United Society Christian Endeavor 29th International Session
The 29th International Convention of the Society of Christian Endeavor opened in Des Moines with Dr. Francis E. Clark, founder and long-time president, addressing 500 scouts and girls and a large audience. The meeting featured a pageant, speeches on religion, law, and prohibition, and noted growth in C E membership and diverse denomination involvement. Portland, Oregon will host the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis E. Clark
Williston Congregational Church
Portland
Maine
Society of Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
Kingdom of God
Des Moines
Francis EB. Clark
United States
H. Augustine Smith
Coliseum
Columbia
Stars and Stripes
Smith
Weaver
Carl W. Garver
C. S. Medbury
A. B. Cummins
Auarter
Hubert Sterback
Kentuc
C. E. Society
Clark
C. E
C. FE
Dr. Clark
Plymouth Rock
Massachusetts
Plymouth
C. Ia
Rome
Christ
EF. P. Gates
W. J. Bryan
Oregon
Denominational Fences Debate at Christian Endeavor Convention
The Plymouth church art display delighted Sunday school workers as copies of masters lined the walls. About 80 Baptist C E youths heard Dr H R Best argue for unity and truth across denominations. He urged balance, democracy in church life, and direct access to God through Christ, warning against pride and blank theory. He praised the enduring role of denominations in furthering the Kingdom of God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Congregational Church
Coliseum
Best England
S. C. Breyfogel
Evangelical Church
Lionel Fletcher
Australia
England
United States
Christian Endeavor
The
Des Moines Hepister
Mr. Fletcher
foloSs
Britain
America
Great Britain
Jesus
Victor N. Witter
Dad
Witter
Rochester
New York
C. E
New England
C. E. Baptists
J. W. Million
Des Moines University
Baptist C. E
Hast
East Twelfth Street
F. E. Clark
First Baptist Church
H. R. Best
Dr. Best
Jesus Christ
A Scotchman and a Lobster in Glasgow Market
A Scotchman strolls through Glasgow market with his collie close behind. The dog noses a display of fish as the tail dips over a basket of live lobsters. A lobster snaps a claw on the tail, dragging the dog away while the lobster clings on. The vendor tells the man to whistle to his dog. He replies whistle to your lobster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
New York World
Sallie the colored cook and a queer caller
Mrs Bradley notes Sallie the cook has a gentleman caller named Rastus described as a queer sort of fellow. Sallie affirms with emphasis that he would rather work than marry, saying he shore is and that he is a man who would marry if he chose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie
Play shows Lincoln lie gag ends improbably
In a London theatre where Drinkwater's Abraham Lincoln was staged, a young woman told her elderly companion she learned about Lincoln, noting he never lied. The companion agreed the play was impressive but the ending was highly improbable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Drinkwater
Abraham Lincoln
Treasure Hunt Highlights Pella Scout Chronicle Update
The Pella Boy Scouts recount a Tuesday treasure hunt visiting Van Vliet pond and other landmarks. Prizes included a drinking cup, knife, candy, and fishing line with local merchants named as sponsors. Scouts met at 7 30 next Tuesday. officers and leaders note improved camping plans and camp Otumbo Ot tumwa inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Heerema
van Vliet’s
Sewer Creek
Thunder Creek
Ideal Drug Co
Clarence Vander Meulen
Warner’s
Willard
Rules for Preventing House Fires
Tips on safe storage of ashes in metal receptacles and avoiding spontaneous ignition of oily rags. Proper kerosene lamp care, dangers of burning with little fuel, avoiding nails or hooks for cords, and prohibitions on using kerosene to reignite fires. Warns that a bulb used to warm beds or dry clothes can start a fire.
Also Mentioned on This Page
United Society Christian Endeavor, International
Iowa
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League of America
Wheeler
Republic
Gov. Smith
Columbia University
Evangeline Boot
W. G. Harding
Daniel A. Poling
Harding
Plymouth Congregational
Central Church of Christ
Central Progebyterian
Chicago
Walnut Street
West Eighth
Locust
East
News OF
Pella
BOY Scouts
Camp Ottumwa
Mr. Brunia
Brunia
Steffen
Knoxville
Raymond DE Grofft
Asst
S. M
Pella Supply Co
Louis van Roekel
A. A
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