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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1919
Page
5
Windstorm Causes Oats and Wheat Damage in Stringtown
In Stringtown July 9 heavy windstorm damaged oats and wheat shocks and toppled trees. Local social notes record visits and gatherings at the F. G. Rich and P. R. Schantz homes, a thresher company meeting, and a large party at Ed Eicher’s. Nearby Titus notes include a hospital operation update, farm sale, and July Fourth travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stringtown
Will Boshart
F. G. Rich
Florence Monson
Aletha Holmes
Watkins
L. H. Rinner
Washington
Stringtown Thresher Company
P. I
Nickalous
P. R. Schantz
Ed Eicher
Arthur Mitchell
Paul Mast
Rural Route Four Social Visits Across Homes
Sunday visits marked the week with several families gathering. Mr and Mrs Arthur Reubsam and children visited Edgar Meyers, while Mr and Mrs Howard Baker and Lucile attended Earl Kephart’s home. Ed Chalupa stayed with John Putman, and Robert Kephart with Roy Kephart in Washington, plus Elmer Kephart and Homer Kephart visiting for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Reubsam
John Koch
Edgar Meyers
Howard Baker
Lucile
Earl Kephart
Ed Chalupa
John Putman
Robert Kephart
Washington
Roy Kephart
Elmer Kephart
Prairie Flower News Highlights Social Visits and Church Events
Miss Blanche Scott and Miss Eunice Scott return from Rochester with Blanche improved after surgery. Mrs Dave Benson visits from Pennsylvania while Miss Edith Anderson visits Kalona. Prairie Flower hosts a rain delayed celebration with visitors from Washington and Chicago. Bible school at 10 00 AM and BYP at 11 AM. mission circle meets first Thursday. A Baptist Orphans Home offering was generous. E A Anderson pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Flower
Blanche
Eunice Scott
Rochester
Minn
Mattie McGuire
Chicago
Washington
Rev. Regan
The
Baptist Church
Dave Benson
Pennsylvania
Edith Anderson
Nebraska
EB. A. Anderson
Kalona
Will Booth
BY. P. U
Ruth Phillips
Mission Circle
Baptists’ Orphans Home
Maywood, Jr
E. A. Anderson
Alpha Sunday school ice cream social on church lawn
The Alpha Sunday school class plans an ice cream and home made candy social on the church lawn Thursday evening with expected attendance. Visitors include Ula and Wilma Neal of Linnens Missouri and Lois and Lillian Brown of Washington. Mrs A G Morgan visited Monmouth Illinois and Miss Gertrude Reed helps at a Richland restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Hospital
Gertrude Reed
H. H. Pendegraft
Richland
R. Waterhouse
Ollie
Fairfield
Local families gather for Fourth and visits in NOBLF NOBLE
Edwin Leeper and family from Pilot Grove host Will Leeper and others while Fred Hixson and family join. Magaret Benson and Ralph visit St Louis with Mr Benson meeting them there. Arthur Mitchell moves to Sam Wittmer property. Alston of Ferris Illinois visits grandchildren. Earl Graber returns from Camp Dodge after discharge July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Wittmer
Alston
Ferris
Ill
J. G. Witting
Washington
Joe Mast
Arthur Mitchell
Dan Wenger
Joe Affit
Davenport
Joe Wittmer
Wayland
Earl Graber
Camp Dodge
Miss Hattie Covert Returns From Ames Summer School
Crawfordsville July 11 A large town crowd attended a band concert and ice cream supper last night. Scott Craig and daughter Helen of Kansas City and Boyd Craig of Arizona, visiting the Moorhead home, have gone to Martinsburg to visit at the Will Craig home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Hattie Covert
Ames
Scott Craig
Helen
Kansas City
Boyd Craig
Arizona
Moorhead
Martinsburg
Will Craig
Walker and others visit Washington on Thursday
Ainsworth notes Mr and Mrs S A Walker visiting in Washington Thursday. Mrs Fred Franklin and children from Washington arrived Thursday evening for a visit at the Richards. Miss Lelia Rhodes and Mrs Irene Bean visited in Washington between trains Thursday evening. W H Ross and family left for home after a visit at the W T Trotter home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
A. Walker
Washington
Fred Franklin
Richards
Lelia Rhodes
Irene Bean
W. H. Ross
W. T. Trotter
