Missionary Efforts Reach 21 Countries With Strong Growth
The report lists countries including India Siam China Japan Sweden Norway Germany Austria Hungary Russia Finland Denmark France Spain Bulgaria Romania Belgium and Switzerland. It notes over 200000 living converts across 21 countries and 12021 baptisms in 1899. Converts become missionaries with their own societies contributing 400000 dollars annually. There are 1500 Sundays Schools with over 100000 children taught. Today 472 American missionaries 2480 native preachers 596 self supporting native churches 1507 out stations 206746 church members 1436 mission schools 36317 pupils 1500 Sunday schools and 100000 scholars.
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Suring
India
Siam
China
Japan
Sweden
Norway
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Russia
Finland
Denmark
France
Spain
Bulgaria
Roumania
Belgium
Switzerland
Union
Our
Europe
Magic Picture Prophecy and Health Tonic Ad
An old column describes a magic mirror trick using chalk and a silk handkerchief to reveal a future wife when breathed on, then explains health notes linking weak digestion to anemia and recommending a Herbine course priced at 50 cents from Wm. Robinson & Co.
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Wm. Robinson& Co
Chinese Compradores and their role in port trade
The article notes that Chinese buyers, or compradores, quickly learn to understand foreign languages and thus dominate trade at open ports. Foreign merchants must deal with these intermediaries to purchase native products like tea, silk, and porcelain, shaping interactions in the export trade.
Southern girl in manners and sports contrasted with Northern sister
A New York Commercial Advertiser passage argues Southern women prefer elegance and bustle over violent sports and rushing activity. It notes the delicate frame with small hands and white skin, claiming Southern girls may fade faster yet retain grace and refinement compared to Northern counterparts.
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New York Commercial Advertiser
Wanted Active Man to Deliver and Collect in Illinois
Advertises a position for an honest, capable man to deliver and collect for an established manufacturing wholesale house in Illinois. Pays $900 annually with sure pay. Requires good character, no prior experience necessary. Reference from any bank in any city. Encloses a self addressed stamped envelope. Manufacturers, Third Floor, 334 Dearborn Street, Chicago.
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Illinois
Our
Dearborn
Chicago
Yale Graduates Shift Into Business and Law
Analysis shows 1895 to 1899 Yale graduates were 29 percent from New England, 38 percent from the middle Atlantic, 22 percent from the north central, and 7 percent from the South. A large share choose business careers, with one third entering business and another third pursuing law.
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Yale
Yale University
New England
Middle -Atlantic States
North Central States
South
Croup Season Prompting Quick Cure with One Minute Cough Cure
A quick notice from Wm. Robinson & Co. promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a rapid remedy for croup in children, claiming mothers’ alarm eases as kids take the remedy.
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Wm. Robinson & Co
Growth of the Hatton Industry on the Mississippi
The Gen Barnard crew reports a booming shell and button trade along the upper Mississippi. On a down trip from La Crosse Wisconsin to Clarkesville Missouri they counted 1627 workers gathering shells in the main channel, up from 716 a year earlier. Estimates say at least 5000 earn a living from shell gathering with many in sloughs. Beyond Dubuque 120 were counted in one patch, and Muscatine alone has twenty two button factories. Five to six steamboats of 100 tons tow only shells.
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Hatton
Mississippi River
Gen. Barnard
la Crosse
Wis
Clarkesville
Dubuque
Muscatine
Footwear and foot shape critique in fashion era
A period account laments distorted feminine feet from tight fashion. It condemns crowded toes, stiff heels and exaggerated arches, urging natural shape and glove like fit. Note recommends toe exercises to strengthen and relax toes, arguing current styles ruin gait and grace.
Nebraska the Land of Plenty Travel Ad Excerpt
An old railroad advertisement touts Nebraska as a land of plenty with cheap land and easy terms. It invites readers to request The Corn Belt and The West Nebraska Grazing Country booklets and notes cheap excursion tickets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month for tours to Nebraska.
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Nebraska
West Nebraska
Banks vote to expand capital and form new national bank
Continental and National banks unite with Chicago firms to reorganize under the Corn Exchange charter. Ernest A. Hamill to preside over the consolidated Corn Exchange National Bank with capital of 2 million dollars, 1 million in surplus, and 500 thousand in profits. Federal National Bank of New York proposed as new title. capital 500 thousand. Other incorporators include Walter D. Johnson Charles A. O’Donohue Percy B. O’Sullivan Jason C. Moore. Treasury plans third and final call for government deposits totaling 15 million dollars to retire 25 million in old bonds.
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Continental
National
Chicago
8 Siet Rahal
Northwestern
Char ‘Ter
The
Corn Exchange
Ernest A. Hamill
Corn Exchangé’bank
Consolidated Corporation
New
Corn Exchange National Bank
Federal National Bank of
New York City
Kane
Othe
Joseph T. Hall
Nassau Street
Walter D. Johnson
Charles A. O’donohue
Philadelphia
Notice to Coal Bidders Brimfield Schools
Proposals to furnish coal for Brimfield public schools will be received until noon Saturday Oct. 6 at the clerk Fred Arber’s store. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Brimfield Board of Education.
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Brimfield
Fred Arber
Stights
Rocky Mountain Tea Reference Prompted Meeting Offer
The verse hints at a first meeting with a lucky fellow invited to buy Rocky Mountain Tea from a druggist. It presents a playful memory of a chance encounter and a suggested purchase as a light premise.
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Rocky Mountain
Doctor King’s New Discovery Praises From Philadelphia Woman
Annie B Springer reports long backing cough cured by Dr King’s New Discovery. She notes relief after many remedies failed and now sleeps soundly. Trial bottles available free at Wm Robinson Co drug store. price 50 cents.
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Annie B. Springer
Philadelphia
Dr. King
Wm. Robinson & Co
Bargains in lands across Iowa Nebraska and Illinois
W S Wiscott Farmington Illinois offers land and ranch properties for sale. Listings include 195 acres near Blockton Iowa a stock farm 40 acres near Oakdale Nebraska suitable for a truck farm 2240 acres near Mindon Nebraska priced at 25 per acre and 160 to 460 acre parcels in Nebraska with various features. Also 160 acres near Beaver City Furnece County 80 acres cultivated price 1000 per acre and 160 acres near Trenton Hitchcock County with trade options. Agent for CB&Q R R invites inquiries.
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Clearfield
Towa
Mindon
Neb
Beave City
Furnece Co
Trenton
Hitchcock Co
Eale
Peoria Knox
Fulton County
W S. Wiscott
Farmington, Il
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