Great Sandtown Turkey Theft Tale
A Sandtown tale recalls Noah Wamittle and Bill Leggo plotting to steal turkeys, but a trick by Leggo’s partner exposes the ruse. The pair are humiliated as the turkeys vanish into the woods and the ploy collapses. Thanksgiving day reflections note the holiday’s sacred meaning and blessings.
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Nash Wankittie
Sandtown
Raleed Gurknyn
Deacon Vanderiassel Dues
Noah
Weil
Deacon Vandertaenel
Bill
Noa
Dul Leggo
Gill
Noah Wamakittle
Bill Leggo
Remarkable Cure and a Narrow Escape at Kalkaska Church
A Detroit News item recalls Joseph Mowbray’s near miss when lightning struck a church just after he stepped away from a 26 foot chimney rise. He credits survival to leaving the work and boasts unmatched chimney-building skill, noting Providence saved him. Also a testimonial praises Cuticura remedies for severe blood poisoning with a dramatic recovery after two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Schoenhauer
Newburg
N. Y
Joseph Mowbray
Westwood
Kalkaska
Joe
Providence
Jordan
Detroit News
Nam ing a Refractory MP Stirs Ancient Belief
The St James Gazette contends that naming a recalcitrant member of the house of commons echoes an old belief from Norse and ancient superstition. It suggests the modern practice resembles declaring a name aloud to diminish power, a notion tied to myths like Rumpelstiltskin.
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House of Commons
England
St. James
Vast Area of Empire and WaceLess Dyes Almanac
An OCR fragment lists large empire areas 121 029 and 11 908 378 square miles and mentions a floor design with 18 colors, plus ad text about packages. It also delivers aphorisms on fame and self made men with garbled phrases and misprints.
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United Kingdom
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Aerica
Cuticura
Dodds
Ittler Pills
Martha Washington Comfort Shoes
Martha Washington
Washington
EB Mayer Boot & Shoe Co
Yaukes, Wis
Imot
Jaques Mig. Co
Chicago
Chesbbrough Mfg. CO
State Street
New York City
Ballard
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