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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1918
Page
5
Brief notices from Washington County cover new arrivals and departures, social happenings, births and deaths, and personal news. Names and places appear for residents and readers seeking community updates.
Brighton and nearby residents make travel plans and family changes as obliquely described items include trips to Rochester Washington and Los Angeles. Local property transactions involve Elrod Dayton expanding the Dick Bidwell lot while I H Frazier shifts into the Day Lloyd house. Corporate and personal movements appear alongside military and medical details from Camp Stanley and a doctor visit.
Chas Mayer has a short furlough and will return to Des Moines. Mr and Mrs W F Augustine shopped in Wellston. Dr Hinsdal of Keota treated Berdie Hotle who remains ill. Walter and Clarence Hotle helped Tom Deal move to Washington. Local families hosted visitors from Titus and discussed road conditions impacting mail delivery.
Chas Churchill hauls corn to John McKinstry. George Heil visited last week and bought the Brinning farm. Mr and Mrs Will Sheetz welcome a son born last week. John Griffiths family recovering from influenza siege. Claud Davis and James Combs delivered hogs in Washington. Alvie Nebergall delivered on Wednesday. Doris Lydy, formerly of Titus, headed to Wyoming.
Frank J. Cheney declares his firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notary A. W. Gleason attests the sworn statement dated December 6, 1886. The ad touts internal use and blood-borne action with Toledo, Ohio as the business location.
A sermon reflects on faith amid sin and suffering with untroubled resolve. It contrasts worldly success with faithful discharge of duty, notes sin’s terrible reach, and advocates trust in God’s timing and ultimate triumph through Christ. The speaker cites scripture and prays for God’s kingdom to come.
Pastor Mountford discusses Paul’s teaching in 1 Corinthians about salvation through the cross vs. human righteousness. He argues the cross appears foolish to those perishing but is the power of God to those saved, urging clear faith over worldly standards. The sermon contrasts worldly salvation with Calvary’s message.
The article contrasts the cross as divine power versus worldly wisdom and explains salvation through Christ’s death and resurrection. It cites the contrasting outcomes for believers and the fate of the cross for nonbelievers, then shifts to Peterson on Romans 8:28, detailing who truly loves God and how all things work for the faithful.
Green's August Flower has served as a household remedy for constipation indigestion and nervous symptoms for decades. A few doses relieve indigestion headaches and related discomforts as a gentle laxative sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Surgeon General Blue reports a nationwide recrudescence of influenza and urges precautions including closing public schools at the first sign of reappearance. He notes higher incidence among schoolchildren and calls for protective measures nationwide.
Officials urge individuals to observe precaution by covering coughs and sneezes and to require others to do the same. Reports show increases in cases in California especially in San Francisco and many cities, with Iowa and Nebraska also experiencing serious rises.
The Dubuque commercial club proposes to secure employment for returning soldiers and sailors with help from local manufacturers. A registration booth will list job preferences and prior employers will consider rehiring. The U S employment bureau assists the effort as letters are mailed to area employers.
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