Progress in Educational Work Across Americas and Americas
The 89th annual report of the American Baptist Home Mission Society outlines gains in education for negroes and Indians, abroad training via an international seminary, a boys camp, and an architectural bureau aiding church buildings. It notes expanded teacher salaries and new facilities funded by Rockefeller gifts, plus a push for rural pastor training and community outreach through general missionaries and lay volunteers.
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Des Moines
Central America
International Baptist Seminary
Northern Baptist Convention
George R. Hovey
Education Department
General Education Board
John D. Rockefeller
Bacone Indian College
Bacone
Okla
Morehouse College
Atlanta
Oklahoma
Bacone School
Charles A. Brooke
United States
Lemuel Call Barnes
Barnes
Brooks
Relvix
Cranberry Lake
Adirondacks
Baptist Brotherhood Federation
J. Foster Wilcox
H. F. Stillwell
Latin America
Cuba
Mexico
Pueblo
el Salvador
Nicaraugua
Honduras
C. S. Detweiler
George E. Merrill
Department of Architecture
Bureau
Merrill
Fake movie stock swindles claim $50 million in 1920
New York report from the National Association of the Motion Pictures Industry warns against wildcat film companies. The vigilance committee notes hundreds of promoters misrepresent film work and profits, with many schemes dying without any actual film.
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New York
National Association of the Motion Pictures Industry
Confessions of a Husband in a Familiar Mood
An introspective narrator notes George’s consistency as good and dependable while contrasting with public perception that such steady traits may define a person’s fate. Tone remains reflective about character and social judgment.
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George
Dr S D Gordon Leaves After Quiet Talks Series
Dr S D Gordon Bible lecturer concluded his Quiet Talks series at Wesley Memorial church and departed for New York City. A well regarded visitor, he spent 10 days in the city and was a dinner guest of W W Smiths on South Main Street.
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New York
S. D. Gordon
Wesley Memorial Church
New York City
Gordon
W. W. Smiths
South Main Street
Ancient Tomb Finds Reveal Long Metal Safety Pins
Archaeologists uncovered 2000 year old tombs containing safety pins, some reaching ten inches in length. The discovery highlights metalworking and burial customs of the era.
American buildings showcased in French Old Salon exhibit
Paris hosts an Old Salon section featuring over 300 photographs of notable American buildings. The collection, organized by the American Institute of Architects, includes Woolworth Building images along with major New York and Boston structures, libraries, banks, offices, hotels, and notable residences.
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Paris
United States
Societe Des Artistes Francais
Old Salon
France
American Institute of Architects
America
Woolworth
New York
Custom House
West Street
Bush Terminal
Army Supply
Brooklyn
Equitable
Municipally Office
City
Waterbury
Onn
Evening News
Bell Telephone
Union Trust Typany
Washington, D. C
Metropolitan Bank
Minneapolis
Flint National Bank
Boston
Pan American Public
Washington
New York Public Library
Cauhericut State Library
Supreme ¢«Onurt
Hartford
Conn
Indianapolis
Mckintey
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Home Mission
Baptists
Edith
Tom
Dot
Dorothy
Det . i. B
Tell
Joseph
Confessions of A
Husband
Cheops
Egypt
Welborn Furniture Co
Congoleum Art
Brussels
Wilton Rugs
Welborn Furniture Company
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