Secret of High Cost of Living Revealed
Washington July 11 Hearings before the wartime expenditures subcommittee focused on why the War Department halted surplus canned vegetables from domestic sale until fall Brig Gen R E Wood and Col A M Davis testified the decision aimed to protect farmers and canners despite high living costs and farmers planting needs The witnesses confirmed the policy favored export sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Special House
Quartermaster's Corps
War Department
A. M. Davis
R. E. Wood
National Canners’ Association
Reavis
Time is counted by deeds not years motto by Festus
A reflective aphorism emphasizes living by actions and inner virtues rather than years or measured time. It advocates that the person who thinks deeply and acts nobly experiences the fullest life, quoted as Festus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Festus
After-image revival through eye flash experiment
A scientist, after darkness, flashed a light on his hand then slept. Morning light on his eyes revived the hand’s after-image before he opened them, a startling perceptual experiment reported by the San Francisco Chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Chronicle
Remains from Starch Works Disaster Face Identity Doubt
In Cedar Rapids a decomposed body found near Tipton is suspected to be a Starch works victim or James Smith who vanished months ago. The Hahn family, coroner, and police examine dental work, clothing, and wound marks to identify the man amid fading clues and missing remains of another victim, M. Kozina, as investigators pursue leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Cedar River
Cedar County
Hahn
Claude Hahn
Mervyn
Gertrude Hahn
Tipton
A.B. McCormick
Mr. Hahn
King
McGuire
James Smith
Smith
Altho
M. Kozina
Morrison
Starch Works
Rockford
Hahns
H. E. Hanson
Kosina
Air Routes Planned To Cover This State
Des Moines Iowa July 11 Creation of aerial transportation routes between Iowa points and to cities beyond was predicted by Clarence M Young president of the aero club of Iowa He noted that several Iowa aeroplane concerns have already filed articles of incorporation He said passenger travel between Iowa towns and to Chicago could come in months not years Lt Howard C Eales returning from France cited heavy bombing planes converted to commercial air vessels for mail and passenger service He said air ships now run twice daily between London Paris Brussels Paris and Marseilles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Clarence M. Young
The
Aero Club of Iowa
Young
Chicago
Mr. Young
Italy
Howard C. Eales
France
American Air Service
London
Paris
Brussels
Marseilles
Can’t Play Tennis and Remain Pretty
London observers warn tennis tours harm beauty and charm. A well known player says many girls lose youth and softness after seasons on tour, noting hardened faces and altered manners. He cautions his daughter to limit tournaments to stay attractive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Des Moines policewoman addresses park kissing issue
Des Moines July 11 Mrs N C Berkey the new city policewoman says she does not object to kissing in parks though many parks prohibit it with lights and patrols. She blames jazz for dancing lacking grace and wishes to be viewed as a big sister for the youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
N. C. Berkey
Berkey
Lady Beatty Faces Dual Tax Burden in England and U S
Chicago reports that Lady Ethel Beatty wife of Admiral Sir David Beatty incurs heavy taxes from both Britain and the United States on her income and property. British 50 percent levy plus American 60 percent levy leave her with little or nothing. An expert notes no treaty prevents double taxation with England and certain countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
England
United States
Ethel Beatty
Sir David Beatty
Marshal Field
Hinton
America
Beatty
Lady Beatty
Arthur Huertley
Northern Trust Company
Lady Eatty
Japan
Australia
New Zealand
A Want Will Find It The Journal Is Your
A compact notice in the Journal urges readers to find what they seek, presenting a concise promotional line likely from a classifieds or advertising column.
