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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1920

Page

2

Daily Market Reports Chicago Dec 16

Estimated receipts today 44 000 cattle 10 000 hogs 28 000 cattle and hog prices listed. Market uneven with most categories steady to weak on feeders and fat cattle, with references to weights from 1100 to 250 pounds. Official yesterday figures show receipts and shipments by Chicago and nearby areas. Grain prices for wheat corn oats rye and barley provided with cash and futures quotes and suggested tomorrow’s official estimates.

Chicago INA St. Louis Kansas City Peoria

County Churches Ainsworth Methodist Sunday Schedule

The Ainsworth Methodist Church calendar lists Sunday school at 10 a m with sermon titled Gods Blockade by the pastor. Epworth League meets 6 30 p m led by Miss Grub, then 7 30 p m preaching. Christmas program set for Friday Dec 24, and an illustrated Model Home lecture Friday Dec 17 at 8 p m with free admission. W H M S meet next Thursday at 2 p m hosted by Mrs S A Stephens with devotional leader Mrs Trilby Stearns and program head Mrs Ethel Henderson.

Ainsworth Methodist Sunday School Epworth League Miss Grub A. Stephens Dr. Watson

Messenger Service Discontinued at Western Union Office

Manager C L McGugin reports headquarters ordering discontinuation of messenger service for Washington public. New hours: 8 to 12 morning, 1 to 5 afternoon, 6 to 7 evening. Sunday hours unchanged 9 to 10 morning and 5 to 6 evening.

Messenger C. L. McGugin The Western Union Telegraph Office Washington

Closing Out Sales Noted For December Dates

Sale dates listed include Benn and Warner at Ka ilona with Spotted Poland China stock on January 20. Rudolph Novy holds a sale 54 miles southwest of Riverside on December 21. Mrs Walter Jennings near Haskins also has a closing out sale on December 21. A W Stauffer 5 miles east of Keota closing out sale on December 21. O S Willey of Ainsworth selling Angus cattle December 22 with Minnie B Jennings near Haskins closing out sale on December 31.

Benn Warner Poland Rudolph Novy Riverside Walter Jennings Haskins A. W. Stauffer Keota Willey Ainsworth Minnie B Jennings

Fire destroys barn and livestock at Goose Lake farm

A large barn on the Frank Montgomery farm near Goose Lake six miles north of Jefferson burned down. Four horses, thirty cattle, about twenty five tons of hay, 300 bushels of corn, harness and most machinery were lost. Cause unknown. The barn was partly insured. contents belonged to Frank Creger with little insurance.

Perry Frank Montgomery Goose Lake Jefferson Frank Creger

Changes in 1920 income tax rules outlined

The Bureau of Internal Revenue details extended taxpayer help for 1920 returns with officers visiting counties, forms mailed by collectors, and guidance on exemptions and credits. Filing runs January 1 to March 15 1921 with payment optional in four installments.

Washington Bureau of Internal Revenue United States Internal Revenue Bureau

All Aboard For Cuba Sailors Return in Stage Show

The Stagh presents All Aboard For Cuba at the Graham next Saturday Dec 25 matinee and night. Jimmie Hodges sponsor brings a top singing group with Corporal Don Lanning Corporal Williams and Sergeant Ted Schaster back from service in uniform. The troupe features sixteen chorus girls in dazzling costumes and a strong monarchical harmony that draws enthusiasm from theatre crowds.

Jimmie Hedges Cuba Jimmie Piedges Graham Matinee Uncle Sam Don Lanning Williams Ted Schaster Jimmie Hodges Costa

Three Bars Consolidates Banks in Mason City

Mason City forms City and Commercial Bank by merging City National Bank Commercial Savings Bank and City Trust and Bavines Bank with 400000 capital 100000 surplus and 3000000 deposits It will be the largest state bank in north Iowa A M Schanke president L O Stone J A Parden and Walter J Walker vice presidents Ralph P Palmer cashier Bank operates at the former City National Bank site.

Mason City City and Commercial Bank City National Bank Commercial Savings Bank City Trust and Bavines Bank Iowa A. M. Schanke L. O. Stone J. A. Parden Walter J. Walker Ralph P. Palmer

Christmas dance at the Commercial club with Muscatine Orchestra

Mothers' club members gathered at Mrs. C. R. Wilson's home after a windy country ride. They knotted three comforts with Mrs. Fletcher singled out for threading needles and served refreshments while inviting all to return for the evening hop with music by the Muscatine Orchestra.

Commercial Club The Muscatine Orchestra Mothers’ Club C. R. Wilson Fletcher

Dime novels lead boy into trouble in Mason City

Cecil Adams, 16, attempted to rob M. and O. Sporting Goods armed with a mask a putty knife and a screw driver. He scraped a back window pane to gain entry but surrendered when confronted by a police officer. He blamed fiction for his actions and agreed to enlist in the navy, ending the case.

Mason City Cecil Adams M. & O. Sporting Goods Adams Ulie Hero Navy

Birth of the Savior in Bethlehem and the angels

The lesson outlines Luke 2 1 7 detailing the time and place of Jesus birth in Bethlehem under Roman rule the humble circumstances of a manger and the divine purpose. It notes the shepherds hear first the gospel message and respond with faith gratitude and proclamation to others.

City of David Jesus Christ Bethlehem Micah Mary Galilee Jerusalem James Moses Gideon Amos Elisha Satan God Jesus Christ

Christian Faith as a Grand Cathedral of Light

A reflective meditation on Christian faith likened to a vast cathedral. It portrays stained glass light revealing harmony and splendor to those who stand within, suggesting faith’s beauty is seen through inner perception and devotion.

Prayed for the Perfect Heart Says Murray

An Andrew Murray note emphasizes that believers must accept God’s Word as a positive command to strive for perfection. It frames perfection as an immediate duty and ongoing effort rooted in faith and perseverance.

Andrew Murray

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