Pittsburgh minister delivers two sermons on world need
Rev J Fulton Wilson of a United Presbyterian church in Pittsburgh preached two strong sermons at the Presbyterian church yesterday. He urged that the supreme need of the world is the religion of Christ and the church’s power to meet it. Miss Margaret Cowden spoke briefly on her Persia mission during the evening service. Frederick Westwood of Wau Saa will preach next Sunday.
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J. Fulton Wilson
United Presbyterian
Pittsburgh
Presbyterian Church
Wilson
Washington
Presbyterian
First United Presbyterians
J. Reade McCrory
First
Mr. Wilson
Theological Seminary
Chuarch
Pulpit Committee
Margaret Cowden
Persia
Frederick Westwood
Waneau
Wis
Drainage District Verdict Is Affirmed
The Washington county case Rock Island Railway Co vs Board of Supervisors affirms a jury ruling denying damages for bridge and right of way in a Katona drainage district. The Iowa Supreme Court, led by Judge D. W. Hamilton, also reverses a Van Buren county ruling in State of Town vs A J Boyd and decides three Henry Wagner court cases from Mahaska and Poweshiek counties, with two affirmations and one reversal.
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Supreme Court
Washington County
Rock Island Railway Company
County Board of Supervisors
Katona
D. W. Hamilton
State of Town
A. J. Boyd
van Buren County
Henry Wagner
Fom Mahaska
Poweshiek County
Washington County war monument funded by $100 pledge
A $100 donation funds a Washington County soldiers memorial in memory of Lieutenant Marion Baxter Anderson of Company A, 25th Iowa Infantry. The project relies on voluntary contributions with no canvassing, honoring all local soldiers who served.
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Washington County
Marion Baxter Anderson
25Th
Iowa Infantry
Anderson
Anderson Wag
A. Anderson
Ainsworth
Polton Pays Fine After Guilty Plea in Justice Court
John Polton of West Chester pleaded guilty to assault and battery in justice court Saturday. He was sentenced to pay a $25 fine or serve twenty days in jail. He raised the money late in the day and was released.
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John Polton
West Chester
No Accidents Reported This Week
No serious injuries were reported this week despite about 80 cars on streets and country roads yesterday. There may have been a few wrecks, but details are scarce and no serious injuries are known.
Thankful notes for support after Mrs. Mary Shalla
A bereaved family expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for help and floral offerings during the death of their mother, the late Mrs. Mary Shalla.
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Mary Shalla
Emerson on the restless nature of humans and want
The excerpt reflects Emerson's view that most natures lack sufficiency to meet their needs. It portrays constant insufficiency, ambition out of proportion to ability, and a perpetual state of lean begging for sustenance.
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Emerson
Camp Ground Grange No 200 Seal Unearthed in Kansas
L Colthurst recalls the Camp Ground Grange No 200 seal dated 1872 found by a man digging near Winfield Kansas. The piece ties to his boyhood home and to charter members including J B Orris and M Kell. Kell moved to Kansas and kept the seal on his desk while Colthurst’s family waited for a relic.
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L. Colthurst
Ainsworth
Camp Ground
Thomas Colthurst
Colthurst
The
Grange
George H. Kell
Kansas
Orange
Kell
Jesse Pearson
Cal Pearson
J. B. Orris
7. Y. Wickham
EF. T. Wickham
the Grange
Ford Says He Has No Objection to Presidential Endorsement
Citizens of Savannah forward a petition backing Henry Ford for the presidency to Detroit. Ford’s general secretary acknowledges receipt and states that Ford can have no objection to further activities in this direction.
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Associated Press
Savannah
Henry Ford
Detroit
Ford
Californian Killed By Explosion of a Bomb
Lemuel Ferris Van Tassel oil worker was killed when a bomb hidden under a car seat exploded as he opened the front cushion in Long Beach California. Edward Engman and Beatrice Madison were arrested claiming they were in Fullerton at the time. Mrs Van Tassel said Engman had warned there would be no stepfather to their child.
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Associated Press
Long Beach
Cal
Lemuel Ferris van Tassel
Edward Engman
Fullerton
van Tassell
Beatrice Madison
When People Go to Heaven Do They Become Angels
In The Passing Show from London a child asks if souls become angels immediately or must endure many examinations before entering heaven. The quizzical dialogue reflects playful religious pondering.
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London
Warmest Month Day Continues in Washington Heat
Today marks the eighth day with official readings above ninety degrees in Washington. At 2 30 pm the temperature reached 94 degrees, tying yesterday’s high. A cooling breeze last night made today feel less oppressive, though June has seen longer heat than in past years and the heat persists unusually.
