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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1907
Page
5
A discussion on maritime superstition traces sailors beliefs from ancient signs to modern customs. Historical notes cite coins in masts, ship christening rituals, and rituals to prevent bad luck when vessels face danger. The piece quotes J. D. J. Kelley and references Youth's Companion on rats aboard ships.
The excerpt outlines calendar quirks noting no century starts on Wednesday Friday or Sunday and that calendars repeat in 20-year cycles. It states October aligns with January and April July, September with December, and February March November share start days. May June and August start on distinct days, while year start and end weekdays match. Leap year exceptions apply to days around February 29.
A compact aphorism asserting that victory over circumstance comes from self belief. It states a person is not conquered until they surrender to defeat, even when success appears within reach, emphasizing inner resolve over external power.
A reflection on marriage and money argues that wealth comes with personal costs and happiness often sacrificed by both men and women who wed for financial gain.
A black preacher in a Human Life feature uses a mock election box to urge liberal contributions. He pauses the sermon and describes a red plush cushion, a bell, and a suspended button as a playful device to collect offerings amid hard times.
In a Sabbath service Parson Bagater mock warns mothers of disruptive children to spank them, promising divine blessing and public gratitude if the act is performed. The misspelled nation voice evokes a sharp, homely plea for order and obedience amid a church crowd.
A sailor recalls Indian labor practices and a memorable method where two children share one pair of roller skates, comparing the tradition to two men per shovel. He describes using a cord to maneuver the shovel, pulling to insert and lifting dirt by swinging away, noting it as characteristic of India.
John A Howland notes that half the time you lose in explaining why things aren’t right, a clear defense can lead to a pay rise. His tips urge workers to articulate issues, justify changes, and present solutions to earn higher salaries.
The article notes that United States coins bear Liberty, not rulers or portraits. It cites Washington’s removal as an early error, stories of portraits on stamps and money, and an exception where Liberty’s image uses a Sioux headdress based on Sarah Longacre Keen, whose head was used by engraver Hoy to adorn the coin.
A superstition among racing enthusiasts and bookmakers endangers two dollar notes. Officials traced the trend to players who clipped corners of the bills to avoid their supposed bad luck. The practice spread to other areas as distrust of the two dollar note grows and cornerless bills appear more widely.
About 500 North Yakima residents led by farmers and sportsmen petition the legislature to place a five cent bounty on magpies. They claim magpies harm poultry and that magpies themselves are a major enemy to the birds, arguing over crop and poultry losses.
Alook at Iceland's eiderdown trade shows ten thousand pounds collected yearly with about seven thousand exported. Prices once near five dollars a pound have fallen by more than half, impacting native sellers and markets across nations.
An OCR fragment mentions a publication notice involving individuals with limited legible details. It references names such as Shoshana and Beale Ape and notes a sail or area context with a person serving a year in a position, but the full context and facts are not readable.
Reward offered for information or whereabouts of a bay horse bearing a left thigh brand and a left shoulder brand, weight about 1200 pounds. It was strayed or stolen near Burns Iva about a year ago. References include R. J. McConmuck, Burne, Ida. Also contains legal notices and court summons regarding various defendants and condemnation proceedings in Idaho and Nebraska, with intricate descriptions of land parcels and court actions.
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