Cairo Mission Work Across Islam and Empire
In Egypt the American mission, led by United Presbyterians, presses a long campaign amid rising reformist currents and hostile Moorish sentiment. The Azhar University teaches theology rather than science, while mission schools educate tens of thousands. Despite ostracism, converts and supporters highlight the growing, cautious spread of Christianity in a vast Islamic society.
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Cairo
Heypt
Japan
China
Young
Lord Cromer
New Heypt
Egypt
Mohammed Ali
el Azhar
Great Britain
India
Azhar
Christendom
Britain
Europe
Asia
United Presbyterian Church
United Presbyterians
Old Cairo
Joseph
Mary
Holy Family
Nile
Assuit College
Assuit
Tanta
Joseph B. Bowlns
Nevada's Water War Becomes Irrigation Success Story
Five years after a public land grant concentrated control, Nevada faced stagnation as a few stockmen owned vast water and land, threatening homesteads. The national irrigation act changed fate. $37 million federal funds, Truckee Carson project work, and 150,000 acres soon watered, promising rapid population growth and settlement.
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Nevada
Congress
Presbyterians in Missouri Prison Population Tale
In Jefferson City Missouri the state prison holds 1761 inmates with Baptists 395 Methodists 301 Jews six and one Christian Scientist. A memory of Rev Dr John Hall unfolds a country sermon and a drunk man asking if the preacher is Presbyterian. The anecdote ends with a quip about returning favors via concert tickets that circulate among recipients.
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Missouri
Jefferson City
John Hall
Hera
Dr. Hall
Granny's Carrots and the Mine of Santa Rosita
Granny confronts a mining collapse that drains her savings and forces a change. Martha Jane learns Granny’s carrot based health regimen now funds a thriving luncheon salon for local girls, turning Granny's fear into independence and a thriving social venture.
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Granny
Martha Jane
Santa Rosita
Eleanor Rossman
Mattie Folsom
Mattie
Eleanor
Mrs. Benson
Mamma
Miss Rossmore
Mattle
Mrs. Benton
Mrs. Winterfield
Osver
Marie
Thos Gale of Alaska Named U S Congress Member
The article notes Thos Gale elected to Congress from Alaska and living on the Pacific Slope. It references his Washington address at 1912 Ot St N.W. Washington D C and mentions recognition by colleagues and residents of Alaska for his role in federal government.
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Thos, Gale
Alaska
U. S
Congress
Washington
N, W
Washington, D.C
Ron. Thos. Cole
Ot St
N.W
Perna Drig Co
Columbus
Ohio
Thomas Cale
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Josephine A. van Tassel Bruorton
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Mimura
Lessy Thompson
Marie Winterfield
Jiurope
Secret
Slemp
Virginian
Thos. Cale
Sige
Alabastine CO
New York City
Grand Rapids
Mich
Canada
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Alberty
Dasighter
Hamentendy
C.J. Brovgaton
Quincy Bldg
Chicago
It. Rogers
Traction Terminal
Indianapollo
T. C. Currie
Caliahon Block
Milwaukee
Wis
Pacific Investment Syndicatern Rage Vinanela Agency
Wilmur Co
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