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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1909

Page

8

Exposition Fever Spurs Seattle A Y P Plans

James A. Edgerton argues expositions sustain American spirit and world commerce. He praises the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition in Seattle for self funding, on time opening, permanent buildings, temperance stance, and a diverse Pacific world display with Japan Hawaii and Philippines.

Pacific Great Ocean South America Australasia California Oregon Washington British Columbia Alaska Siberia Korea Japan China Philippines Australia New Zealand Hawaii Panama Canal United Star Canal South Central America Western Canada Britain Hawa’i Uncle Sam Arctic Yukon Valley Finland Europe Seward Northwest Charles Dana Gibson

Fifth wedding anniversary surprise for Mr and Mrs Lytle

Yesterday marked the fifth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lytle. The Bachelor Malls planned a surprise but Mrs. Lytle wore her wedding clothes to greet guests. The evening featured wooden ware gifts and a three course luncheon.

Lloyd Lytle

Regular Meeting Notice of What I Can Society

The What I Can society schedules its regular meeting on Thursday evening April 22 1909 at 730 PM. President Miss Emma McChesney will lead the session and full attendance is desired.

The What I Can Society Emma McChesney

Methodist church social to be held in church basement

The Aid society of the Methodist church plans a social in the church basement on Friday April 23 starting at 1 pm. Members from both men and women are urged to attend. Lunch will be served from 4 to 6 pm for 15 cents. A wedding notice announces Miss Bessie Young and Dr Edwin Crane to wed May 1 in Libertyville Illinois with plans to live there.

State University New York State William Hf. Seward Auburn Seward Alaska Seattle Exposition Midway Coney Island St. Louis Asia Fox Farm Aid Society of the Methodist Church Bessie Young Edwin Crane Chicago Libertyville Ill

Death of Solomon W. Reed in Springfield

Word of the death reaches from this place. Solomon W. Reed, formerly a local carpenter and old soldier, died at his home in Springfield, Missouri last Saturday. A daughter Mrs Laura Fairbanks had died months before. His wife’s sister Mrs Margerie Watson and daughter Elizabeth visited. they were present at the death. Central College glee club of twenty will give a concert at the Baptist church on Tuesday May 4.

Solomon W. Reed Reed Springfield Laura Fairbanks Margerie Watson Elizabeth Central College Glee Club Baptist Church

Lecture on Christian Science in Opera House Friday

An event titled Christian Science lecture will be held Friday evening at 8 oclock in the opera house. Admission is free.

Words to Freeze the Soul: A Springfield Merchant’s Recovery

A Springfield merchant, Geo. BE. Blevens, told doctors his son was doomed with consumption. Dr King’s New Discovery reversed the prognosis in three weeks, restoring health. The ad touts the cough remedy as infallible for lung diseases, priced 60c and 1.00 with a free trial bottle.

Geo. BE. Blevens Springfield N. C Dr. King Mr. Blevens J. E. Lemmon

Pastor Williamson Accepts Call to Clarinda Church

The Rev. W. C. Williamson, five years pastor of Burlington United Presbyterian, will move to Clarinda Iowa and begin his new post in May. He plans a four week vacation for travel and visits after delivering his last Burlington sermon expressing satisfaction with growth here and belief a younger man is needed. The Rev Archie Graham of Keota will lead Burlington pulpit next Sunday and for several Sundays until a call is issued.

W. C. Williamson United Presbyterian Church Clarinda Iowa Williamson Burlington Archie Graham Keota Burlington Gazette

Lesser Apple Leaf-folder Threat to Iowa Orchards

The Entomological section of the Iowa Experiment Station reports the lesser apple leaf-folder as a new pest in Iowa. Studies find arsenate of lead most effective. spraying directions and the insect’s life history are published in Bulletin No. 102 and can be obtained free from Director C. F. Curtiss at the Iowa Experiment Station in Ames.

Iowa Cc. F. Curtiss Ames

Free Christian Science Lecture Set For April 23

Mr. Frank H. Leonard of Brooklyn will give the annual free lecture on Christian Science Friday evening April 23 at the Graham opera house. All are welcome. no collection will be taken.

Frank H. Leonard Brooklyn N. Y Christian Science Board First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Mass Graham Opera House Muscatine Leonard Grand Opera House New York Christian Science Board of First Church Boston Latin School Massachusetts Metaphysical College Stony Creek Coal and Coke Co Pennsyvania

Geo W Stewart Chicken Coops Ad

Local advertisement urges readers to buy chicken coops from Geo. W. Stewart and notes the listing number 56 21 for reference.

Geo. W. Stewart's

Local Men Drawn for Federal Grand Jury in Des Moines

The office of the United States commissioner has drawn C. C. Wilson George Ross and John Westphal of this city to serve on the federal grand jury during the May term of federal court in Des Moines.

United States Commissioner Federal Grand Jury Federal Court Des Moines C. C. Wilson George Ross John Westphal

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