Sungma Rite in Lhasa Described as Oracle Possession
A National Geographic account details Tibet’s Sungmas, spirits that possess lamas, selecting their abodes at life, and how the rite unfolds in Lhasa. It covers fees, the oracle Na chung, ritual chants, incense, the mounting of a heavy hat, and the dramatic possession of a lama with blows, gestures, and offerings amid a frenzied crowd.
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Greece
Delphi
Tibet
Mmén
Sungme
Lhasa
Na Chung
Dalai Lama
Yungning
Porthwyat
Yunnan
National Geographic Magazine
Ruben
Geohydie
Wen
Tad Kapa
Bsungma Belung Chu Dje, Was the Oe Person of E Chungtien Lama
Northwest
Bommeenes
Gera
Konser Chul
Cheghin
Lhaga
Weie Oe Ei Ae Yungning
Halung Chu
Balung
Chechin
James
Sungmia
Sungma
Cocchin
Sangma
Polynesian Navigators and Historic Ocean Voyages
A long reminiscence on Polynesian sailing prowess and early Pacific navigation. It highlights Honolulu yacht racing culture from Hawaii to San Francisco, ancient canoes, and famed navigators such as Paao, Pago, Moai, and Moana, noting their voyages across the Pacific and influence on Hawaii’s maritime prominence.
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Bawal Aone
San Francisco
Pacific
Honolulu
New York
South Pacific
Hawaii
Panoa
Columbus
Bis Day
Pago
Semoen
Paso
Fano
South Seas
Samoa
Pane
Pune
Kohala
Youggers
Paao
Tahit
Gonokacha
Bay of Moaulanuia
Fabitt
Lonokaehbo
Waipio
Puao
Haweii
Pacific Ocean
Canoga
Paumakua
Moikehs
Lunkel
Mosheha
Kila
Historic Murder Sparks National Conventions Tradition
A century and a decade later the murder of William Morgan spurred the Anti Masonic party, holding the first national convention in 1830 to nominate presidential candidates. The movement inspired modern party conventions, establishing democratic representation in selecting nominees.
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William Morgan
Batavia
Niagara River
New York
Thur Weed
William H. Seward
Thaddeus’ Stevens
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Baltimore
William Wirt
Maryland
Monroe
Amos Ellmmeker
Vermont
Whigs
AndiMasonic
Sunflower State Nominee Leads Historic Kansas Campaign
Kansas sits center stage as a major party nominee emerges from the state for the first time, with Gov Alf Landon heading the Republicans and Earl Browder of Wichita leading the Communist party. The piece recalls John Pierce St John, Indiana born, Kansas governor, Prohibition candidate in 1884, famed for long travel and sharp anti liquor stance.
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Kansas
Sunflower
Alf. BL “Landon
Earl Browder
Wichita
Communist Party
Swansen
John Pierce St John
Indiana
California
Pic
Missouri
State Senate
St John
Butler
Cleveland
Blaine
St. John
United States
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Gall
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Cap Agema Rate Hinted as Spared from St Lawrence Turmoil
A terse note hints Cap Agema rate being spared from the ravages of the St Lawrence river, suggesting financial protection amid regional upheaval. No further details available in the fragment.
Wives Know Yourselves Trial Marriages and Self Knowledge
An old writer argues that marriage success rests on self knowledge rather than changing partners. Many wives’ discontent stems from past choices and imagined futures. self examination may reveal debt to husbands for stability and happiness. Training in simplicity urges raising duties with endurance and restraint to forge independent, steadfast, contented men.
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Bell
Luck Fails as Quadruple Baby Arrives in Family Tale
In a late night scene a father awaits news of a child. The doctor stammers through uncertainty until the call comes the baby is a girl. The household braces for the shock of a rare birth and the dramatic moment of announces.
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