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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1910

Page

4

Cadwell Stresses Life and Rejection of Saul in Twin Services

The Rev. A B Cadwell of Winfield preached at the Methodist and Baptist churches on John 14 6 declaring I am the life with three truths in Christ and eternal life through regeneration He contrasted Saul the rejected king with Saul his focus on obedience and the kingship of every believer He impressed Washington listeners with his tall figure graceful gestures and clear speech.

God Jesus Lazarus Laz Napoleon Jesus Christ Christ Gethsemane Mr. Cadwell Saul King Lear Samuel Israel Gilboa Jonathan Washington

Abundant Life and A Deacon’s Sermon at Local Church

Morning service centered on John 10 10 stressing abundant life through communion with Christ and service. Evening sermon in Acts 8 35 outlined five steps by Philip the deacon guiding the Ethiopian to faith and baptism.

Christ Jesus Philip

Mayor Warns Loafers to Obey City Ordinances

Mayor B F Dixon issues notice to loafers to keep off streets after complaints of gatherings near the square. Enforced ordinances include forbidding congregating in front of doorways and spitting on sidewalks or public floors with misdemeanor penalties.

B. F. Dixon

Optimist Defined by Weather Comment

A witty remark defines an optimist as one who notes fine weather overhead despite three inches of slush on the sidewalks. The quip captures a hopeful attitude amid winter conditions.

Legends of Animals Arabian Folklore on Birds and a Camel

May C Ringwall recounts Arabic and Native American tales explaining why birds lack feathers on the necks and why horses shudder on first meeting camels. The piece threads Solomon’s flying carpet, vultures as awning, and a coyote chasing a locust’s song, ending with an ironic lesson about disguise and self-preservation.

Solomon Allah New Mexico May C. Ringwall Los Angeles Timles

Used to It. Husband Stays Out Late, Wife Sleeps On

A Detroit Free Press brief notes a wife coping with her husband’s late nights after more than a year of marriage. She says she simply goes to sleep while he returns home. The item reflects domestic patience and routines in a light column style.

Detroit Free Press

West Chester Telephone Exchange seeks clarification on consolidation

A letter from J D Dayton secretary urges presidents of telephone lines serving West Chester to attend a meeting at the West Chester bank on April 30 to discuss consolidation. The note alleges inquiries were drafted by Eicher and Livingston and signed by shareholders rather than the secretary.

West Chester The Evening Journal West Chester Exchange Eicher & Livingston Eicher &Livingston Miss Tripp West Chester Bank J. D. Dayton West Chester Telephone Exchange

Family name debate between Duke and Sullivan

In a chat after a duet, Mrs Sullivan questions Arthur about the family name Guelph and insists the Duke use his proper name. The Duke humorously supports the usage, noting there is nothing to be ashamed of in Guelph.

Duke of Edinburgh Sir Arthur Sullivan Mrs. Sullivan Arthur Guelph F. C. Burnand

A Great Relief at the End

An old organ blower on his deathbed asks the organist to play Handel's dead march. The curate agrees and promises no modern tweedledum music. The dying man rejoices that he won’t have to blow for the loud part at the end.

Heathen Collection Incident at Scotch Church

A church collection for heathen relief led to a tense moment when a skeptic refused to give. The minister retrieved a box from the vestry and offered it to the man with the remark that the funds had been gathered for the heathen.

Community Socials and Meetings Highlight Weekend

Miss Mildred Wabnitz hosted ABC girls at West Main for a quiet afternoon social. Rose club plans a banquet at Greer cafe for Mrs. Tom Bailey who moves to Albia, followed by an embroidery party at R L McGusin home. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson hosted a dinner for C. H. Wilson’s 76th birthday. Fortnightly club held annual meeting on E Madison with officers elected and plans to bring Mrs. John Hessler for a decorating lecture. I O O F members to meet to celebrate 91st anniversary. Homesteaders to Woodman hall. Navajo Club to East Main. M G C girls to meet Edna McKimmy.

Mildred Wabnitz West Main Street Rose Club Greer Cafe Tom Bailey Albia R. L. McGusin East Main Street M. T. Anderson North Washington C. H. Wilson Anderson C. N Wilson Laura Maxwell Mary N. C. Corbin Earl Frank L. Wilson Ruth J. Albert Williams Wilson Mark Twain Muscatine Journal Orville Elder E. Madison Street Eva Livingston Maud Stewart Frances Hughes Anna Dawson Myrta Jeffrey Our City John Hessler Davenport Federation of Woman's Clubs

Barrister Remonstrates With Lord Darling During Case

In a progress of a case Sir Charles Darling challenged a barrister over his argument. The barrister retorted that Darling once argued similarly at the bar. Darling admitted it with a quiet smile, noting that the judge who allowed London Tit-Bits was at fault.

Charles Darling London

Erin and Scotia Resolve Not to Settle Dispute

Cartoon joke notes that Erin and Scotia fail to settle a quarrel, with a punchy line about a Scotsman slowing his talk as his anger grows and an Irishman growing hotter in response, attributed to Puck.

Erin Scotia Puck

Bar Them The Proper Study Of Mankind Quote

A quip attributed to Lippincott's notes a sharp jab about access to a room by womankind, framing a broader gender discussion in a concise witty line.

Lippincott's

Rubber Tree Yield From Elevated Sap Plot

A rubber yielding tree eight feet from the ground with a diameter of 15 inches produced three plots of liquid.

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Cadwell Winfield ME the Baptist A. B. Cadwell Winfield AT the Baptist Church Donald J. Ross Priveilla Club East Madison Street L. Oo. O. EF I. 0. O Fr Woodman Hall Navajo Club Mes Link Hill Edna McKimmy J.A. Work & CO Alaska Morgenheim Guggenheims Benj. B. Hampton Rheta Childe Dorr Peary Hampton's North Pole Charles Edward Russell Southern Pacific Railroad James B. Connolly Harris Merton Lyon Owen Oliver Luther Trant Edwin Balmer Wm. B. MacHarg Washington County Savings Bank J. A. Cunningham A. Anderson A. W. McCulley B. B. Berdo F. Brown D. J. Palmer J.A. Cunningham A. Harvey T. J. Berdo H. C. Hull
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