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November 6, 1927
Douglas Daily Dispatch
Douglas, Cochise County, Arizona
What is this article about?
On Hallowe'en, youth in the city dressed as witches, spooks, and hobgoblins, engaging in harmless pranks like ticktacks and hiding a gate in a tree; no serious incidents occurred, with parties for children marking the night.
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Witches, Spooks Cavort With Kindred Spirits on Hallowe'en Night
YOUTH TAKES POSSESSION OF THE CITY ONE NIGHT IN YEAR
Hundreds of witches, spooks, hobgoblins and other spirits ran hither and thither and yon on Hallowe'en when the spirit of youth took possession of the city in a wholesome style.
There was no actual damage done. Ticktacks on windows and shrill screams in the streets kept the residents of the city in a state of uproar but youth had its day again and October 31 passed with no serious casualties.
Three days after Halloween a missing gate was found in a tree on 11th street and numerous other paraphernalia which were quietly removed that night as mysteriously reappeared.
As is natural many parties marked this night of all nights for the kiddies.
The serious minded folks who have forgotten their own Hallowe'en may again settle down to an uninterrupted year of adequate police protection for the outbreak of youth is over.
YOUTH TAKES POSSESSION OF THE CITY ONE NIGHT IN YEAR
Hundreds of witches, spooks, hobgoblins and other spirits ran hither and thither and yon on Hallowe'en when the spirit of youth took possession of the city in a wholesome style.
There was no actual damage done. Ticktacks on windows and shrill screams in the streets kept the residents of the city in a state of uproar but youth had its day again and October 31 passed with no serious casualties.
Three days after Halloween a missing gate was found in a tree on 11th street and numerous other paraphernalia which were quietly removed that night as mysteriously reappeared.
As is natural many parties marked this night of all nights for the kiddies.
The serious minded folks who have forgotten their own Hallowe'en may again settle down to an uninterrupted year of adequate police protection for the outbreak of youth is over.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
Family
What keywords are associated?
Halloween
Youth
Pranks
Witches
Spooks
City
Parties
Where did it happen?
The City
Story Details
Location
The City
Event Date
October 31
Story Details
Hundreds of witches, spooks, hobgoblins, and other spirits roamed the city on Hallowe'en as youth took possession in a wholesome manner, with no actual damage; pranks like ticktacks, screams, and a missing gate found in a tree occurred, alongside parties for children.