China’s Man Hwang Named Panama Pacific Commissioner
Rev. William R. Johnson recounts H. C. Hwang, president of the Methodist boys school at Nanchang, China, chosen by Yuan Shi Kai to head the Chinese exhibits at the Panama Pacific Exposition. Hwang rose from a poor boy to teacher and administrator, aided by viceroy Tuan Fang, and helped draft the provisional constitution after the revolution.
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William R. Johnson
China
Yuan Shi Kai
H. C. Hwang
Methodist Boys’ School
Nanchang
Hwang
Mission High School
Kluklang
United States
St. Louis
Tuan Fang
Chinese Imperial Commission
William Nast Methodist College
Kinklang
Persuasion by Yuan to delay school duties at Panama Exposition
The passage describes Yuan Shih Kai urging Mr. Hwang to relinquish his school work temporarily while Yuan takes charge of Chinese exhibits at the Panama Pacific Exposition next year. It notes the pressure to postpone responsibilities for the sake of national presentation.
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Yuan Shih Kai
Hwang
Meritol Eczema Remedy Promoted by Mt. Sterling Drug
A local advertisement touts Meritol Eczema Remedy as a mild soothing wash that relieves itching and burning from eczema with instant relief. Sold and guaranteed by Mt. Sterling Drug Co as sole agency with prices 50 cents and 1 dollar.
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Mt. Sterling Drug Co
Local option election plans discussed by ministers
Lexington dispatch to the Louisville Times reports a Ministerial Association meeting behind closed doors to review Rev. A N Palmer plans for church involvement in the county local option fight. Clergymen from nearby counties attended and no consensus date was set pending broader county input. Plans may expand to include Montgomery Anderson and Shelby counties with simultaneous elections if cooperation is secured.
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A. N. Palmer
State
Anti-Saloon League
Franklin
Fayette
Bourbon and
Clark
Montgomery
Anderson
Shelby
Facts About Mexico Population and Railways
Mexico's population is about 16 million with 19 percent European descent 38 percent mixed and 43 percent Indian. The railway network totals 14181 miles built mainly 1880 to 1905. The republic covers 767326 square miles with 27 states two territories and one federal district. Annual crude rubber harvest in 1912 valued at 500 million silver and stock raising 120 million silver per year.
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Mexico
Republic
District of Columbia
Central America
Standing offer for obituary notices in Ottawa County Herald
The Ottawa County Herald announces a limited offer: readers with one year or more of arrears who pay in full will receive a first class obituary notice gratis if they pass away. The notice targets overdue subscribers and promises a complimentary obituary in the paper.
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The
Herald
Ottawa County
Ohio
Huyler’s Candies Sold At Geiger’s Pharmacy Sole Agent
Candy buyers can purchase Huyler’s delicious confections at Geiger’s Pharmacy the sole agent. The note ends with a question about church attendance.
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Huyler
Geiger’s Pharmacy
Monster Ocean Liners Set to Expand Southampton Ocean Service
Shipping circles report White Star plans a Britannic sister ship with Harland & Wolff to run three large liners on the Southampton New York route though a firm contract is not yet expected. Britannic fitting out progresses engines due next month. Cunarder Aquitania nears service with trials May 16 and New York departure May 30 from Liverpool. Hamburg America to launch unnamed 60,000 ton liner on the Elbe, Vaterland 56,000 preparing, Norddeutscher Lloyd Columbus 37,000 nearing completion.
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White Star
Harland & Wolff
Southampton
New York
Liverpool
Elbe
Vaterland
Norddeutscher Lloyd
Modern methods pay in Portland church finance
The Portland experience shows weekly offerings replacing yearly anxiety as gifts rise monthly. The plan reduced city tax burden and boosted the rector salary by 25 percent while parochial activities grew. The same issue notes local butchering of cattle, offering tasty beef from silage fed stock. Ss. P. Greenwade.
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Portland
Ore
Montgomery Circuit Court Sale Notice in Equity
Guardian John G. Winn for Esther and Majorie Wilson announces a sale by order of the Montgomery Circuit Court from the April Term 1914 in the matter of Winn as guardian against Esther and Majorie Wilson. Court actions authorize a sale of property to satisfy the judgment.
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John G. Winn
Esther
Majorie Wilson
Montgomery Circuit Court
Public Auction Sale of Montgomery County Land in Mt Sterling
On May 18 1914 at around 1 pm the court will offer by public auction a 193 1/4 acre tract on the waters of Sycamore Creek Montgomery County Kentucky. The sale will be at the courthouse door Mt Sterling with a six 12 and 24 month credit terms. A five foot right of way passes around the northwest side of the tract. The purchaser must post bond with security and pay interest from the sale date. See legal notice for details and bond provisions.
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Court House
Mt Sterling
Sycamore Creek
Montgomery County
Kentucky
S. W
Bruce Salyer
Gum Grove School House
M.C Wilson
Wilson
Albert Welch
Ella Daniel
Daniel
S. EK
Taulbee Gibson
N. W
Seeahid
Cocotte
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Mt. Sterling
White County
C. W. Compton
Mt. Sterling National Bank Bldg
G. M. Horton
Letters
Slvr
W. B. Robinson
High Street
E. Stamler
Merrick Lodge Bldg
Lexington
Stanley Brown
Represennting
Lexington Granite Co. Inc
Lexington, Kentucky
James E. Magowan
Wesley St
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
A. Ge Ca
P. G
Louisville
Rothwell
Norfolk
Richmond
A. m
Hinton
McDonald Bros
G.D. Sullivan & Co
Mt, Sterling, Ky
W. C. Moore & Co
Mt. Sterling, Ky
Pee Gee De-No-La
Peaslee-Gaulbert CO
Louisville, KY
Chenault & Orear
MY. Sterling, KY
Teer
Louisville Times
All Ages Remedy Comp Company
East Main St
Laxington
Monster Ocean Liners
Ss. P. Greenwade
Esther and
Bell Telephone Manager
Farmers’ Line Department
Cumberland Telephone
M. Conroy
Wewitok
American Drug and Press Association
Meritoi
Cutan wienest_ Gores
Wisville
H. & W. Pure
F. C. Duerson
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