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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1919

Page

18

Pagan Roots and Halloween Traditions Across Europe

The piece traces Halloween’s blending of pagan rites with Christian feasts. It notes witches and fairies in lore, fortune games like apple tests and kale pulling, and regional customs in Scotland Wales Ireland Spain and the Adriatic. It mentions bonfires charms and prayers tied to All Saints Eve and the Dead.

Huron Europe Purgatory Hallowe'en Britain Uhey Hallowe'en Ag Baal St. John Juderman Ballaowe Allowe'en Ireland Wales Shere Pris Berend Ithethar Spain Irlands

The Prince of Wales Title and Its Historic Motto

A National Geographic bulletin cites how the Prince of Wales title originated in Welsh royal history and the emblem of three ostrich plumes with the motto Le served. It detailsEdward I’s conquest of Wales and the ceremonial growth of the title, its legends, and the armor of the Black Prince linking to the emblem.

the Prince of Wales Acta Modart Health Ihelanses Hayes Squire Geld Squetty Squatix Walid Wassington America National Geographic Society Llewelyn Arthty David Henry II England Euward Wales Esha Henry Jewelyn Dudwarit Wwfden Edward London Elvaiyer Carnaryon Edward II Prince of Wales Withle Prince of John the Blind Dohemin Philip Vrance Edward I Risenv France

Former Soldier Quits Baltimore Police Over Low Salary

Patrolman Frenklin N. Thompson, a former France service member with the Twenty-ninth division, resigns from the Baltimore Northern district. He says a $15 weekly pay cannot cover living costs and shoes are worn out. McMahan Brothers offer a job at $7 per day, which he accepts.

Baltimore Frenklin N. Thompson Charles E. Hurley Patrolmuth Thompson Thompson France Yank McMahan Brothers

Secret Service Guard Stopped by State Guard in Boston

King Albert the Belgian’s guard mishap as a Boston state guardsman blocks secret service leader Bill Nye from boarding the royal train. Nye asserts authority. a lieutenant resolves the incident. Pauline the hen is celebrated as queen of layers, laying 285 eggs in a year with a high six month total of 141 in winter.

Boston Bill" Nye Federal Secret Service King Albert the Nye Albert Pauline Cincinnati

Brewery Sold to Candy Firm Amid Bond Transfer

Souther Brewing company transfers ownership to Milley Candy company in a deal valued with $100,000 in Rherry bonds accepted at face value. Trade details mention Coke and Watkings Coal. city phone contact 1607.

Candy CO. Soston Souther Brewing Company Milley Candy Company Ty Product Watkings Coal C Company Cafivertise

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