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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1918

Page

6

Fine Chautauqua Programs For Four Days Next Week

A four day series of entertainments lectures and music is planned next week. Notable events include Senator Kessenger on Monday, Henry magic and mirth Tuesday Charlies B Griffith Wednesday and Private Prat Thursday. Music features Hruby Bohemian Orchestra Crawford Adams Co Metropolitan Orchestra. Bible lectures by Dr Alexander at ten each morning. Children and girls programs led by Donald Ross and Mrs Asman respectively. Picnic on grounds encouraged with shade and stands run by Mr and Mrs Silas Ross.

Kessenger Henry Charlies B. Griffith Private Prat Hruby Bohemian Orchestra Crawford Adams Co Metropolitan Orchestra Silas Ross

Worthwhile Lectures and Season Tickets for Chautauqua

The notice urges readers to attend modern lectures described as worthwhile in every sense. It appeals to those who pledged season tickets to redeem their pledge promptly, calling it a sacred contract that supports the Chautauqua as an institution in Washington. A "Good Place To Picnic" follows with more details.

Chautauqua Washington

Four Days Next Week Promise Beed Things

A brief note indicates a schedule for the four days next week. It references Beed and suggests the rest of the session will address promises or actions tied to Beed. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks concrete events or dates.

Gram

Four-Day Program Outlines Next Week Schedule

The notice lists a four day program for next week detailing planned events and sessions. It outlines scheduled activities, times, and participating groups to aid readers in arranging attendance and preparation.

Conference Schedule Highlights August Meeting

The program lists events for Monday including Platform Manager W. M. Keeley at 9:30 for Boys' Club with Mr. Rows, 10:00 Children's Hour with Mrs. Assman, 10:00 Bible Hour led by Dr. Alexander on The Conflict of Ideals The Place of Perception in the Christian System, 2:00 Prelude by Hruby Orchestra, 2:30 Lecture by Senator Harold C. Keassenger, 2:30 Children's Hour by Mrs. Asman, and 3:30 Girls' Work by Mrs. Asman.

W. M. Keeley Mr. Rows Assman Dr. Alexander Perce Hruby Orches Crawford Adams Company J. ™. Wishart Mr. Ross Mrs. Asman Metropolitan Glee Club Asman

August 20 Music and Lecture Evening Lineup

Platform Manager M. W. Bailey announces a 3:30 Boye' Work session and an 8:00 full concert by the Rhaby Orchestra. The program includes a Bible Hour at 8:00 led by Dr. Alexander with the subject In the Day of the Ordeal The Meaning of Suffering.

Boye Mr. Ross Rhaby Orchestra M. W. Bailey Boye’ Club Mrs. Asman Dr. Alexander

Weekly Community Schedule at Crawford Adams Company

A detailed timetable lists activities for August 21 and 22 including Children’s Hour Girls’ Work Boys’ Work and Bible Hour. Speakers include Rev. L M Mountford Dr Alexander and Charles Benjamin Griffith. Evening concerts feature Henry Magic Mystery and Mirth and Metropolitan Glee Club performances.

Caught Cold at Palm Beach Ad Promotes Foley's Honey and Compound

A Palm Beach reader reports relief from a severe chest cold using Foley's Honey and Compound. The ad from Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes it as a remedy for summer colds hay fever asthma and croup with a general family-remedy appeal.

Helen R. Saunders 2Nd Ave W. Palm Beach Fla Foley Lemmon

Red Cross notes Havre auxiliary meeting and garment shipment

Ten women attended the Havre Red Cross auxiliary meeting last Wednesday and twelve hospital garments were made. The workshop received gifts of 5 and 1 from Mrs. Rebecca Fleming and James Pennell respectively. The garment department shipped part of the August quota on Wednesday with items including convalescent robes pajamas and petticoats for France. Eighteen women helped pack garments Saturday for an upcoming shipment. The workroom garment department will reopen Monday September 2 after a brief vacation.

Havre Rebecca Fleming James Pennell Red Cross France Garment Department

Oldest inhabited house in the world seen in Germany

A mansion in Germany, built in the 9th century, is claimed as the oldest inhabited residence. Local historians note its continuous occupancy across centuries, with rare renovations preserving ancient timber and stonework.

