On the Trail of the American Missionary in Chefoo
A traveling journalist critiques Y M C A work in Chefoo China and examines missionary life among white children abroad. He highlights the China Inland Mission school, efforts by Rev G Cornwell and others, and notes veterans Dr Hunter Corbett Dr J B Hartwell and Dr Calvin W Mateer.
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China Inland Mission School
Chefoo
New York Street
Gamin
Lord Fauntleroy
Korea
Orient
East
Presbyterian Church
United States of America
General Assembly
Des Moines
Hunter Corbett
China
United States
Corbett
Calvin W. Mateer
J. Livingston Nevius
Nevius
Presbyterian
Presbyterian Board
Joseph B. Bowles
Presbyterian General Assembly
C. W. Matees
J. B. Hartwell
Southern Baptist
The
China Inland Mission School For Missionaries
Identifying the Twins in Judge's Library Tale
The story recalls two twin brothers in town who looked identical. Jhem lacked teeth while Dave had them, making them hard to distinguish. The sole tell was sticking a finger in Lem's mouth to see if he would bite, revealing Dave.
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Jhem
Dave
Lem
Advertising in Japan Influences Temple Towels Ads
Advertisers in Japan borrow American billboard ideas and stream towel donations to Buddhist temples. Merchants in Tokyo and other cities now supply towels at temple entrances for hands washing, reserving the right to print their ads on the towels after the priests previously hung towels there.
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Japan
America
Tokyo
Devices of Defense of the Moor Hen
A London Evening Standard observation notes the moor hen’s defense tactic. The bird dives beneath water to hide its body, leaving only the bill exposed like a leaf, fooling nearby observers who approach within six feet without triggering a flight.
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London
David Wins the Throne Ends Rivalry for Judah
David secures the throne of Judah after spiritual and political maneuvering as scripture records conflict and royal succession beginning with 2 Samuel 2 1 32. The narrative centers on David's ascent and leadership in ancient Israel.
David and the virtue of godly success in adversity
The sermon argues that true success comes from honor and obedience to God, not by compromising principles or crime. It cites David who sought divine guidance and trusted God through trials, noting that faith that waits yields enduring outcomes and that even humble paths can be guided by God’s presence.
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David
Bethlehem
Hebron
After the Storm Comes War's Aftermath in Israel
The narrative recalls the night’s tempest and calm seas while wreckage and casualties from battle lie along the shore. It reflects on Saul and his sons slain, the disarray in Israel, and Abner’s faltering leadership as the nation grieves and seeks a new path.
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Israel
Saul
Beth-shan
Ashtaroth
von Abner
Judah
David Returns to Judah and Is Crowned King in Hebron
Elders of Judah, fearing Philistine attack, consider David’s fate after his alliance with Achish. A messenger reveals David’s actions against Israel, then reports his return to Ziklag and victory over the enemy. At Hebron David arrives with his men and is anointed king over the house of Judah.
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Israel
Judah
Hebron
David
Achish
Ziklag
House of
Kashgaria A Land Straddling Deserts And High Passes
The article describes Kashgaria in Chinese territory reachable only after months of travel from Pekin or India. Routes from the Russian railhead take three weeks through perilous passes over 18 000 feet. It spans about 350 000 square miles with only about one hundredth developed for cultivation, the rest being desert.
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Kashgaria
Pekin
India
Central Asia
Kashgar
Novelty Entertainments In Paris Quiet Sunday Gatherings
A Paris paper notes that Mrs Mackay hosts Sunday gatherings in the Latin quarter's famed park. Refreshments come from passing vendors including elderly women selling raisin cake and similar treats. The piece adds the events, whether authentic or not, are pleasant to believe and have been well received as informal relief.
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Paris
Curious Timor Soap Spring Forms Miniature Volcano
A natural soap bath near Timor in the East Indies rises from a mud cone with water rich in alkali and radium, bubbling to form a miniature volcano. The wash site ruins vegetation for miles around, a notable drawback of this cleansing spot.
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Timor
East Indian Islands
Boots worn by Cromwell sold in London auction
A pair of riding boots worn by Oliver Cromwell sold in London for 43 dollars. The boots were discovered 30 years ago during excavations at Canonbury Tower in Islington.
