Missions Work in Egypt Highlighted by Doctor Neal McClanahan
Dr. Neal McClanahan described Christianizing efforts in Egypt during a Sunday address at First United Presbyterian Church Washington. He noted Moslem influence, stressed education and moral improvement, and described the growing native church with a 17,000 plus membership and self supporting congregations.
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Egypt
Dr McClanahan
Presbyterian Missions
America
McClanahan
Delegates Head to State Republican Convention
Washington county delegation to the state Republican convention departs today by auto and train for Des Moines. The group includes Warren Morgan and J L Brookhart among others, with most traveling by car. An unofficial ballot predicts Governor votes: Anderson seven, Haines six, Hammill five, Burbank one.
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Washington County
Dee Moines
Des Moines
Warren Morgan
Clay
Moyle R. Prizer
Brighton
Sadie Hollinger
Franklin
J. L. Brookhart
H. W. Benn
A. C. Dewey
J. D. Glasgow
C. A. Dewey
Chris Bauer
Washington
J. N. Phillips
Town
Lloyd Walker
Jackson Township
Floyd Letts
Highland
Cummings
Riverside
Alma Steimen
Eardley Bell
O. T. Taylor
Dave Benson
Wellman
J. B. Hanley
Nira
Joe Pieper
Richmond
Anderson
Haines
Hammill
Burbank
Tiny platinum wire used in precision instruments
Thin platinum wire used in optical and electrical instruments is drawn to a diameter under one twelve thousandth of an inch.
Domestic Service Instruction Urged in All Elementary Schools
A British government appointed commission recommends teaching domestic service to girls aged twelve to fourteen. The report notes improved mission facilities and new buildings, with Egypt and England cited among areas of progress. Dr. McClanahan preached at First Church on Seeing Christ in Commonplace Things, highlighting simple gospel work through ordinary means. Special music featured a Carolyn Hamilton duet and a solo by Rev. Fred Blick. prayer led by Rev. Frank Galloway. No services at First Church for the next two Sabbaths.
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England
Egypt
New World Movement
McClanahan
Christ
Mixe
Carolyn Hamilton
Hugh McCleery
Fred Blick
Frank Galloway
Wednesday Dollar Day Promises Big Washington Store Bargains
The Journal notes Washington merchants plan a second Dollar Day this season on Wednesday. Local stores will offer one or more items at one dollar or one dollar off. Strong shopper response last Dollar Day spurred renewed promotions and more sales this week.
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the Journal Today
Washington
Former Resident Visits Here in Washington and Crawfordsville
Irvine Befl of Philadelphia travels to Washington and Crawfordsville to reconnect with old friends and renew associations. He is a grandson of Adam Ritchey the first white settler in Washington county and recently visited Ritchey's grave south of Crawfordsville.
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Irvine Befl
Philadelphia
Washington
Crawfordsville
Adam Ritchey
Washington County
Mr. Ritchey
Oyster Definition Sparks Schoolroom Oddity
In a Nevada town a teacher asked what an oyster is. Willie among sixteen students proclaimed a humorous definition declaring an oyster in a fish built be a nut, a quirky classroom moment.
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Nevada
Willie
Ropes of Human Hair Weave Legend on St Kilda Brides
On St Kilda, rope makers prize brides who can furnish a long rope of human hair. Ropes range in length with 40 feet seen as especially valuable. Crafting such a rope takes years, and girls collect their hair from daily combing with religious care.
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St. Kilda
Atlantic
Today Is Warmest of Year Forecast
The official thermometer read 92 degrees early this afternoon, the warmest of the season to date. After a cool spell, high temperatures push the corn crop and boost business for ice houses and soda fountains.
Walsh Resigns as Democratic Senatorial Campaign Chair
Senator Walsh of Massachusetts quits as chairman of the Democratic senatorial campaign committees and is replaced by Senator Jones of New Mexico. Walsh cites the one-term practice and Jones vows an active campaign. the note mentions the Shetland Islands fishing failure and women turning to hand knitted woolen goods.
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Noton Ote Ress
Washington
Walsh
Massachusetts
Senator Jones
New Mexico
Jones
Shetland Islands
Frances Willard's Temperance Tour Spans Years
Frances Willard traveled 20.06 rmules over a year and averaged one meeting daily for 12 years, promoting temperance across communities.
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Frances E. Willard
Frontier currencies used animals and bells as money
Historical notes describe early currency as wild animal symbols and cattle equivalents. Oxen horses and even cow bells served as monetary units in frontier communities, illustrating barter before standardized coinage and notes emerged.
Smut-Resisting Wheat Developed by Agriculture Dept
The Department of Agriculture has developed smut resisting wheat through crosses with Flovence and Turkey varieties. The spring wheat from Australia shows resistance and is better suited for warm regions than semi arid areas.
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Department of Art Culture
Crossoo Flovence
Turkey
Australia
Death Claims Aged Washington Resident George W Turner
George W Turner aged 78 died Sunday morning after a brief illness at his Washington home. He served in the Thirteenth Iowa Heavy Artillery during the Civil War and later lived here. He leaves his widow Eva Guinn and five sons James Fred Theodore Willis. sixteen grandchildren and a sister Mrs Henter Alexander of Colorado Springs. Funeral services Wednesday at 2:30 p m at the South Avenue home conducted by Pastor May J B Easley with burial at Elm Grove Cemetery. The casket will be open to friends tomorrow and Wednesday from 3 to 9 at McNamara undertaking parlors.
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George W. Turner
Washington
South Avenue B
J. B. Easley
A. M. EB. Church
Elm Grove
Turner
Vincennes
Indiana
Galesburg
Thirteenth Trials Heavy Artillery
A. M. EB
Eva Guinn
David
Pes Moiner
James
Fred
Theodore
Wilis
Henter Alexander
Colorado Springs
Beachs Wedding Reception In Delta Welcome New Couple
Mr and Mrs Chas H Beach visit before making Rose Hill their future home. They wed July 17 at the Christian church parsonage with Rev J W Elam officiating. A reception followed at the groom's parents home in Delta with about twenty guests and congratulations from friends.
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Chas. H. Beach
Rose Hill
The Skyscraper Church of Chicago and Its Rise
In 1831 Chicago’s Methodists bought downtown land and built the first church center. By 1922 their expansion created a multi story complex with shops, making it a center of retail life and the tallest church building in America at 556 feet. The structure cost about 5 million dollars, with annual rental income from stores and offices noted as fabulously high.
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Chicago
Methodista
America
Orgrabhulider
Oftcinal
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