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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1910
Page
4
The speaker laments missed chances to invest and warns that loss comes from not grasping opportunities. He argues that many over thirty recall regrets begun with I would have bought and end with I would have been rich. The obstacle is the lack of nerve to act.
Describes a farm adjoining Washington city to the south with paving reaching the edge and schools six blocks away. Buyer receives this year’s rent and may take possession next March or lease further. expected crops will yield $20 to $30 per acre this year. Strong sales pitch urges immediate purchase.
The text argues the Resurrection rests on credible witnesses in a historical frame. It emphasizes the Apostles as plain, sincere, unimpeachable witnesses who faced persecution, poverty, and death rather than deceit. Their testimony is presented as decisive proof of Christ’s divinity and the foundation of Christian faith.
Harry Green leads a vaudeville style cast in the comedy Eli and Jane at the Graham on April seven. The production blends humor rural charm and a serious humane message with bright music and special effects amid an engaging stage presentation.
Miss Effie O Loughlin hosts a granite shower at homes on Wednesday evening April 6 in honor of Miss Mae Harley. On Saturday afternoon Miss Edith Fox entertained about thirty friends at her Mast Second street home for Miss Mildred Gaines of Fairfield with music and a dainty luncheon by Mrs. Fox. The M B A held a 10 cent social Saturday night April 2 in the A O U W hall with music by the orchestra. The program included readings, duets, solos, and recitations led by Oscar Jugenheimer Frank Miller and others.
In Washington April 4 a memorial service for a departed colleague features Speaker Cannon reflecting on trials faced by public men amid popular opinion and the mysteries of the hereafter. He praises Cushman as a man of good courage and discusses belief that each person makes their own place in life and beyond.
The Royal Neighbors will hold their regular meeting tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. After the business meeting a basket luncheon will be enjoyed. A full attendance is requested.
The Junior Queen Esther Circle of the Methodist church will meet in the Sunday school room of the church tomorrow afternoon at 4. Members please note the change in meeting place.
Mrs Sarah J Teeter died at 2 15 this morning at the home of her niece on West Madison street after two weeks illness due to age. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 pm at the Mae Conner home conducted by Rev W R Sawhill. Born January 31 1831 in New Castle Pennsylvania she was the last of her family with five brothers. She married David Texter in 1873 and lived in Washington County since, except years in Kansas where her husband died in 1904. She remained in the city thereafter and was a member of the Second United Presbyterian Church. Her stepsons John and Hugh Teeter reside here. Office directory lists Reister Son phone 116.
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