30 Mar 1847
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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1847
Page
1
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In a quiet New England village a prosperous farmer and his wife live beside an elm and a thriving dairy. Their two sons differ in temperament, one seeks glory in war, the other a farmer. Fifteen years later a worn wanderer returns home dying, seeking forgiveness for his escapades in Europe and in foreign lands.
A long excerpt from the Norwalk reflecting on Christian missions outlines progress across continents. It cites missionary counts, native assistants, and communicants by denomination, highlighting West Indies, India, Ceylon, Burma, and Pacific islands as key fields and praising native labor as essential to spread Christianity and civilization.
A tale from the Rail Road describes an Irishman travelling to Buffalo who pretended to be a through passenger. At a station he rushed into the refreshment room and ate eagerly as the train halted. A waiter demanded payment, and Pat replied through a mouthful, I’ve got a plenty I needa not another bit, drawing laughter from the car.
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