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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1908
Page
4
A St Louis florist explains simple steps to extend cut flower life. Keep stems in water, trim daily, and use a knife for clean cuts. Maintain cool room temperatures and avoid overwarm displays to prevent wilting and moisture loss.
Le Franc Varleur notes leather shoes as a new market in Australia where horses are shod with leather on grassy or sandy ground. The leather shoe offers better hoof support, resists wear in hard times, and, though costlier, may prove more practical and extendable to other regions with suitable soil.
Geraldine Va is identified as having broken his leg with a clarification that it is the left leg. The St. Louis Republic notes concern and misgivings about the accident and its sympathy for the injured party.
Rev J R Johns of Randolph Wisconsin preached at the Presbyterian church yesterday with morning and evening services. The morning text Hosea 14 1 urged Israel to return to God and stressed the need for a best religion. The evening focused on Daniel 1 6 3 10 highlighting Daniel's steadfast faith amid Babylonian trials and his three moral victories.
Wilson Dougherty reports on a Covenanter church synod held in Philadelphia. Major actions include appointing Rev. R Wylie as a professor at Allegheny seminary. Next synod meet in Chicago. Covenanter events in this city include Iowa presbytery conventions on the 17th and 18th, with lectures by Rev W Allen and Rev Mr McKnight. Pastor Robert K E Wilson declines call to local church to pursue foreign work.
Rev Mills J Taylor preached at First United Presbyterian in place of Rev W O Fisher who spoke in Tarkio Missouri at Tarkio College graduation. He cited Hebrews eleven thirteen and the prophets to illustrate faith and its fruits, stressing that the prophets died in faith.
A practical sermon drawn from strong inward life conditions drew a large audience and was welcomed with interest as speakers emphasized faith is life and action. The message urged steadfast beliefs and daily deeds reflecting spiritual priorities.
Mrs M Libbie Allen addressed the Methodist church congregation under the Woman's Home Missionary society, detailing needs in Chicago and New York slums and immigrant urban settlements. She urged Christianizing immigrants to curb anarchist threats, and a large collection followed. She spoke again in the afternoon to Queen Esther circles. hosted by Mrs St L Patterson.
Rev. Moses Parker of New Haven Kansas delivered two strong sermons at the Baptist church yesterday morning and evening. He is Mary Parker's brother and with his wife has spent the past month in the city. Pastor Rev. George D. Rogers is away on vacation at Ft Sheridan. Mr. and Mrs. Parker plan a Wisconsin trip for the Comrades club.
Alf Chilcote received a fishermen's telegram from Pelican Rapids Minnesota noting light snow overnight and an elder who fell in but was okay. The message humorously suggests he joined the crowd in the water while the rest of the group stayed dry.
The Rev. Samuel B. Houston of McConnellsburg Pa occupied the Seceder church pulpit yesterday aiding Rev. D J Masson in communion services. He delivered an eloquent sermon with special interest since Houston is a member of Company I 19th Iowa Infantry and known to many in the area.
A number of his old comrades heard the sermon yesterday honoring a respected veteran and favorite among his company. He was praised as a good soldier and loyal figure in the community.
No humbug claims have to be made for Foley's Honey and Tar, the well known remedy for coughs colds and lung troubles. More bottles of Foley's Honey and Tar are used than of any other cough remedy, proving its merit and safety. Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Mrs Ed Jacobs and her children returned to their home in Keota this morning after visiting relatives in the city. She was accompanied by Mrs John Wagner who will stay at the Jacobs home for a few days.
A Bouchez well known in the city died suddenly yesterday at Joseph Kendall's home eight miles north of Ainsworth from heart trouble. Survived by daughter Mrs. Fred Mace of Riverside. Funeral held this afternoon with interment in Riverside cemetery.
Airdome offers free family friendly entertainment tonight inviting residents to enjoy a casual night out. No tickets required and all ages welcome as organizers promote wholesome local fun in a relaxed venue setting.
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