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Washington
Arrest of young man for unlawful check marked by jail sentence
A young man named Snider was sentenced Saturday by Justice D. Co. Kyle to thirty days in the county jail for passing an unlawful check. He is currently suffering from poison ivy and is described as being in a fortunate state despite the sentence.
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Elwood Spider
Justice D. Co. Kyle
Snider
Well Digging Dispute Settled Out of Court in Justice Case
A Saturday justice court dispute over a $50 claim by Tom Hopkins against Anthony Ifman was settled out of court after some evidence was heard by Justice D. C. Kyle. The case concerned a well digging matter. Al Baldridge represented Hopkins and Ed Eicher represented Ifman. The parties divided the costs.
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Justice Court
Tom Hopkins
Anthony Ifman
D. C. Kyle
al Baldridge
Hopkins
Ed Eicher
Kauffman
Alaskan Volcano Again In Eruption
Kings Cove reports Shishaldin Volcano on Unimak Island erupting violently with heavy smoke and a 200 foot summit loss. Lava flowed three days melting snow, with lava and flames visible from lighthouses. Pavlot Volcano also erupting on the Alaska Peninsula. natives note Bogoslav’s changing contour as a submerged peak.
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Kings Cove
Alaska
Shishaldin
Unimak Island
Coast Guard
Haida
Alaskan
Bering Sea
Unimak Pass
Pavlot
Vilages
Bogoslav
Harding Praises Bryan at Salem Address
President Harding pausing amid a rear platform speech in Salem Illinois praised William Jennings Bryan. He inquired whether Salem was Bryan's birthplace and acknowledged it as such after being confirmed.
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Harding
Bryan
Ilinois
Salem
William Jennings Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Washington Boy Scouts Return From Camp Whip-Po Will
Most of the Washington troop is home after a week at Camp Whip-Po Will twelve miles north of Town City. They recall a night of a stolen valuables scare and a midnight man hunt, plus adventures in deep woods and a memorable camp experience supervised by N W Gowens and a local staff.
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Washington
Town City
Charles Lytle
Id Hamer
E. F. Stutsman
Robert
Donald
Herene
Bovn
Iowa City
Gale Fisher
Ree Fish
Owen Boileau
Clifford Baker
Lynn Fldridge
Dale Shorts
Ernest Simpson
John Blick
Don Cerone
Dave
Philippines
Local clubs schedule meetings this week
The BP Club, Friendship club, Yeo man lodge, Young Women's Missionary Society, and Rosemary club announced their upcoming meetings. Attendees include Mrs. Chas R Wilson, Mrs. Chas Wolf, Mrs. Geo McGinnis, and Mrs. Cloyes Stewart. Dates span Wednesday June 27 to Friday June 29 with times from 3 pm to 7:30 pm.
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T. S. BP. Club
Chas. R. Wilson
Friendship Club
Chas, Wolf
Rosemary Club
Geo, McGinnis
Cloyes Stewart
Notice K P Work in the rank of Knight Monday evening
Notice that K P works in the rank of Knight on Monday evening at 8 o'clock with a request for good attendance. Signed HK Minick, C C 112.
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K. P
HK. Minick
C. C
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Monument Fund
Washington Improvement League
Polton
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Minsworth
Palm Beach
Klein Klothing
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Washington - Lowe
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Banks
Phe
Evening Journal
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Durham
I. L. Colthurst
Town
the Journal
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OLD Majestic Range
Carl Carl Roberta
Brown
BUICK
J. P. Thomas
Green
J. H. Kelley
Kidin Bros
Keota
Iowa
R. E. Brown
KO Sale
Herrick Refrigerator
Riley Miller
Sal S
James Ralston
Landeau
Er Waldschmidt
Frank H. Gray
Adrian
Journal Office
SAM
Singer Sewing Machine Shop
DEBRE
Henry Berdeling
Charley Shalla
Brighton
Wellston
Mott
Swayne Robinson
Schumann
Orr Land Co
Harry Ross
Barclay Cash Grocery
Enid McAvoy
Black
Hetyro Y Journal
Just Us Club
E. D. Hess
Tooster Club
Harry Anderson
Priscilla Cub
John McLaughlin
K. of
J. E. Wolf
Navajo Club
8. M. McCleery
Yeoman Lodge
Percy Whistler
Fleur de Lis Club
Young Women’s Missionary Society of the
M. BE. Church
Washington Green House
United Mailing Co
St. Louis
D. F. Macon
Tyr.eod
Ford Car
Women'’s Missionary Society of the Bethel
American Legion. Auxiliary
Mia
Violen McLaughlin
Max Marble
W. HW. M.S
W. FB. M
Children’s Missionary Societies
Washington Iron and Metal Company
Iowa Avenue
Sue Ade Glatstein
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