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July 8, 1912: The Week Ahead
Day 89

July 8, 1912: The Week Ahead

As New York tries to beat an epic heat wave, we take a look at the week ahead.

Beating the heat. Children in New York licking blocks of ice on a hot Saturday, July 6, 1912. Library of Congress / Bain Collection

DAY 89 New York, NY | July 8, 1912

July 8, 1912: The Week Ahead

As New York tries to beat an epic heat wave, we take a look at the week ahead.

By Jonathan Menon Published: July 8, 2012Updated: July 4, 2013

Quote of the Day

That world beyond is a world of sanctity and radiance; therefore, it is necessary that in this world he should acquire these divine attributes.
‘Abdu’l-Bahá

IT HAS BEEN A sweltering weekend in New York. These kids, in a picture taken on Saturday, July 6, 1912, have the right idea about how to beat the heat. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá is visiting the Museum of Natural History this afternoon..

In the week ahead: ‘Abdu’l-Bahá visits the Museum, has lots to say about raising children, and speaks on the binding power of religion at All Souls Unitarian Church in Manhattan.

Quote of the Day

That world beyond is a world of sanctity and radiance; therefore, it is necessary that in this world he should acquire these divine attributes.
‘Abdu’l-Bahá