Potent Spells and Superstitions Collected in Kentucky
A review notes 4000 folk beliefs compiled by Dr. Daniel L. Thomas and Miss Luty B. Thomas in Kentucky Superstitions. The work blends mountaineer and lowland lore, offering cures and omens, such as backache from a seventh child and whiskey cures for grip, with warnings about blue jays and Friday, and rites to ward off ghosts and witches. The Independent references bewitching cures, hexes, and prophetic signs tied to local life.
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Daniel L. Thomas
Center College
Luty B. Thomas
Engliasd
Ward-Belmont College
Kentucky
Princeton University Press
McKinley
The
Independent
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason on Chinese customs
A verse piece satirizes doctors and medicine, contrasting Western and Chinese methods. It argues Western patients fund lavish medical care yet face delayed healing, while Chinese practices are praised for practicality and effectiveness.
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Walt Mason
Prighton Keota clash sparks field scuffle at Brighton
Yesterday at the Brighton grounds Prighton and Keota played a rough game with an umpire dispute triggering a melee. Washington visitors left the field nursing scrapes while a mitt was fanned back to life. Frank Appleby praises Washington as a clean city after a Boston trip. band costs rise in nearby towns and a Dempsey Carpentier series by Dr. William Brady debuts today.
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Prighton
Keota
Brighton
Rampus
Washington
Frank Appleby
The
Democrat
Boston
Iowa
William Brady
Brady
Jones Learns He Will Inherit Grandmother Will
Jones is told by Jestine that his grandmother died and left a will. Jones confirms the bequest and declares he is to receive the testament while friends offer comfort. The scene captures grief and delicate family tension after the inheritance news.
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Jones
Jenkine
Argonaut
Community Notes From Wellston Area
Daughters of Mr and Mrs Loule Sheets remembered in community writeup. Mr and Mrs Howard Leacox hosted many young folks with a noon chicken dinner served by Miss Birdie Hotle of Washington. Mrs Glenn Little improving after hospital stay. Children’s Day programs held at New Haven and Grace Hill with good attendances. Mrs Howard Baker and children visited W C Hotle family. Temple Brothers shipped cattle to Chicago. Little son born to Lester Macon family in Billings Montana. Cecille Ford Macon noted as Engle’s niece. Mrs W C Hotle and daughters visited West Eagle. Friday’s rain caused damage. Gray’s Creek saw lumber loss but neighbors helped salvage. Dr H P Deal called to Emil Fink. Doe Engle, family, and W C Hotle attended a Washington reunion.
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lLoule Sheets
Sheets
Howard Leacox
Birdie Hotle
Washington
Glenn Little
New Haven
Grace Hill
Howard Baker
Lucille
Lawrence
Virginia Macon
W. C
Emil Fink
Doe Engle and Family
W. C. Hotle
Tanlac Restored My Health and Appetite, Man Says
A bitter testimonial describes severe cramps, nervous breakdown and sleepless nights eased by Tanlac. The speaker claims four bottles made him feel like a new man with quiet nerves and sound sleep, able to eat freely and work cheerfully.
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Tanlac
Advt
Philadelphian credits Tanlace for return to work as motorman
William W. Mason of 1924 Mc Clellan Street Philadelphia recalls suffering stomach trouble for three years with heartburn and dizziness. After taking Tanlace he says he stayed on the job for nine years as a Rapid Transit Co. motorman.
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Tanlace
William W. Mason
McClellan St
Philadelphia
The
Rapid Transit Co
Salt Fixes Limitations in Potatoes Cooking
A transpernsable note claims there are sixty different ways to cook potatoes yet warns the variety loses value without salt. The remark highlights salt as essential to flavor regardless of cooking method.
Riverside Couple Weds in 7 A M Church Ceremony
Miss Matilda Lintz and Mr. William Stransky united at St Marys church in Riverside in a seven oclock Tuesday morning service led by Rev B Jacobsameler. The couple, attended by Alvin Stransky and wife, will reside in the north Riverside district after a brief honeymoon.
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Riverside
Matilda Lintz
William Stransky
St. Mary's Church
B. Jacobsameler
Alvin Stransky
Kathryn Lintz
Riverside Savings Bank
Stransky & Son Meat Market
Tinnis Family Vacation Visit Turns to Bereavement News
Keota records report Mr. and Mrs. Nick Tinnis and children spent Sunday in Harper visiting Mr. Tinnis' parents. Relatives received word Monday of the death of one of the family members.
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Keota
Nick Tinnis
Harper
Mr. Tinnis
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