Griffiths support for Centenary film promotes religious outreach
D W Griffith backed the Methodist Centenary Celebration in Columbus urging motion pictures to carry a universal peace message. Dr Earl Taylor and others spoke of film as a world lesson with real foreign natives and broad reach. Fisher notes 150 trained executives and 73,000 volunteers will drive six weeks of activity.
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D. W Griffith
Columbus
Earl Taylor
New York
E. Crowther
Seattle
Fred Fisher
C. F. Reisner
Griffith
Crowther
Relaner
Methodist Church
Columbus Poised To Host Methodist Centenary Celebration
Mayor George J. Kerb asserts Columbus can handle the Methodist Centenary crowd June 20 to July 13, with officials predicting capacity for 300000 visitors as the city welcomes attendees from across the United States. Chamber secretary James T. Daniels and Organizing Secretary H. B. Dickson voice optimism and higher attendance potential.
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Columbus
George J. Kerb
United States
James T. Daniels
Chamber of Commerce
H. B. Dickson
Indian Curios Featured at Methodist Centenary
W Palm an Indian trader from Ortonville Minnesota displayed relics at the Methodist Centenary Celebration. The exhibit highlighted Navajo rugs St Regis basketry and Pueblo crafts as part of an Indian collection drawing curious crowds.
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W. Palm
Ortonville
Minnesota
No Seats Reserved at Conference Meeting
Fragmentary notes describe a conference with Director Ganeenl s Earl Taylor Dy Fred B Fisher and H B Rigkson. The text references a ceremonial or display event and implied seating or access issues during the gathering.
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Ganeenls Earl Taylor
Fred B. Fisher
H. B. Rigkson
Centenary Negro Methodists Plan Pilgrimage to Ohio
Centenary Negro Methodists visit Columbus and Upper Sandusky on July 6 7 for a Centenary Celebration honoring founder John Stewart. Trips include gravesite visits at Ottarhein cemetery and possible stops at Ohio Wesleyan University and Oberlin, with a large ceremony led by Dr W E Du Bois and a parade of Negro performers.
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Columbus
Upper Sandusky
John Stewart
Ben Hanby
Nellis Graz
Ottarhein
Ohio
Wesleyan University
Delaware
Oberlin
W. E. Dubois
Etter
Ethiosia
Prince Albert Tobacco Ad Teases Five Flavor Joys
An upbeat promotional piece for Prince Albert tobacco, praising its smoothness and lack of bite or throat parch. It touts ready-to-use packaging from red bags to red tins and a humidor with sponge moistener. R J Reynolds Tobacco Company advertises Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
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Prince Albert
P. A
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco
Cigar Tax Sparks Debate In Domestic Conversation
A domestic exchange reveals growing concern over a new tax on cigars. The wife argues cigars are a luxury while urging savings, and the husband probes the state’s plans, hinting at broader financial worries and shared goals.
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DO. W. Griffith
Karb
Columbus Town
Firet Come
Celteeuni
Coe Ps Een
Joly
Crimp
FISK
Ridgway
Carlisle, Indiana
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