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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1912
Page
3
A dated religious worksheet lists numerous questions on Luke 2 22 4 and Matthew 2 for Sunday lesson plans. It includes prompts about purification law, Simeon, future revelations, and the Christ child with references to verses and themes.
One hundred dollar reward offered for any Catarrh cure not helped by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Testimonial from Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesalers in Toledo endorses F. J. Cheney Co. Internal remedy claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Free testimonials, 75 cents per bottle, sold by all druggists. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Call up 589 Black with your order for the city bus line. Leave a steel and a number for prompt handling by Frank Rogers.
The churches list Sunday events including preaching at 11 oclock Sabbath school at 12 30 Christian Endeavor at 6 and missionary study class at 7 all times local.
Sabbath school at 9 30 public worship at 11 Young People's meeting at 5 45 and evening service at 7 The brief notices outline the day’s services and gatherings.
A M E church holds services at 11 a m and 7 p m with Sunday school at 2 30. The Allen EK League meets at 6 and Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m. All are invited. D W Brown pastor.
The notice lists Sunday activities: Sunday school at 9 30, Bible lecture by Rev. Stryker at 10 30, public service at 11, Junior League at 3, Epworth League at 5 45, evening service at 7, and morning and evening preaching by the pastor.
German Evangelical Church holds Sunday School at 10 and a Service at 11. A short annual business meeting of the congregation will follow immediately after services. An invitation is extended to all to attend.
A church lists Sabbath school at 9 45 morning service at 11 Junior Endeavor at 4 Senior Endeavor at 6 and evening service at 7 The evening sermon is the third in the series and aimed especially at men A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
Bible school at 9 30 Young People's hour at 6 Morning service at 11 and evening service at 7 Pastor Rev ND J Coon to preach at both services Midweek service Wednesday at 7 30 for prayer fellowship and inspiration Homey church extends cordial welcome Choir rehearsal Friday evening at Mrs Menefee home.
The Presbyterian Church at East Main and Second Avenue lists services with times: Bible school 9:45 a.m., morning worship 11, evening worship 7, Junior C E 3:30 p.m., Senior C Ed 6 p.m., and fellowship Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Subject for Sabbath January 28 morning The Most Important Weapon of the Soldier of the Cross and evening The Danger of Drifting. Public invited.
An old classified style notice touts payment for each attempt, inviting readers to participate. The short item emphasizes immediate earnings and repeated opportunities.
The text analyzes Luke chapter two verses twenty five to thirty eight focusing on Simeon, Mary, and Joseph. It discusses Jesus fulfilling the law, Mary’s poverty offering, salvation through Christ, and the Spirit’s guidance to the temple. It links prophecies to the coming kingdom and notes Mary’s sorrow and Anna’s witness.
The piece ridicules primary election rules as a costly reform favoring campaign finance, noting banks and credit ratings, and condemning old party bosses. It argues the law demands transparency but taxes candidates, portraying primaries as a shift to a genteel board of managers over direct voter choice.
The Washington Federation of Christian Men will convene at the Methodist Church next Monday evening. Devotions at 7 30, business at 8. It marks a milestone since the Men and Religion Forward Movement began here. Committees report, plan a boys secretary appointment, and churches prepare for active men s religious work.
Davis and Davis report new Iowa patents awarded this week including non refillable bottle by F W Crow Clarence drilling machine post by W Firman Ottumwa cream exit for centrifugal cream separators by C H Hackett and T W Morgan Waterloo spread roller by J K Melchior Des Moines garment hanger by C Robert Cedar Rapids loader by W W Rosenau Germania land drain by Kh W Appelman Clermont automatic motor controller by T D Beintema and D De Rooi Oskaloosa acetylene gas generator by G H Cook Des Moines scalding tomatoes machine by H A Darting Glenwood soil pulverizer by E R Eagan Hubbard bracket for automobile lamps by B F and C E Ensley Moulton mold by W Parker and L E Campbell Neola mail box signal by W M Ulbrich Atlantic flying machine by A Valentine Thorman.
The Houston Post discusses the Men and Religion Forward Movement as a practical effort aimed at aligning churches with real-world service. It argues religion should be intelligent, efficient work in the world, with homes as key units and the church as coordinated support, warning against self interest and wealth used unjustly.
Alpine Aerie No 1943 meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday evening. Visiting members in good standing welcome. W P G Fox and S ecy R C DuBots sign.
J W Scott is listed as Commander and J J Kellogg as Adjutant in the officers roster. The brief entry records their titles and roles within the organization.
Regular meetings announced for Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M on the first Friday each month. Chapter No. 18 R A M meets on the second Friday. Bethlehem Commandery No. T holds the third Friday. Washington Chapter No. 98 O X S meets the fourth Thursday. Fraters welcome to attend. officers include W W Morton and J W Morton.
A promotional note proclaims Merrtol White Liniment should be applied to cuts bruises sprains and wounds for instant relief. It asserts the product provides unmatched pain relief and healing according to Lemmony Puareaney.
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