Christmas Legends and Folklore Reflections
A long excerpt surveys Christmas legends from Norway and other folk traditions, noting fairies, gifts, and rituals tied to Yule. It blends anecdotes on Cristsmas Eve offerings, magical quests, and the moral lessons embedded in seasonal tales while recalling wartime memories and civic reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiemas
Puck
Curietmian
Christina
Wien
Lacon
Aeughe
Christmans
The Catopal OatMeal King of Akron Ohio
Schumacher a wealthy Akron industrialist known as the catopal king built an oatmeal empire. once poor, he founded mills stores and warehouses employing thousands while living modestly in a Market Street mansion. his odd routines and frugal dress contrasted with his vast wealth and charitable giving.
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Akron
Schumacher
Ohio
Altas
Leet
America
Market Street
Sayone
Kieemploy
Tim
Kebamacher
Akron Universalist Church
Mit
Ois
Boma
Schumachers
Charlie
Bum Bo
Feriini
Schuuweber
Rival Northern Cities Minneapolis St Paul Vie For New Hotels
The piece contrasts Minneapolis and St Paul as they surge with rival hotel booms driven by wealthy backers. West of Minneapolis constructs a palatial hotel, while St Paul backs a major land plot and a rival grand project, signaling a fierce regional contest for prestige and economic clout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Paul Tetler
New Yoy
Minneapolia
Chicago
Mercs
Comaparien
Hewil
Minis
Aince
St Paul
Minneaplis
Aly
Minneapolis
Coe City
Citer
Wartarnia
Oveu
Inmoense
de Arius
Mr. West
Ty Carey
Stelf
Ryan
St. Pauli
New ‘York
Bering Huteresta
Minton
Panto Wiuetier
North Carolina
New York
Boston
Henry D. Marw
America
Europe
Alcoholic trance and automatic acts under liquor influence
A 19th century discussion outlines morbid nervous states in inebriety, describing trance-like conditions where the mind acts automatically, with memory blackout and apparent awareness. It cites cases of criminals acting under intoxicated trance, including a conductor, a preacher, a lawyer, and others, who later recalled nothing of the events. It notes the prevalence of such states and their implications for criminal responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poly
Amunt
Crizlund
Aera Ho Brant
Amos
Indy
Fragmented Business Note on Paper and Cardboard Trade
A jumbled extract references calibrated paper mill products and cardboard as wet, exclusive stock. It hints at material quality, muralist use, and pastimes like poker and sledge, then shifts to a line about health and bedtimes with a character named Johnny leaving early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liam Ant
Jennie
Hilartelphia
Schuylerville Papar Mille
Claturatt
Aledge
Chicago News
Johnny
Jaliows
Jeanie
Thora
Oalin
Ashamat
Abe
Jonnie
Busines
Prhilasatpin Losier
Axpper
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Bosch
Wright
Jos
Lem
Tims
Sawyer
Flynn
Lisewin
Lew Hugh
Wyniler
Mr. Liscals
Fortress Munroe
Gettysburg
Nur Sung
Siag
Vickburg
Viecksburg
Putt Avenue
Staccat
Linco
Hans
Libby
Valley of Death
Taiee
Chad
Republic
Neerntal
Volo
Pant Moneer Prem
New York Daily
Sfuse
Gould
Bb Ostingeat
al Politeur
Chance
Padder
Ivreth
Gruntian
Setineadt
Weil Badie
Hayan Ueersser
Almanar
Larne Klan
Polly Freeze
Sulphur Springs
Texas
Gardner
Chicago Herald
Northwestern Depot
Mari
Jong Mark Meade
Boo Linet
John Fellows
Veiuty
Adebo
ER. Howe
Athion
Kaa
Tolbens
Barry Macauley
Atchison
New York World
William Conner
Ada Webb
Willem Conner
St James Hotel
Lavin Lie
Janes Reingood & Co
Kerboer & Co
Tong
Persly Poors
Grant
Washington
Waltimore
E. R. Howe
Way
Ateiwoo
Kan
Barney Macauley
Siti Lim
Mre
Willian Couper
Bors Ada Webs
St James Botal
James Te Onguad
Bertmor & Ca
the Twin Cities
ST. Paul
Sean
Matele
Cicago Herald
Strani Tonkins
Sane Westerial
Bonanis
Harmel
Mr. Fellows
Eagle City
Mabo
Milues
Putaburg
Carolina
Fenton
Henry D. More
Presut
New Yurk
Bomarist
England
Morse
Virginia
Ani
Bae Rowe
Aviitaires
Jeffersonville
United States
Dan Hvimnan
Scott County
Ind
Ham Davie
William H. Englis
Owens
Daniel
Edward C. Hannegan
Hannegan
Kelly's Island
Cleveland
Adan Schultz
Kelly's
McGodigam Point
Kally
Pete Scemling
York
New England
Mune
sExekar
Thetinrwinville
Orhage
Bluteber
Holman
Sett County
Fase Duis
Tim Ciwens
Limporiasat
Gus
Gabarp Minor
Meinsctmeur
Viealvon
Farber
Poors
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