From Farm to Politics A Portrait of Gov Frank Lowden
A detailed profile of Gov Frank G Lowden of Illinois tracing his rise from a village smithy son to a top Republican presidential hopeful. Born 1861 near Sunrise Minnesota he worked through college and law school then pursued politics, serving in Congress and finally winning Illinois governorship in 1916. It lists key milestones and family details.
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Lowden Sponsors Good Roads Movement In Illinois
Under Gov Frank G Lowden Minois has begun building a 4800 mile system of good roads costing 87000000 Autombilists and farmers will benefit Two hundred miles of road were built last year plans call for over 1000 miles more this year Upon completion Illinois will boast one of the nations finest hard road systems The state voters approved a 60000000 bond issue and federal funds bring total to 87000000 for trunk line highways
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Interchurch World Movement Maps World Protestant Plan
The speaker argues that the Interchurch World Movement lets Protestant leaders share a common plan and map the global Christian program. It shows where Methodists and Baptists are, outlines current strength, and identifies unoccupied mission fields for coordinated effort.
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