Religions of China and the missionary challenge
Professor John Fryer outlines China’s three major faiths Confucianism Taoism and Buddhism and notes their coexistence. He describes Confucius ethics Taoist philosophy and Buddhist influence along with the rise of Islam in northwest China and its mixed impact on Christian preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
John Fryer
Ainslee
Confucius
Laotste
Babylon
Ming-ti
India
Amida Buddha
Kwan-yin
Five Days in a Trance Delights Milford Child
Sophie Fowler a 12 year old Milford girl near Bridgeport Conn woke from a five day trance after missing breakfast on July 30. She described a vivid vision of heaven with music and perfection, noting no poverty and all dressed in fine clothes. Her account remains consistent with her mother and physician observing the miraculous revival.
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Milford
Sophie Fowler
Mark Fowler
Bridgeport
Conn
Sophie
New York
Mrs. Fowler
Heaven
New Fad In Men's Dress Prompted By Shirt Waist Man
A New York World feature outlines the proper attire for a shirt waist man. Joseph Goodman, pioneer of negligee shirts worn by English royalty, prescribes a Panama alpine or rough straw hat, a close fitting shirt, and trousers secured by a belt. Emphasis is on low trousers, no outside suspender buttons, hip pockets disallowed, leather watch strap, and slim sleeves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Goodman
New York
Water Baseball by Young Yachtsmen on Long Island Sound
Seaside sport notes water baseball among Long Island sound youths as six to ten players a side. three bases are improvised from moored lines, the field is small, home plate stands on a dock, and a broomstick substitutes for a bat. Batting is brief as players swim after the ball and the fielder throws from the water. runs are paddling scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island Sound
New York World
Ausehber
Red Cross In China May Shape War Duty Policies
The Medical Record notes China has not signed the Geneva Red Cross convention, risking noncombatant treatment of enemy surgeons and nurses. This could influence the US war department’s decision on where women nurses aboard Grant with General Chaffee and Sumner may be permitted to land for duty in the far east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
China
War Department
Far East
Grant
General Chaffee
Sumner
San Francisco
Queen of the Reds: Ernestina Cravello in Paterson Anarchist Circle
Portrait of Ernestina Cravello, dubbed the anarchist queen, described as a key figure in Paterson's red circle. The Italian immigrant, a silk mill worker, is linked to La Questione Sociale and Bresci’s group, while denying formal leadership yet appearing as a prominent fundraiser and speaker.
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Paterson CN. J
Anarchiata
Paterson
N. 7
Italy
Ernestina Cravello
Bresci
Humbert
la Questione Sociale
Paterson Reds
Ernestina
America
Biella
Lucia
Presei
A DAZZLING UNIFORM FOR LIEUTENANT GENERAL MILES
Lieutenant General Nelson A. Miles unveils a striking new uniform after his recent rank advancement. The design reflects his own ideas formed during interactions with brilliantly arrayed officers, creating an impressive look for the prominent commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson A. Miles
Lieutenant General Milks in His New Russian Guard Uniform
A description of Lieutenant General Milks wearing a new Imperial Russian guard uniform in Moscow. Dark blue cloth forms the base, heavily covered with gold buttons and gilt braid. The collar and cuffs are dark blue velvet with three inch cuffs. Epaulettes show gold and gilded crescents.
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Milks
Eers
Imperial Russian Guard
Moscow
The Swift Specific Co. Blood Remedy Ad
The advertisement extols S. S. S. as a blood purifier and tonic for many diseases of blood origin including cancer scrofula rheumatism and skin conditions. It claims fifty years of cures and invites free medical correspondence from sufferers with no charge for consultation.
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S. S
THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Travel Ep's Register to Let Land and Pass: Pittsburgh Division
Travel Ep's Register notes pass lines and connections from Orrville to Cleveland and Columbus via several trains. It lists routes to Toledo and Alliance for Niles and Youngstown, with time card and fare information available through Pennsylvania Lines agents.
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Land & Pitsburgh
Orrville
Wk. Ry
Cleveland
Columbus
NW Sand
Ges
Mansfeld
Wis
Toledo
Titin
Alliance For
Niles
Youngstown
L. F. Loree
Ela
Train Connections From Massillon After Eight A.M.
Notices say trains leaving Massillon after 8 a.m. connect for the lake with Sunday exceptions. For special service, rates, and information, contact L. O'Toole asst Canton or FL H. Killinger, Gen. Agent, Massillon.
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Widam
Massillon
L. O'Toouasat
Canton
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Religions OF China
Queen OF the Reds
Miles
James R. Dunn
Erie St
Agustus Ruggles
Greater New York Medical Association
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Diamond Drug CO
W. Bway
Charlotte Hass
Stark County
Ohio
Joan PL Ilassler
Travelep’s Register
Ay Jam
Dan
Pittsb
Chicaro Pennsylvania Lines
Ots Weetward
Wet Pittab
Ghs
Ag Beaver Ails
Leetonia Columbiana
Fes Salem
Igi Alliance Nn
Maximo Brani AM Louisv
Tas Canton
Ilparetao
Ant
Wayne
van Wert
Soudonville Ville
Vikeville
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Turton City
Wrenee
Ouscilie
Gacaert
C Ve. Engers
Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling
North Bound
Sun
A.M
P.M
Belisire
Abrichaville
Br Ley
Philadelphia
Canal Dove
Justug
Aly
Canal Fulton
Warwick
Sterling
Seville
Pewa Lake
Lester
Brooklyn
Lorain Ranch
Tieante A.M
P.m.jp.m. Lester
Grafton
Elyria
Au Lorain
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Uhtrichsville
Sunda Booth Hound
Medina
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Canal Dover
XS Philadelphi
Vis Uhrichsville Wil
Canton-Massillon Electric
Maassillon
Niagara Falls
Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Railway
Erenel
Siv
Aril
Cleveland Terminal & Valley
Akron
Massillon Daily
Aia
SRY
E. Main St
Gaemeland
Arnon & Gorumaus Lky Central Standard
Hudse
Tar
Barberton
Jari
Oarville
Aillersburg
Ernon
Bez Am
Mt. Vernon
E. An
Arberton
Warsaw
Tranway
Zanesville
Resden
Millersburg
A. Foun
Gen. Puss
Agt
Pitts
Turg
Erie Street
Tromeni
R. Higerd
Saihia
S. Higerd, Man’gr
Lee
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