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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1918
Page
4
The piece recalls prophets and religious figures who warned of a coming war, with Tolstoy and others cited as predictors. It notes premonitions and historic signs as evidence while asking for clearer forecasts about when the war might end. The tone mocks sensational predictions and seeks concrete timing.
The fragment hints at a talky scene with Abe Martin joking about spies and daylight law while mentioning a radish girl and a seasonal charity effort. The text shows rustic colloquialisms and humorous rural banter typical of the column.
The poem narrates a speaker who sets the clock an hour ahead at the government's request and wakes with the birds to greet the dawn. He recalls sleeping through sunrise and the morning’s colors while crooning verses about waking life and the shifting hours of the day.
The text mocks forecasters who claim certainty while praising precise, verifiable predictions. It contrasts yesterday's rain guesswork with specific locale forecasts and argues most self styled seers are victims of delusion, noting human frailties like rheumatism and indigestion shaping prophetic mood.
A vaudeville anecdote recalls a bank draft clerk who after directing cash to aid a poor widow’s rent borrows $10,000 from the safe to help her. The cashier returns to find $14,000 missing, faces a stunned reaction, and demands repayment in full with the risk of arrest absent restitution. The tale mixes humor with a moral warning about misused funds.
A Sunday School commentary on Mark 9 30 to 50 stresses Christ�s suffering and resurrection, warns against pride and ambition among disciples, praises childlike humility, notes Peter�s pride over tribute money, and warns of hell�s reality as described in Mark and Revelation.
HuGH H. MCCLEERY presents himself as a practical representative for Washington County. He pledges to advocate county interests through challenges and opportunities, highlighting his business experience as a basis for public service.
A fragment shows a cashier allegedly took money from an employee’s wages. The speaker notes having no one thousand dollars to give and the cashier reportedly used the employee’s weekly pay to cover the amount.
Republican candidate A. Michels declares candidacy for the county attorney post in Washington county. He states he will seek the June primary and is subject to Republican voters' will.
Harry McCall announces candidacy for county treasurer of Washington County, subject to Republican voters at the June primaries. He asks for favorable consideration from county voters.
George F. Morrison declares candidacy for re-election as county attorney, stating he will run in the June Republican primaries subject to voters' will. He frames the bid as continuing public service under party support.
A Brooklart resident declares candidacy for state senate as a Republican in the tenth district. He states the June primary will determine his path, subject to the voters choice and party guidance.
Candidate Butterfield announces he will run in the June Republican primaries for county attorney and seeks support from friends, stating the outcome rests with GOP voters.
A June primary ticket lists Judi and J. H. Squire as Republican candidates for the county treasurer post. The slate signals an organized campaign with these two names leading the bid.
A brief note reflects on living within epe’s Monks, praising courage to uphold respectability and social expectation in a disciplined, understated way.
The Presbyterian church holds Sabbath worship at 11 AM with the sermon Mene Mene Tekel Upharsin from Daniel 3 25. Sabbath school at 9 45 and Christian Endeavor at 6 50. No evening service due to the pastor’s Baccalaureate in Col Junction. All welcome.
Reflecting on divine mercy leads to happiness and the fading of distrust and discord. The message encourages steady, faithful gratitude as a path to inner peace and strengthened hope.
The schedule lists Sunday school at 9 20 morning worship at 10 55 Junior B Y P U at 3 00 B Y P U at 6 30 and evening worship at 7 30 The pastor M R Regan will preach Sunday morning on A Demonstration of True Faith and Sunday evening on A Word of Faith in a World of Doubt. A hearty welcome awaits you at our church.
The morning and evening services will be led by stewardesses with preaching by the pastor at 11:00 a.m. A class meeting at 12:00 m. Miss Minnie Conner will address the Sunday school at 2:00 p.m. Miss Nora Moitis leads the prayer service at 7:00 p.m. All are invited. Francis J. Petersen, Pastor.
Services Sunday at 11:00 a.m. subject Probation after Death. Golden Text Hosea 13:14 I will ransom them from the power of the grave. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. meeting. You are cordially invited to attend these services.
Sabbath school at 9 45 a m public worship at 11 09 a m and 7 30 p m with preaching by the pastor Junior meeting at 4 00 p m Intermediate and Senior Christian Endeavor meeting at 6 90 p m Rev J M Wishart pastor
Sabbath school begins at 9 45 a m with public service at 11 00 a m The Christian Endeavor meets at 630 p m and public worship follows at 750 p m The morning and evening sermons will be preached by Rev Leslie Mountford
Associate Presbyterian holds Bible class at 10:00 a m and sermon by Rev D J Masson at 11:00 a m. Young People meet at 6 30 p m followed by a 7 30 p m sermon.
The Methodist Episcopal church schedules Sunday school at 9:50 with class at 10:30 and sermon at 11:00 by the pastor. Epworth League 7:00 p m features preaching by the pastor. Special music directed by E King morning and evening gospel selections noted.
Bethel Presbyterian Church will hold Sunday services conducted by the Rev. W. G. Robertson at the usual hours.
The Christian Church invites all for Bible school at 9 and morning service at 11 with a service flag dedication and a sermon on the nation and its needs. Y P S C meets at 7 and the evening service at 4 with a sermon on the Ark as a type of the church.
Swedish Bethel Loetieran chapel on E second street hosts Sunday school at 10 15 a m preaching at 11 00 a m and 7 20 p m with PH Nordlander of Augasiana seminary delivering evening services in English. All are cordially invited.
The Rev O S Davis, pastor, will preach at 11 AM Sunday on The True Church and How to Become a Member at Ainsworth Brethren church. The message invites all to attend and learn church membership.
The third quarterly conference for the Ainsworth Methodist Church will be held next Tuesday evening, April 30, at the church. Dr Gilbert of Washington is to preside and lead the session with all members urged to attend.
In a church notice the meeting leader requests full department representation and reports, noting the second quarterly conference was missed by a storm. Next Sunday evening marks high school night with reserved seating for four classes. The pastor will recount The Other Wise Man by Pr Van Dyke. Special music accompanies usual services including Wednesday prayer meeting and public invitation to attend.
A concise aphorism from the Atlantic Magazine centers on solitude as the foundation of affection. It argues that true love of others requires the ability to retreat and refresh away from people.
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