Almanac of Chinese Fire God Described In 1928 Letter
A 1928 correspondence from Shanghai describes a Chinese fire god figure with six arms and a heavenwide seal. The writer explains rituals to appease or banish the deity, including burning paper images and false money, and contrasts superstition with gospel freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Gi
C. Sis
Shanghai
Hallock
C.P. C. Boxe
China
Shome
T'S
Gli
Rae Harr
Ninth Street Methodist Church Board to Meet Thursday
The board of stewards of Ninth Street Methodist Church will meet Thursday evening at 7 o'clock at the parsonage. All stewards are urged to be present.
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SN. Hargett
Ninth Street
Sanpedro
California
James A. Mitchell
Bof
Ninth Street ‘Methodist Church
Pitdsertt
Grawford
Special Excursion Fares Promoted by Southern Railway
W Martin district passenger agent of the Southern railway visited Decatur to promote two day and six day round trip tickets within 150 miles at reduced fares plus 10 20 and 30 trip options. He noted modernized equipment and extensive advertising to boost summer travel with planned popular excursions and strong expected travel.
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Southern Railway
Papety Club Promotes Street Safety Reminder
An unstable OCR fragment references Ad Cartes and a club urging careful behavior crossing streets, including a caution about looking up and down before crossing. The readable portion emphasizes safety and observation.
Illiteracy Conference Aims to End White Illiteracy in Alabama
Alabama works toward eradicating white illiteracy from 14.2 percent in 1900 to 6.3 in 1920. A statewide conference in June gathers leaders from education and religion including Cornelia Adair and Cora Wilson Stewart to advance the illiteracy crusade at the University of Alabama.
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Alabama
Eeek of
Cornelia Adair
National Education Association
Cora Wilson Stewart
Lucky
National
R. Ey. Tid
Rufus W. Weaver
Southern Baptist Convention
Elicey Cana
Alaba F
E. P. Smith
Penabi
Westminster Presbyterian Women Banquet Planned by Men
Women of Westminster Presbyterian church prepare to enjoy a banquet next Thursday at seven o clock in Masonic hall. Men of the church say preparations and program are complete for their first culinary arts experience.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Masonic Hall
Boys Earning Own Money For Camping
Troop 16 members raise funds for an upcoming July ice camping trip. They seek small donations from readers to cover minor gear costs and are asking to contact the scout master Clark or Rev. Ga r70 6rie for contributions. A church meeting at 7:30 PM led by I W Myers was scheduled to discuss membership.
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Boy Scouts of America
Bate
Vt Clark
Réy
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