"Methodist Church, Chengtu [Chengdu]." The beautiful wood and fine craftsmanship of the new church is depicted in the chairs and pulpit and the face of the chancel.
"Chengtu Methodist Church in construction ̶ roof truss starting to go up. Several men are shown on the ground hauling on a rope to raise a structural piece of lumber to the top of the building.
"Foot-power irrigation, 3 relays." A man operates a conveyor belt style water wheel with his feet. Water is delivered from a lower pond to a field above.
"Country hut and carriers with back-loads in front." A mountain dwelling with at grass roof blends in with the surroundings. Three porters can be seen near the paved road in the foreground.
"Farmers at work in rice fields." Nine men pause from their work in a rice paddy to pose for a photo. The workers are shown wearing short tunics or sarongs above the knee and large brimmed hats. Rice plants are seen growing up out of the water.
"Threshing rice." Workers are shown beating bundles of harvested rice straw against a tall screen fitted in a wooden box. The back and sides of the screen are made of tightly woven material to keep the grain from flying out.
