Serpent Worship and the Aesculapian Mystical Symbol
The article traces serpent worship from ancient temples to the Aesculapian art symbol, noting how serpent relics and the serpent as a mystical emblem appear in Greek temple curvatures. It links voodoo in Haiti to serpent cults, cites a 1849 French officer account of cannibal rites, and suggests origins in primitive religion. It also notes Genesis hints and the brazen serpent healing myth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boudin
Apollo
Aesculas
West Indies
Haiti
Africa
Soulongue
Aesculapius
A Peculiar Spider of Ceylon’s Mountains
In the high mountains of Ceylon a giant spider spins a vast yellow silk web with a five foot central net and ten to twelve foot supporting lines. It traps birds and other prey, blinds and chokes victims with coils, and its decorated body features gold or scarlet underparts and slate fur on top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceylon
Tie
tak question his platform and taxation burden
The speaker argues against multiplying taxation by expanding assessed property. He favors proportional burdens, preferring to tax higher per dollar for a smaller base. He cites Lincoln county 1906 assessor returns showing about 85 000 in cash and notes and around five million dollars in deposits across fifteen banks suggesting significant county wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln County
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement and Local Auto Service
John Geiger of Ellensburg Washington endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble after severe back pain and relief within a single box. The notice also reports the July 21 launch of auto service between Oroville Brewster with trips on a three day weekly schedule marking improved Okanogan roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
John Geiger
Pearl Street
Ellensburg
Wash
Conan
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Okanogan
Riverside
Oroville
Brewster
C. E. Johnston
James Hunter
W. T. Schwabland
W. W. Schwabland
Loomis
Berry Couple Attend Cashmere Funeral for James Gavin
F M Berry and his wife departed westbound today to attend the funeral of James Gavin of Cashmere, scheduled for this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Berry
James Gavin
Cashmere
Lard and Jars Promoted by L.W. Co Bazaar
The Bazaar advertises pure lard from L.W. Co with expert production and a warranty on every pair. It also promotes savings on fruit jars for customers shopping at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.W. Co
Goldfield Women as Inveterate Gamblers
A visitor is impressed by Goldfield women who gamble freely at games of chance. They mingle with miners and saloon patrons along sidewalks and shops as talks of mines fill daily life. Mary Richards Gray notes in New Idea Magazine that nearly every day includes mine news and small bets.
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Goldfield
Mary Richards Gray
Ijea Woman’s Magazine
The Goddess of Luck Governs Daily Western Life
A reflective portrait of western gambling culture shows saloons, exchanges, and brokerages as gathering spots for hopeful men and women. Women of higher classes frequent markets while jokey terms like mud hens appear in commentary, illustrating a society ruled by chance and fortune.
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Howard Thames
Philadelphia
Optical College
Aeyrignr
Fern Candy Kitchen
C. F. Eggiman
Guilford
Marr
New Bridge
Douglas Street
New High School
Kimmel
Wenatchee
Serpent OF Aesculapius
Tak
J. J. Eyer
Thomas
Holcomb’s
SRSA
New York
St. Paul
Gotzian
Ivanhoe
Batiste
Wenatchef Ave. N
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