Germany

Woman claims relief from stomach pains after Mayr remedy

A woman describes severe stomach pains and frequent attacks until two years ago February when Mayr's Wonderful Remedy eased all symptoms. She credits the product with removing catarrhal mucus and inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments and urges readers to try it. Available at Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists.

Mayr Lemmmon Advt

First United Presbyterian Sabbath Services Announced

Dr. J. A. Alexander will preach at eleven o'clock during morning worship. Sabbath school meets at 9 45 a.m. No additional meetings due to union services at the chautauqua grounds. Rev. J. M. Wishart, pastor.

First United Presbyterian J. A. Alexander Chautauqua J. M. Wishart

Sabbath Services Announced by Pastor Mountford

Sabbath school at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m led by Rev Leslie Mountford with Christian Endeavor at 7 00 p m evening worship canceled to attend the union meeting at the chautauqua grounds.

Christian Endeavor Chautauqua Leslie Mountford

Evening and Morning Bible Services Led by Pastor

Bible class at 10:00 a m and morning worship at 11:00 a m. Bible study at 6:30 p m and evening worship at 7:30 p m. Preaching both services by Rev PD J Masson, pastor.

PD. J. Masson

Christian Science Chapel Sunday Services and Soul Topic

The Christian Science Chapel at Corner Jown Ave and Jefferson invites the public to Sunday services at 11 30 a.m. with the lesson sermon on Soul and a Golden Text from Isaiah 61 10. Wednesday evening service follows at 8 00 p.m. All are welcome.

Christian Science Chapel Jown Ave Jefferson

Sunday Services Schedule at Local Church

Francis J. Peterson leads Sunday worship at 11 A M with sermon by pastor. Class meeting follows at 12 M. Sunday school convenes at 2 30 P M. Theodore White to speak at the evening service at 8 o'clock.

Theodore White Francis J. Peterson

Sunday services and lecture on Authoritative Christianity

Sunday school begins at 10 a m with a preaching service at 11 a m on the topic Authoritative Christianity. No evening service. Dr Earl speaks at the chautauqua tent. All welcome. Drebert KE as pastor.

Dr. Earl Chautauqua Ke, Drebert

Sabbath Services Schedule at Morning Hours

Next Sabbath will offer only morning services. Sabbath school begins at 10 o clock and Public Worship at 11 o'clock led by Pastor W. G. Robb.

W. G. Robb

Sunday worship and union service at Chagiuqua grounds

Services Sunday morning proceed as usual with Bible school at 954550 and preaching and communion at 11 00 am. No evening service. All join in the union service on the Chagiuqua grounds conducted by G Lolin Eaton stor.

Chagiuqua G. Lolin Eaton Stor

Sunday church services altered for chautauqua

Sunday school at 9:30 and morning worship at 10 55 will be held with Dr John A Karl president of Des Moines College speaking at the morning hour There will be no B Y P A or evening service at the church due to the evening service at the chautauqua grounds Dr Karl is here to deliver notes

Chautauqua John A. Karl Des Moines College

Pastor Plans Short Vacation After Chautauqua

The Rev M R Regan announces the pastor and his wife will leave for a vacation after the chautauqua, about two and a half weeks covering three Sundays. He urges congregants to support church life when the season ends and says further service details will follow.

M. R. Regan

Haskins Presbyterian Sees Rising Attendance and Evening Lectures

The Haskins Presbyterian Church reports growing Sunday morning attendance aided by Rev. S. E. Wallin. Evening lectures for the youth continue, featuring Miss Marguerite Wallace and the Song of Confidence. No service Sunday evening.

Bethel Church to Welcome Former Pastor R D Hughes

The Bethel church invites its congregation to hear former pastor Rev. R D Hughes of Chicago next Sunday at 11 00 a m He will preach and Sunday school begins at 4 00 p m There will be no evening service as members attend joint services at the Chautauqua grounds where Dr Barl will preach

The Bethel Church R. D. Hughes Chicago Chautauqua Grounds Barl

Sabbath Worship and Chautauqua Sermons Announced

Sabbath morning worship at eleven features a sermon on Leaves of Healing for the Wounds of the World and a subject The Cultivation of the Esthetical. No evening services. general service at the chautauqua grounds with Dr Farr of Des Moines College. Sabbath school at nine forty five.

