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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1912

Page

3

Parables of the Treasure and the Pearl Explained

The lesson argues the field is the world and Israel as treasure, the church as the pearl. It stresses redemption through Christ’s sacrifice, the need to forsake all to follow Him, and awaits a final separation of righteous and wicked at the end of the age.

Israel Christ Boaz Jesus Christ Lord Jesus Christ Church Abraham Jesus Ale God

Sabbath services announced for local church

The Churches schedule Sabbath School at 9 50 morning worship at 11 and Senior Endeavor at 6 15 with no evening service due to a park program. Rev. W R Sawhill is the pastor.

W. R. Sawhill

Sindy School and services schedule posted

Sindy School at 9 30. Class meeting at 10 30. Morning service at 11. Communion will be observed with the morning service. Junior League at 3. Park service in the evening at 7 30. Preaching in the working by Pastor Rev U H Smith.

Sindy School U. 8. Smith

Sabbath and church services schedule noted

Sabbath school at 10 o clock morning service at 11 young people meeting at 6 45 evening service at 7 30 Rev 8S E Greer pastor confirms the timetable for the church services and leadership.

Young People's Meeting E. Greer

Church Schedule and Invitation from Rev. D W Brown

Services at 11 a m and Sunday school at 2 30 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 45 All are cordially invited by pastor Rev D W Brown.

D. W. Brown

Sabbath Programs With No Morning Preaching

Presbyterian church posts a Sabbath school at 9 45 and notes no preaching due to the pastor’s absence. A prayer meeting is scheduled for Wednesday evening at 8 o clock.

Gracehill Moravian Church Services and Children’s Day

Gracehill Iowa Gracehill Moravian Church schedules Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. morning sermon on The Parable of the Unjust Steward Luke 15 1 2 and an evening sermon Understandest Thou Acts 8 30 at 8 p.m. on August 11 Children’s Day event for children at 8 o'clock Rev A de G Volger pastor invites attendance.

Central Park church schedules daily services

Bible school at 9 30. Young people's hour at 6 30. Morning service 11 o'clock and evening service 7 30 in Central park. Mid week service Wednesday at 8. This homey church extends a cordial welcome to all its services.

Bible School Central Park

Franklin on Freedom as a natural right and gift

A Benjamin Franklin quotation asserts freedom as a natural right and not a gift from others. It frames liberty as inherent under divine law and natural law principles guiding human rights.

God Benjamin Franklin

Meritol Tonte Digestive touted by national drug and press group

A brief promotional note claims Meritol Tonte Digestive offers effective relief for indigestion dyspepsia constipation biliousness and impure blood. The ad urges trying the remedy at Lemmon's Pharmacy.

American Drug and Press Association Lemmon

Typewriter for Two and Patent Turntable Mentioned

An old note references a patent for a two person typewriter using a turntable to hold the machine. It also notes August as a month of hay fever and asthma suffering with Foley's Honey and Tar Compound praised for relief and healing. A testimonial from Wm M Meredith of Searsport Maine is cited. Lemmons Pharmacy advertises the product and cautions against substitutes.

Foley Wm. M. Merethew N. Searsport Lemmons Pharmacy

Old Italian Industry Salt Making Through the Ages

Salt has been produced commercially in Italy for more than two thousand five hundred years, reflecting a long, established industry in the region.

Italy

Doctor Recommends Foley Kidney Pills for Kidney Relief

Dr. C. H. Ellsworth of 16 Baldwin Street Rochester N Y reports immediate relief and strengthened health from Foley Kidney Pills after chronic kidney and bladder troubles and significant pain. He endorses their use and credits Lemmons Pharmacy for availability.

C. H. Ellsworth Baldwin Street Rochester N. Y Foley

Only Really Happy Time

Quote reflects a belief in natural freedom and equality for all people, noting individual liberties persist until early childhood influences. The fragment suggests a conflict between universal rights and personal development within society.

Kidney Pills Cure Man After Years of Trouble

Robert W. Herter of Lawrenteville Missouri says two years of kidney trouble ended after using Foley Kidney Pills. He took three bottles and achieved a permanent cure and recommends them to everyone. Lemmon's Pharmacy distributes the product.

Robert W. Herter Lawrenteville Lemmon

Sunday School Lesson by Rev Dr Linscott

Suggestive lesson prompts from Rev Dr Linscott for the International Newspaper Bible Study Club. August 1912 focuses on Matthew 13 verses 44 to 53 with questions about personal religion salvation and the kingdom of God. It frames the value of Christianity, the pearl of great price, the drag net parable, and ends with a lesson on Mark 4 35 to 5 20 for August 11 1912.

D. M. Stearns Dr. Linscott International Bible Study Club T. 8. Linscott Jesus

French Warships Bombard Agadir France Attacks Morocco

Reports from Mogador say the French warships Sosmao and Friant shelled Agadir on the southwest Moroccan coast. They destroyed a fort a sanctuary and many houses with heavy casualties. The Jewish colony advised to abandon Agadir.

Gibraltar Mogador Morocco Sosmao Friant Agadir

Harriman Party Heads West on Arden Departure

The Harriman family began a western trip from Arden with about 1000 pieces of baggage. The party is led by Island Park and includes Mrs. Harriman along with her two sons Averill and Roland, daughter Carol, and Dr. Lye. Aken.

Middletown N. Y Harriman Arden Island Park

Democrats to decide on battleship plan in caucus

Washington August 2 Democrats in the House will caucus next Tuesday to decide on the battleship program. A strong push aims to settle on either two battleships or one while the no battleship option has been dropped.

Waashington House Canada Milestone Tramping Lake District

Southern Hotel Closes Doors Forever in St Louis

The Southern hotel in St Louis Missouri shut its doors to the public forever on August 2. Twelve guests refused to leave their rooms but were forced out as meals were not served, there were no staff, and water and electricity were shut off.

St. Louis Southern Hotel

Frauds on Philadelphia City Stables Reported

Warrants expected for former city employees accused of defrauding Philadelphia city stables. Allegations include selling large quantities of city supplies such as feed and harness and selling city owned horses and wagons with proceeds kept by the workers.

Philadelphia

House ends Archbald impeachment session without verdict

Washington August 2 after an hour the senate sitting as a court of impeachment adjourned without deciding if the trial should proceed or wait until fall. Archbald’s counsel said defense ready by October 15. Committee chairman urged no delay but left decision until tomorrow. London August 1 Sydney Ruxton announced new life saving rules for merchant ships based on Titanic disaster recommendations.

Washington Senate Robert W. Archbald Commerce Court Archhbald Clayton House Committee of Managers London England Sydney Ruxton Board of Trade House of Commons

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