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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1921
Page
5
Unclean teeth found in all grades with yellow crusts. Dentists should clean teeth as brushes do not remove crust. If neglected decay and gum disease may cause tooth loss and broader infection. Prevent disease through proper oral hygiene.
A historical note traces the bathtub from its 1842 Cincinnati debut to its spread in the United States. Early opposition from medical authorities and politicians gave way as bathing gained acceptance, including President Fillmore's endorsement and a White House tub.
Roy L. Emry former Fairfield boy and first secretary of the Community club is re elected secretary of the Enid Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce. Enid papers laud his work crediting him with reviving the organization and organizing a trade bureau that helps businesses solve their own problems.
The Iowa Bankers Association invites bankers, county agents and farm leaders to a December conference at Hotel Fort Des Moines to discuss financing farmers and marketing surplus corn. Speakers include E. T. Meredith and C. C. McNider, with a plan to expand ag credit and boost home use of Iowa corn.
Rev. W. McClean Work, pastor of Reid Memorial church, repelled a would-be robber Friday evening in an alley between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets. A gunfighter confronted him. the minister knocked the weapon aside and struck the assailant, who fled, leaving Work with a sprained thumb and skinned elbow. Police were notified.
Advertising copy claims Booth's VITAYEAST provides vital vitamins A B and C to boost energy, improve digestion, and promote weight gain. It describes a self measuring test, urges weekly weigh ins, and promises refunds if not satisfied. Distributed through Lemmon's Pharmacy Ithaca NY and other druggists.
The church lists Sunday school at 9 59, morning worship at 10 55, B P U at 6 00, evening service at 7 00, and prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30. Ted Duke and Dan Brindley lead the young people meeting on the topic Thy Will Be Done With My Plans. CC W Long will lead the Wednesday prayer meeting. Next Sunday's Sunday school topic is The Social Teachings of the Letter to Philemon. Pastor M St Regan will preach next Word's Day in both services and invites all to attend.
Sabbath school begins at 10:00, public worship at 11:00, and a prayer meeting is set for Wednesday evening at 7:30. Pastor W. G. Robb leads the congregation.
The Rev. William Porter of Blanchard Iowa will preach Sunday morning at 11:00 oclock and evening at 7:00 oclock Bible study follows at 6:00 p.m. Bible closes at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The pastor preaches at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. with morning subject Prayers Ofered in Ignorance Answered in Love and evening The Tragedies of the Silver Pieces. Bible sched at 9 20 sharp Epworth League at 6 with Mrs Walter Peterson leading. Sunday school at 9 45 services 11 and 7 led by Rev W M McKelvey of Siathot Punjab India. Everyone welcome.
Sabbath school begins at 9 45 Sunday morning with worship and sermon at 11 o clock titled The Mission of the Master II Binding Up the Broken-hearted. A mission story hour for juniors and intermediates is set for 4 o'clock followed by Christian Endeavor at 6 15.
Local notices list various church and community events. Rebekah regular meeting Friday at 7:30 includes officer elections and a potluck. Women’s groups meet Friday afternoon and Thursday evening with activities and material needs. An apron bazaar, candy sale, and Christmas party are planned near the Brine Seed Store and church Social Hall. Services at First United Presbyterian feature special music and sermons on false prophecy and fake religion.
A compilation of local society items invites orphans gifts and public attendance. Events include W O W meeting December 6, Fortnightly Club art lecture December 2, women's missionary meeting Friday, bazaar donations due Saturday and various club programs at the schoolhouse and church with scheduled bake sales, quilt blocks, and officer elections.
Five years of stomach trouble described before praising Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The speaker says they would not exchange places with a sad millionaire due to stomach issues. Claims the product removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation, addressing stomach liver and intestinal ailments, including appendicitis. One dose, money refunded. Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists advertised.
Mrs Mary Smith of Peacedale recalls her daughter Mary eleven, once frail and thin, now robust after Tanlac. Within six months she gained fifteen pounds, returned to meals, energy, and cheer, with eyes bright and laughter back. Sold in Washington by Sherman Brothers, The Pioneer Drug Store, and leading druggists.
The term belladonna or beautiful woman traces to Italian usage where the plant’s juice stained skin and brightened eyes. The name arose from women who applied it to enhance appearance and eye glow.
In Paris taxicabs on the highways crave each other without slowing speed and often miss by inches. Each driver relies on the other to keep his nerve and verve.
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