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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1919

Page

3

Religion Is America’s Big Need Says Rev W H Rogers

The Rev W H Rogers pastor of Muscatine Baptist church told the Washington Baptist brotherhood that pure undailled religion underpins Americanism He warned of anarchist perils from Europe and urged moral unity He denounced Mormon missionaries and warned against alien influence while praising Christianity as central to U S laws and national identity

W. H. Rogers Baptist Church Muscatine Washington Baptist Brotherhood America Rob't Ingersoll United States Rogers Iowa Washington Dr. Rogers Rome Gibbons A. R. Miller G. C. Brenneman Keola Baptist Church D. J. Palmer J. L. Brookhart Miller Mr. Brookhart Des Moines Col. Palmer First United Presbyterian Congregation J. A. Hyink Baptist Brotherhood WV. Long Wilbur L. Clapp Frank R. Sege C. W. Long Charles Hays W. F. Huxford Baptist EB. J. Bronson Iowa Anti-saloon League

GROW 2-LB LEMONS AT CRAWFORDSVILLE

Crawfordsville reports remarkable lemon growth in Washington county. Mrs John Lease sent two lemons weighing two pounds and a pound and a half from a tree she nurtures for fourteen years. The tree yields varied fruit sizes and blooms year round, proving lemons can thrive in local climate and offer pie filling and profit.

Crawfordsville Washington County Journal John Lease Washington Thieree Lease

Washington county sees rush to Victory Liberty Bonds

Government installment plan requiring 10 percent upfront and multiple subsequent payments through November 11 1919 drives investment in Victory Liberty Bonds. Bonds yield 4 percent and are tax free with no bank purchases yet. county subscriptions total 1 107 850 dollars and exceed the county quota by 25 906 dollars as residents rush to invest before May 7 when the books close.

Victory Liberty Washington County Liberty Loan Organization Federal Reserve Bank Chicago Washington City Washington Marsh W. Bailey Altho

Foley Ad Offers Trial Pack for Coughs and Colds

An advertisement invites readers to cut out a slip and mail it to Foley and Co in Chicago for a trial package of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Lemmons Pharmacy runs the ad.

Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Chicago Foley Lemmons Pharmacy

Shaw family welcomes Arnett Rowe Shaw

Local note: Harold E. Shaw and his wife of East Orange New Jersey welcomed a son named Arnett Rowe Shaw. The infant weighed seven pounds and a quarter. Miss Wilma Rowe is remembered in the community.

Harold E. Shaw East Orange N. J

Money needed for Iowa regiment in New York camp

Des Moines reports the 168th Infantry from Iowa is nearly broke while stranded in New York. Loyal Iowa donors have exhausted funds. Mason City and Ottumwa contributed $10 per man, with at least $2500 needed immediately. Governor Harding started the Rainbow fund with $100, and Judge B W Preston joined the effort. First Sergeant Cecil A Turner returned home from overseas with honorable discharge.

Des Moines, In Iowa 168Th Infantry New York Port City Des Moines Mason City Ottumwa Ambrose O'Connell Hall of States Harding Rainbow B. W. Preston Oskaloosa Walker Cecil A. Turner Camp Dodge U. S. Army Cecil

Funeral Service for Mrs. Mary Ellen Willeton

Funeral services were held at two o clock Tuesday afternoon at the Woodford chapel conducted by Rev W G Robb of Covenanter church. Pallbearers listed include J M Godfrey W D Martin S P Wy lie J R George Dr BE M McConneaughy and L Samson. Interment followed at Elm Grove cemetery.

Willson Mary Ellen Willeton Woodford Chapel W. G. Robb Covenanter Church J. M. Godfrey W. D. Martin S. P. Wylie J. R. George BE. M. McConneaughy L. Samson Elm Grove Cemetery

Card of Thanks for Mary Ellen Wilson

We express appreciation for the kindness of friends and neighbors during my mother Mary Ellen Wilsons illness and after her death. Martha J Stout T J Willson CC D Willson

Mary Ellen Wilson

To Keep Young with the Young

The piece urges adults to stay youthful by joining children in their joys and play. It argues that engaging with kids sustains sympathy and zest and that keeping distance dulls the spirit and wastes the chance to stay connected with youth.

Baseball Scores and Standings From Tuesday Games

National League results show St Louis 1 Chicago 0 Cincinnati 1 Pittsburgh 1 Philadelphia 0 Brooklyn 5 New York Boston no game and cold weather. American League Chicago 3 Detroit 1 Cleveland 2 St Louis 0 Washington 4 Boston 2 Philadelphia 7 New York 1. American Association Milwaukee 5 Indianapolis 0 Columbus 8 Minneapolis 2 St Paul Lovinvile rain no game.

St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati Pittsburgh Philadelphia Brooklyn New York-Boston Detroit Cleveland Washington Boston New York Milwaukee Indianapolis Columbus Minneapolis St. Paul-Lovinville Peret Cidcimbas Coorcesses Escyeesecmh Jegiai Fostere Pia

End of Another Romance Newport Court Case

Mrs Jack Geraghty formerly Miss Julia Estelle French sues for divorce alleging cruelty and failure to provide The couple, connected to prominent families including Mrs Fisie French Valderbilt, eloped in 1911 and later lived on a farm near Wooburn Mass where Geraghty worked as a chauffeur and salesman during travel to Boston.

Newport Ft. 1 Jack Geraghty Julia Estelle French Jack French

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