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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1920
Page
4
The item indicates an advance year tear by mail likely related to a subscription or prepayment notice. Details are sparse but suggest a mail order or periodical renewal context with phased timing referenced.
The Journal notes receipt of a beautiful art calendar from Hugh H. McCleery of Washington Iowa. The calendar features a sepia framed picture of a girl and marks a successful year with 216000 calendars shipped nationwide. McCleery plans expansion with fourteen sales staff and a growing mailing list. His copyrighted designs include a popular image of his family’s young daughter.
C. W. Busby & Co. and the Western Hog Oiler Co. report bustling operations despite steel delays. Busby measures 500 back orders on tank heaters but plans larger output after securing steel, advertising well, and expanding staff. Both firms note strong results and positive outlooks for next year.
A reflective verse pictures wartime chaos giving way to hoped for peace. It laments hatred and loud agitation, then urges renewed kindness and unity. The poet envisions a calmer era where nations lay down arms and people support one another.
Boys work around the clock to keep up with rising demand for their products. The items resemble those produced by the C. W. Busby Company, signaling a bright outlook for the future.
Day ton notes President Jessup told Iowa Bankers education matters in his Iowa City address. Highlights show 1919 teacher attendance fell from 48 000 to 36 000 while one quarter of teachers are under 21 and half of schools change teachers yearly.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican notes the Legion may extend its boycott to the American people, sparking dislike and trouble as public sentiment turns wary toward the organization.
Former Deputy Collector Homer R. Murray announces an income tax office in Washington Iowa to prepare individual returns starting January 15. Services include assistance with mail blanks, charging reasonable fees, located in front room over Lytle's Grocery on East side square. A marriage license was issued today to Howard McBride and Della Fetters, both of Washington.
Sioux City Journal notes Bryan's presidential candidacy signals a return to familiar political patterns while the Osceola Herald warns that wood alcohol poisoning is as deadly as other booze.
Des Moines Register comments on Mexico reviving bull fights as a possible way to ease tensions with the United States. The piece suggests such spectacles may divert Mexican public attention from provoking the American eagle.
A Cedar Rapids Republican editorial argues against dismissing the fifty three senators as mere politicians and asserts the majority in the senate deserves consideration amid debates on boycotts and political courage.
An old advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a proven remedy for cold cough and croup. It claims high quality for over fifty years and prices at $1.20 a bottle at druggists.
Old style patent medicine blurb touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a quick fix to cleanse the liver and bowels. It promises a lively system and restored health for a strong, healthy woman, noting availability at all druggists.
At the Old Methodist Church Sabbath school begins 9 45 a m morning worship 11 00 o clock Christian Endeavor 6 00 p m and evening worship 7 00 o clock Preaching by the pastor both services Rev J M Wishart Minister.
Preaching services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. led by Pastor Rev Leslie Mountford with a 9:45 a.m. Sabbath school and a 6:00 p.m. Christian Endeavor meeting. Special services begin this Sabbath.
The schedule lists morning Bible class at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Bible study at 6:00 p.m. and evening worship at 7:00 p.m. The morning offering supports the general fund and a special Armenian relief collection is set for next Sabbath, January 18. Rev. D. J. Masson is pastor.
Sunday school at 9 45 Sunday morning with a goal to watch the school grow Morning worship at 11 00 when the pastor will preach on The Call to the Colors The service includes good music Junior Endeavor at 4 00 p m Senior Endeavor at 6 00 A New Year s Resolution Meeting There will be special reports by committee chairmen Leader Florence Cunningham Evening service at 7 30 opening sermon of a series on Ships at Sea by Arthur R Oates Pastor
Regular services are scheduled for Sunday morning at 10 30 with German and English preaching. The annual congregational meeting will be held immediately afterwards.
After services, all members are urged to be present. Carl W. Klein, pastor, communicates the call to attend upcoming gatherings.
The church lists Sunday services including Sunday school at 9 30 in the morning worship at 11 00 Epworth League at 6 00 p m and evening worship at 7 00 o clock A music program will be published tomorrow for readers.
A general meeting is set for Tuesday evening at the high school auditorium in connection with a demonstration. Names may be proposed for membership.
Gym Class Girls notice the first meeting will be postponed due to the lecture course number and rescheduled for Thursday January 15. Mr. and Mrs. J E Gardner from Washington visited January 3 at the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce exhibit of Southern California products, the largest commercial exhibt in the country, with lectures and moving pictures. They plan to tour other Southland sights before returning home.
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Ning members of the J F W club were entertained by Mrs Carl Libe at her home Wednesday afternoon. This was a business meeting. The next meeting will be with Mrs Roy Libe at her home Wednesday afternoon Jan twenty first. All members urged to be present and bring scissors needs and thimble. Ladies Aid of St Paul Evangelical church met yesterday at Mrs T C Koehler home and had a most enjoyable time, about thirty present and one new member Mrs Fred Zeiglowsky. Everyone enjoyed a delicious dinner. After dinner sewing and fancy work followed with music and singing.
Yesterday Mrs. D. J. Palmer hosted the Twentieth Century Reading Circle at her home. Eleven guests attended and enjoyed a five course chicken dinner. The dining room featured National colors in the decor.
Ten members of the Rebekah club met for an all day gathering in the I O O F Hall reception room. Each brought a dinner which was shared to form a hearty spread and the ladies enjoyed social work and chatter. A bazaar plan was approved and committees named for future activity. The next meeting is set for two weeks hence.
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