Sacred Efforts Grow Across Regions in Christian Work
A vivid account notes the expanding reach of Bible, Tract, and Freedman’s Aid societies along with colleges and Sunday School unions. Leaders and lay workers spread the gospel from east to west, building churches, schools, and missions as funds and converts increase, while urging deeper commitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Bible Societies
Tract Societies
Colonization
Freedman’s Aid Societies
West
Bethel
Baxter
Bunyan
Flower
Owen
Fife
Townsair
James F. Curtiss
Orrie
Moors
Crose
Main
Air Line
Kalamazoo
Grand Rapids
Warsaw
Wabash
Tadianapolis
St. Louis
Kansas
Edwardsburg
Cassopolis
Adamsville
BR. K. Brusitl
Second
Marion
Fourth
L. R. Royce
Merrillonist
Wiel
Franklin Sts
Rhodes
St. Joan’s Churchu—Brodrick’s Tall
A. E. Bishop
Father Quinlan
Pasor
Menonitee
Prairie St
Goshen Road
John F. Funk
Evan Nce Linear Association—Division
W. Wildermuth
Masonic
Massachusetts Woman Patents Self fastening Button
A Massachusetts woman has recently patented a self fastening button that requires no buttonhole. It holds fast yet unbuttons at a touch. Another woman out in town has benefited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Towa
The Shorn Curls Of My Little Frank
A mother narrates trimming her toddler son Frank’s curls, packing away short pants and baby clothes as he grows. She imagines the moment his father returns, wondering what his reaction will be to the shorn head and a new, larger boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Ppa
Big Frank
Learning How to Produce and to Sell
An early 20th century note from the Jefferson County Union outlines aims to teach and publish guidance on growing crops and selling agricultural products.
Market Adaptation and Consumer Insight
A discussion argues that leaders who grasp adapting products to all markets and understand producer consumer dynamics can reduce half the unreasonable exactions burdening them. The piece highlights practical tricks and turns in business relations to ease friction between producers and buyers.
Man is a bother and women born to be anxious
The piece argues that life would be calmer without men and praises female anxiety. It humorously blames men for dangers, late nights, and risks while praising women’s vigilance and the idea that angels may be neither gender. The tone reflects playful social critique from an Exchange column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Tom
Susan
Polly
Granny Grey
The Old Woman
A reflective meditation on revering mothers and the fading of a beloved parent. It urges young men to speak kindly to their mother, noting her sacrifices, endured trials, and the irreplaceable love she provides before death ends her vigil. The voice emphasizes gratitude and compassionate remembrance.
Editorial Convention to be Held in Elkhart
The next convention of editors and publishers from the 10th and 11th Congressional Districts is set for Elkhart on the second Friday in Netobier. C. G. Powell of the Laporte Herald will visit beforehand to prepare. The Elkhart Observer urges broad turnout and urges papers within the association to be represented, noting the society has done good work and should define its aims clearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doty
Plaster of Paris
Paris
Cincinnati Grotto
Elkhart
Netobier
Association
C. G. Powell
Laporte Herald
Elkhart Observer
Hati Ia. Sapeble
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Jefferson County
J. F. Curtiss
Main Street
DR. Pierce
Douche
Sage
Tao Alent
Elias Howe Sewwine Mac
Coss
BR. E. Fellows
Lackawana and
Massilon Coals
W. H. Quaife
C. North
Richley’s
Mion
Main and
Jackson Sts
Clifton House
Jas. Miller’s
Toledo
Jas
Mister
W. C. Hamilton & CO
Cincinnati
Ohio
F.A. Ellis & CO
Charlotte, Mich
M. Young & Co
Greenwich St
N. YO
UNG
Ryant
Vannal
Fowler
Woman Hood
National Publishing Company
Philadelphia
Chicago
EME Aurricane
Ze Lantern Company
Barclay St
N. Y
Cp Stairs
New York
John Q. Kellogg
Platt St
United States
Far West
F. J. Hutchinson & Co
Hil
Livingstone
Africa
Stanley
Wildfire
Outfit
Valley Publishing Company
ING Machine Company
New
Yor
Great Western
RKS
Sigan
Ee Eco
Smithfield ST Pitts Bec
Sis
Weevolvers
Express UC
U. D
Atlantic Express
James D. Osborn
Cyrus A. Wade
Sherif
Northern District
Middle District
Southern District
A.M. Tucker
C.t. Greene
Johmn W. Egbert L.D. Thomas
LaPorte Heefner
Philip Crall
Jas, R. McCord
Wm. Waurd
A. P. Wright
C. Messick
E. D. Erwin
Agron Zook
L. Converse
L. Howland
LH. B. Sherwood
N. C.wright
Chas. Leonard
Jacob Mish
Henry Clark
J. Arisman
Schior Tresties
A. Work
Pope
Ss. Maxon
Kane Lodge
C. T. Greene
Jacob Mandler
Ene
Reginar
Eagle Lodge
ALY. M
EF. W. Miller
ODD Fellows
E Lodge
Noble Grand
Neiswander
J. Fox
Spencer
John Reinhart
Elkoart
Into
Good Templars
Lazarus Lodge
Temyar
Good Samaritan Lodge
E. Foster
R. Rinehart
Orth
Gots No
Con Lake Shore
Eas
Rash
Michigan
R. R. Mondas
Goshen
New Paris
Ccs
Pest Milford
Leesburg
SilverDak
Manche’r
In Southern Railway
San & Cbee Atin
Union Pacific Railway
Denver
Salt Lake City
Sacramento
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Omaha, Leavenworth & Atchison Express
Peru
Omaha & Leavenworth
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroa Co
Leavenworth
Aechisson and
Caiicago
Kansas Pacific
Missouri Pacific
Atchison
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Central Branch
Union Pacific
Atchison & Nebraska
Indian Territories
Colorado
New Mexico
States
Canada
A.M. Surri
Lake Shore & Mich
Southern Railway
Elkhart Aa
Grand Rapids Express
Hillsdale
Grand Rapids Accommodation Airline Division
Pacific Express
Way Freight
Whyle'y Ewan
Kalamazoo Division
Lansing
Jonesville
Homer
Albion
Eaton Rapids
Adrian
Monroe
Detroit
Jackson
White Pigeon
Three Rivers
Anegan
Grand Trunk Railroad
Sarnia
Montreal
Quebec
Portland
Salem
Lafayette
New Albany
Cleveland
Buffalo
Boston
J. E. Curtis
E. FB. Ronson
Birgd
Shackman
Main-St
Chregulaor
Whittlesey
Telco
Paver
Akers
Cain
Nile
Culverwell
CHAS
J. C. Eline & CO
Bowery
Yost & Co
South Bend, Ind
Hing
Atchison, Topeka
Santa Fe
R. R Lands
Arkansas Valley
Jine
Sng Ae Touzalin
K “Hart
Preeis
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