Chautauqua Farr Des Moines College

Christian Endeavor Meeting At 6 30 P M

Framingham church announces a Christian Endeavor gathering at 6 30 PM led by Pastor Frank A Gageby all are welcome to attend this youth forum at the church.

Christian Endeavor Frank A. Gageby

Reverend Wishart to Lead Morning Service at 11

Rev J M Wishart will preach the morning service at 11 00 a m There will be no evening service All other services as usual Sunday school at 9 30 Class meeting 10 30 Ep worth League at 7 00 Everybody welcome Rev J A Glendinning

J. M. Wishart Epworth League J. A. Glendinning

Unveiling Service Flag at Seventy Six Township Program

Program for the service flag unveiling at 76 Center with a patriotic meeting to follow on Sunday August 18 at 3 30 p m Music Invocation introduction of meeting by chairman J D Glasgow talk by J D Glasgow unveiling service flag by Dean Kirk Des Moines song Keep the Home Fires Burning Maude Gammon presentation of service flag to Seventy Six Township Benediction

Center J. D. Glasgow Dean Kirk Des Moines Maude Gammon

Hay fever relief advertised by Foley and Lemmon’s Pharmacy

Windblown pollen causes hay fever with symptoms of choking and asthma. Foley’s Honey and Tar soothes inflamed membranes and relieves coughs and colds. Lemmon’s Pharmacy advertises the remedy.

Foley Lemmon’s Pharmacy Advt

Wool jersey dresses lure fall shoppers at Rothschilds

Local shop Rothschilds advertises wool jersey dresses in a fall sale with a limited stock at 8 75, down from 11 25, while noting Ford car shortages and a surplus of speedometers. Station agent J F Duffy promotes the deal. Cecile Rogers visits from Cedar Rapids. Lieut O J Brown and Maynard plan a western trip. Mrs Paul Burgess, a Central America mission worker, visits Mr and Mrs McLaughlin for about ten days.

Ford J. F. Duffy Ford Station Paul Burgess Quezaltemango Central America John McLaughlin East Main Street Burgess Chicago McLaughlin

Antwerp nurse recalls Belgian tragedy and courage in Red Cross service

Born in Antwerp Marie Vat Gastel describes witnessing German invasion in Belgium. She volunteered as a Red Cross nurse, ran a field hospital caring for 320 patients, and recounts civilians killed, villages burned, and Belgian soldiers wounded by dum-dum bullets after nine days of training.

Antwerp Marie Vat- Gastel Belgium Red Cross

Gardening is a Duel War Garden Campaign Promoted

The Nations War Garden Commission of Washington offers a free garden book on winning the big drive. Send two cents for postage to receive the guide and learn how to grow victory gardens.

Prom the Nations War Garden Commision Washington

Men quarrel over opinions rather than facts

A concise Chicago News aphorism notes that fights arise from beliefs rather than verifiable data, reflecting a sharp critique of public discourse. The line suggests dispute fueled by opinion and bias rather than objective evidence.

Chicago News

Civil War Veteran Praises Vinod Tonic For Strength

Nelson H. Pease of the National Soldiers Home Tennessee claims at 74 he was weak with poor appetite and sleep issues. He says Vinci tonic improved appetite sleep and strength and endorses it for elderly people. Sold by Sherman Bros. and druggists nationwide.

Nelson H. Pease National Soldiers Home Tennessee Vinci Sherman Bros Advyt

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sen Chas. B. Griffith Peat Chas. Benjamine Griprim Hpnery Senator H America Prat Marie van Gastel Belginow Bhe Wa Hington County Rev. L. M. Mountford Palm Beach Red Second United Presbyterian Associate Presbyterian Grach Hill Moravean Reformed Presbyterian Cheestian Haskins Presbyterian Haskins Presbyterian Church S. E. Wallin Marguerite Wallace C.F Briggs Welccome Cethel Presbyterian Presbyterian M. EB. Church Rothschild’s Cecile Rogers Cedar Rapids O. J. Brown Maynard Chas. Brown C. J. Brown Darbyshire Far West Splendid Music Glee Washington County
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