Burial rites in India differ greatly from Western customs
The article discusses Indian funeral practices observed by Judge Anklin C. Pilati during his world tour. It contrasts Hindu cremation on shurming ghats with Parsee Towers of Silence where vultures consume remains, and Muslim burial customs, noting the Ganges’ role in rites and the varied beliefs about purification and the afterlife.
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India
United ‘States
Anklin C. Pilati
Asia
Itura
Idea
Tony
Judge Put
Mthay
Ghats
Ganges
Asijeuca
Judge Platt
Munmibers
Pinit
Tage
Centrifugal forces rise as Europe grows fractured
In a 1923 discussion, the author argues Europe’s postwar fragmentation increases as many nations, borders, tariffs, currencies, and languages emerge. He contrasts Europe with America's single language and tariff-free unity, noting occasional cooperation like Austria’s loan backed by multiple powers and urging federation or a strengthened league of nations for Europe.
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Europe
America
Wilson
Britain
France
Italy
Czecho- Slovakia
Belgium
Sweden
Denmark
Holland
League of Mations
United States of Europe
League of Nations
Las
New York Tribune
Manchester Girl Is Given Auto at Celebration
Miss Mildred Smith of Manchester received a light touring car as the main feature of the July Fourth celebration at the Delaware County fair grounds. The second day’s program echoed the first and drew a large crowd as fireworks spelled Good Night. Dancing pavilion and concessions did brisk business late into the night. funds may be raised for the Delaware County Fair Society’s building.
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Manchester
Mildred Smith
Delaware County Fair
Delaware County Fair Society
Exror BY MULE IS FATAL TO FARMER
Massena Iowa July 7 Leonard O Casteel 24 son of Mr and Mrs William Casteel living three miles north of here is dead from injuries suffered when a mule kicked him in the stomach as he was harnessing a team to go to the field. The animal had been broken but kicked without harming him much at first.
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America
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Germany
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Nois
Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Massena
Leonardo Casteel
William Casteel
Lowly Peanut Shapes World Industry From Circus Snack
A feature on the peanut traces its rise from circus novelty to global staple. Norfolk Virginia centers a peanut trade now yielding millions of bushels, with peanut butter, oil, soap, and salted snacks driving a vast industry across the United States, Africa, India, and South America.
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United States
Norfolk
Africa
India
South America
Virginia
New World
Yast
The Peanut Butter Put-Up and Modern Factories
A reader describes peanut butter production in Iowa linking jar and glass pack, inline compact factories, and a plain machine that makes fresh butter at the store. He notes growing peanut industry potential for households, arts, and industry.
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Iowa
Hamilton County to Gravel 16 Miles
Hamilton County contracts for graveled 16 miles of roads. H B Jacobs secures all three projects for 12 472.60 dollars at 43 cents per cubic yard maximum. Rates vary by road, with additional half mile haul charges. Also notes best for Sunday and a coffee advertisement.
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Webster City
Board of Supervisors
Hamilton County
H. EB. Jacobs
West Head
Ellsworth-Williams County
Stratford- Stanhope
NEW Moon Cofteer
Relief for Pyorrhea Promised by New Treatment
Sore bleeding ulcerated gums and loose teeth are claimed to be relieved by a new medicine from Smitfe Pyorrhea Laboratories. The advertisement asserts inflammation and pain diminish after the first application and directs readers to write for the treatment at 403 Observatory Building, Des Moines, Ia.
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Smitfe P
Midsummer sees brisk rural trade and cattle sales
Dex Moines July 7 Reports indicate fall harvests begin to dominate farm activity as summer slows in retail. Shorthorn cattle bring strong prices at Miller Brothers sale north of Britt with 36 head averaging 361 dollars and outside buyers from five states. Hague Girton sale sees 80 animals average about 260 dollars with top bull at 680 and cow at 776 dollars. Wool shipments rise via state association. 5 000 to 7 000 pounds expected from Montgomery county. Corn buys at 70 cents at country stations with oats at 92. land sales hold steady amid a robust rural market.
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Dex Moines
Miller Brothers
Britt
Hancock County
Oat Hague & Girton
Montgomery County
Dema
Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham remedy for relief
Louisville woman Mrs Ep Boehnlein says she suffered eight to nine days monthly with backache nervousness and painful periods until Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Walk helped. She reports feeling fine, gaining weight, and recommends the medicines for female troubles noting they strengthen organs and carry no risk. The product is marketed worldwide.
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Louisville
Lydia E. I Pinkham
Ep. Boehnlein
Ash St
Lydia BE
Farms Bring Good Prices in Offseason Market
The state reports land prices remain strong as farms fetch good prices though this period is not typical for land sales. Railroad men in Iowa towns and nearby areas note steady activity and potential freight implications for rural economies.
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Iowa
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