Halloween rituals and pearls spark cross cultural debates
A quirky 1990 column surveys Halloween origins from pagan to Christian rites, recounts druid sun god fires and soul-bound beliefs, and describes Mikimoto’s pearl production via irritant grains. It cites religious rites for oysters, a poetic musing on souls, and a Toronto birth derby tale, then shifts to a funeral notice for Charles E. Witt in Waco.
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Kokiahi Mikimoto
Rentlenten
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Balloting Forecast Crowds Varying Views Echo Nation’s Election
Amnentated Press reports a polarized forecast as Americans prepare to vote tomorrow. Leaders from Roosevelt to Landon claim advantage, while parties mobilize get out the vote efforts amid weather concerns and rising registration totals.
Crossley Poll Picks for the Presidential Race
A late Crossley national poll by A M Crossley notes public opinion shifting in the final days of the campaign. It analyzes how Landon and Roosevelt support vary by region and voter class, and whether last minute campaigning will boost turnout or change undecided voters.
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Polly Wag
Kmane
Brazil
Joseph G. Hunt
Krengley
Polly Crddington
Crosstay
Ine
A.M. Crossley
King Few, Synd., Inc
New York
Crossley
Vandenberg
Laurdon
Landon
Roosevelt
Freeze a Jolly Good Fellow Weather Forecast
A norther expected to bring 8 degree weather to San Antonio after midnight Monday, with a Monday maximum near 84 degrees. Jarboe predicted a low around 50. Rain chances were shown mainly east Texas as the winds shifted. The Sunday high reached 84 degrees.
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San Antonino
U. 8
J. H. Jarkoe
Tarhoe
Jarboe
East Texas
Vote America iSteiner Shows Some Improvement
Senator Frederieck Steiner Republican convention keynote speaker came to Denver for a radio address yesterday. He tested comfortably in St Josephs hospital today with gall bladder trouble likely triggered by the Biren campaign. He may return to Oregon home within a day or two. The hospital reported John Vivir Denver Republican read Steiner's address on last night broadcast.
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Denver
Frederieck Steiner
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Biren
Steiner
Oregon
John Vivir
Real Steiner
Master stockman George Bender found dead in Pinehurst area
Houston dispatch reports George D. Bender, a Pinehurst stockman, died last Wednesday and was found four days later. His loyal saddle horse and two hounds guarded the body for days, guiding a search party led by Constable F. W. Smith. The dogs led to the body after a horn blast from the stockman’s helper Rex Coe, while the horse stood nearby brooding and untouched by the scene. Justice of the Peace J. C. Browder ruled death natural.
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Houston
George D. Bender
Pinehurst Stockmans
Bender
Sully
Daynfett
Pinetures
Montgomery
Hill 1
Sandy Creek
F. W. Smith
Rex Coe
Browder
Amerie
Hooded Bandit Kills Janitor in Bank
A bank robber killed janitor Joseph Morenlo at the Bank of America branch on Haight Street in Prancisuy Nevada. The intruder, hooded and armed, entered before staff arrived, bound manager W I Martini, and threatened several employees before forcing Martini to open the vault and escaping with about 5000 dollars.
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Prancisuy
America
Haight
Joseph Morenlo
W. I . Martini
Joseph Elton
Wilson Donahque
Jeanette Dougherty
Martini
Vote American Garner Unworried Over Election
In Uvalde on November 20, Vice President John N Garner remained calm about the presidential election. He began his day tending prize turkeys pheasants and ducks and walked downtown for a light routine without discussing politics. He planned a quiet day at home and would later listen to returns.
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Uvalde
United States
John N. Garner
Election Eve Talks Preview From Roosevelts Tour
Hyde Park reports President Roosevelt plans a 60 mile county tour before an evening speech, while Governor Landon speaks in Topeka and plans to vote in Independence tomorrow. Farley predicts a sweeping electoral victory, Hamilton forecasts 826 votes as a benchmark, and weather ahead favors rain or snow east of the Rockies with fair but cold conditions in the west.
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Lowlinsh
T Hie Weather Bureau
United States
James A. Parley
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Frank Knox
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Roosevelt
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Setiatown
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Hasy P. Long
Wit
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the Nation
Hyde
Topeka
Kan
Independence
New York
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Nationade
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Rooivel
John D. M. Hamilton
Landoe
Washington
Rockies
The American Way or the Road to Socialism
Editorial blasts the current administration for constitutional violations and economic overreach arguing a shift toward socialism. It touts Governor Landon as alternative, urging repeal of recent laws and restoration of congressional prerogatives. Page 4 column 21.
Maverick Declares Support for City Bond Issue
Congressmen Maury states he will not oppose a proposed 450000 bond by the city council for public improvements. He says bond funds would be augmented by large grants from the Works Progress Administration.
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Francisco
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Acre
Nazi air crash near Tabarn Thuringia kills two
A German airliner crashed in dense fog in the Thuringian mountains near Tabarn. The Frankfurt to Erfurt flight struck a mountain, demolishing the craft and killing two people. Three passengers were rescued by a German lieutenant from the wreckage.
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Rabel
Thuringian
Tabarn
Thuringia
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Teale
Cold Front Sweeps Texas As Temps Plunge
A Canada cold air mass drives a sharp temperature drop across Texas. Northern West Texas braces for 22 to 30 degrees tonight with 20s expected in the southern regions. Forecasters warn of frigid air sweeping toward the Panhandle and up from Kansas, with lingering wind chills.
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Panhandle
Dallas
West Texas
J. L. Cine
Kansas Wiebeng
Canadin
Town to Rise Early to Cast First Vote
COSCARD New Hampshire November 2. Town to rise early to cast first vote as Millfield hopes to wrest from New Ashford the honor of announcing presidential results. Coos county town Mayo to vote at 3 a.m. before New Ashovel’s delay, a plan to announce results in several elections.
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Millfield Tows
New Ashford
Maas
Coos County
Mayo
New Ashovel
New Ashfont
Grsb
Plang
Voleate
Jersey City Mayor Bets $50,000 on Roosevelt in New Jersey
In Trenton New Jersey on November 21 1932 Mayor Frank Hogue of Jersey City offered to bet $50 000 that Franklin D Roosevelt will carry New Jersey by a margin exceeding the 30 000 votes he won in 1928 Jeffers Republican state chairman declined to cover the bet saying Republicans aim for a fair intelligent campaign for governor elect alfr Landon Azores
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Trenton
N. J
Frank Hogue
Jersey City
Roosevelt
New Jersey
Meury AW
Jeffers
Lanfon
Azores
Weather Forecast for San Atlanto and Vicinity
Partly cloudy to cloudy with colder conditions Monday and Tuesday. Highs near 84 degrees, lows around 74, with moder ate to fresh southerly winds turning northerly Monday night. East Texas shows thunder showers in the east, a cold wave in the northwest, near 82 degrees nights, Tuesday partly cloudy with showers southeast and east, colder northwestern temperatures. Frost to strong southerly winds on the east Monday night into Tuesday. West Texas much colder with a cold wave in the north. Livestant warning for the north portion of West Texas.
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West
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