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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1907
Page
17
Henry T Stapleford speaks entertainingly about a distant land with primitive customs and strange surroundings. He notes poverty and misery amid vibrant scenes and unfamiliar societal norms. The talk contrasts wealth and hardship, evoking curiosity and caution.
Fort Wayne readers learn of Persian life through the voyage of Henry T. Stapleford and Miss Lillie Beaker as the pair recount travel from Batoum to Tiflis and on to Trebizond and Smyrna. The narrative covers markets, churches, a baptism, and warm greetings from locals as Stapleford notes a vivid glimpse into Persian customs, trade, and daily life amid regional upheaval.
A traveler recounts dining with an Armenian rug merchant in Tabriz, describes local customs such as eating with fingers and sharing wine, and details a camel journey from Tiflis. He visits Miss Beaker at the Presbyterian mission, notes Tabriz lacks hotels and modern amenities, and comments on poverty and charitable giving.
The article recounts Miss Beaber's yearlong effort aiding four impoverished girls in Persia with clothing and food costing about 100 dollars. It argues redirecting evangelistic funds to education for boys and girls could yield greater good, detailing fundraising, Moslem views, and the challenges of sustaining programs in a hostile region.
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