Superstitions About Rings Through History
A survey of ring legends and beliefs from ancient times to modern culture. It describes sacred and magical powers attributed to rings Solaman’s ring granting knowledge, wedding rings worship, invisibility myths, and cures for cramps epilepsy and diseases. It notes finger associations and regional practices and warns against certain wedding superstitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solaman
Joseph
Virgin Mary
Asia
Greece
Sweden
Superstitions About Suitors and Luck From 19th Century Notes
The excerpt lists playful folk beliefs about marriage and luck. It mentions a skirt reveal predicting a widower suitor, a four leaf clover at the door signaling a husband, nine star counts in recession months predicting the first male to greet you as a husband, and other quirky maxims about attracting the opposite sex. It also notes a servant girl failing upstairs will gain a new hen and the odd advice to carry an awl heart for admiration.
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Western Newspaper Union
Raising Snakes for Beginners in Natient Zoologica
An article explains difficulties in raising young snakes by species and outlines their diet. It suggests feeding on white worms, earthworms, grasshoppers, and similar small insects with a dish of beaten raw egg in the enclosure.
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Natient Zoologica
East River swimmer Kojac Makes Olympic Splash
George Kojac, a New York teen from a large city high school, rose in the Olympic pool defeating top rivals. He set backstroke records in the 150 yard event, lowering the former mark to 1 minute 8 1 8 seconds and then 1 9 4 5 seconds in the semifinals and final.
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New York
George Kojne
East River
Kojac
James A. House
United States
Georgie Kojne
Amsterdam
Johnny Weissmuller
Chicago
Frankie Frisch Shines for Cardinals After Gnat Fame
Frankie Frisch, once a star with the New York Giants, is now a key player for the St. Louis Cardinals. He drives the club’s offense and defense, remaining a spark plug of the season.
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Ole New York Gnats
Frankie Frisch
Bravia
St. Louis Cardinals
Proper Service Means Low Cost
When an automobile is hard to start runs weak on hills or lacks power the fault is usually neglect or late inspection. A properly serviced car should perform as well after 25 000 miles as after 10 000 and engineers urge regular minor servicing items to sustain low maintenance costs and satisfactory performance.
Weather Bureau Radio Booth Lets Public Hear Forecasts
The Weather Bureau operates a Washington broadcasting booth linked to the Navy sending station at Arlington Virginia. Since 1923 the service provides general forecasts and storm warnings for the eastern United States with a weekly outlook every Saturday at 3 45 p m covering the North and Middle Atlantic states South Atlantic and East Gulf states Ohio valley and Tennessee.
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Weather Bureau
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Navy
Arlington
NAA
New England
Atlantic Coast
Mississippi
Navy Department
Bureau
Washington Broadcasting Booth
North
Middle Atlantic States
South Atlantic
East Gulf States
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Sports miscellany and coaching moves in early 20th century notes
A collage of sports mentions covers boxers Gene Tunney and Jack Britton, Joe Beckett, college football shifts at Boston College and Loyola Baltimore, plus club movements in the West Texas league and minor leagues. Notable items include Bun Johnson’s move to Spencer Indiana and St Paul’s double play record in 1927.
Simple Tin Can Tester for Gas Tight Auto Valves
A compact tester shows gas tightness without over grinding. Cut a hole in a tin can for the valve stem, use inner tube washers for an air tight seal, add a rubber washer under the can, and a short tube over the stem. Press the can, blow the tube, and if pressure leaks past the valve further grinding is needed.
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Popular Science Monthly
Use Trickle Charger With 4-Volt Battery
Trickle chargers built for six volt batteries can be adapted to four volt cells with minimal cost and no construction changes. Attach the end of a resistance winding from an eight-ohm rheostat to a charger post. Use the resistance unit from an air-coated rheostat for best results.
Doeg Dominates Forest Hills Tennis Tourney Light
Doeg Is Favorite Johnny Doeg of California stood out as a bright star in the K West tennis tournament at Forest Hills. He remains a favorite with tennis fans.
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Johnny Doeg
California
Forest Hills
Infant care guidance promotes safety and simple remedies
The text advocates early preparation and gentle care for infant upset while warning against unnecessary drugs. It mentions plain Castor oil as a safe, old fashioned remedy and suggests many physicians favor minimal intervention for common infant discomfort.
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Davenport
Dudley Lee
Johnny Kerr
Claude Davenport
Kome
Spain
Miss Jenki
Czechoslovakia
Gene Tunney
Jack Britton
Jem Mace
Box Spring
Texas
Hamlin Club
Boston College
Fenway Park
Red Sox
Europe
Nelson
Kansas City
Masked Marvel
Fitcher
Blackie Carter
Bufalo
International League
Toledo
Joe Beckett
Gene
Tony Comerford
Loyola College
Baltimore
Spencer
Ind
Bun Johnson
Mattie Madsen
Western
Toronto International League
Bil Barrett
Memphis
Andy Collen
The
Giants
Pinkie Whitney
Pies
St. Paul
American Association
Doeg
Dao Ava Castori
Lang
Savew Money
Bayer
Drugstore
Salter
Carter
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