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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1922

Page

5

Silent City Squatters Face Mackenzie Threats and Escape Pact

Polly Hopkins leads the struggle of the Ithaca Silent City squatters against Marcus Mackenzie who offers money to leave. Robert Percival and Polly plan to keep the settlement intact while Evelyn Robertson schemes with rival aims. Polly seeks Percival's aid after Mackenzie presses for retreat with payment.

Silent City Ithaca New York Poll Hopkins Small Jerr Granny Hope Owear Bennett Evelyn Robertson Polly Marcus Mackenzie Wally Mackenzie Roberts Ercival Evelyn Evelyn Robert Percival Fennett Oscar Kevln Larry Mishop MecKenzie Bennett Polly Hopkins Jeremiah Hopkins Poll Lue Braeger Larry Bishop Lassie

Polly Hopkins Stands Firm in Silent City Squatters

In a tense scene Polly Hopkins defies MacKenzie as he threatens squatters at the Silent City settlement. She leads women into a shack, consoling them and revealing support from Robert Cer cival and a promised benefactor, rallying the frightened group.

MacKenzie Polly Tammy Silent Polly Hopkins Daddy Larry Robert Cercival

Easter Services and Programs at Presbyterian Churches

Local congregations announce Easter worship, Sunday school, and special programs led by pastors W. G. Robb M. St. Regan and E. A. Wilbur Johnson with musical Cantatas and choir performances. Readings include The Resurrection and the Life and The Power that Makes Men. Public notices invite all to attend across multiple services and Bible study sessions.

Reformed Presbyterian W. G. Robb

Silent City Squatters Seek Help Amidst Family Turmoil

In a tense scene Pollyop and Dolly Hopkins plead with Robert for aid to avoid eviction from the Silent City. Granny Hope cites danger as Marcus MacKenzie arrives with Evelyn’s errand, prompting evasive replies and a moment of mounting confusion.

Braeger Lue Jerry Polly Hopkins Old Mare Evelyn Granny Hope Robertson Home Dolly Hopkins Robert Tin Wally

Easter programs and services at First United Presbyterian

The church presents songs by junior and intermediate groups including Messiah Has Risen and Easter Dawn with Evelyn Bambrick Dora Haney and Priscilla Morrison and a Open Gates of Easter drill under Pastor Alma Huppert and Music Director Mary Hunter. Morning worship at 11:00 with special concert music, evening service at 7:30 and Sabbath school at 9:45 led by Rev J Reade McCrory Carolyn Hamilton and Helen Harvey orchestrate the program.

Servic Missionary Society E. A. Wilbur Johnson Epworth League Creswell Asesenacas Shubert Boys Neues Janior Boys Evelyn Bambrick Dora Haney Priscilla Morrison W. W. Bowers Alma Huppert Mary Hunter Christian Endeavor J. Reade McCrory Carolyn Hamilton Helen Harvey

Easter Morning Services and Activities Schedule

Easter morning prayer at 7:00 followed by breakfast. Sunday school at 9:45. Morning worship at 11:00. Christian Endeavor at 6:30. Easter program by the Bible school at 7:30. Rev. W. H. Hampton, pastor.

Christian Endeavor Bible School W. H. Hampton

Easter observance at church with evening sermon

Sunrise prayer at 7 30 p m urged for all with Florence Cunningham leading. Easter observances at 9 45 Sabbath School and 11 morning worship with Easter music and the sermon The Live Hope of Resurrection Day by Pastor Arthur R Oates. Evening worship at 7 30 features sermon Are You Worth What You Cost with Miss Bertha Hay chorister and Mrs C B Dougherty organist.

Florence Cunningham Arthur R. Oates Bertha Hay C. B. Dougherty

Points the Way for Others Ideals Cited by Boston Transcript

The Boston Transcript critiques idealism while arguing that an idealist often prescribes to others what they should do. The remark frames idealism as critique of moral guidance rather than practical achievement.

Boston Transcript

Foley Cathartic Tablets Advertised as Bodily Tonic

An old fashioned physic Foley Cathartic Tablets are promoted as a wholesome laxative to cleanse bowels and aid digestion. A Hancock Michigan user attests they are mild yet effective without griping, claiming they give a light free feeling and suggesting readers buy from their druggist.

Wm. O. E. Bielke Hancock Mich

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