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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1906
Page
6
A draft about child labor condemns factory hiring of minors, cites census figures and expert voices, and warns of a century hence when social memory might deem current practices cruel. It contrasts industry with humane progress and includes anecdotes on wireless telegraphy and a Kansas couple.
In a searing study of Moses in exile, the Highways and Byways preacher tracks his two year wait in Ethiopia after a failed revolt, the Ammihud papyrus discovery, and the princess Thermutis’s scheming as Moses wrestles with God’s promised deliverance and his future role among the Hebrews.
In a tense moment Moses and Theremthutis debate long term plans as the conquest of Canaant looms and the deliverance of their people. Therermutis presses for action while Moses resolves to wait and trust God to lead the way amid rising fears of future tragedy.
Japanese artist Yoshio Markino visiting London criticizes Englishwomen for awkward carriage and haste. He laments raised elbows and skirts caught by one hand, contrasts with Japanese women who he says move modestly with eyes lowered. He also dislikes English fashion and short sleeves, noting English women appear ready to scrub.
Churches in Japan now seek greater autonomy from foreign control as Japan is recognized as a great power. Leading Christians desire freedom from the semblance of external dictatorship while maintaining their religious mission.
A Christian woman from Foochow, China, touring England, remarks upon reading the cathedral’s oldest date and questions why locals never told her Christians had existed all those years, sparking cultural surprise.
After almost 30 years Gen Gordon's appeal for Sudan missionaries is being answered. Lord Cromer and the Sirdar see political conditions as favorable and the Church Missionary Society plans a strong missionary party to Sudan.
A five year old girl on her mother’s doorstep in Victor Colorado had bread with sugar snatched by a large gray wolf that sprang up and fled with the food. The incident occurred recently on the doorstep.
Ambiguous warning phrase hints at renewed concern as authorities prepare to assess risks across various locations. The text suggests ongoing vigilance but lacks clear details on the event, location, or responsible parties.
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