On the Trail of the American Missionary in India
William T. Ellis profiles American Methodist and Presbyterian missions in Calcutta, Allahabad, Lucknow, and Bombay. He notes European and native interactions, women’s rescue work, leper asylums, and industrial projects, praising mission impact and the breadth of education and reform across India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Ellis
Thie
Calcutta
India
Mleslona
Wiliam Carey
Seramsure
Reginald Hehker
Church of England
TNL
Hyrtin
Prom Greenland
Tey Blauntains
Eutopeaux
England
Methodiat Episcope
Tadin
Suvastang
Atrich Lbomecivan
Coul
Suez
Alto-Gether Domaine
Jaeger Indian Citiea
Hintself
Bombay
W.O. A
Japan
Young Women’s Christian Association
Hign-cines Hindu
Mohanmedan
Wee-mac
Missionary Union of America
Misselona
Allahaban
Wishard
Bertsch
Tudla
Lucknow
Methodist Episcope
Ling
Boburn College
University of Allahabad
Presbyterian Girls’ School
Allahabad
Chanel
Mrohn Wanamaker
New India
Mission School
Ancle Bald Christian College
Indi
Presbyterian Mission
Princeton
Arthur H. Ewing
Snd
Allahallad
Samuel Higginbottom
Presbyterian
Salaam
Gahib
Will White
Charles R. Cook
Willy
American Board
Ahmednagar
Robert A. Hume
Hume
Edward
Orientel
Churchill
Oberlin College
Massachusetts Institution of Technology
B. Knight
Arnherat College
Agricultural College
Moulton
Mark Keaglar
Agra
Copsrisht
Joseph B. Bowles
Woman’s Long Wait on Japanese Train Frustrates Traveler
An American traveler in Japan faces delays and a tense exchange with a station boss described in fragmented diary style. The scene captures cultural clash and mounting impatience as the traveler seeks alternatives amid a halted journey.
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Japan
Rikman
Nodder
Argerigan
1200 Eggs Equal Orie Man
A German scientist claims the materials to form a two hundred pound body lie in the whites and yolks of 1200 hens eggs. He notes eggs comprise a remarkable combination of substances and compares this to an analysis of the human body.
Fragmentary note on chemical terms and measurements
A fragmentary OCR reading references phosphorus quantities and mixtures, mentioning thousands and tenspsoonfuls, sugar lumps and SSD, with unclear terms like final Renz and isset-blésot describing a white substance and holes. The text is too garbled to identify a complete event or person.
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Renz
Isa Alk
Ambiguous OCR reads in dark clocked night in SE Bun
Fragmentary OCR evokes a night scene with Wallace Whitelock in SE Bun. The garbled text hints at a clock running down and a somber mood. No clear incident, date, or action is identifiable from the readable fragments.
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Wallace Whitelock
The Old Jockey Remembers Racing Days and Rules
An aging jockey recalls mid 20th century turf life in a fireside chat about great riders, famous races, and the changing sport. He contrasts past craft with modern riding in a portrait of discipline, danger, and loyalty to the horse. The piece ends with a wistful note on aging and the weigh-in bell.
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Ufe
Tam
Tom
Hales
Sloan
Jose
Tessin
Engagement That Prevailed Amid Financial Rush
A woman with a $10,000 bank deposit sought aid from a trusted associate during a market frenzy. He arranged loans, contacting banks until one would advance funds. The sequence included a rushed check and pressure to travel, while she claimed an errand with her dressmaker delayed her departure. The tale appears alongside notes on long lived flora and fauna in Cape Verde.
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Gome
Evening Post
Incoherent poet fragment prompts reader emotion shift
An unclear excerpt shows a poet debating how to appeal to popular taste by evoking tears. The speaker dismisses gloom as insincere, urging a shift to "ingubrious" writing, while noting the public's desire for sadness and humility.
Way to Clean Up In Domestic Science at College
A New York Tribune report extols thorough home cleaning as a modern, healthy practice taught at a prominent college. It covers steps from gathering supplies, dusting, washing walls, windows, and draperies to rug care, furniture cleaning, and organizing materials for efficient future use. Also included are early 20th century recipes and ornament ideas for home tables and decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welden
New York Tribune
Auch
Kerp Elvan
Kabul
T. Mary
State St. Chesebrough Mfg
New York
To Hold Broom and Mechanism for Kerosen Removal
A simple device uses two large spoons mounted on a middle frame to hold and slip the broom. The broom rests on the spoons and is removed by kerosene. A thick layer of hot fatleris arth covers the kala with remaining 24 hours, then a crack.
Revered Troutman Wishes Health Through Peruna
Rev Troutman sends best wishes for Peruna amid mentions of catarrh and grippe. The text references his wife and other believers in Peruna as a tonic, with scattered names and places but no clear event details.
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Rev. Troutman
Pe-Ru-Na
Catarrh
la Grinpe
Tivo
A. EH
Trowiien
Washington
Sto
Peroda
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