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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1912
Page
11
D. C. Bybee of 609 Keeling Court Canton Mil suffered severe kidney trouble with back pain headaches and dizziness. He reports relief after using Foley Kidney Pills for a few days and urges others to try them, as Lem mon's Pharmacy endorses the product.
In a witty exchange a critic says voters want a leader versed in tariff currency and railways, while the practical campaigner counters such a man would lack time for handshakes and humorous anecdotes.
The Progressive Party presents Foley Kidney Pills for backache rheumatism weak back and kidney and bladder irregularities. The pills are healing strengthening and quick to produce beneficial results with no harmful drugs. Sold in two bottle sizes in sealed yellow package. Lemmon's Pharmacy.
In his seventy fifth year Mr. J. H. Robinson a retired cotton worker of Preston Lancashire has passed in elementary French at evening classes He started study on retirement 18 months ago and has never missed a class or been late since His homework was highly commended.
A Sunday school lesson on Mark chapter six reviews Herod’s murder of John the Baptist. It contrasts Herod's curiosity about Jesus with his wrongdoing and Herodias’s plot. The commentary notes the world’s temptations and Judgments, linking John’s death to broader biblical themes of memory and salvation.
Summary of Rev Dr Linscott Sunday School material from 1912 outlines questions on Mark vi 14 29 focusing on Herod John the Baptist conscience and effects of reproof. It discusses moral dilemmas including divorce drunkenness and the consequences of zeal without righteousness. Includes cross reference to Matthew mission of the twelve.
Church services and activities are listed for H. V. Contin’s congregation at 209 East Main Street. Bible school at 8:45 a.m. worships at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Junior and Senior Endeavor meetings, fellowship service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Sermon topics for Sabbath September 1: morning The Church and Education. evening The Church and the Laboring Man.
Sabbath school at 1 oclock and preaching at 11. Young people's meeting at 6 30. No evening preaching service.
The Methodist Episcopal Church lists Sunday school at 9 30 with classes at 10 30 and morning service at 11 The Junior League meets at 3 with evening service at 7 30 Preaching in the morning and evening by Rev U B Smith.
Sabbath School opens at 9 30 morning worship at 11 senior endeavor at 6 15 evening service at 7 30 all are invited Rev W R Sawhill pastor
A church notices a prayer meeting to be held Wednesday evening at 7 45 led by Rev D W Brown pastor all are invited to attend the service at the church hosting the event.
Corner of Iown Avenue and Jefferson Street hosts Sabbath school at 10 and morning service at 11 with the theme Christ Jesus and Romans 8 38 39. Wednesday evening gathering at 7 45 and a free reading room Wednesday 2 30 to 4 30.
Bible school at 9 30. Young people's hour at 6 30. Morning service at 11 and evening service at 7 30. The pastor Rev D I Coon will preach both services. Mid week service Wednesday evening at 7 30. This homey church extends a cordial welcome to all.
The ministerial association will restart regular monthly meetings after the summer break on Monday September 2 at 10 30 a m. The gathering will be held at the home of the Rev W R Sawhill.
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The notice lists services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m withSunday school at 2 30 p m for the coming Sunday.
President Taft arrived in Columbus with a military escort and met Mayor George Karb at the Southern hotel after breakfast. An insane woman claiming the name Carolyn Beers was arrested as she attempted to enter an elevator bearing threats against Taft. Taft defended his veto record at the fairgrounds, urging patient reform over rapid change and noting vetoes were for the public good.
Washington dispatch reports that American cavalry may be increased along the Mexican border. General Steever in Texas has the Thirteenth Cavalry at Fort Riley and Ninth at Fort D. A. Russell held in readiness as reinforcements.
Aviator Joseph Stevenson of Pittsburg fell from a biplane during a flight at the Waynesburg fair grounds. Six thousand spectators watched his plunge from over 100 feet as his engine failed. He was rushed to Waynesburg hospital in critical condition. Civil War Regiment in Reunion Bloomington Aug 30 Two hundred survivors of the Ninth Fourth Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry gathered for annual reunion.
Sixty county rural school teachers met with county superintendent Miss Minnie Conner yesterday. Sessions at 10:34 and 1:30 covered first day of school goals and course of study. Miss Juxbaum spoke on work and I K Beal on teacher responsibility for school property. Supplies were distributed by Conner. County Superintendent Burgess of Ottumwa expected to attend.
The writing argues that for calm steady living only judgment is needed while extraordinary daily demands go unmet. It claims a prudent person serves self but offers little value to the broader community, highlighting a tension between self prudence and public duty.
Elgin, Aug 3. The Elgin Automobile Race Carnival opens today on the famed road course under the Elgin Automobile Club. Four events highlight the schedule including a baby car race for under 230 cubic inches and a 231-300 class, plus a 231-450 cubic inch piston displacement event and a 6 and under 30 mile free for all. Ralph Malfora leads in the for all with his six cylinder Knox against rivals David B Brown Erwin Bergdoll Zebgie Kuipper and Anderson. De Palma Brethens Ralph John expected to race head to head.
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