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Newspaper
Sumner Press
Location
Sumner, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1900
Page
2
The writer details life in the Philippines and nearby locales, describing race relations, housing, clothing, food, and daily labor. Observations cover the Tagalos and Vincayans, local shelters, barter, church customs, and festive practices, with notes on health, sanitation, and social conditions.
In a recent letter from the field the writer describes elaborate wooden stations and Roman soldiers bearing Christ, the journey to Mount, and the crucifixion scene. The floats impressed natives and American observers with detailed faces, blood effects, and costly presentation, many items imported from Europe.
Keeureten on Sunday June 24 offers a round trip by the P D BE RY to Edgewater and back for the benefit of 8 G Tiley No 116 B of B T. The Mattoon Military Band and Orchestra accompany the trip. Tickets via agent or A G Palmer G P A Evanaville Ind. Also notices on rail fares June 16 from Olney, and DeWitts Little Early Risers pills advertised.
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