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Great Protector
London
Oliver Cromwell
Canonbury Tower
Islington
Reform Plan for Amiable Criminals in Garden Town
Chicago editor John F. Geeting proposes a Arcadian reform to place nonviolent offenders in a garden colony. Citizens would grow peaches and roses under moral suasion within a walled village, each in a cottage, with strict eligibility and a focus on botany over punishment to steer criminals from crime.
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Chicago
John F. Geeting
American Criminal Records
Geeting
Mr. Geeting
Illinois
Mars Is Not Inhabited Says Professor Newcomb
Professor Simon Newcomb of the U S Naval Observatory argues Mars is uninhabited based on heat and atmosphere limits. He cites Lowell and others but contends canals and life on Mars are unlikely. He notes 10 000 worlds lack sufficient heat for life and critiques Wallace statements.
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Berkeley
Cal
Mars
Simon Newcomb
United States Naval Observatory
Lowell
Newcomb
Alfred Wallace
Mart
Smallest Watch in the World in London Jeweler’s Vault
A London jeweler claims possession of what is called the smallest watch in the world. It once belonged to the late Marquis of Anglesey, famed for extravagant taste. The gold case equals the size of a silver threepence, and the minute hand measures about one eighth of an inch.
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London
Marquis of Anglesey
Not the Music He Loved
A fragment from Stray Stories presents a humorous dialogue between Mrs. Talkmere and Mrs. Chatters about a husband obsessed with music and night-time composition efforts, ending with a playful twist about a baby.
Paper Coffin Venture Fails To Sell In Cincinnati
A Cincinnati firm formed to produce papier mache coffins aimed at paper mills failed to find a market. Hundreds of coffins were shipped as junk, stored for years, and finally disposed of to a junk dealer. Public institutions did not utilize the paper shells despite their fine appearance.
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Cincinnati
Carpet Tack Restores Speech in Utica Case
Edward Cox of Williamstown months ago suffered a stroke that left him speechless. Doctors feared a brain blood clot would end his speech. Recently he sat on a carpet tack, swore, and reportedly regained his speech.
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Utica
N. Y
Edward Cox
Williamstown
Cox
Motors killed 22 in London's streets last year
A record shows 22 people died in motor vehicle incidents across London during the previous year. Authorities note fatalities occurred in various boroughs and emphasize road safety measures and enforcement efforts.
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Motors
London
Willie asks for a dying friend's drum in a neighborly tale
A Bronx boy named Willie visits a sick neighbor to inquire about Jimmy's condition. The child shows empathy, and the grateful mother kisses him. Willie, emboldened by kindness, worries aloud about Jimmy's death and asks if he may have Jimmy's drum if he dies.
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Saya
New York Tribune
Bronx
Wille
Willie
Jimmy
Medical Association aims to dominate legislation says critic
A critical view outlines the American Medical Association activities as aiming to capture legislatures and limit competing medicines and practices. It cites a 16 000 member network and a 65 000 member base, with assets of 291 667 89 and annual asset growth around 30 000. It claims the committee seeks more physicians as congressional candidates.
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Amerin Medical Association
American Medical Association
Congress
United States
Chicago
Rochester Surgeon Dies After X Ray Exposures
The death of Dr. Weigel a Rochester surgeon is linked by the Christian Advocate to X ray exposure. He had suffered through multiple operations since 1904 and the illness remains unexplained though linked to a life principle. He led the Rochester Academy of Medicine and the American Orthopaedic Society.
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Weigel
Rochester
Thomas Edison
Boston
San Francisco
Fleischman
Rochester Academy of Medicine
American Orthopaedic Society
Bard in Rural Boarding House Recounts a Madrigal
A city bard, having sold verses to fund a rural sojourn, writes by kerosene lamp amid June bugs. He proclaims love for a madrigal, while a surprised farmer asks where the gal he just spoke of has gone, prompting a pause in the scene.
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Yeou
Seeing Nature Through a Pledge and a Glimpse
The Enthusiastic Nature Lover and the Reformed Tramp discuss awe of nature. The speaker asks about sun glare swallowing the horizon and mist sweeping the hillside as the moon battles a storm cloud. The Tramp notes he has not observed such scenes since signing the pledge.
In Self Defense Gabriel Say on Letting In a Pest
St Peter reveals a party guest who sought admission to avoid being talked to death. The exchange shows the speaker’s defense that admitting the caller was the easier option. The punchline rests on the lingering nuisance of the pestiferous visitor.
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Gabriel
St. Peter
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China Inland
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China Inland Mission Organization
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