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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1894
Page
2
A Franklin County reader writes from Bermuda detailing coral stone houses whitewashed walls and sea vistas from a naval yard visit. The narrative notes Bermuda’s strategic role for Britain and a Washington Lincoln birthday tribute with oratory on liberty, democracy, and national heritage.
A century old legislation legacy framed as gallant and exalted, praising Washington and Lincoln as embodiments of American ideals. The Thursday ball featured notable attendees including George A. Lawrence of Galesburg Illinois, lauded as a gifted orator and respected attorney across the Mississippi valley.
The writer describes a six month plan, choosing Nagasaki as the posting. He notes Japan’s train classes and meals, smoking habits, tea service, and travel norms, then visits Nagoya amid earthquakes and Buddhist tensions before continuing toward Kyoto Osaka and Kobe, highlighting mission work, schools, and religious revival efforts along the route.
The letter recalls Nagasaki on January 18 with I Correll and missionaries aboard voyage to Nagasaki. It notes a naval battle nearby, the city’s harbor views from a hill, the school for girls run by Miss Russell and Miss Gheer, and the slow loss of home civilization as a missionary records six months at the new school and life among diverse naval powers.
The Inter Ocean weekly, Henry Republican, and Journal of Philadelphia Farm Journal are offered together for 1.75 for one year to new subscribers. Existing paying subscribers who settle arrears by January 1, 1891, and prepay by January 1, 1895, qualify. Prompt action urged to join 1600 possible new names and enjoy three first class papers at a very low price.
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