahontas
Raymond Schoenberger
Louie Schoenberger
Chris Anderson
Herman Nelson
A. W. Hess
L. P. Hess
Ortonville
American Legion Auxiliary
Glenn
Dorothy Mebsim
Fred Forsythe
Eddie Wegele
U.S. Navy
San Diego
Calif
Flo
Forest City
B. Wy. Kerns
Bark Ker
Paul Keons
Keens
Ohio
Coder
Suraneay
Vitex
C. M. Whetzel
Arms
Po Tathrop
Hawaiian Islands
Sy Cote Tame
Soife
Mar. Fisher
Grove Fisher
Coma
Oshoewer
Mies
Coatiert
Terry
Audera
J. A. Verns
Pet Wood
West
PD. Ferguson
Fawnie
Swan
Pouten
Ee Johnson
Ida Fisher
Ra Plover Methodist Church
Notey
Rev. LC. McNulty
Plover Presbyterian Church
Walter Rothwell
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