Missionary Union Details Reach Across 21 Countries
The missionary union operates in Burma, Assam, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Russia, Finland, Denmark, France, Spain, Bulgaria, Roumania, Belgium and Switzerland with over 200000 living converts. In 1899 the union recorded 12021 baptisms and has 4712 American missionaries and 3180 native preachers. They sustain 596 self supporting native churches and 1507 out stations serving 206746 members and 36317 pupils in 1436 mission schools plus 100000 Sunday scholars.
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Michigan
Virginia
Burma
Asam
Sweden
Norway
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Russia
Finland
Denmark
France
Spain
Bulgaria
Roumania
Belgium
Switzerland
Union
Our ‘Mission
Europe
Magic Picture Mirror Reveals Future Wife by Breath
A curious magic picture uses an ordinary mirror chalked with designs that vanish when wiped and reappear when someone breathes on the glass. The design supposedly shows a person’s future wife, a trick shown by narration of the article.
Correction of anemia with Herbine remedy
The ad notes anemia and many female ailments involve weak digestion and poor nourishment. It promotes a course of Herbine to restore color flesh and strength, claiming improvements in weakness and nervous dyspepsia. Sold by Wm Robinson & Co for 50 cents.
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Robinson & Co
Compradore Trade and Mississippi Shell Industry Growth
A historical note explains compradore middlemen in Sino foreign trade and details a booming Mississippi river shell and button industry. Observers on the Gen Barnard counted 1,627 people gathering shells on the main channel and skippable patches, with an estimated 5,000 earning livelihoods from shells. Button factories total twenty two in Muscatine. several steamers dedicate fleets to shell towing.
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Mississippi River
Barnard
la Crosse
Wis
Clarkesville
Dubuque
Muscatine
Southern womanhood under Northern influence in fashion
The New York Commercial Advertiser contends that Southern women favor gentleness and polish over rough sports and bold chatter. It argues the average Southern girl may fade beside a more robust Northern sister, though she preserves delicate hands and refined voice.
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New York Commercial Advertiser
Wanted Active man to deliver and collect in Illinois
Advertisement offering a position for an active man of good character to deliver and collect for a long established manufacturing wholesale house in Illinois. Pay $9000 plus honesty emphasized. Include self addressed stamped envelope and bank reference. Address Third Floor 334 Dearborn Street Chicago.
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Illidgis
Dearborn
Chicago
Yale Graduates Shift From New England to Wider Regions
The Yale University class of 1895 to 1899 shows only 29 percent from New England and 38 percent from the Middle Atlantic, 22 percent from the North Central states and 7 percent from the South. A notable share pursue business careers, rising from a few to about one third, with another third entering the law.
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Yate
Yale University
New Engand
Atlantic States
Central States
Croup Fears Ease with One Minute Cough Cure
A brief season notice notes mothers worry over croup but quick relief comes with One Minute Cough Cure favored by children. Advertisement lines from Wm. Robinson & Co. highlight efficacy and child appeal.
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Wm. Robinson & Co
The Perfect Foot And Its Care From A Historic Guide
A historical guide discusses the ideal foot shape with an arched instep and toes lying smoothly. It warns against cramped toes and crowded clusters, urging correct footwear and exercises to strengthen and loosen the toes for a natural, well shaped foot. It emphasizes that shoes should fit like a glove and warns against forcing all toes to move together.
Nebraska the Land of Plenty promotional note
A descriptive promotional piece touts Nebraska as a land of plenty with cheap land and easy terms. It urges readers to obtain The Corn Belt monthly and The West Nebraska Grazing Country booklet and mentions cheap excursion tickets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month for prospective visitors to inspect the area.
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Nebraska
Corn Belt
West
Federal National Bank proposed as new New York institution
The notice outlines a plan for a Federal National Bank of New York City with capital of 2,900,008 dollars, surplus 1,600,000 dollars, and undivided profits 560,000 dollars. Names Johnson, A O Doso, Percy B Sullivan, and Jason C Moore appear as brokers or merchants involved in the application. The treasury’s third call for five million is noted as the last, with remaining ten million to be covered by growing reserves and prorated surplus.
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Consolidated Corporation
new.Corn Exchange National Bank P
Federal National Bank of
New York City
Notice to Coal Bidders for Brimfield Schools
Proposals to furnish coal for Brimfield public schools will be received up to noon Saturday October 6 at the clerk Fred Arber's store. Rights reserved to reject any or all bids. Br Order of Board.
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Brimfield
Fred Arber
Unclear Fragmentary Text
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a lucky fellow and a request to pay for Rocky Mountain Tea with a reference to a druggist. No identifiable people, places, or events are clear enough to summarize factually.
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Rea Geome
Rocky Mountain
Cough Cure Ends Long Backing Cough for Philadelphia Woman
Annie E Springer of Philadelphia credits Dr King's New Discovery with curing a lingering throat and chest backing cough after years of suffering. She reports relief after remedies failed and now sleeps soundly. Trial bottles are free at Wm. Robinson & Co's drug store.
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Annie E. Springer
Philadelphia
Dr. King
Dr. Kinz
Wm. Robinson & Co
Land sale notices across Iowa Nebraska and Illinois
A land and farm listing by W. S. Wiscer of Farmington Illinois describes parcels in Iowa Nebraska and Illinois. Properties include 160 acres near Clearfield Iowa at $8000 195 acres near Blockton Iowa as a fine stock farm 40 acres joining Oakdale Nebraska and 980 acres near Minden Nebraska well improved and fenced 160 acres near Ayer Nebraska 140 acres under customs 160 acres near Beuave City Furnace County Nebraska 80 acres under cultivation 160 acres near Trenton Hitchcock County Nebraska and various trade options. Wiscer advertises ranch and farm lands in Peoria Knox and Fulton counties and invites inquiries.
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Clearfield
Iowa
New Honee
Blockton
Oakdale
Minden
Web
Beuave City
Furnace Co
Trenton
Hitchcock Co
Neb
Peoria Knox
Fulton County
W. S. Wiscer
Farmington, IL
B.&q.r.r
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Doal
Western Union
COD Air
Somme
SoRowh
Thos. T. Eckert
New York
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South America
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Ie Au Ofrces
Western Union Telegraph Company
Royal Exchange
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Liverpool
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Sristol
Baskhell
SDA aAnzd
Woolner
Peoria
China
Schipper
Homeseekers
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Leadville
Glenwood Springs
Ask C
Missouri
Kaneag
Ayer
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