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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1909
Page
2
A sufferer with stomach trouble reports relief from dyspepsia and indigestion after taking Dr Kink's New Life Pills. He also notes a restored appetite, stronger nerves, and renewed vigor as his stomach liver and kidneys function properly. 25c at J & Lemmon's.
Dr Edwin Schell president of Iowa Wesleyan occupies the pulpit at the M E Church Saint James Church holds special services and first communion. Children's Day observed at the Presbyterian Church with classes and activities for young attendees.
Dr Edwin Schell president of Iowa Wesleyan University preached both morning and evening at the Methodist church drawing large crowds. Morning theme offered hope from the Lord visiting generations of the faithful, evening urged steadfast courage through trouble using the well and altar motifs. Mrs Ann Dixon of Des Moines sang a solo at the morning service praising mercy.
A church service featured the Kwons wa ar Gailord Keithly Waymack and Hazel Ennis with Anthem The Children's Jubilee performed by the choir. Remarks by the Rev John C Abels followed by a prayer hymn and benediction with a postlude.
An old fashioned remedy stays popular as a scalp tonic and color restorer. Wyeths Sage and Sulphur is sold by druggists for 50s or 1.00 a bottle or sent by Wyeth Chemical Co New York City. McElhinney Drug Co acts as special agents.
Special services were held Sunday at St James church for a class of young people receiving first communion. The class included Frank Frechin Leo Bruty John Ryan Richard Swift James King Martin Whittaker James McKevitt Laurice Benda Genevieve Benda Oliver Reiner Cora Reubsam Irene Whittaker Dorothy Dillinger PDorothyi Critz.
Washington reports that senators and representatives, tied to Chautauqua speaking engagements, are delaying action on the tariff bill. Champ Clark and Republican insurgents fear losses from continued session, while Lorimer opposes canal economics and Depew notes New York tax burdens and shifts to indirect taxation. Public notices of the waste paper proposal and a council on censure conclude with Charles W. Artthur.
Des Moines June 22 President Joe Brown of the Afro American council calls a statewide assembly in Ottumwa July 5 for the eighth annual session. He cites failed bid by the last legislature to pass laws restricting negro lodges and to admit black youth to higher education as reasons for broad racial welfare representation.
The Philosopher of Folly recalls teaching a shy youth to gain confidence. The student’s newfound conceit led him to snub the teacher on the street, prompting a wry reflection on overreach and pride.
Children’s day services were held at the Presbyterian church with a decorated sanctuary and a large crowd. The program included a cradle roll graduation and graduates named Francis Merle Barnoske through Hanna Katherine Welch with readings, scripture, hymns, and baptisms concluding the event.
Notice to owners of ice cream packers tied to the Ice Cream factory to notify Chas. Hays of their property or involvement. Public awareness issued in local notice style.
Miss Margaret Minart returns home to Pleasant Plains after a visit at the T. J. Dempsey residence. Mr. and Mrs. Allen DeLong and their son report their return to Crawfordsville yesterday morning following a weekend spent with friends in the city.
New soft shirts note. Dougherty Bros. 9 11 Mrs H Woods left yesterday morning for Canton Illinois. The Rev Clyde Matson and Mrs spent Sunday in Des Moines where he preached. They returned home last evening. The Misses Ethel Hays Ella and Clara Faulkner left yesterday for Pella to attend summer school.
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