Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 99, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 August 1898 — An Omen of III Luck. [ARTICLE]

An Omen of III Luck.

It is a singular fact that in almost all countries the superstition about peacock plumes is the same. It is universally conceded to be the cause of ill luck, and though the shading and coloring of the feathers are usually brilliant and beautiful poy woman with a love of prosperity and happiness will Invariably avoid decorating any of her apartments or possessions with the illomened plumes.