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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1911

Page

4

Special Train to Keokuk Excursion by Burlington Church

The United Presbyterians of Burlington announce a special Rock Island to Burlington excursion by steamer Colub in from Burlington to Keokuk. Two hours in Keokuk to view sights including the dam, then return reaching Burlington by 9 PM. Washington travelers can reach home before midnight. Stops include Washington, Albroworth, Columbus Junction, Wapello, Morning Sun, Mediapolis, and Burlington. The return trip departs after the boat arrives in the evening.

Rock Island Burlington Rhode United Presbyterians of Keokuk Colubin Big Dam Washington Csays Ee Alboworth Columbus Junction Wapello Reavegnaaes Jay Sot Veekten Ganiand Feencavitine Peba Mediapolis Hurtiesion

Central park hosts July and August church services

The ministerial association met at Rev W R Sawhill home and voted to hold weekly Sunday services in Central Park during July and August with one church directing each service. A park commission consent is sought and a city committee from member churches will manage seating and logistics. The schedule lists services from United Presbyterian to Baptist churches with a Y M C A address and a final note on August arrangements.

Tf. R. Metlenry Second United Presbyterian Robinson First United Presbyteran Lemmon Presbytrian PC Maxwell Methodist Baptist Covenanter

Croesus Reflects On Wealth And Virtues In Interview

An interview quotes Croesus discussing wealth and faults. He asserts his personal wealth while noting he avoids platitudes about poverty or money. The exchange contrasts lawyers commenting on clients behavior with Croesus defending self-made riches.

Croesus

Man Speeding Over Fifteen Miles an Hour Questioned

A reading of a sentence or remark asks what to expect of a man who drove his car at speed over fifteen miles an hour.

Job

Anthropologist predicts changes in human head shapes

Genesee anthropologist Signor Enrico Morselli forecasts a future in which the gay man race undergoes physical changes. He claims the head will become larger and rounder, with short headed individuals dominant among white peoples and long headed among yellow peoples.

Signor Enrico Morselli Genesee

Daily Thong Friendship Promises Joy Through Shared Grief

A Crooked quotation from Cicero notes that friendship improves happiness and reduces misery by doubling joy when grief is halved. The phrase blends moral philosophy with communal support and emphasizes shared experience as a remedy for sorrow.

Cicero

Condensed Milk Demand Revealed in Interview

In a casual exchange, a respondent admits heavy use of condensed milk at home. The person estimates about 80 percent of their usage comes from condensed milk, noting a daily quart purchase and a milkman delivering into a pint-sized can.

Great Sunday School Congress Opens in San Francisco

In San Francisco on June 20 over 4 000 delegates and as many visitors attend the thirteenth triennial International Sunday School Association convention. The meeting runs to next Tuesday in the Coliseum with 8 500 seats, 20 000 visitors expected, and lavish decorations funded by business and church groups.

San Francisco Golden Gate City International Sunday School Association Rockies

Not Understand How You Turn It Off

A Boston girl observing a farmer milking a cow remarks that the scene seems plain except she cannot grasp how the farmer turns it off. The line captures a humorous misunderstanding of an everyday farm activity.

Boston

Former Pastor to Return for Services at Second United Presbyterian

The Rev. Il G. McVey of Little York HI will preach at the Second United Presbyterian church Friday evening Saturday afternoon and next Sunday morning and evening. He once pastored the church here from 1878 to 1882 and is noted by longtime Washington residents. Preparatory services precede communion with Sabbath morning rites planned.

Il G. McVey Little York Second United Presbyterian Church McVey Washington New Wilmington W. R. Sawhill Col Palmer

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