Farmers Block Airship Landings in Iowa Fields
In Iowa rural districts pilots Lieut. Milo Miller and Lieut. Earl Campbell faced stubborn farmers who refused to let airships land on their fields. Campbell avoided two farms after gun threats and Mrs. Farmer guarding the gate, while Miller aborted Traer plans due to a farmer blaming aircraft for hog cholera outbreaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa
Milo Miller
Earl Campbell
Miller-Scales
Campbell
Belle Plaine
Cracky
Mrs. Farmer
Miller
Traer
Church Announcements Include Picnic Next Week
Sunday school at 9:45 invites all to hear about the upcoming picnic. The morning service at 11:00 includes the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Christian Endeavor at 7:00 p.m. Evening sermon by Pastor Arthur R. Oates at 8:00 titled Jesus and New Things.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Arthur R. Oates
Second United Presbyterian Service Schedule
Public worship at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. with Rev W G Robertson of Crawfordsville preaching. Sabbath school at 9:45 a.m. and Christian Endeavor at 8:00 p.m. Rev Leslie Montford is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second United Presbyterian
W. G. Robertson
Crawfordsville
Sababth School
Christian Endeavor
Leslie Mountford
Bible Services Schedule With Rev Masson
Bible class at 10 00 a m and morning worship at 11 00 a m led by Rev D J Masson pastor. Bible study at 7 00 p m and evening worship at 8 00 p m preached by the same pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Masson
Reform Church Sabbath Schedule and Summer Pause
Reform Presbyterian announces Sabbath school at 10:00 a m and public worship at 11:00 a m with preaching by the pastor The Young People's Society meets at 6 45 p m There will be no preaching services during July and August Wednesday evening prayer meeting at 7 30 Rev W G Robb pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples’ Society
W. G. Robb
Christian Science Chapel Services Sunday and Wednesday
The Christian Science Chapel at Corner Town Ave and Jefferson St invites all to Sunday services at 11:00 a m with the subject Sacrament and Bible text II Corinthians 8 9. A Wednesday evening meeting at 8:00 o'clock is also offered for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Chapel
Corner
Town Ave. and
Jefferson St
Lord Jesus Christ
German Services at St Paul Church Sunday Morning
German services will be held at St. Paul Church Sunday morning at eleven o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul Church
Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Welcome
The church lists Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 55 B Y P U at 7 00 and evening service at 8 00 with a Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 00 The pastor M R Regan invites visitors and welcomes all to receive a blessing in the services Last Sunday visitors were appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Regan
A M E Church Services Schedule
A M E Church announces 11 a.m. preaching and 8 p.m. preaching today. Class meeting at noon, Sunday school at 2 30 p m , prayer service at 6 30 p m . Francis J Peterson is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis J. Peterson
Methodist Episcopal Church Summer Service Change
Regular services proceed with no evening worship during the summer months. The pastor will speak at the morning service on a few topics.
Christian and His Recreation Leads Epworth League Event
Observations at the Centenary exposition in Columbus Ohio note Epworth League activities at 6 45 PM The church and community discuss the topic for this evening The session features Leader Herbert Gass Sunday school at 930 class meeting at 1030 and morning worship at 11 Rev J A Glendinning is pastor C A King serves as musical director
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Epworth League
Herbert Gass
Epworth Lesgue
J. A. Glendinning
C. A. King
Moravian Church Calendar and Campaign Announcement
Sunday school at 10, morning worship 11, evening service at 7.30. Many neighborhood children miss Sunday school. parents urged to bring them. Announcement of the Larger Life Campaign to be launched soon. Call on the church for service. all Moravians and visitors invited. Rev. E. Drebbert, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. E. Drebert
Ainsworth Baptist Invites Attendance on July 13
The Ainsworth Baptist Church invites all to Sunday services on July 13 with morning sermon The Value of a Saying and evening sermon Childhood and Maturity. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. Pastor C. Ef. Riddington urges bringing friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Ef. Riddington
Reverend Mountford to Occupy Ainsworth Pulpit
Rev Leslie Mountford of the Second United Presbyterian Church of Washington will occupy the pulpit at Ainsworth United Presbyterian on Sabbath morning at 11 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Mountford
Second United Presbyterian Church of Washington
Optimistic Thought in Quiet Regret and Silence
A reflective note explores the tension between optimism and regret for years of silence. The speaker considers missed voices and the desire to speak with clarity, hoping for a future where restraint yields honest expression.
Man Recovers After Using Mayr Remedy
A reader claims five years of indigestion and bloating ended after taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The ad says the simple preparation clears catarrhal mucus and intestinal inflammation and touts a money back guarantee. Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists advertise the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
Lemmon's
Advt
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