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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1914
Page
7
Alarms rung up bringing to the scene the entire fire department of the wholesale district. The great business center was in wild confusion as bells clang and engines crash and horses stampede in frantic haste.
A bold bid for the entire stock was accepted by adjusters and shipped to Clarksburg. The scene promises a remarkable bargain feast for all involved as buyers and sellers mark a historic sale.
The piece discusses missionary work in China, noting shifts toward practical approaches and local Chinese clergy. It highlights how Episcopal and American churches cooperated in education, the rise of independent Chinese churches, and the role of foreign teachers. It also mentions footbinding, slavery, imperial edicts, and challenges in government and university systems.
The article notes debate over the value of modern versus old Salon styles, with the committee seeking broader eclecticism and exemptions for top prize winners. It praises recent improvements in standards, contrasts the New and Old Salons, and mentions influential artists shaping the discourse while incomplete text hints at ongoing organizational changes.
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