Parsees of India A Historic People of Persia to Bombay Life
Prepared by the National Geographic Society this profile outlines Parsee origins in Persia, Zoroastrian faith, and migration to India. It describes their monotheistic beliefs, avoidance of fire worship charges, rise in Bombay, cultural traits, and distinctive Towers of Silence for disposal.
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Bombay
Persia
Abraham
Euphrates
West-Central Asia
Zoroaster
Bactria
God
India
Moses
Persa
Sassanides
Muhammedan
Khorasan
Sanjan
Surat
Tey
Guzerat
America
Grzerat
Portugal
Catherine
Braganza
Charles the Second
England
China
Bombay Presidency
Malabar Hill
Traveling Fair Continues After Successful German Tour
The German Agricultural Association reports its traveling fair will persist, moving to a new city each year. This year it toured Leipzig with large attendance and numerous exhibits, while livestock were shown mainly as demonstrations of improved care and breeding methods.
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Germany
German Agricultural Association
Leipzig
Improvements in Agriculture Display Described by Lecturers
Lecturers described improvements in agriculture on display with details. The exhibiting city for next year will be announced later.
American possessions area equals seven states
The combined area of Alaska Hawaii the Philippines Porto Rico the Canal Zone Virginia Islands Guam American Samoa Wake and Midway equals the total area of seven states Washington Oregon California Nevada Idaho Utah and Arizona.
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Alaska
Hawaii
Philippines
Porto Rico
The
Canal Zone
Virginia Islands
Guam
American Samoa
Wake and
Midway Islands
American States
Washington
Oregon
California
Nevada
Idaho
Utah
Arizona
Poultry Housing Tips From Expert Radford for Winter Egg Profit
William A. Radford offers free farm building advice via readers questions. The feature describes a 16 foot wide shed roof poultry house divided into eight 10 foot sections for 40 to 50 hens, with separate nest room, roosts, and ladder. It notes electric lighting extends working hours in winter and top hinged windows provide ventilation.
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William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Ill
Patching Walls With Plaster of Paris At Home
Patch work on walls uses plaster of Paris to fix cracks but fails for long term. high quality ready mixed patching packages simplify repair by stirring with water. The piece also notes a new locking door unit combining key operated lock, latch bar and door pull for inward opening doors.
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Plaster of Paris
Garage Door Hardware Improves Home Convenience
A new line of garage door locks bolts and latches promises easier operation and safer use of the garage as an increasingly central part of the home. The hardware aims to simplify opening and closing, enhancing everyday convenience for homeowners.
Rules for Treatment of Floor Finishes
Guidelines emphasize harmonizing floor finishes with room design. Hardwood offers durability, especially when not fully covered. soft woods suit carpeted spaces. Linoleum, tile, and composition floors favored in bathrooms and kitchens for water resistance and ease of cleaning. Finishes include wax, varnish, oiling for soft woods, and periodic polishing with a dry mop.
New Uses for Brick Applied to Houses
Architects describe a near brick house with brick walls for partitions basement foundations chimneys porches and rough interior brick surfaces. The design uses hollow walls to avoid continuous mortar joints reducing moisture intrusion and eliminating need for interior plaster in some cases.
Tile floors and wainscoting in modern homes rise
Advances in tile production have reduced coat to affordable levels enabling tile floors and wainscotting in modest homes. The trend shows bathrooms embracing ceramic tiles as a standard feature, reflecting broader adoption of colored tiles in interior design.
Glazing Compound Aids Bedding and Skylight Work
An elastic glazing composition offers a convenient and durable setting material for bedding and glazing skylights conservatories and glass construction. It may also seal window frames point up masonry and flashings.
Modern wiring adds outlets and switches for comfort
The passage argues that true modernity in a home means ample electrical outlets for appliances and a switch at every door, asserting that comfort hinges on adequate wiring rather than style alone.
Gas Equipped Motorcycles Demonstrated by French Army
French army demonstrations showcased motor cycles fitted with poison gas containers on sidecar supports. Officials say the system enables rapid transport of gas for battlefield use.
Jad Salts Kidney Health Tip From A Medical Authority
When waking with backache and dull kidney pain suggest excess acids bloat kidneys. If ignored, kidneys clog and cause headaches dizziness sour stomach and rheumatic pains. Jad Salts remedy, four ounces in water before breakfast for several days, may restore function and neutralize acids. drink ample water.
The Cat's Meow Myrtle Life Quote Exchange
A humorous exchange highlights a cat themed scene as Judith questions a foolish act prompting a wry life remark. The snippet frames a light dialogue mood with a touch of irony.
When competition ceases federal commissions will be asked
The passage notes that once competition ends, federal commissions will be asked to regulate. It implies a shift toward regulatory oversight by federal bodies. The statement foregrounds a transition from competition to regulation without detailing agencies or timeline.
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Federal
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