Weird Easter Rites of the Penitentes in the Southwest
The piece describes Holy Week rituals of Penitentes across New Mexico and neighboring states. It notes self-flaying, whippings with yucca and cholla, the crucifixion procession, and pilgrimages to Calvary under harsh weather. It details secrecy, severity, punishment for betrayal, and the decline of public displays as tourism grows.
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Marnana
Penitentes
Sangre de Cristo Range
Penitente Brotherhood
Calvary
el Cristo
Lfe
Poly Weekly
Hixton
Victin
el Cris
New Mexico
Colorado
Utah
Arizona
Easter Resurrection and the Christian Festival Message
The article extols Easter as the happiest Christian festival marking Jesus Christ’s resurrection. It contrasts faith with materialist and rationalist doubt, notes Easter’s symbolic rebirth, and describes widespread praise, flowers, and impassioned observance across the Christian world.
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Christ
Ester
Jesus of Nazareth
Belief in Stone-Bearing Inimals Across Civilizations
A geologist notes in Popular Proctorial Magazine that many cultures believed animals carried stones with magical properties inside their bodies, a common myth across diverse races and civilizations.
Inside Information for The Busy Housewife
Practical kitchen and home care tips from a mid century source. Recipes for rhubarb betty and orange russe share steps for layering fruit and dessert toppings. Laundry guidance covers blanket washing and drying. milk storage cautions follow. furnace and chimney upkeep advice stressed before spring cleaning.
Scientists Seek Cheap Weeds Killer Chemicals
Researchers push to develop effective weed killers that are affordable and thorough. They explore chemical options to control unwanted plants while aiming to minimize costs and environmental impact.
Oilcloth Can Be Attractive In Meal Service
Despite social prejudice oil cloth can be stylish for home dining says Harriet Brigham from Iowa State College. Oilcloth comes in luncheon cloths table runners and dollies in washable colors and designs. For polished tables felted backed pieces are preferred and discard cracked worn cloths. Peas carrots radishes beets spinach and lettuce may be planted as soil warms in spring.
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Harriet O. Brigham
Home Equipment Department
Iowa State College
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