Easter and New Year in Christian History and Spring Customs
This piece traces Easter origins from Passover to Christ’s sacrifice, notes early church debates on observance, and explains calendar shifts from Jewish to Roman to Gregorian calendars. It details Teutonic and Germanic influences, the solar character of Oster celebrations, bonfires, sun leaps lore, and Easter eggs and plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
HOLT
ASTOR
Paul
Egypt
Nice
Julius ‘Caesar
Europe
Gregory
England
Bede
Grimm
Germany
Brandenburg
Saxony
Ireland
Brand
Thomas Browne
Mahomet
Italy
Easter Hare Myths and Symbolic Origins in Asia
The hare is often linked to Easter but its customs are not tied to the Christian festival. In the East the hare appears in myths surrounding Buddha and other legends. Indian traditions are cited as sources for religious symbolism.
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India
Freezone Corn Cure Ad Claims Instant Pain Relief
An advertisement promotes Freezone treatment for corns with a claim that a few cents buys a tiny bottle that stops soreness instantly and lets the corn be lifted away with fingers. It calls Freezone a discovery of a Cincinnati genius and urges druggists to stock it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Recawed Days of Youth on Riverside Snow Slide
Riverside drive hosts snow covered slopes for family fun. A father and mother watch six year old son and then join in, sliding down and planning to buy a sled. The scene captures nostalgic winter play and parent–child bonding.
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Riverside
Son
John
New York, Times
Patronized by men in a soci ety affair remark
A fragment quotes A Minor’s remark on being patronized and men unable to think for themselves, highlighting a social exchange about patronage and gender dynamics at a society event. The line reflects attitudes on female roles and independence in public social settings.
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A. Minor
New Mexico News Snippets Highlight Mining and Tax Figures
A roundup from the Western Newspaper Union notes growing mining activity in Steins and Mogollon districts, oil prospects near Aztec, and Burro Springs. It cites state tax collections of 1,102,619.71, land openings for homesteads, and War Savings campaigns as New Mexico pushes wartime goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deming
Las Cruces
Steins
Loving
Rio- Arriba
Grant
Victoria
Oil
Aztec
Burro Springs
Wistrict
Socorro Mining & Milling Company
Mogollon
New Mexico
Raton
Luis Montoya
Rafael Pena
Luna
Sierra Counties
Santa Fé
Editor The preacher’s sermon had no point to it
A pair of editorial quips contrasts a sermon with no clear point and the paradox of its impact. The exchange frames a dry humor about meaning and persuasion in religious discourse. A pun links a prophet to expecting the unexpected.
Spring Health: Fight Spring Fever With Dr. Pierce Remedies
An early 20th century health note urges spring as a life and health test. It blames indoor living for fatigue and urges mild aperients and tonics like Dr. Pierce remedies to restore vitality, energy, and motivation as outdoor activity returns.
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Mar
Pariely
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
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Easter Hare
Boya
Mineet
Corus
Union Nava Service
New Mexicpublia Health Association
Alamogordo
Senate
Fall
Pedro Mabboub
Coyote
Rio Arriba
Colin ‘Neblett
John, Sullivan
Albuquerque
Antonio Lucero
Fira
Anthony
Dona Ana
Jack Pavlich
Frank Mudick
Vino Sepich
Grand Jury
Colfax County
Vera Cruz Mining Company
Nogal
Jerry’ Bowen
Cripple=Creek
Colo
A. H. Géorge
Fruit Land
Ignacio Martinez
Santa Cruz
Beatrice Martinez
Lindsey
New Mexico Wool, Growers’ ‘Association
New
United States Geological, Survey
Bureau of Plant Industry
New'Mexico
Ornent Long
E. R. Gentry
Jose Bach
Clayton
White
Tom Reeves
Carlsbad
James P. Taylor
Sam
Allen
Mrs. Schmitt
Dean
Wir
Schmitt
Margaretha Reety
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo, N. Y
Carter
Watson K.coleman
Wasaington
D.C
Denver
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