Interesting Letter from the Celestial Empire
A correspondent recalls missionary work in China, praising progress and calling for more help. The writer notes learning Chinese, teaching English in a night school, and the need for two more men and a new teacher for girls and boys. They describe climate, dust, and local transit by carts drawn by various animals, and urge readers to send news and support.
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Ching
West
China
Regis
Comanche
Urehurel
Comanche County
Texas
Raisers Stand Prince Ar Registry and Big John Breeding Sale
Breeding stock from Prince Ar Registry and Big John offered at Charlie Priest place. Prices set at $3.00 per year or $12.59 insurance value. Culus Crown Jack and others available with similar terms. Breeding outfit included. buyers urged to insure and secure good care.
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Bara i Wile
Charlie Priest
Jack
Culus
Big John
Reading the Paper Across Time and Place
A reader from Kaifing, Henan Province, China notes he rarely checks dates, receiving papers from one week to two months old. He praises the work and signs off with blessings to the team, mentioning US. A. and his interest in literature.
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Wilson Fielder
Kaifing
Henan Province
China
Dodson's Liver Tone Sold as Calomel Alternative
Paris Smith sells Dodson's Liver Tone promising a safe liver aid to replace calomel. The 50 cent bottle is advertised as a harmless vegetable remedy that starts the liver without violence and offers a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. The ad claims relief from constipation biliousness lazy liver and headaches for adults and children.
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Paris Smith
Dodson
Local buckthorn remedy stuns Comanche shoppers
In Comanche Texas residents express surprise at rapid effects from Adlerika mixing buckthorn bark and other ingredients. M W Carroll touts the German remedy as antiseptic for the digestive system. A single dose supposedly relieves sour stomach gas and constipation instantly.
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Adlerika
M. W. Carroll
Quarterly Conference at Gustine Energy Met in March
The Gustine Energy client held its second quarterly conference at Enrgy on a Monday in March with Rev. M K Little presid ing elder. He preached Sunday night and Monday at 11 o clock. Dinner was served on the ground. Also notes on worm remedies and a local sale at Rowland's store. Revs J D Young and F E Singleton of Dallas preached at the First MM Fir church Sunday.
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Enrgy
Mar
M. K. Little
J. D. Young
F. FE. Singleton
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
Cartwright
Missouri
J. P. Mussett
St Patrick’s Day in Holy Week Rare Calendar Alignment
St Patrick’s Day fell on Monday March 17 this year, honoring Saint Patrick of the Emerald Isle. The coinciding Holy Week rarity has not occurred in 75 years and won’t again until around 2700.
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St. Patrick’s
Emerald Isle
St Patrick Birthdate Myth and Mission Explored
A historical note questions common beliefs about St Patrick including his birth date, Irishness, and efforts in Ireland. It recounts his capture as a youth, escape dream, and mission that spread Christianity, built schools, and produced a pure gospel and Bible in Ireland. It also mentions biographical ambiguity about his origins in Scotland and Briton heritage.
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Ireland
Diehu
Patrick
St. Paul
Macedonia
Christ
Erandmother
The
Clyde
Scotland
Cumberland
Sueeuth
Ciant’s Causeway
Antrim
Local Union Store Promotes Low Cost Grocery Deals
Commercial Grain Co offers cheap corn and staple goods at Hasse Texas. Extra High Patent Flour $2.65 per 50 lb? bag. Pinto beans 18 ths for $1.90. Standard Peaberry Coffee 4 ths for $1.00. Three pounds tomatoes 10 cents per can. Extra heavy Missouri corn available clear of smut. Ear bushel pricing.
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Union
Hasse
Texas
Move at Once for Cheap Price Demand
Urgent notice urges immediate action with a low price, calling for quick purchase and rapid arrival to secure the deal. No additional details or qualifiers are provided in the fragment.
Comanche Welcomes Dingus Family Back Home
Dave Dingus and family return to Comanche from Coleman and will reside again in the Lindsey neighborhood. Dingus says there is no place like Comanche, affirming their choice to settle in the northwest part of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Dingus
Comanche
Coleman
Lindsey
Mr. Dingus
Kodak Print Service Ad
Bring your kodaks to Long Studio today and get the finished print tomorrow. Te i ad
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Long’ Studio
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Claim
A druggist guarantees PAZO OINTMENT will cure itching bleeding or protruding piles within six to fourteen days or money back. The first application provides ease and rest.
Take the Babe to Longs Studio This Morning
A terse note directs taking the infant to Longs Studio with a suggestion that mornings suit better for the task. The fragment implies a routine or recommendation without additional context.
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Long
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