Soulful Rice Belief Inspires Sumatra Badaks Claim
The Badaks of Sumatra hold that rice possesses a soul and use the same word for the rice soul as for human souls, reflecting a distinctive cultural belief about grain and personhood.
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1947
Page
6
The Badaks of Sumatra hold that rice possesses a soul and use the same word for the rice soul as for human souls, reflecting a distinctive cultural belief about grain and personhood.
Senator Stewart says he will vote for the tax bill to override the veto after criticizing the previous plan. President Truman denounced the prior measure as wrongtimed and points to a six month delay before the new bill takes effect on January 1. Senate leaders and committee action followed, with Barkley opposing but prepared to sustain a veto if needed.
Mrs. Minor Polk hosted the Winsome Sunday School class at her home with Miss Lucy Martins leading a devotional and an ice course for 12 members. The item notes other local club meetings and social gatherings in Prescott and London.
Little Rock July 10 announces a Prime Membership of the Vicksburg Confederate Memorial Commission. Authorized by the 1947 legislature the commission will study establishing a memorial from Arkansas at the Vicksburg battlefield. Members include Neil Bohlinger James Mosby W L Ward John J Horner Harry Ponder Sr Ruth Hardin Mrs A E B Shiser and others. A second item notes coyotes scavenging near Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park daily.
A tense exchange unfolds as a woman considers secrecy and risk. She debates whether to reveal an address and whether an anonymous plan to disappear was spontaneous or premeditated. The scene centers on Miss Brady guiding and restraining a character named Hitch in a moment of wary planning.
A blunt humorous observer notes how marriage linking to estranged or unknown relatives strains homes. The piece argues family ties and in laws are a leading cause of marital tension, often outweighing individual character or status in sparking conflicts.
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