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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1920
Page
6
In Acts 4 the priests and Sadducees arrest Peter and John for their miracle work. The rulers wonder at their boldness while recognizing they had been with Jesus. The lesson stresses courage to do right amid opposition and the power of faith to endure.
Local notices include a cookie shop promotion at Lyon's and a chiropractic listing for Lydia Hellam near Leamley's Grocery. An auction-style hat sale at Miss Connell's on Saturday January 17 offers discounts on women’s hats. Also advertised are journal buys, baggage transfers, and livestock feed remarks plus a Smalley recutter promotion at Mason's.
The apostles refuse to obey the Sanhedrin and declare they must obey God rather than men. After their release they report the arrest to the believers and pray, seeking strength from Scripture as they reflect on the miracle and its meaning.
A Johnson quotation emphasizes that forgiveness is essential for those hoping to be forgiven and declares that other motives are insufficient. It argues eternity hinges on this practice and that denying forgiveness makes the Savior’s birth seem in vain.
A brief exhortation declares believers are God’s fellow workers in the salvation work, stressing reliance on cooperation with divine will and the active role of Christians in spreading faith.
Census enumerators in this community are nearing completion and will submit their lists to the census director soon. Washington residents are urged to ensure every person is counted to achieve an accurate national total.
Sabbath school at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 11:00 a.m. Morning preaching by the pastor. Evening worship at 7:00 p.m. A young people meeting at 6:00 p.m. The pastor Rev. J. M. Wishart will preach morning and evening in what may be the last service before moving to the new church.
Special evangelistic services held at 11 00 a m and 7 00 p m with the night service aimed at young people. Sabbath school at 9 45 a m and a young people's meeting at 6 00 o'clock led by Rev. Leslie Mountford the pastor.
The church holds a Bible class at 4:00 p m morning worship at 11:00 a m a Bible study at 6:00 p m and evening worship at 7:00 p m. The morning offering goes to the Armenian fund with special interest requested. Rev D J Masson is the pastor.
Sunday school at 9 45 with five classes. Morning worship at 11 00 on Bulky People. Junior Endeavor at 4 00 and Senior Endeavor at 6 00. Evening worship at 7 00 with sermon by Pastor Arthur R Oates on Ships at Sea The Haven of Work All invited especially those without a church home.
The congregation schedules three morning and three afternoon services on Sunday with focus on the two o’clock service for members. Yearly reports will be read and future plans discussed. Special singing by the Ladies' Quartet is planned for the evening.
The sermon will be delivered by the minister. We invite everyone to join in worship and be present for the service.
Roy Warner injures hand by log fall while sawing wood and delays medical care until Tuesday. The Mundt family worker Howard Mundt leaves after five to six weeks with Warner. Dale Ebner visits a basketball game in Junction then Washington. The Clenny Jones daughter plans to move away with a farewell party featuring roasted geese. Zene Edwards turns 76 with a large family reunion and birthday cake decorated with 76 candles. Henry Leffler sells Goose Creek farm and buys Bill property nearby.
W H Kindelsperger loaded his farm and belongings to ship to Davenport and will take another farm nearby. The Blanchard farm is vacated and to be occupied by Petzel. J L Sands clan traveled to Washington for a family visit before returning to Dunbar Wisconsin. Vivian Hazel Booth M F Ebner and Eva Ebner visited Washington and dined with Mrs Sands. the Booth girls remained with the Sands to catch the midnight train.
An Original Camouflage. The spider crab decks itself with sea weed in the hope of escaping the notice of its enemies.
A vintage drugstore pitch touts Dr King's New Discovery as a family remedy for colds and coughs. It promises to loosen congestion stop throat torture and ease grippe symptoms with a 60 cent bottle sold by local druggists.
Fragmentary ad text describes a patent remedy for bile flow and body cleansing. It mentions Dr. Askew and Bowele functions with claims of eliminating gaseous impurities using a bottle sold by druggists.
Masses are urged to start mornings with a glass of hot water plus a teaspoon of limestone phosphate to flush the stomach liver kidneys and intestines. Proponents claim it removes waste toxins from the prior day and improves overall health, promising pure blood and relief from various ailments.
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