Witch-Finding Practices Across Central India
A historical account describes water ordeals used to identify witches among Bheel communities, noting how test conditions and operator skill influenced outcomes. It details cases of hanging, red pepper blindfolds, and totemic punishments, plus related rites such as burning oil tests, tree swinging, tooth removal, and head shaving of accused women.
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India
Easter
Bay of Bengal
Sringar
Himalayas
Sameon
Circe
Scientific miscellany from a late 19th century journal
A wide ranging summary of science notes touching trepanation in ancient times, northern aurora catalogs, forest replanting boosting rainfall in India, deep sea crustacean light sources via phosphorescence, tiny ice worms, seaweed strength, orchid collecting costs, Kochs comma bacillus cholera test, distilled water for drinking, soil temperature under vegetation, plant root gas responses, earthquake wave speeds, poisonous mushrooms in France, and a quoted dialogue about hanging laundry.
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French Association for the Advancement of Sefence
istorié agea
Sophus ‘Tromholt
Norwayia
Europe
India
G. Birdwood
Moseley
Leidy
French Academy of Science
Mons
A. I. de Villeneuve
E. Wollny
Hans Molisch
Pross, Milne and Gray
Mallett
Ewing
France
Cipero
Atticus
Where Women Start the Fires in Grel Custom
In Grel tribal practice off Africa the oldest unmarried daughter of the chief or the closest related maiden is entrusted with fire care. If the fire dies, it must be rekindled from tinder rather than Telit, using two sticks and a specific tinder groove to spark a flame. The work is disliked, yet travelers carry an already glowing ember on long journeys.
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Africa
Why They Wear Long Hair Cowboys Explain Reasons
A frontier note explains why cowboys keep long hair. Three reasons cited are difficulty obtaining haircuts on the plains, ear warmth in winter, and practical usefulness in daily rugged life. The piece reflects period attitudes and practical considerations of ranch life.
Bwekien's Armen Paiva Promises Relief for Skin Ailments
An advertisement extols Armen Paiva as the best salve for skin issues including sores, rashes, salt rheum, fever sores, chapped hands, blains, corns and eruptions. It targets general readers seeking topical relief and mentions its healing claims.
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Bwekien
Armen Paiva
Simmonds Nabob Whisky Promoted as Safe Stimulant
Medical journals tout Simmonds Nabob Whisky as a safe wholesome stimulant for invalids and health seekers. It is declared pure by eminent professors and suitable for medicinal and family use. Large orders from various places ship direct from Kentucky distillery. Sold in barrels, half barrels, and cases by agent.
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Kentucky
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England
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