Bengal the Land of Jute and Tea Across a Diverse Province
The article portrays Bengal as a land of vast contrasts from marshy southern plains to Himalayan north. It highlights Sundarbans tiger habitats, Ganges flooding effects on land, Calcutta as a major port and jute hub, and Darjeeling as a highland trading post linking mountain peoples with the lowlands. It notes Calcutta’s Greater area, Maidan as a luxury district, and the enduring role of jute, tea, and rice in the economy.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
India
Bay of Bengal
Himalayas
Tibet
Sikkim
Bhutan
Bengal
Kansas
New York
Pennsylvania
Minois
Ohio
Texas
Michigan
United States
Idaho
Ganges
Sundarbans
Rio Grande
Calcutta
Hooghly
Assam
South
Maidan
Howrah
Detroit
White House
Fifth Avenue
Delhi
Darjeeling
Wireless warnings keep sea lanes safe and warned
A New York Herald Tribune analysis explains how wireless alerts help ships avoid derelicts flotsam icebergs and storms in the North Atlantic. It details derelicts drifting unseen dangerous ice patrols bearing beacons and the use of direction finders to locate distressed vessels aiding safe navigation.
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New York
North
Long
West
New York Herald-Tribune
Atlantic
North Atlantic
Europe
United States
Seneca
Modoc
Tampa
Countries
Nantucket
Sculptor Debuts Eight Foot Porto Rico Statue
Bonnie MacLeary of New York completes a bronze statue honoring Porto Rico's greatest patriot Minos Rivera. The eight foot figure will be unveiled July 17 on the University of Porto Rico campus in San Juan.
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Bonnie MacLeary
New York
Porto Rico
Minos Rivera
University of Porto Rico
San Juan
Bride and husband confess to twenty five Hudson County burglaries
A Brooklyn couple Alvin Black and Elizabeth Black confessed to 25 burglaries across Weehawken West New York Union City North Bergen Bayonne and Jersey City after police found 72 pawn tickets valued at 10 000 to 15 000. The wife acted as lookout and the husband used bells to enter tenements.
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New York
Jersey City
Hudson County
Alvin Black
Alvin Jessup
Pacific Street
Brooklyn
Elizabeth
Jimmy
John Underwood
Black
Weehawken
West New York
Union City
North Bergen
Bayonne
Three Dimes Per Horse at Dayton Auction Sale
Three horses were sold at Dayton Pennsylvania auction for 90 cents total, averaging 8 dimes per animal. The quirky sale price drew attention as bidders sealed the deal on the livestock event.
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Dayton
Botanist Finds Plants Grow Faster at Night
Bloomington Indiana botanistProf Frederick M Andrews of Indiana University reports using an auxanometer to measure plant growth He finds stalks lengthen more at night while leaves grow equally during day and night
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Bloomington
Ind
F. M., Andrews
Botany Department
Indiana University
Rewarding Carefulness in Pittsburgh Theater Drive
A Pittsburgh newspaper partnering with a theater announces daily tickets for two seats will be awarded to careful automobile drivers. The program promotes safe driving as a community initiative in partnership with local entertainment.
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Pittsburgh
Drink More Water To Help Kidney and Bladder Irritation
An authority explains bladder irritation stems from body acidity. Drink soft water and four ounces Jad Salts before breakfast for two to three days to neutralize acids, reduce irritation, and normalize urinary function. Jad Salts, inexpensive, is made from grape and lemon acids with lithia and is widely used by urinary disorder sufferers.
Cure High Blood Pressure with Home Treatment
The article warns that high blood pressure is dangerous and often symptomless until dizziness headaches and breathlessness occur. It cites Dr E R Smith offering a home treatment that promises safety and relief by removing waste and toxins and invites readers to write for free information at 16 Daniel Street Albany NY.
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Bright
E. R. Smith
Dr. Smith
B. R. Smith
Daniel Street
Albany, N. Y
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Homer Garrett
Balcom
Ilinois
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Herbert
Wildwood
N. J
Modern Products Company
Norwood
Parker
Dita
Hiscox Chem
Parchogo Ie
N.Y
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
N. Y
Frey
America
Jerry
Hill's
Cascara
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