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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1897

Page

3

Menomonie Weird Wizards and Sacred Medicine Society

Dr. Hoffman reports extensive study of the Menomonie tribe of Wisconsin. The Great Medicine society dominates rites with initiation, mediums, and healing practices. Stories recount spirit rituals, turtle shells, love powders, and legends of Mang Hush and Manalush.

Lt Ia Tshisuqka Vefery Tehlegka

Franciscan Missionaries Influence Among Strange Peoples

The Franciscan missionaries gain converts among unfamiliar communities as older men accept new teachings. They expose how sorcery rites have long deceived locals, and hope that these strange creeds will fade with time.

Odd Names Among City Officials across States

Maryland is highlighted for its peculiar names as state leaders and candidates appear alongside similarly odd names in various cities. The piece lists numerous officials from Chicago Peoria Philadelphia Milwaukee and other cities, noting unusual monikers in offices such as aldermen clerks and attorneys, with Maryland singled out for its quirky names among statesmen and presidential electors candidates.

Elek Pergon Ishisaqkas Sam Menomoniewain Adam Plotke and Welnsbrodre Maymale Warl Greenacre Vaclav Klenha Paul Kielbasen Wresch Peoria Buterhaueh Timola Select Branch J. &. Tongue Che Jacob Leeds J. H. Woodhead G. Schlegeimich Joseph Swope J. H. A. Amick Piladelphia George Washington Kooher- Eberger Kovhoreberger Philadelphia Harry Quilcit Ie Rauschenberg Ae Ueyae Rapids le Lathrou Stow Staunton Mara N. J Harry Longwecker Maryland Charity Board Maryland Manltor Watchman William Silk Jackson Piper Congress Messrs. Booze

Debtor and Collector Exchange Wry Pleasantries

The scene features Punny Fisher and a debt collector in a tongue in cheek exchange. The collector admits the debtor’s firm holds significant money and hints at easy future collections if debts are paid, while expressing a personal reluctance to let them linger.

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