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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1920

Page

6

Local Shriners Hold Regular Meeting and Social

Shriners number ten of the White Shrine of Jerusalem met at Moose Hall with petitions balloted and a plan for an Ayniver event on March 25. Members and visitors came from Winfield, Mt Union, Muscatine, Richland, Wellman, Keota, and Brighton. social time followed.

Jerusalem Moose Hall Tiwan Winfield Mt Union Muscatine Richland Wellman Keota Hrighton

Enlistment Drive Planned for Local Cavalry Troop

At the armory meeting the cavalry unit here plans a vigorous recruiting drive to reach seventy members. Earl Erman leads the effort with several new enlistees already, bringing total to 45. Youths urged to enroll by seeing Mr Limerman as the troop joins a state cavalry regiment.

Earlerman Limerman

Rare Snowy Owls Sighted in Country For First Time This Year

Snowy owls, rare Arctic visitors, were observed this season marking a notable event. Only four prior sightings have been recorded in the nation's history, underscoring the unusual nature of the occurrence.

Arctic

County Churches Preparatory Service and Meeting

Preparatory service Saturday at 2 PM followed by an important congregational meeting at 2 45 PM. Communion service Sunday morning. Quote: If a man love me he will keep my commandments. Pastor B M Dobbin.

B. M. Dobbin

West Chester Methodist Church Services Sunday Feb 29

The West Chester Methodist Church will hold regular morning and evening services on Sunday February 29. Pastor H. C. Druse will officiate at both services.

West Chester Ehurch H. C. Druse

Local business visitors and moves among Iowa towns

Harry Leffler and Elmer Warnock of Ainsworth are business visitors in town. Joseph M. Snider died at his home five miles south Wednesday afternoon leaving 38 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Lemley return from California. Earl Lyons of Wayland visited on business. W. W. Cherry reports excellent ice fourteen inches thick. J. E. Gibson of Oskaloosa to work at Hartman ice cream factory. George McDaniels returns to Washington after Keota years and will travel for Thoma & Son of Fairfield. Welcome to these residents back in the Cleanest City in Iowa.

Vera M. Crone Harry A Drake Methodist Muscatine Iowa George Binge H. M. Crane Washington A. L Drake Sarver Pennsylvania Leslie Mountford Anna Podaril Walter L. Jones Bessie Podaril Burrel Jones Alnaworth Columbus Junction Jones France Harry Leffler Elmer Warnock Ainsworth Joseph M. Snider J. E. Gibson Oskaloosa Hartman George McDaniels Keota McDaniels J. E. Lemmon Thoma & Son Fairfield

Services At Church This Sunday With Multiple Sessions

The church offers Sunday School at 9:45, Junior C F at 4:00, Christian Endeavor at 6:00, and services at 11:09 2 pm and 7:66 pm with the sermon That They May All Be One. An illustrated sermon on Syria is at 7:00. The pastor is Arthur R. Oates. Near East Relief displays are shown and attendees are urged to welcome all visitors.

Junior C.F Syria Ameca Arthur R. Oates

Religious services schedule with sermons and music

Sabbath school at 9:45 a m and morning worship at 11:00 worship guest speakers and two sermons titled Sons of Strength and A Directory of the Devout Life special music both services choir performs Sing O Heavens and As Pants the Hart solo by request evening anthems O Sing Unto the Lord and The Lord Is My Strength Emer son Rev J M Wishart minister Miss Carolyn Hamilton mass director Miss Helen Harvey pianist

Sons of Strength Christian Endeavor O Heavens Pants the Hart Parker Mason Emerson J. M. Wishart Carolyn Hamilton Helen Harvey

Second United Presbyterian Sunday Schedule

The church offers Sabbath School at 9 45 and preaching at 11 00 with evening services at 7 00 and a 6 00 Christian Endeavor. The pastor preaches both morning and evening. A stereopticon lecture at 7 30 tonight prepares for Sabbath services. All are welcome.

Second United Presbyterian Christian Endeavor

Public worship and Bible study schedule from church

Public worship at 11 60 a m and 7 00 p m. Morning offering for general fund. Bible class at 10 00 a m. Meeting for Bible study at 6 00 p m. at which time the study for February 22 will be followed Rev D J Mason pastor.

