On the Trail of the American Missionary
A long analysis of the Japan missionary situation outlines the crisis between foreign missions and native Japanese churches. It notes disputes over control of funds and authority, church self government, and the potential shift toward self supporting congregations. It discusses union efforts, future leadership needs, and the question of continuing American missionary presence in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph FB
Towles
Takin
Japan
America
Jan Biel
Phu
Atvinn
South Sea
Browlly
Abechoreh Jeself
Feelhaig
Jfmitte
Larne
England
Jasence
Tor
Church of Seans Christ
South
Protestant Episcopal Church
Church of England
American Gap
New York
Fyne Interchurch Conferehec
Neve
Standing Committee of Co-operating Missions
American Board
Conret
Uemura
Formosa
Korea
Hit
Buck
Cone of Missions of the Presbyterian
Liltzvelf
Mission News
Koba
American Board Mission
Charles Cuthbert Hall
Walon Seminary
Curious Hotel Sirby Glass and King Alfonso Tale
A fragmented 1793 note recalls the Hotel Sirby in Grattan with oversized panes, calling it imposing. It mentions a humorous incident of King Alfonso wagering with ladies at La Granja, losing pesetas, and later urging discretion at home. It ends with reflections on tempering personal grudges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sirby
Grattan
Mess
Alfonzo - Gets
Spain
la Granja
Alfonge
Jers Jostther
Wonderful Restoration Causes Two Sensations in Pennsylvania Town
Mrs Charles Preston of Elkland Pa recalls a dramatic health turnaround after using Deans Kidney Pills. Three years ago she suffered fatigue yellowing sugar in kidney secretions and weight loss. Pills eased symptoms and she regained weight ending dietary struggles. Sold by dealers 50 cents a bar Foster-Millburn Co Buffalo N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Charles
Preston
Elkland
Foster-Millburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Itching Rash Twenty Years Affected Daughter
A Bay City reader seeks relief from a chronic itching rash lasting eighteen years. She details eruptions behind ears knees neck and face. After various treatments a Cullura remedy appears to clear the skin. Contact: M. Curley 11-19 Sixteenth St Bay City Michigan May 28 1506.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Curley
Sixteenth St
Bay City
Mich
Postum Helped Cleveland Grocer End Coffee Nerves
A Cleveland grocer testifies that switching from coffee to Postum Food Coffee improved his nerves and appetite. He recalls near breakdown from coffee two years prior and credits his wife’s suggestion and following Postum directions for a complete recovery. Read The Road to Wellville for more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Wellvile
Pkga
Free book offer and curious ads in a late issue
A fragment from a 19th century newspaper page shows scattered ads and human interest bits. It promotes Dr. W. Coke’s health remedy offers, tobacco references, the Havana cigar trade, and a London physician’s quip about digestion. The tone mirrors a miscellany page with misprints and varied topics.
Special trains offer low cost tours via major railways
Special all expense tours leave early July for the Pacific Guest. Tours include sleeping car accommodations and convey an inviting, fully arranged itinerary with congenial company. S. A. Hittersen, Manager Tourist Department, 212 Clark Street. Walter Howard scene anecdote ends with a young man seeking stage life and his family opposing it.
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Chicago, Union Parclic & North-Western
Pacific
Menig
S. A. Hitenisen
Tourst Department
Clark Street
Curriage
Walter Howard
London
Ust
Mr. Howard
Howard
Ming
The Shoemaker Doctor and His Many Roles
A fragmented satirical piece praises a multifaceted craftsman who is described as a doctor and surgeon, schoolmaster, orator, and public speaker while railing against profiteers and sham remedies. It mocks public notices and parodies professional claims amid local distrust of advertising and medical quackery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snoemaker
Vand
Isat
Jac
Ipaker
Fee
Tired Nervous Women Make Unhappy Homes
Nervous wives and mothers suffer from irritability sleeplessness and distress. Lydia E Pinkham s Vegetable Compound is advertised as a cure backed by testimonials from women claiming relief and health restoration. The notice urges readers to seek Mrs Pinkham s advice for female weaknesses and nervous prostration.
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Lydia EF Pinkham
Nellie Makham
Morgan St
Buffalo
Pinkhanm
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lyon
Mass
Geo. A. James
Fredonia
Pinkhana
Dwarine
Lydia F. Pinkham
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Japganes
Lle Mateu Taura
Wény
Earth
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John P. Ledyard
Clinton
Wayne County
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Boy
Virginia
Tepan
Fifth Avenue
Lower East Side
Cricella
Cnesey
Uaipecton
Klon+ fike
Gummers
Maine Woods
Boston
Dans Gor
Dawson City
Seoul
Orea Dalyly News
John Sloan
Gobsa Golden
Lotta
Pop
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Lewie
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Christian Endeavor
Francis BE. Clark
The
Christian Endeavor Society
Ladies
Panama
Rembiics
Welocerést
Ibar Organizatio
Garfeld Teat
Treoklyn
N.Y
Miss Clumeau
Kidders
Miss Wise
Havana
Cuba
Elguin
Germany
France
Doetor
National Editorial Association
Castoria
Chis. H. Fletcher
Chas
Aan
WeFoss
Wirapper
Chas. H. Metcher
Flow. Ditioduhsy
Citheage
Alezamler
J.B. Alexamion
Cayalia
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Guvtdon
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Kur Chey
Iibet
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J. J. Mackey
Gharfield Ten
Guefeld ‘Verto
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Sohl Ty
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Geo. A.james
Philidens
Lydia E. Dinkham
Westan
Ely
Redlaran
Carters
Tongun
Bris Avirriway Farrier
Krai
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Fariete
Acess
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Dorcigraioy
Carol Whitiied
Canataa
Broughton
Rio Plata Mining Company
Tia Pina
Mexico
Urice
A. B. CORDNER &@ CO
Drnaetala
Shien
Tim Land
Ieee Areata
Ted
Asin Realty Cry
Moore
Montana
Aimee Vestea
Iteal Gotnam Ps Bos
Seattle
Urawer A. Clacegun
Derby & Swiru
Tex
B.A
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Vetens Bauer
Esas Froen
Washington Beery Nerve
Woburn
Breerwater
IEEE
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Vere Sale
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Kellogg Newspaper CO
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