Red White and Blue Social at Mrs Bryson's Home
The W. R. C. will host a red, white and blue social on Wednesday afternoon July 15 at the home of Mrs. Bryson. All ladies and their friends are invited.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1908
Page
2
The W. R. C. will host a red, white and blue social on Wednesday afternoon July 15 at the home of Mrs. Bryson. All ladies and their friends are invited.
Miss Ida Dupuis departed Saturday evening for Ainsworth to visit friends over Sunday, traveling to the northern town for a short but social weekend.
After worship the Presbyterian congregation met with Rev E G Beyer presiding to decide if they were ready to call a pastor. A large majority approved issuing a call to Rev John Calvin Abels of Moscow Idaho. His acceptance remains uncertain.
The Rev LD Everette Smith of Indianola Iowa son of Mr and Mrs A J Smith spoke at First United Presbyterian yesterday on behalf of the International Reform bureau. He urged action against Sabbath desecration and listed reforms the bureau has achieved in recent years while requesting financial support through a collection at service end.
The M E Church celebrated a notable service with eighty two new members added to the church roll. Sixty two advanced from probation and twelve united by letter. The morning service focused on reception as Rev. A S Smith spoke on the significance of their steps.
A community ice cream social and sewing circle sale will be held on Tuesday evening July 14 at the St James parochial school lawn to benefit the church. Handicraft wares and leftover bazaar articles will be offered. All are invited to attend.
Partly cloudy with probably showers late tonight or Tuesday, cooler. Washington, July 13 Special to the Evening Journal reports the Iowa forecast for today and tomorrow.
City residents report visits from Minnie Bowman and Grace Hunter while Mrs. W. 8S and Rickey of Wellman stop by. Foley's gallery slashes prices on photos and Lemmon's pharmacy promotes artificial ice for sodas. A free ice cream and cake festival at M. E. church lawn promises music and cooling treats Tuesday evening.
A compact history by Charles Emory Smith edited and updated for publishers. It traces party origins, key achievements over fifty years, and provides a month by month outline from 1854 to 1908. Copies available from Louis N. Hammerling & Co at 1524 Chestnut Street Philadelphia for five two cent stamps.
Kidney complaints arise from impure blood and weak nerves that burden the kidneys. Symptoms include back chills fever and urine changes. A testimonial from Henry Hood claims relief from rheumatism and kidney troubles after using DeBell's Kidney Pills, ending with a call to try the remedy for lasting cure.
Foot rot originates in wet ground and can spread to a sound flock. Use hard dry soil pens, keep manure dry to avoid heat, and treat early with hoof cleaning, trimming, washing, caustic paste, and a hot vitriol bath. Inspect flocks regularly and act before the disease advances.
An Ontario breeder says it pays farmers to raise a few sheep and favors Cotswolds for strong windward wool and mutton. He notes demand for good rams from ranchmen to improve wool yield, advises against keeping many ewes on small plots, warns beginners away from show sheep, and suggests buying from reliable firms at reasonable prices with proper care for success.
Practical guidance for pork producers on creating good pasture, clean housing, and steady water supply. It covers weaning schedules, meal frequency, and progressing to two then one daily feedings. Advice emphasizes record keeping, sow selection, and daily pen hygiene for profitable fattening.
Homer Stephen arrived from the east last evening. J Klein spent an over Sunday visit at his Davenport home. Miss Kate Burris visited friends at Ainsworth. Miss Ora Henderson stays several days at the Asa Jeffrey home near Ainsworth. The B E O s promise ice cream and free cake on the M B E church lawn at 7 30 Tuesday evening. The boys provide the music during service.
Secretary Sidney Coon of the Washington County Farmers Mutual Insurance association settled several claims in the city Saturday. The total amount was 820.95, covering cattle and horses including M. D. Work of West Chester two head cattle, Mary A. Tener Riverside five head cattle, A. H. Fred Wellman Keifer 25.00, S. A. Doran Washington colt 70.00, E. H. Durst Riverside mare 200.00, W. F. Leppert Brighton colt 85.00, Wolcott Jones Richland seven mares, George Brennan Riverside 82.50. Total 820.95.
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