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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1913
Page
3
A prominent Osage woman endowed several institutions in her will. The bequests benefit a school district and multiple churches, aiming to support education and religious work. The details name recipients and the amounts allocated for ongoing programs and improvements.
The will of Mrs. Phoebe Ann Cole of Osage, estimated at about $60,000, was filed with the county clerk. Income from trust property will go to Miss Ida Johnson during Mrs. Cole's life, with the remainder to be distributed after Johnson's death to the Congregational church of Osage and other beneficiaries.
A donor's will distributes 4000 dollars to the Sage public library in Osage and the remainder to the César Valley seminary, also in Osage, with allocations shared among the Methodist, Baptist and Universalist churches.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted, universally reputable cold cure. It claims proven merit and urges purchase at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A quotation about pure unselfish love expanding life powers and perception. The author H. Clay Trumbull describes how love creates a new center of love and light, making the universe appear new to the loving person.
About three hundred members attended the New Year’s dinner at Second United Presbyterian Church. The afternoon session elected officers, raised the pastor’s salary to 1600 dollars, and approved treasurers and reports. A thousand dollars was pledged for last summer’s church repairs, with more to come. S&S. Livingston led the campaign.
A humorous view of lodges as voluntary joke clubs that meet weekly to amuse themselves and tease new members. The piece lampoons lodge rituals, uniforms, the goat symbol, and the aloof alibis members use to justify their absence from home, noting lodge charity and long traditions.
In a tense exchange Joseph plans to speak with his father this week while Jessie urges him to secure an accident policy in her favor before the meeting. The dialogue hints at a family dispute surrounding financial protection and influence.
If your children are subject to croup watch for the first symptom hoarseness. Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soon as the child becomes hoarse and the attack may be warded off. Advt. gale by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy. It includes endorsements from PF J Cheney and the National Bank of Commerce Toledo, claiming the product acts on blood and mucous surfaces.
Washington’s colored community held a large Emancipation celebration at Shorter Chapel with an admission fee yielding a sum for the church. A noon dinner fed many, and the evening program featured devotional services, songs, readings by Mrs. Black and Miss Motts, and talks by local leaders including Capt. Kellogg and Dr. Boice. Quarterly meeting with Rev. I N Daniels set for next Sunday.
Reliable medicine for coughs and colds promoted as pleasant and safe. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy. Advertisement.
Congress reconvenes for a brief session as tariff bills loom. Rep Oscar Underwood's health undercuts leadership in Ways and Means, with Rep Randall eyed as possible stand in though opposed by some. Senate Republicans plan to block legislation while Democrats depend on Progressive votes.
Iowa conference changes announced by Bishop Bristol list James A Glendenning moving from Ainsworth to Centerville to fill the vacancy left by J R Hanley. Preston Conant of Moravia shifts to Ainsworth. Dedication of the new Ainsworth church set for Sunday Jan. 5 with the bishop present. Transfers expected by mid January.
Advertising claim touts Parisian Sage as a quick remedy for hair loss dandruff and scalp itch promising lustrous hair after one bottle. It notes the product is not a dye preserves natural color and is sold widely including Lemmon's Pharmacy with a money back offer.
The dealer and the customer can settle service and quality questions together but should not wait for railroads to fail in providing good service.
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