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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1912
Page
3
Sunday School lesson on Matthew chapter eighteen emphasizes forgiving offenses as a reflection of God’s boundless forgiveness. It cites Peter’s question on forgiveness, the parable of the unforgiving servant, and connects to Daniel and Isaiah to urge continual forgiveness, warning of divine consequences for unreconciled hearts.
Washington announces new parcel post system to begin January 1 with shipments up to eleven pounds and six feet in length girth. Rates range from 5 to 12 cents per pound across eight zones, with optional 10 cent insurance and up to $50 indemnity. Maps guides and stamps issued to post offices.
Council Bluffs reports the Missouri River has enlarged and reshaped farmland along the Iowa border. An eighty acre tract once swallowed in 1896 has been restored to owner G. W. Wernicke after sixteen years submerged, with taxes remitted in 1899 and the land reappearing on records. Nearby a school tract of equal size was partly consumed, now left as a river playground.
If you are troubled with chronic constipation the mild and gentle effect of Chamberlains Tablets makes them especially suited to your case. Per sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy Adyt.
A brief moral note urges kindness as the best tonic for all, praising acts of love over seeking praise. Kate Tannatt Woods emphasizes speaking kind words and practicing loving kindness in daily life for happier outcomes.
An advertisement touts Mother's Friend by Bradfield Regulator Co listing benefits for pregnancy. It states the remedy reduces nausea and breast tenderness, supports natural processes, and offers a free booklet for expectant mothers. Sold at drug stores with Atlanta origin.
Readable items show mixed pickles oysters pork and pigs feet ham skinned, apples, Grimes Golden and Jonathan varieties, large Belle Flour, fruit like grape fruit and dates, figs, parsnips, Hubbard squash and celery. Pure maple syrup priced per gallon with double coupons offered during sale. two weeks left to collect coupons and compete in the contest.
Eastbound and westbound schedules listed with arrivals and departures for Nos. 12 60 80 88 89 49 21 and local freights. Notes indicate daily operation except Sunday and agent signatures F. L. Broadgate and H. W. Russel.
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