Palestine yields papyri of 566 A D in Esbeita site
New finds in southern Palestine include 35 complete papyrus rolls and fragments dating to the sixth century from an ancient fort at Esbeita. The documents, written in excellent Greek, reveal a legal agreement dated September 13, 566, and suggest broader insights into Byzantine Palestine under Roman rule.
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New York
Palestine
Caper
J. Kraemer Jr
New York University
Aemer
Cine
Auja- Hafir
Egypt
Herculaneum
Italy
Iraq
Kraemer
H. Dunscombe Colt
Esbeita
British School of Archaeology
American Museum of Natural History
Ernest L. Hettich
Nikoesoporionpolis
What to Do with Life Aims and Personality
The piece argues personality as the key to life values and asks whether one should absorb or contribute to life values. It cites a graduation greeting from Justice Holmes, suggesting that life is about active engagement and positive action toward happiness and success.
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Justice Holmes
Young Indians Seek Voice in Handling Lands
Tama Iowa Sac and Fox Indians on government reservation consider tribal management changes. The two tribes own 3300 acres with about 1500 acres farmed by Indians and the rest rented to white farmers. A business council administers affairs. younger members demand a voice and a committee has proposed changes to be submitted in September.
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Tama
Iowa
Here
Braves
Pursuing a Burning Life Purpose and Personal Vocation
A reflection on life as romance and venture, urging a burning, real ambition rather than fantasy. It argues individuals must choose their own calling, avoid parental coercion, and rely on vocational guidance from specialists to discover a fitting path.
Making Warm and Light Weight Blankets for Summer Homes
The article details knitting and crochet techniques for heavy and light blankets ideal for mountain resorts and shore areas. It covers wool and cotton options, lining with silk or muslin, stitch counts, and finishing, plus a religious lesson segment on steadfast faith and perseverance.
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Germantown
Motive in Life's Work Guides Altruistic Service
The article states the highest motive for work is an altruistic desire to aid others, not wealth or fame. Sacrificial service can bring unexpected rewards, while true happiness comes from dedicating oneself to meaningful tasks and daily perseverance.
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Christ
Saul
Peter
God
Lord Jesus Christ
Thessalonians
D Western Newspaper Union
Eternal giver fills every cup with light and love
A devotional quotation emphasizes God as a continual giver who never withholds. The speaker invites others to rejoice in abundance, comparing divine blessing to filling a cup, a violet’s beauty, and the sun’s light, noting God would fill even an Atlantic sized cup.
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Atlantic
J. Parker
Foreign Sunset Inspires Local Praise at Gallery
A daughter who studied painting abroad earned admiration for a sunset scene described as unmatched in the country. The speaker notes the work reflects international training and stands out among local paintings. The exchange highlights cross cultural influence in art education.
Tone Beat Head Cook Boiled Over Soup
The record notes a kitchen incident where the head cook and assistant discuss a soup boil over at a late hour. The exchange confirms the time and actions taken as the soup boiled beyond control.
Did he furnish his house with second-hand stuff
A quip from Stray Stories Magazine notes a man who purchased used items for his home and even married a widow, illustrating thrift and irony in a concise, humorous remark.
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Stray Stories Magazine
He Plans Marriage At Twenty One Father Counsels Wait
A young suitor asks to marry a twenty six year old woman. The girl's father notes his son is twenty one and suggests waiting a few years until ages align. The exchange appears in London Answers.
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Mary Agnes Dimock
Rancherita
Lompoc
Zahf
Santa Barbara County
Mary
London
Postum Free Week Offer from Postum Company
Read the offer in another part of this paper. The Postum Company will send a full week's supply of health giving Postum free to anyone who writes for it adv.
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Postum Company
Mind and body commerce through the senses quoted verse
A literary excerpt presents a contemplative line about the mind’s sweetness shaping one’s body clothing and dwelling. The text explores how intangible thoughts influence physical surroundings and personal life in a poetic frame.
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