Brazil Island of Promise for Worthy Efforts
Rev. H. P. Midkiff spoke at Westminster Presbyterian, praising Brazil as a land of vast opportunity for spiritual and economic work. He described Brazil’s size, river system, and undeveloped waterpower, noting rapid mission progress and the need to train native teachers to advance a population of about 320 million.
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H. P. Midkiff
Astro
Brazil
Wastimingster Presbyterian Church
Midkitt
United States
Ameria
South America
Peasant Farmers Move Through Brazil Shifting Missions
The passage describes rural migrants termed peasants in Brazil, their lack of formal schooling, and a mission led by Mr. Migrit's charge focusing on practical farming and domestic training. Boys learn farming with manual training while girls handle housework and studies. Families travel with ax, brushhook, mule, wife, and children, sometimes goats and pigs.
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Brazil
North America
Lberty
Little Red
Midki
Migrit
Guests Compliment Her Coffee At Social Gatherings
Atha C. Noland praises Merwe Coensee coffee for rich taste and aroma. She notes the economical price per pound, the paraffin-walled canisters preserving flavor, and that six in her family drink coffee daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merwe Coensee
Atha C. Noland
Brazilian farm practice and its impact on forests
The article describes a Brazilian farmer named Joca Tatu who clears forests by burning timbers, then plants crops in the cleared land. It criticizes the lack of conservation, notes hostility to forest regrowth, and mentions missionary work by Rev Bir. Midkiff and American influence.
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Midkiff
Ee Sueport Arazilfang
Unite 8 Ry
Blue Halts
States Navy
Bir. Midkiff
Furough
Abor
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