Gloria Kerr Discovers World Beyond Belmont Society
Gloria Kerr, a motherless girl who spent years in school, returns to her father David Kerr in Belmont. As Kerr pushes a Packers franchise with Judge Gilbert, Gloria meets Joe Wright the reform editor and begins a journey from sheltered privilege to empathy through visits to the Presbyterian Mission and Belmont's poor quarters.
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Gloria Kerr
Belmont
David Kerr
Kendall
Chicago Packers
Judge Gilbert
Kerr
Joe Wright
Reform
Gloria
Belmont Society
Packers
Gilberts
Europe
The
Wright
Belmont News
Joria
Ine
Mrs. Hayes
Tman
Fifth Avenue
Fellowship of Man
Hayes
Presbyterian Mission
Letty Loomis
John Loomis
Loomis
Kansas
Pather
Belmont News power struggle over franchise sale
In Belmont, Kerr learns a rival owns the News and the bosses discuss buying it to win the upcoming election. Kendall, Gilbert, and Hayes fear defeat and plan to force a takeover by mortgaging or buying the paper to secure the franchise before election day. Kerr orders the confrontation to force a sale.
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McMinstry Kerr
Kendall
Dr. Hayes
Judge Gilbert
Gilbert
Dave Kerr
Balaam
David Kerr
Mr. Kerr
River Wards
Kerr
Warig
Ken
Belmont News
Hayes
Sam
Tye
Chicago
Women Push Charity Mission To Judge Gilbert
Gioria suggests raising funds for the Presbyterian Mission by visiting friends including Judge Gilbert. He doubts the effort yet agrees to hear them. Kerr and Mrs. Wayes seek donations, with Gilbert casting doubt on the venture and recalling a prior pledge from Amos. The scene ends with a skeptical note.
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Gioria
Presbyterian Mission
Hayes
Judge Gilbert
Williams
Miss Kerr
Wayes
Married, of Course, a Quip on Peace of Mind
In a witty exchange a husband and wife spar over personal space as the wife quips about giving a piece of herself reducing his peace of mind. The playful remark reflects domestic humor and lighthearted marital banter.
Bible Lessons Shipside as Gun Cotton Placed Near Deck
A ship’s journal recounts a Bible class held near an ammunition passageway eighteen feet below the waterline where two tons of gun cotton lay in tanks forward of a critical spot. The learning scene drew 14 to 31 attendees with many converted, including a man now studying for the ministry, while a humorous tale follows of a Jimmy who guards a farm fence with a policeman’s uniform.
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Tricians
Moody Bible Institute opens Sunday school lesson intro
E. O. Sellers director outlines the Sunday school lesson series for the Moody Bible Institute evening department in Chicago. The notice previews themes and guidance for teachers and readers of the upcoming program.
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E. O. Sellers
The
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Lessons on Moses Joshua and faith in the Hebrew Bible
A Sunday school summary surveys Moses and Joshua leading Israel toward Canaan, Joshua's farewell, and Hebrews' message of fulfillment in Christ. It lists lessons from Numbers through Joshua, the sins of Moses and Achan, and ends with John 3 16 on God’s love and salvation.
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Israel
Moses
Aaron
Miriam
Joshua
Caleb
Baalim
Achan
Canaan
Egypt
God
Balak
Balaam
Josh
The
Jordan
Jericho
Why did he emigrate why I saw the answer with my own eyes
A Chicago journalist recounts a Western Canada farmer who emigrated from Iowa. He bought 160 acres then expanded to 3000, paid for in three years through wheat yields. The farm’s rise from sod shack to modern farmhouse symbolizes Western Canada offers vast opportunity for the poor.
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Canada
United States
West
Iowa
Towa
Prairie Schooner
Western
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