America's Ancient Art Heritage From Mayas To Toltecs
A Heritage feature traces the rise and fall of Mesoamerican cultures from the Olmecs to the Toltecs and Mixtecs. It explains carbon14 dating, the Classic and Historic periods, and how Olmec and Mayan art influenced later civilizations across Central America and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copain
Stephens
Catherwood
Mexico
Peru
United States
Alfred Percival Maudslay
Central America
U.S
Edward H. Thompson
Chichen Itza
America
Mediterranean
Cme
Asi
B.C
Hernando Cortes
Veracruz
Miguel Covarrubias
Middle America
Tlatilco
Mexico City
Covarrubias
Mexican Highlands
Europe
Asia
la Venta
Tabasco
Gulf of Mexico
Museo Nacional
Winchester Star Letter About Red Men's Homecoming Pen
William S Williamson of Virginia Beach asks about a Red Mens Homecoming Week pen dated 1908 from Winchester Virginia and wonders if others own one. He recalls the Winchester parade and sham battle and praises reading Winchester Star while living in Virginia Beach. He lived in Winchester 54 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Winchester
Fairgrounds
Winchester Star
William S
Bill) Williamson
V. A. Center
Kecoughtan
Sacrificial Faith in Action Among Modest Congregations
A minister tells of a medium sized church aiding fifty refugee families with no extra income, as he and his wife donate from their modest salaries. The passage argues true faith shows in financial sacrifice for the needy, contrasting easy talk with costly generosity and urging attention to such believers.
Quote of the Week: Hoover on retirement occupation
Former President Hoover marks his 85th birthday with a bite about retirement. He says those who retire without work only talk about their ills and pills, while others focus on the other fellow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Saul
Hoover
Heavy rains flood Harrisonburg causing $500000 damage
In Harrisonburg heavy rains flooded streets inflicting about 500000 dollars in damage. Twenty families fled their homes as a furniture store collapsed its walls and goods washed away. Mr and Mrs J W Hamman hosted a dinner honoring Mr and Mrs Bush Rudolph Jr whose recent marriage was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
J. W. Hamman
Bush Rudolph, Jr
Deeds to Shenandoah Park Await Attorney General OK
Secretary Ickes accepted 1934 Shenandoah National Park deeds on condition of AG approval and urged rapid vacating of area residents. Havana warned of possible duel between Joaquin Artines Saenz and Col. Fulgencio Batista. Admiral Byrd’s health improving as he walked near Little America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah National Park
Virginia
Interior
Ickes
Havana
Joaquin Artines Saenz
the Treasury
Fulgencio Batista
Richard E
Typhoid claims Miss Powers in White Post death at 25
50 years ago in 1909 Miss Matilda Jane Powers 25 daughter of Mr and Mrs William F Powers died at her White Post home from typhoid fever A marriage license had been issued to James Isaac Grove son of James R Grove and Miss Carrie E Largent daughter of William Largent all of the county Campers Frank H Dorsey Samuel Forney and George Copenhaver were at Price s A Shenanioab sivns in Clarke County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Jane Powers
William F. Powers
White Post
James Isaac Grove
James R. Grove
Carrie E. Largent
William Largent
Messrs
Frank H. Dorsey
Samuel Forney
George Copenhaver
Price
Clarke County
Markin Time by Luther Markin
Poetic notice describes Old Father Time as a gentle guide who warns of neglect and self harm. The piece portrays time’s judgment as a shelf for those who disregard themselves, attributed to Luther Markin.
IQ Quiz and Period Financial Notices Include Local Bank Listings
A vintage prompt advertises an IQ test scoring system with daily ranges and a page 2 answer key. It accompanies a fragmented stock list showing Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and various Virginia banks with par values and percentages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ite, Weld and Co
Winchester
American Furniture
Bank of
Clarke County
Commeriial and Savings Bank
Commonwealth Natural Gas
Aca
Nat
Investors
Comcom
Investors Loan Co
Life Insurance Co
Virginia
Seaie Apts
Nat's Fruit Product Co
Shenandoah Valley
Bank Ee Erate Cade
Virginia’ Storage
Also Mentioned on This Page
Winchester Evening Star
Era
H. F. Byrd, JR
H. D. Koontz
Rufus Josey
Mohawk
Associated Press
Gallagher-DeLiser, Inc
East 44Th Street
New York City
John C. Livingston
Sunnyside
Paul
Methuselah
Jesus Christ
Church
God
U. S
Washington
John Lloyd Stephens
New York
Frederick Catherwood
Honduras
Atom
New World
North America
Far East
Teotihuacan
Valley of
Mixcoatl
Tula
Greece
Egypt
Mesopotamia
Copright
American Heritage Publishing Co
W. Va
Mr. Livingston
Seum
London
By Earl L. Dougass
Markin Time
Luther Markin
I.Q
Thadatakron
Danidroshel
Ohio
Kentucky
U.S. Senate
Jordan River
Atlantic
Panama Canal
Pacific
G.A.O
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