Letter on Fiji Race Mix and Labor Migration
The writer describes Fiji people including Samoan and Indian workers, noting hair pride among Fijians and the influx of Indian coolies indentured to sugar plantations. It contrasts shrinking aboriginal populations with rising Indian and immigrant groups, remarks on caste and appearance, and notes that native police in Suva are bareheaded and barefoot under white supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Kijian
Suva
Bijian
Solomon Islands
Fiji
Gracious Exclamation Over Baby Names at Baptism
A minister reacts with surprise as a young mother requests baptism for her baby with a long list of names. Frances Sarah, Jane Dell, Emily Nora Eliza Maria, are cited as the names, and the minister questions the burden on the child while the mother defends the eight aunts’ sensitivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Dell Emily Nora Eliza Maria
Frances Sarah
Gold Vaults in Old Wall Street Building Threaten Treasure
The Treasury seeks 270000 to reinforce the condemned assay office in Wall Street where 87000000 in gold and bullion are stored. Foundations and beams weakened since 1827, guards increased, risk of collapse high. Seven-man squads with rifle-trained guards guard the vaults amid fears of robbery through weak foundations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ncle Sam
New York
Wall Street
of the Treasury
MacVeagh
Congress
Palmyra Visitors Share Christmas With Barnhart Family
Bindnagle's Church attendees Mr and Mrs Samuel Keller and Miss Mamie Barnhart, both of Palmyra, visited C E Barnhart's on Christmas. Mr and Mrs Levi Ulrich of Hast Hanover visited friends at Coffeetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Keller
Mamie. Barnhart
Palmyra
C. E. Barnhart
Levi Ulrich
Hast Hanover
Coffeetown
Christmas Visits Across Town Mentioned in Local Notes
Mr and Mrs D B Leslie of Annville spent Christmas with Adam Keller and family. Elmer Workman and family of York spent Christmas here. Mr and Mrs Harvey Bomgardner of Palmyra called on friends on Thursday. Dr Shaeffer is found daily in our vicinity. Ice moved down the Swatara Sunday, with pieces eight inches thick. Dr Fritz of Palmyra summoned to John E Gerberich home. Mr and Mrs Philip Hetrich visited friends at East Hanover on Sunday. Meyer Bros drilling a well on the John E Bomgardner farm. Rev Bittner of Grantville attended the Sunday School festival and delivered an excellent address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Leslie
Annville
Adam, Keller
Elmer Workman
York
Harvey Bomgardner
Palmyra
Dr. Shaeffer
Swatara
Fritz
John ‘E. Gerberich
Philip Hetrich
East ‘Hanover
Meyer, Bros
John E. Bomgardner
Bittner
Grantville
Standing Room Only Umpire Helps In Tight Baseball Game
A sick regular umpire was replaced by a country gentleman who did his best as the game progressed. In the fifth inning, with the bases loaded, the pitcher faltered and threw four balls. The batter prepared to advance, prompting the elder man to ask where to place the young feller as they lacked a backup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Success ‘Magazine
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Mr. Lebkicher
American Press Association
Bindnagle’s Church
Walter T. Bradley
Girard Ave
Phila., Pa
Hoffer
Engle
Hummelstown
Swatara Quarry
Swatara, Pa
E. M. Hoffer
Landis
E. B. Cassady
Bell
C. H. Smith
East Main Street
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