Tibetan Arts and Customs Featured in Moravian Mission Collection
The American Museum of Natural History unveils a 280 piece Tibetan exhibit gathered by Rev. H. B. Marx, detailing costumes, sacred objects, weaponry, musical instruments, religious artifacts, and daily life from Tibet’s isolated culture under Chinese suzerainty.
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Tibet
H. B. Marx
J. P. Morgan
American Museum of Natural History
New York City
Todgam
Dorje
Mr. Marx
American Museum
Leh
China
Lhasya
Europe
Dorjiev
England
Asia
The Birth of the Savior in Luke Two
Lesson notes describe the birth at the time of Roman rule and Bethlehem as foretold by Micah. It highlights the humble surroundings, the shepherds as first heralds, and the angels’ proclamation of good news to all, urging believers to spread the message.
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Christ
Bethlehem
Micah
Mary
Jesus
Galilee
Jerusalem
Moses
Gideon
Amos
Esha
Satan
God
Jesus Christ
Playing Bass the Trinidadian Stick Fight
In Trinidad natives practice playing bass a yard long stick fight. Competitions occur during carnival season as district bands meet. Experts parry blows and can strike with either hand to deflect a cricket ball.
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Trinidad
Oldest Wooden Leg From Capua Found in Roman Tomb
An ancient artificial leg from Capua, now in the Royal College of Surgeons Museum, dates to about 300 B C. It features a wooden core, bronze fittings, iron bars for support, and a bronze belt. Three vases near the skeleton indicate a late classical period. A separate Boston Transcript joke item notes a Maine hunting tale featuring a dog named Brown.
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The
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Capua
Joe
Wilkins
Robinson
Maine
Brown
Boston Transcript
Cathedral of Faith Window Vision
A reflective meditation compares Christian faith to a grand cathedral where the divine light reveals harmony and unspeakable splendors, inviting the believer to stand within the rays to perceive deeper glory.
Praying for a Perfected Heart in Faith and Duty
A religious reflection cites Rev. Andrew Murray on accepting God’s Word as a positive command and immediate duty to seek perfection. The excerpt emphasizes earnest, persevering prayer aligned with Scriptural instruction for spiritual maturity.
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Rev
Andrew Murray
Shaft Peculiarly Situated In Sombrerete Mexico
A mining shaft in Sombrerete sits nearly on the Tropic of Cancer. At noon on June 21 the sun lights the shaft to a depth of over 1100 feet, illuminating the well and revealing a remarkable solar phenomenon.
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Sombrerete
Mex
Foolish Adage on Wisdom Revealed
A proverb notes that a fool readily admits he possesses wisdom, highlighting the paradox between claimed wisdom and true understanding. The statement serves as a caution about vanity and self deception in judgment.
Say, Bill, can Jim keep a secret
A brief line from Boys' Life humor asks if Jim can keep a secret and notes it would be just like him to tell someone he couldn't.
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Bill
Jim
T. F
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IR Elaly Cruel
Birth
City of
David
B. C
D. D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Christian Faith
Woolson 5 Spice Co
Pierre
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Department of Immigration
Ottawa
W. S. Nethery
Columbus
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!