A Letter From China October 1928 Missives from Tunchsien
Walter J. Herbes reports from Tunchsien China describing school life and restrictions, a peaceful spirit among students, weather, harvests and fuel gathering, delays at Beijing gates, a large city celebration with soldiers, a track meet, boxing demonstrations, basketball by Lu Ho faculty, and vendor activity at the stadium.
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Cher
Times
China
Peking
Sun Yat Sen
Lu Ho
Tangles in town hairdressing and trades noted
The town sees changes as Albert Ryan resumes control of his shop with Wilson Kidder returning to assist. Mr. Wilson leaves for Gresham. John Miller plans a new blacksmiths shop opposite Beebe Hotel. Olaf Gustafson’s child contracts Scarlet fever. Daughters of Rebekah Lodge elect officers led by Mary Kepner. Howard Yates, Osceola chiropractor, appeals for help after corn harvest.
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Albert Ryan
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Kidder ~Han
Gresham
Kidder
Mr. Ryan
John Miller
Beebe Hotel
Olaf Gustafson
Capt
L. M. Pratt
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W. F. Spear
H. C. Morton
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Billings
Montana
Griggs
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