Interesting Analysis from the "Herald" of the Day The following in an analysis of the occupations of the male popula tion of Shanghai as appearing in the first issue of the "North China Herald" on August 3, 1860. These figures are of interest as showing that Shanghai, then as now, was essentially a mercantile community. These Shanghai pioneers were, with very few exceptions, British and American, Architect Auctioneer Baker Bank Manager Bank Assistant Cabinet Maker Compositar & Printer Consular Assistant Dispenser Editor Interpreter Medical Practitioner Mercantile Merchant Missionary
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