General Fund D. J. Mason

Sunday worship schedule and choir concert at church

Sunday services begin at 9 30 with a new choir of forty children. Divine Worship at 11 features an organ prelude and anthems. Evening service at 7 includes anthems and a sermon by Rev T F Barker. Epworth League at 6 and Young People’s Twilight Hour follow. Pastor M R Regan invites all to attend as part of a Christian movement.

First United Presbyterian Carolyn Hamilton Donald McLaughlin Judex Assassas A. Rubenstein E. K E. K. Héyser Offertory: (Organ) ‘‘Deep, Ygp" LL Arr. By Geo. M. Vail John Stainer Mr. Thomas T. F. Barker Scotson Clark Epworth Christ Jesse Busby Glen Knapp Carl Hedges Edward Batiste Geo Noyes Rockwell Nauman Michael Costa Ira B. Wilson Sunset M Richard Keys Biggs John B. Marsh Williams Shepard, Thomas, Fifer Busby and Hedges Philip Hayes J. A. Glendinning Mary Hunter Harry Thomas New World Movement Northern Baptists M. R. Regan

Remark on Rat Progeny Estimate in Scientific Paper

The Scientific American Supplement reports Lantz estimating that a single rat pair could yield 0,400,000 offspring in three years if undestroyed, a figure described as even below theoretical expectations. This note highlights potential population growth concerns from a single breeding pair.

Lantz Scientific American Supplement

Farewell party for Sidney Smith veteran of Spanish American War

Aged veterans of Company D Fifty fourth infantry held a farewell for Sidney Smith in Washington. The gathering featured a chicken dinner led by Cap Harvey, several brief talks, and reminiscences of twenty two years past. Smith and his family plan to move to Medford Oregon next Wednesday with his father Wesley Smith to follow later.

Ffteen Company D. Fifty-fourth Infantry Florida Congress Sidney Smith Medford Oregon Mr. Smalth Cap” Harvey Hugh McCleery C. A. Dewey W. Brookhbart C. A. Neiswanger Milan Shields Claude Reister George Howard Kalona W. J. Crawford T. H. Barnes Crawfordsville J. Kellogg W. B. Crooks D. W. Harvey Harry Boyer Clark Wright Mr. Kellogg Mr. Neiswanger Judge Dewey Mr. Barnes Colonel Brookhart Mr. Smith Broodhart Smith Washington Wesley Smith

Valuable Shea Tree Attracts Western Africa Trade

A shea tree in western Africa draws commercial interest for its nuts and butter. The kernels are prized locally and the nut butter could become an exportable product to Europe, promising economic value and potential industrial use.

Western Africa Europe

Local Residents Attend Funeral and Shrine Banquet

Little Morehouse of southern California traveled to Crawfordsville for the funeral of his aunt Mrs Sarah Crawford and planned a brief visit to Crawfordsville and Washington. A Wednesday banquet for Mt Union Damascas Shrine members followed in Winfield as preparations begin for a White Shrine of Jerusalem.

Little Morehouse Washington California Crawfordsville Sarah Crawford Winfield Mt. Union Damascus Shrine Jerusalem Harvey Young Barry Bunce Fred Reid Frank Beatty Homer Stephen Mae Crone Nettie Blair Eva Mae Willer Earle Corbin S. Wright Dot Atlen Masonte Hall

Quote by Sir H Rider Haggard on the power of good

A philosophical observation extols the enduring might of good over evil. The speaker argues that if good could be focused its influence would drive a global reform, reflecting a belief in moral power guiding humanity.

Sir H. Rider Haggard

Music Elevates Home Culture Against Mechanical Temptations

The piece argues music enriches home life and moral training more than mechanical devices. It urges mothers to foster musical association to inspire right living and high ideals, noting music’s intangible thread through busy days despite modern temptations from mechanical players.

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Liver and Bowel Health

Dr Edwards' Olive Tablets were developed to replace calomel in liver and bowel care. The vege formula with olive oil claims to relieve heaviness, improve mood, and clear clouded thinking with no reported after effects. Boxes priced at 10c and 25c.

New Discovery Popular Cold Remedy Endures Years

Nostalgic ad praises Dr. King's New Discovery as the standard remedy for colds grippe throat coughs and croup. Claims reliable relief for all ages with a bottle in the cabinet reducing cold duration. Priced 60 cents and 1.20 dollars available at all druggists.

Dr. King

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