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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1912

Page

8

First Park Service Opens Season With Strong Turnout

The park service in Washington held last night under the ministerial association with J Fisher delivering an eloquent sermon on The Son of Man came to seek and to save that which was lost. A large audience filled seats and benches as a local orchestra provided music and ministers assisted in the service. The sermon urged cooperation in salvation and noted many locals as lost due to self-satisfaction and neglect of salvation.

Union Park Ministerial Association W. C. Fisher Washington Mr. Fisher Gaid Mary H. V. Comin

All In the Make-Up Beauty Hunter’s Young Look Theory

A beauty hunter argues youthfulness can be achieved by choice and makeup. The piece contrasts mindset with cosmetic application as a path to a youthful appearance. Readers are invited to consider how makeup reshapes perception and self image.

Saxo Salve Promises Relief for Eczema Sufferers

Patient testimonials from W H Glynn of Poughkeepsie and Sherman Bros Druggists of Washington Iowa tout Saxo Salve as a cure for eczema and related skin troubles. The ad claims instant itch relief and complete disappearance of the condition after use, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.

W. H. Glynn Poughkeepsie N.Y Saxo Sherman Bros, Druggists Washington Iowa

Horatius at the Bridge in a Poetic Hero Saga

The piece retells Horatius at the bridge defending Rome against Lars Porsena and the Etruscan militia. It emphasizes the hero’s patriotism as he recites verses while combat unfolds and the bridge sinks. The narrative blends history with mock-epic praise and literary flair.

Ublius Horatius Lord Macauley Lars Potsena Horatius Mr. Porsena Porsena Tiber Rome

Notable New York Women Behind Wealth and Social Reform

Prominent women including Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont and Mrs. Honora McPherson lead in politics education and philanthropy. Ellen Spencer Mussey is eyed for a Juvenile Court judgeship in DC while Flora Dunlap wins a Des Moines school board post. Miss Bartelme joins Cook County Juvenile Court as assistant judge. Mrs. McPadden donates a convalescent home site to University Hospital Philadelphia. Larz Anderson opens her Brookline summer home to workers. Annie Po Brown to lead New York Lend-Hand Society as it concludes a $50,000 drive.

Women Lawyers of Washington Tali Ellen Spencer Mussey District of Columbia Flora Dunlap Board of Education Des Moines Mary M. Bartelme Chicago Cook County Yes Cookounty George H. McPadden Philadelphia Hilldale Farm Rosemont University Hospital of Philadelphia Annie Po Brown Bernard Whitman New York City Edward Everett. Hale

Rev G A Hensel At German Church Of Experiences In South Africa

The Rev G A Hensel pastor of Maquoketa Iowa German Evangelical Church spoke in Washington on foreign and home missions and described his South Africa experiences He recounted river crocodile danger snakes cooking by a colored helper and rough conditions among heathen tribes He criticized British actions in the Boer War and praised Boers while noting African cruel practices and disease after the war He spoke German and English and knew Dutch and African languages.

G. A. Hensel Maquoketa Iowa Washington South Africa Hensel Chr. T. Rasche Cape Town Kimberly Mr. Hensel Africa Germany America Holland

Another Ply Culprit In Sleeping Sickness Case

Advance reports from the commission on sleeping sickness in Rhodesia state Glossina morsitans the tsetse fly is a carrier of the disease. The commission was sent due to cases where Glossina palpalis was absent. Morsitans is widespread across Africa and has proven its role in nature and lab conditions.

London Rhodesia England Africa

Presiding Eluca Delivers Sermon at A M E Church Meeting

The fourth quarterly meeting at the A M E church included a communion service. Rev I N McDaniels of Evanston Ill preached both services, condemning materialism and urging strong Christian foundation while noting church repairs.

A. M. BE I. N. McDaniels Evanston Ill

Civic Experts Convene at National Municipal League Meet

Prominent civic and municipal experts gather in Los Angeles for the National Municipal League annual convention. The event features a civic exhibit at the normal school and addresses by Clinton Rogers Woodruff of Philadelphia and other noted leaders.

Los Angles National Municipal League Normal School Clinton Rogers Woodruff Philadelphia League

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STECK H. F. Steck Smith J. T. Matthews James Cowger Lra Bowman J. W. Swisher Geo. H. Paul Mart Casey J. W. Shenefelt A. KE. Forgey Rk. S. Warfel Howard Sitler G. W. Hobeon J. A. Boyer Chal Ford S. L. Stewart Will White M. R. Klugh C.J. Wilson Mrs. K. P. Edgington Iowa Gas & Electric Company Washington National Bank Journa Elo Rev. W J. Fisher Good Music S. Y. Wan Howard L. Ram O. H. P. Belmont United States Honora McPherson Denver Mecher Larz Anderson Saeed Belgium Brookline Massy Uo Waquoketa GC. M. & F. Clothing CO ELUCA A.M. E. Ghurgh Lon, Mdaniell Evans American Steel Post
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