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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1902

Page

4

The King's Condition Improves Amid Recovery Notes

London reports the king moved from bed to a couch this forenoon and in an upright posture. A morning bulletin says he had a good night and the improved condition continues. While out of immediate danger, the operation requires constant attention and recovery will be protracted. bulletins to be discontinued at 2pm.

Howard Laughead Niagra Falls Casero Polots Chicago George S Anderson

Tent meeting schedule at Presbyterian church

The church announces Sunday School at 10, Morning Service at 11 with an anthem God Hath Appointed a Day and a sermon by Rev Jos. Dekorest. An evening service features Friendship, Christ Our Example, with a Welcoming of new members and communion in the morning. No park union services until after the tent meeting.

Werthold Tours Evealing Horatio W. Parker Eas . Woodward Doo Jos. Dekorest Munn & Co Scientific American All New York Branvoh Ian Washington. D

Sermons by Rev. A. L. Davidson on Watchfulness and Identity

The pastor Rev. A. L. Davidson preaches at morning on The Duty of Watchfulness and in the evening on Whose Son Art Thou. The sermon targets young men with guidance and moral instruction.

A. L. Davidson

Forty-Eighth Wedding Anniversary Celebrated

The 48th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. KW Sage of Southwest Washington was celebrated today with a good noon dinner. The couple received two rockers as a gift from guests, Rev SK Coates presenting. Seven of ten children helped make the day merry and well wishes were offered for many more healthy years.

KW. Sage Southwest Washington SK. Coates

Dampest June in Iowa History Prompts Harvest Caution

The piece notes 52 inch rain in eight days making it one of the dampest Junes in Iowa history. Farmers delay tile work, hopes rise for sun, and grain swells though oats bog down. Residents look forward to sun for harvest and for Firecracker Day.

Lowa

Mr Cal Long and Son Visit West Chester Hosts

Mr Cal Long and his son Master Law rence were guests of Mr and Mrs R F McFarlane in West Chester on Thursday.

Cal Long and Son Master Lawrence R. F. McFarlane West Chester

International Sunday School convention opens in Denver

The tenth International Sunday School convention begins in Trinity Methodist church with prayer and praise. The article mentions John Berry of Merry Candy Co. dying in Arkansas from typhoid, and recounts the origin of the match by John Frederick Kemmler and German watch ban in the 19th century. A London anecdote about a ballroom misunderstanding ends with a witty remark about a “cart” partner.

Denver International Sunday School Trinity M. Ek.ehurch

Royal scepter symbolism in coronation lore and scandal

The piece explains the scepter as emblem of royal power and punishment, its dove signifying the Holy Ghost, and compares coronation rites in Relis and France. It notes a digressive aside about a dressmaker communication provoking swearing, illustrated by a Philadelphia Press excerpt.

Relis

Do little boys get to heaven when starved to death

A London Tit-Bits fragment notes a child named Bertie asking if little boys reach heaven after being starved. The quizzical remark reflects harsh poverty imagery as the story item records a neglected child and a grim moral query.

Bertie London

Wants Lost and Found Rent Notice for Fireroom House

Rentr seeks a fireroom house on Heights with reasonable rent. Call at JOURNAL office for details.

Journal Office

Local residents return from travels and events

RK. W. Moulton departed yesterday for Delweta. Mr and Mrs. Jobo Dewose returned from a week in Corning Iowa. Mr. Will Walton will sing a solo tomorrow evening at the M E church. Misses Tita Shields Ferre Farris and Edith Parrish returned from Grinnell where they attended the Christian Endeavor convention.

Jobo Dewose Corning Iowa Will Walton M. E Church Tita Shields Ferre Farris Edith Parrish Grinnell

Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad

An advertising notice urges families to buy Chamberlain's remedy from Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman, claiming it is the best cure for bowel complaints for children and adults and a preparation to have on hand before summer.

Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Curious Stone Implements Compared to Flatirons

A Washington Post note discusses ancient stone objects from Tennessee mounds that resemble modern flatirons, their unknown use, and parallels to similar stones found in Peru and Incas tombs. It notes Spanish chronicles claim Peruvian builders used tlutrons as plastering tools and suggests pre-Columbian trade may explain their northern appearance.

North America Smithsonian Inennessee Tennessee Mounds Peru Ancon Pizgaro United States Isthmus Washington Post

Johnson’s North Side Bakery Delights Evening Shoppers

Johnson the north side baker drew crowds as his shop displayed a large assortment of cakes breads pies and buns for tonight’s trade. The article notes an impressive line of confections on counters and more fresh from the ovens.

Johnson North Side Journal Washington

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