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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1909

Page

4

Magnet and Aurora programs entertain Hicademyp Wates crowd

Last night the literary programs attracted large crowds in both halls. The Magnet program featured Grumble and Merle Pardon with Edna Merchant and Stella Meek performing pieces and Manford Wilcox and Hill McCleary reading. The Aurora program included Ina McDowell on piano Ralph Bunce on current events Clara Wallace recitation Griffin Clark extempore original story Martha Porter Bruce Cowden Lulu Matthews debate topic term examinations are necessary and the affirmative won with Miss Porter presiding. A chapel reception for new students is planned tomorrow evening with a committee from both societies organizing the event.

Grumble Merle Pardon Edna Merchant Stella Meek Manford Wilcox Hill McCleary Cloyce Kerr Aurora Ina McDowell Ralph Bunce Clara Wallace Lulu Matthews

Chapel Talk by Rev W R Sawhill Tomorrow at Two

A chapel talk is planned for tomorrow at 2 PM delivered by the Rev W R Sawhill. The event follows a note that refreshments may be unusual, while a scientific aside explains how water can crack ice when poured on it in arctic conditions due to temperature differences.

W. R. Sawhill Arctic

Parisian Sage Ad Claims Hair Growth Despite Warnings

Brought from Buffalo maker claims Parisian Sage grows hair on bald heads. Testimonials praise growth to one inch, while a disclaimer notes the product does not guarantee regrowth. Lemmon's Pharmacy offers two week dandruff and itching relief with money back, but no promise of new hair.

Giroux Mfg. Co Buffalo N. Y Oscar Armstrong Belleville Horse Shoe & Rolling Mill Co Belleville Ont America Washington Lemmon

Very Cold Weather Grips Much of West and Northwest

Reports from Wyoming and surrounding states show extreme cold with temperatures down to twenty below zero. The cold stretches across the northern and western regions, with highs near four above and predictions of further freezing overnight. Coal companies rush to fill demand as wind sweeps snow, deepening the chill in the area.

Washington Middle West United States Wyoming

Ben Thompson of Unionville Dies at 75

Ben Thompson of Unionville Missouri died last night after paralysis, leaving wife one daughter and three sons. He was 75 years old and once taught in Crawfordsville. Survived by seven brothers, including Samuel Thompson the youngest. Samuel travels to Unionville for the funeral.

Samuel Thompson Ben Thompson Unionville Mr. Thompson Crawfordsville Saml Thompson

What Is Meant by Justice

A brief quip contrasts attorney and client views on justice and verdicts, noting the lawyer seeks justice while the client seeks a favorable verdict, as cited from Life.

Ocean Solace Turns to Mockery in 1909 Verse

A brief poetic piece letters a speaker about the sea’s majesty and power, recounting how waves wreck ships and tear lighthouses, then undercuts praise by noting the ocean ignores compliments.Copyright 1909 by George Matthew Adams.

George Matthew Adams

Presbyterian Meeting at Local Church Inspires Reflection

A recent Presbyterian service featured solos by Romola Latchem and Professor Parry, with Rev. W. R. Sawhill delivering a sermon on doors to heaven from Revelation. Mrs. S. B. Dewey and Parry sang a duet, followed by prayer led by Rev. S. E. Greer. A pie social is planned at Young America schoolhouse on Friday the 17th, with a brief program led by Verne Anderson. Trinity Episcopal Church scheduled services Thursday evening and Friday morning.

Presbyterian Church Romola Latchem Professor Parry W. R. Sawhill Second United Presbyterian Church John Heaven Christ Jesus S. B. Dewey S. E. Greer Covenanter Church Young America Verne Anderson Trinity Episcopal Church

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Washington County Fox & Dewey Hicademyp Griffin Clark Martha Porter Bruce Cowden High School Glee Club Cornet Solo—Prof. Sheratt Burlington Commission High School LaSalle Coal Art Reeds Ben J. Thompson Unionville, MO Walt Lolopmer Atlantis Minnie L. Richardson Ladies’ Home Journal Crail’s Miss Richardson J.B. Crail Iowa Presbyterian Meetings Pie
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