Clip of the Day 11/22/2021

From the Tacoma Times, 1912

"Our Women Fakir's Prey" "'Just as long as foolish American women continue to give money to Hindu fakirs, just so long will these Oriental outcasts fatten on their credulity' is the verdict on East Indian 'swamis' in this country..."

"'Not so long ago a swami returned to India after a trip to this country, most of which was spent in California. He had made money enough to support him in luxury for the rest of his life and brought with him three women from the Pacific Coast..."

"'Vivekananda, a swami who had lost standing and caste in India, secured enough money from American women to enable him to build a magnificent palace on the banks of the Ganges, where he lives in state"