Omaha daily bee., 1921-04-03
Dodging Blight Of
The Deadly link


given to ardent love affairs, so tht
seers say.
| Mrs. Z. NJ. Syfert, president of tht
Drama league, ex-prssident OF the
lWoman's club and leader in Rec
Cross drives and Liberty Loar
drives, is a confirmed believer ir
horoscope readings.
Anyone would be inclined to be,
lieve it, too, if their horoscope fitted
as patty" as does Mrs. Syfert's
Those who know her efficient lead
ership qualities will say this horo-
scope fits her to a IT.
Born Under Capricornus.
Persons born under Capricornus
are natural leaders in everything
they undertake. They have great
ideals, are instigators of large un-
| dertakings and belong at the head
| Of large enterprises. They are en-.
dowed with an ease and freedom OF
manner that is pleasing; are great
takers and make good business men
and good housekeepers."
Mrs. Syfert disclaims only the last
statement. She has been living at
the Blackstone ever since the erec-
ton OF that hostelry.
Mrs. Hoxie Clarke, prominent So
ciety matron and mistress of Villa
Belvedere, is deep student of
horoscope lore and has been for
years.
The world war was punishment
visited on the earth, according to the
belief of many. The devastation OF
Belgium was a direct visitation grow
ing out of the alleged eruelties OF old
King Leopold on the negroes in the
Congo rubber country, it was widely
circulated.
Disturbances of Elements.
Disturbances of the elements,
phases of the sun, moon and stars
frequently arouse the superstitious.
They attribute emotions and human
characteristics to nature. A storm
is revenge; a plague, punishment for
sins; or success the reward of gen.
erous sacrifice.
The heavenly light of star is as
sociated in legend, not only with the
birth of Christ, but with that of Con-
fucius, Moses and the Caesars of
Rome. Napoleon is credited with
belief in his star of destiny.
Comets still strike dismay in the
hearts of those who believe it por
tends an end to the world. Many
believe that portents are seen in the
sky or on earth before nomentous
human events occur. When Rome
was threatened, the earth trembled,
volcanoes gave forth fire and the
lightning frightened the heavens, ac-
Cordlng to report.
Religious professions follow the
suns direction from east to west
and woe to the housewife who, in
stirring batter for bread, or in churn-
ing butter, directs her motion other
wise than Sunwise.
Moon Induces Insanity.
The moon has an important but
by no means enviable place in sup
erstitious lore. Luna induces in
sanity, be ii explained, hence the
word "lunacy." The belief that
sleeping in the moonlight is danger
Gus and that it brings on ''nuttiness"
is extant i'll many parts of the world.
Don't plant potatoes or cut your
hair either when the moon wanes
for fear'y your potatoes or hair will
not grow. You must plant them |
when the moon wakes. Conversely,
to get rid of underground or any
thing undesirable, cut when the
moon is on the wane. Setting up
rails or fences is a gamble during
certain phases of the moon as they
will not stay rooted, some believed,
until the United States observatory |
exploded the theory. |
Over Left Shoulder.
To insure good luck one must see
he new moon over ones left shoul- |
der and with silver money in ones |
pocket.
Superstition finds it's way into the |
scientific realms of medicine, too.