Votive Offerings in Gratitude to Saints
Ancient practice seen in Naples exhibition. From early Christians to modern times, wax offerings or models of injured limbs were left in churches as thanks or prayer for cures, with saints believed to guard against plagues, famine, and misfortune. Saints invoked for cattle, snake bites, hydrophobia, and marriage prospects persist in popular belief.
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Naples
Pierre van Paassen
Italy
St. Nicholas
St. Anthony
St. Paul
St Ercolano
St. Donnio
St. Catherine
St. Raphael
St. J'asaquale
World’s Great Had to Overcome Grave Itls
Louis E. Bisch notes in American Magazine that many renowned figures faced disabilities yet achieved greatness. He cites Milton, Handel, Beethoven, Keats, Pope, Caesar, Lamb, Wielding, and Florence Nightingale, among others, as examples of enduring hardship and sustained achievement.
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Louis E. Bisch
American Magazine
Milton
Handel
Beethoven
Keats
Pope
Caesar
Lamb
Wielding
Tom Jones
Florence Nightingale
Not if He Could Help It A Church Supper Incident
A young married mother brings her three year old to a church supper where her mother, a helper, scolds the child for not being washed. The boy resists washing, answering no with a defiant tone, while the mother asks for consent and the child asserts independence. The exchange highlights generational attitudes toward child care.
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Indianapolis News
Essences and early Jewish Brotherhoods in antiquity
A survey notes the Essences as a Jewish brotherhood founded two centuries before Christ with strict ceremonial rules, celibacy, and communal living. It questions their biblical references and hints at portrayals by Pliny, Josephus, and Philo, while mentioning possible connections to John the Baptist and Hardy’s literary musings.
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Pliny
Josephus
Philo
Jesus Christ
John the Baptist
Power of the coca plant as a stimulant noted
A description of the coca plant from South America explains its use as a stimulant called upadu. Natives powder the leaves with lime and chew them to gain extended stamina. Caution is urged, as excessive use can render the chewer an idiot.
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Mage
South America
American Legion Carnival Likely to Draw Big Crowds in Sidney
The American Legion sponsors a large carnival in Sidney the week of June 25 with many acts. A miniature World War battlefield by J. E. Miller, motor drome stunts, wax figures, pygmies, tents, and rides promise wide appeal.
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American Legion
Sidney
Chilberg
J. E. Miller
Dan Brewer
Railroad Avenue
Wortham
Caravan planned to promote Lincoln Highway through Nebraska
State Lincoln Highway Association advances a car caravan to spur interest and publicity, seeking permanent road improvements. Schedule sets July 23 to 28, starting in Omaha with at least three cars and adding vehicles from towns along the route, aiming for about 50 cars reaching Cheyenne for Frontier Days. Secretary Thornton of Kearney will issue detailed itinerary.
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State Department
Lincoln Highway Association
Lincoln Highway
Nebraska
Cheyenne
Omaha
America
Moe
Thornton
Kearney
Sidney Sawyer Discusses Local County Court Work
Sidney Sawyer reviews the county court’s role in civil matters handling sums between two hundred and one thousand dollars. He notes the court protects incompetent persons and their property, stressing the significance of these monetary ranges in everyday affairs.
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Mr. Kratz
Kratz
Cheyenne County
Sidney Sawyer
Catholic Ladies Bake Sale Set for June 23
On June 2 at 2 p m the Catholic Ladies bake sale committee will run an event at Greenlees store. Members include Mrs J B Batéizer Mrs L Beciaina Mrs J B O Neil Mire L A Denahes and Mrs A Barthele meow.
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Greenlees
J. B. Batéizer
L. Beciaina
J. B. O'Neil
L. A. Denahes
A. Barthelemeow
Fourth of July Celebration at Krueger's Lake
Krueger's Lake hosts a Fourth of July celebration with lights from a Koehler plant and various concessions. Co P Millett, secretary, Sidney Nebraska, invites inquiries. Committees include Finance L O Fundingsland Music Fred Seimers Sports O D Slayter Gate A L Yowell Dance Al Marsh Fireworks Al Sutter Concessions C P Millett Law and Order J M Nelson Lighting Jordan Electric Shop.
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Koehler
Co. P. Millett
Sidney
Nebr
Telegraph
Krueger's
Nebraska
Krueger
Hoover and Curtis Named Republican Standard Bearers at Kansas City
At Kansas City the GOP nominated Curtis for president with Borah placing him in nomination to appeal to the farm belt. Curtis won 1052 votes with Dawes 13, Akern 19, MacNide 2, and 3 not voting. the convention adjourned after routine resolutions and a final round of speeches. Mrs Leona Knight, Curtis's daughter, seconded the nomination.
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Hoover
Curtis
Kansas City
Senator Borah
Idaho
Kansas
Oklahoma
Dawes
Akern
Wisconsin
Hanford MacNide
Borah
Leona Knight
Rhode Island
Fahy Buys Interest in Palace Barber Shop
C L Short, longtime partner in Fahy and Short at the Palace barber shop, sold his share to George L Fahy on Monday. Fahy will operate the business, while Short plans to enter another line of work due to ill health.
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George Fahy
C. L. Short
George L. Fahy
Palace
Monday
Mr. Fahy
Mr Short
Jumped From Car Injures Mrs Shirley in Bayard Drive
Mr J G Shirley of Bayard drove at high speed as his wife became alarmed and leaped from the moving car. She suffered a small skull fracture and was unconscious for a period.
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J. G. Shirley
Bayard
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Ted
Asia
Missouri
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