Helping Somewhere A Child Preaches Insight From A Village Encounter
A writer recalls a little girl asking after her father and, with thoughtful civic tone, suggests he must be "helping somewhere" amid sick or hurting people. The anecdote frames a reflection on service and earnest labor by small helpers in the community.
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Letter From Leona Vander Describes East Asia Voyage
Leona Vander writes of travel from Yokohama to Kobe and Nagasaki, detailing bustling Kobe bazaar navigation, coal unloading by women, and harbors famed for beauty. She recalls meeting friends, visits to schools, and fellow travelers as the ship sails toward Manila and Amoy amid rain, typhoon worries, and hopeful furlough plans.
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Michigan
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N. Y
Europe
Russia
Mr. Hoekie
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