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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1909

Page

4

Home Course In Live Stock Farming Proves Hog Breeding Guide

C V Gregory details types of hogs bacon and fat breeds, breeding stock selection, crossbreeding cautions, and practical housing. It compares central versus colony systems, recommends breeding age, farrowing timing, sows condition, and a mixed housing approach for profitable hog production.

Poland China Duroc-Jersey Berkshire Chester White Tam Worth Yorkshire Hampshire

The Grace of Giving in I Cor VIII and IX

Rev D M Stearns discusses giving as a Christian grace, urging self denial to reflect Christ. He cites Macedonians, David, and temple offerings, urging cheerful, voluntary gifts as God’s credit for what we could do if able.

Christ Paul God Jesus Christ Cornelius Corinthians Eccles David Temple Tabernacle Moses

Rain Follows Taboo’s Plot On Bowery Mission News

A Bowery mission teacher persuades a tough ex-criminal to change life. The convert predicts rain for a monster picnic date, citing Taboo’s people as cause, saying she will run, which he believes will bring rain. Source cites New York Telegraph.

Bowery Taboo New York Telegraph

Thurston the Magician Rebuffs Shocking Demand in Fiji

During a globe trotting tour, Thurston performs for a Fiji ruler and witnesses a bizarre request from the chieftain. The plan was to swap heads between two slaves, a request Thurston declined, citing a yellow man with a black eye would suffice.

Thurston Pagopago Fiji Islands Philadelphia

Presbyterian Services Feature Music and Oration

Rev Abels led the Presbyterian church special services with sermons and practical exhortations urging Christians to be awake and active. Prof Parry directed a nine piece orchestra enhancing the evenings with Marguerite Wallace Mildred Stewart duet and Margaret Batterton on piano. Rev W C Fisher assisted in prayer and the sermon theme urged duty in religion and daily life.

Béding Mr. Abels Presbyterian Church Parry Marguerite Wallace Mildred Stewart Margaret Batterton W. C. Fisher First United Presbyterian Church

The Bachelor and The Blue Mouse At Local Theatres

Amusements notes Sam S. and Lee Shubert present Clyde Fitch comedies The Bachelor at the Graham on December 6. The Blue Mouse, Fitch's German adaptation with a large cast, plays at the Lyric and Opera House this week, praised as a hit of the season.

Sam S Lee Shubert Clyde Fitch the Graham Mr. Fitch Opera House Lyric Theatre Messrs. Shubert Fitch Blue Mouse

Joy and marriage for a brief festive period

The remark notes that some couples wed only to enjoy a short three to four week celebration before the marriage ends or evolves, highlighting a cynical view of short lived unions.

Parisian Sage touted to grow hair and stop dandruff

A Philadelphia chemist lauds Parisian Sage as a hair grower that destroys dandruff germs and nourishes roots. The product, scented and non greasy, is sold nationwide with a two week money back guarantee to eradicate dandruff itching scalp and hair loss. Made in Buffalo by Giroux Mfg. Co. and sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy in Washington. The Auburn haired girl graces every package.

Paris New York France Philadelphia America Washington Lemmon’s Giroux Mfg. Co Buffalo N. Y

Funeral of Mrs. Margaret Fischer Observed at Valley Church

The funeral service for the late Mrs. Margaret Fischer was held yesterday at 11 o'clock at the Valley German Evangelical church conducted by Rev. Conrad Sprenger. Interment followed at Tyrone cemetery, west of the city.

Margaret Fischer Valley German Evangelical Church Conrad Sprenger Tyronne

Telephone Gestures Frustrate Distorted Wireless Talk

A New York Globe quote describes how constant hand gestures at the far end of a telephone line break clarity. The speaker notes many callers gesticulate frantically, producing fragmented phrases as voices are transmitted.

New York Globe

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Swine Management C. V. Gregory American Press Association D. M. Stearns Jones Cook & Sherman Rexall Presbyterian Meetings Prof. Parry New York Society Women’s Hair GMO & Hoon the Evening Journal East Main Street
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