Missionary Letter From China News: Thiessen Family
G T Thiessen and family report from Tsaohsien Sung China in December 1922 detailing robber attacks, soldier rescues, and illness among orphans. They describe weather aiding evangelists, efforts at the city chapel and jail outreach, and praise for the Jansen News as a trusted correspondence source.
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Feng
S. S
America
Susanna Ratzlaff
Willems
Ruth
Susanna
Ningling
Peter Ratzlaff
Willie
The
Jansen News
China
Fairbury Sets Bond Election for New School Building
A bond election is set for February 23 in Fairbury to approve a $200,000 school building project. The aim is to relieve crowded schools and have the new facility ready for occupancy by next Christmas. Basements currently house primary pupils.
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Fairbury
Kairbury
Trussed Fox in Hay Sheaf Stuns New Zealand Farmer
A New Zealand farmer trapping hay density saw a fox pass under his binder and emerge trussed in a sheaf of hay. The fox had both hind legs torn by knives, yet the farmer stood by as the machine cleared and later found the fox secured by twine.
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New Zealand
Pinkertons Plains
Ill Child in Critical Condition After Erysipelas
The thirteen month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Bouising remains critically ill with erysipelas. Doctors report the head is markedly swollen and the eyes are closed from swelling, though Dr Murray notes a slight improvement Tuesday morning.
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Murray
Good Roads Through Woods Open Rural Areas
The forestry service reports substantial progress in building roads and trails through forests. Last year 724 miles of roads cost 540,868 dollars and about 3,000 miles of trails cost 519,429 dollars, greatly improving access to previously inaccessible country.
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The
Forestry Service
Ill Father of Editor Remains Seriously Ill in Mountain Lake
Late reports on the editor’s father at the J. H. Balzer home in Mountain Lake Minnesota show no material change in condition since year’s end. He is not suffering the great pains observed in earlier illness.
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J. H. Balzer
Mountain Lake
Minnesota
Breaks Bosses Questioned Over Pay Delays
A quote from a worker questions why Breaks appears well off while colleagues endure pay delays. The speaker notes some employees avoid Saturday lines by waiting to draw pay on Mondays, suggesting uneven待遇 and potential staffing issues at the plant's cashier area.
Replenishing Soil Fertility in Nebraska
The article stresses soil fertility as a major issue this year with yield differences of 10 to 40 bushels per acre on similarly located fields. It notes nitrogen deficiency as a common limiter in Nebraska and recommends seeding alfalfa red clover or sweet clover to restore fertility. It urges planning with extension agents or the Agricultural College for related bulletins.
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Nebraska
Agricultural College
Sandy the collecting dog aids Holmfirth hospital
A clever dog named Sandy in Holmfirth West Riding England has become famous for finding coins and placing them in a hospital collection box. Residents contribute as Sandy targets known supporters and continues to solicit favors.
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Sandy
Holmfirth
Riding
England
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