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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1904

Page

5

Dr. Ely Day at Presbyterian Church in Winfield

The Rev Dr Ely, longtime pastor here, preached morning and evening at the Presbyterian church and spoke at a Christian Endeavor union meeting. Rev J W Ballentine of India addressed mission work at the Second United Presbyterian church, sharing statistics and conditions in India. Additional notes mention Royal Neighbors meeting, Hans Hansen’s entertainment, and local social visits.

Rev. Ballentine India Second U Second United Presbyterian Church J. W. Ballentine Ballentine Winfield United Presbyterians

Weather forecast for Iowa today and tomorrow

Washington January 18 The Evening Journal reports the weather forecast for Iowa covering today and tomorrow. Expect conditions likely including temperature ranges and precipitation possibilities as issued by weather officials.

Washington, D. C the Evening Journal Iowa

Court in Session in Simmons Hamilton Estate Case

The court opened for the case of Margaret E Simmons against J W Hamilton and Sarah Hamilton over a third of the late James Hamilton estate. Two witnesses I M Lewis and Lewis Sigafoos testified with many more witnesses planned. Plaintiff is represented by B Hicher & Wilson. defendants by Brookhart Bros Dewey & Dewey and W H Butterfield.

Margaret E. Simmons Sarah Hamilton Clements Chas. Needham J. W. Hamilton I. M. Lewis Lewis Sigafoos

Birth of Daughter to Mr and Mrs J ng of Pueblo

Mrs Brook iliss Mabel Dewey is born to Mr and Mrs J ng of Pueblo. The birth info comes from the Dewey family and notes the new child and parent names in the local notice.

Sermons Emphasize Body Mind and Moral Development

Sunday at the First Baptist Church featured a morning sermon on charity and an evening address by Mr. Echlin about what is essential to a young man's business success. He framed three divisions each from eight businessmen's replies, focusing on physical, mental, and moral development. The sermon praised bodily culture and hinted at a gymnasium project. next Sunday he will cover commercial, fraternal, and spiritual growth. Musical offerings were notably fine.

First Baptist Church Corinthians Echlin

Remarkable M E Church Service Draws Big Congregation

A large crowd attended yesterday morning at the M E church. Three new members joined the church at the close of the service. Evening meetings begin with preaching at 7 30 and music led by S W Neal. Miss May Patton of Muscatine leads afternoon sessions starting tomorrow. Public invited.

M. E S. W. Neal

Turkish Proverbs of Everyday Wisdom

A collection of Turkish proverbs offering practical maxims. Insights include daily feast for the well, prefer today’s egg to tomorrow’s hen, host serves the guest, two watermelons one arm, rest at home redeeming worldly hell, sweetness not from honey alone, gather thorns by strangers, patience makes sour grapes sweet, wise marry while fools have many children, balance between severity and gentleness, reward truthful speech with a swift horse to escape after truth.

Ade’s Early Cartoonist Tale Ends In Rebuff

George Ade visits a Chicago newspaper editor with a theater manager’s manuscript. The editor dismisses the piece as unworkable, telling Ade to discard it. Ade later recounts the tale of the comic farce The Erring Son meant for funeral readings.

George Ade Chicago Mr. Ade

Packer's Method Says Skill Upsets the Box

Cecil cites packing wisdom comparing a skilled packer to a poor one and notes efficiency beats effort. The aphorism implies skill yields more capacity and value when arranging items. The quote underscores practical craft and smarter work over brute force.

Cecil

Johnson the baker offers dainty goods in plentiful supply

Johnson the baker boasts abundant stock of fine pastries and baked goods making him the go to shop for dainty treats.

Johnson

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