New Year Celebrations Across Religions in India’s Cities
The piece describes Bombay and Calcutta as hubs of diverse New Year observances reflecting Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Parsees, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs calendars. It details Parsee Yazdezards days on September 13–14, visits to the Towers of Silence on Malabar Hill, and temples with shared rituals among communities. It notes the cultural mix shaping urban ritual and includes a brief mention of Chinese New Year in Calcutta.
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Noia
Bombay
Benares
Monkey Temple
Jumma Musquid
England
London
Zoroaster
Malabar Hill
Parsee
Malabar
Arabian Sea
Tovern
Aili
India
Bentinck Street
Calcutta
United States
Austrian War Boys Help in Eastern Galicia
Austrian newspapers describe schoolboys in the war effort as “war boys” aiding troops in eastern Galicia. They carried water and ammunition, collected shrapnel, and slept with soldiers. some died, while others ran hotels, peddled goods, and guided army autos, earning praise for a future historical role.
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Galicia
Czernovitz and
Weinberg
Csernovits
Fortify the System Against Winter Cold with Grovez Tonic
Neers of Grovez's Tasteless Chill Tonic plan to take several bottles to strengthen the system for winter cold. The tonic contains quotes and iron and is said to fortify and enrich the blood, presenting a tasteless and acceptable form.
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Grovez
Famous lawyer taunts witness after trial exchange
The famous lawyer accuses the witness of not being worried during cross examination and asks about past experience. The response, delivered sarcastically, notes the witness has six children as cited by Ladies' Home Journal.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
True Mustarine for Rheumatic Pain Relief
An old ad promises fast relief from rheumatic pains with a yellow box True Mustarine. It claims instant relief for inflamed joints and muscles and can ease sore throat bronchitis and pleurisy. Manufactured by Begg Medicine Co Rochester NY and sold around 25 cents.
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Begg Medicine Co
Rochester
N. Y
Training hats and changing styles prompt caution
In a playful exchange a parent cautions about training ears to show under hats as fashion shifts. The son replies that his hat style, called the atyle, defines his look and may risk adaptation if trends evolve.
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Atyle
Atyles
Cure Skin Troubles With Cuticura Soap and Ointment
Bathe with Cuticura Soap, then dry and apply the Ointment. They offer immediate itch relief and clear pimples, blackheads, redness, roughness, dandruff, scalp irritation, and rough hands. Also claims to heal baby skin troubles. Free sample by mail with Book. Address postcard Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Refusal To Speak On Bergson At Club Event
Gwen Dolyn declines to discuss Bergson at the club next week. Diana asks for the reason and Naomi reveals she simply does not know anything about Bergson.
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Naomi
Gwendolyn
Bergson
Diana
Piles Relieved by First Application and Cure in 14 Days
The notice touts PAZO OINTMENT as a universal remedy for all piles with relief from the first application and a full cure in fourteen days. It promises a money refund from druggists if it fails and adds a wry aside about boarding house biscuits.
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Charni Road
Ee Nin
RAD
Hanford
Balsam
Alinimen
Tandis
OTR Gaia
Castoria
Aaa
Cincinnati
Soadly
J. L. Blodgett CO
Hickory, N.C
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