The port of Lukang, about 9 miles west of Changhua, and midway between the north and the south, enjoyed a prosperous trade. It is opposite Ch'uanchow, Fukien, 130 miles away, or one day's journey with a fair wind from the latter…

The loonie continued to rise against the greenback today.

Then the spunion showed up. He was sweating profusely.

A friend at the eventime, / With a warm and a cheerful seat / Over a pleasant rhyme / When the soul and spirit meet; […]