Tangled Threads of Religions Shape India's Life
Washington bulletin from the National Geographic Society examines how India's diverse religions intertwine with daily life. It notes Hinduism and Islam's coexistence, Buddhist influence, Sikh reforms, Jain and Parsi distinct roles, and the powerful yet complex use of religion in politics and charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
India
National Geographic Society
Gandhi
Himalayas
Kxim
Brahma
Vishnu
Siva
Buddha
Ceylon
Burma
Far East
Benares
Conjeeveram
Kumbakonam
Allahabad
Asteep Man Drowns in Flooded Clinton Creek
Bert Root, an elderly Clinton resident, drowned in a swollen creek fed by backwater from the Mississippi. Authorities believe he walked into the water while sleep-walking.
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Asteep
Clinton
Iowa
Bert Root
Probe Seeks Ocean Depths With Sound Wave Device
The Navy has developed a depth-measuring instrument using sound waves to map the ocean floor, promising rapid data beyond traditional sounding lines. The National Geographic Society notes most of Earth is water and outlines the vast, poorly charted depths beneath the sea and the geologic context of deepest points.
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Washington
United States Navy
National Geographic Society
Mount
Everest
Fiji Islands
Kermadec
New Zealand
Guam
Philippine
Philippine Islands
Earth
Church Tax Proposal Aims to Avert National Bankruptcy
London minister Rev Robert Forman Horton urges reviving a Tudor era rule requiring Sunday church attendance or a fine to raise revenue he estimates at 80 million pounds annually. He notes historic enforcement around the Bank of England and contrasts with modern small Sunday attendances. Japan plans a larger power system with $2,000,000 equipment and 154000 volt transmission.
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London
Robert Forman Horton
England
Dix city water work begins in Nebraska
Nebraska notes show Dix city water system work underway as Fairbury and surrounding towns face weather, fires and growth. Projects include paving in Fairbury, a chautauqua in Wymore, and new schools in Ohiowa and Beatrice tourist plans.
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Dix City
Craig
Fairbury
Farmers Union
Elk Creek
Nancy Garloch
Bladen
Wymore
Lexington
Perry L. Shields
Walton
EB. BR. Linderman
Randolph
Pressley Glenn
Hebron
Eva McClelland
Beaver City
O. Tf. S
Omaha
Fremont Commercial Club
Ohiowa
North Platte
Holdrege
Nebraska
Orleans High
E. A. Pirnie
Weisert
Ansley
Nebraska Teachers’ Association
Edwin Walter
Otoe County
McCook
Tilden
Madison
Antelope
Grand Island
Fremont
Homer Horn
Horn
Fullerton
Nebraska City
Calvin Chapman
Jefferson County
Whiteside
Beatrice
Anna Lenz
Jean Whitney
Norfolk
Isaac Powers
Richardson County
Falls City
Washington County
Lincoln Highway
Douglas County
State Children’s Home Society
State University Agricultural College
Peter Kerker
Nemaha City
Cochise and Jeffords End War and Forge a Gentle Peace
The piece recounts Cochise’s contempt for white killers and his brutal early clashes, including the 1861 arrest attempt that killed four chiefs. It notes the leadership of Capt. Thomas Jeffords, who brokered a truce after entering Cochise’s stronghold, leading to a reservation settlement and Cochise’s death on June 8, 1874.
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Cochise
Chihuahua
John. G., Rourke
Arizona
New Mexico
Sonora
Treasury
United States
Thomas Jonathan Jeffords
Jeffords
Dragoon Mountains
Spotted Tail the Brule Sioux Leader Known as Old Spot
Spotted Tail or Gale shka of the Brule Sioux earned the title The White Man's Friend from whites while foes called him trimmer. Once a feared highwayman he gave up violence, aided peace, and helped end Crazy Horse’s resistance. His later rule was tyrannical and ended when Crow Dog killed him in 1881 over a stolen wife.
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Spotted Tail
Oregon Trail
Brules
Harney
Battle of
Ash Hollow
Neb
Spotted Tall
Fort Laramie
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Brule
Washington
White Clay Creek
Spotted ‘Ail
Crazy $Lorse
Crow Dog
Great Brule
Alaska Climate Pride Despite Polar Proximity
The American Forestry Magazine notes south central Alaska has mild climate with temperatures rarely below zero. Prince William Sound records a mean annual temperature near 38 degrees Fahrenheit and winter warmth exceeds that of similar latitudes worldwide due to the Japan Current influencing the Gamif of Alaska.
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North Pole
Alaska
American Forestry Magazine
Prince William Sound
Japan
Western Canada Women Farm For Profit And Pride
The piece spotlights women farmers in Western Canada turning barren land into profitable farms. May Hazlett in Sas katchewan manages stock and crops after her brother died at Vimy Ridge, while Mrs. Mary J. Blackburn expands near Hardisty from a tent to a 60 Holstein herd. Two Manitoba sisters run a 1,120 acre farm with heavy horses and a large cattle herd, proving farming is not limited to men.
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Canada
May Hazlett
Touchwood Hills
Saskatchewan
Miss Hazlett
Vimy Ridge
Blazlett
Mary J. Blackburn
Alberta
Hardisty
Blackburn
Oak Lake District
Manitoba
Western
Canada West
Men accuse Steinberg bill delaying marriages
Women members of the Republican county committee discussed Assemblyman Steinberg's bill requiring a 36 hour wait after license issuance. Miss Mary Wood, a political figure, opposed the measure saying it gives a man too great a chance to change his mind.
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Republican County Committee
Assemblyman
Steinberg
Mary Wood
New York Herald
Should Be More Judge Quip on Cooks and Golf
A witty remark from a judge notes the challenge of keeping a cook in the country and adds humorous contrast that cooks show little interest in golf. The exchange playfully questions domestic life and social pursuits.
Fame Outlives Notoriety, Yet Notoriety Pays Quicker
A concise reflection compares lasting fame with the faster monetary payoff of notoriety, suggesting public perception shifts balance between enduring legacy and short term gain.
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Bombay
Roy Hecox
Bucks County
Pennsylvania
U. S. Navy
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Mount Everest
Marseilles
Bank of England
Horton
Dodge County
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Christian Church
Chautauqua Park
Veral
Lloyd Thomas
Chester
American Legion
Patrick J. Lavelle
George Stevens
Cooper Mill and Light Company
Humboldt
South Omaha
Ira S. Rice
Concord
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
Lester Smith
York
Scotts Bluffs
Spartacus
Gladiators
Don Campbell
Stanford
Regulus
National Grain Dealers Association
Omana
U. S. Grain Growers, Inc
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Tecumseh
Missouri Synod
Martha Milbourn
Elm Creek
Raymond Conner
Rochester
Minn
H. C. McKenzie
New York
America Farm Bureau Federation
Kearney
Chamber of Commerce
Nebraska Committee On Public Utility Information
Fairmont
State Department of Agriculture
John Trauernicht
T. J. Trauernicht
Ford
Lincoln
J. H. Dickenson
Pawnee County
Aurora
Gage County
Beatrice Masonic Lodge
Jerusalem
S. D. Kilpatrick
Holy Land
Miss C.L.B
Royal
Royal Baking Powder Co
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