Churches urged to advertise to attract parishioners
Dr Frank A Gageby told the Ad club last evening that churches must advertise to draw laggards and light sleepers to services. He cited many methods and said comfort and friendliness in church atmosphere are key to winning new members amid competing interests. Other ministers spoke briefly and Philip Mercer, on furlough from aviation school, shared Army life impressions before noting 6 am wakeups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Gageby
Ad Club
Methodist Church
Leslie M. Mountford
Second United Presbyterian Church
Mercer
Philip Mercer
Aviation
Uncle Sam
Mrs W H Thornton praises Foley's Honey and Tar remedy
A Little Rock Arkansas letter from Mrs. W H Thornton credits Foley's Honey and Tar with saving her child during a severe croup attack. The ad promotes the cough remedy as the best for coughs and colds and notes its availability at J and Letiman's Pharmacy. The message also lists Bright's disease causes and urges strict right living to prevent illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Thornton
Rick Ark
Foley
J. & Letiman’s
Advt
Booze Haul Derailed as Car Stuck in Mud
A seven passenger Cole Hight with five hundred pints of whiskey supposedly en route to Washington was stalled in mud near Letta and abandoned by its driver. The sheriff now holds the car and cargo in Muscatine while owners claim status, with reports of disposal plans and uncertain destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Davenport
Washington
Letta
Rock Island
Ed Dodder
Mrs 8 Small Kidney Pill Endorsement From Clayton NM
A testimonial from Mrs. 8 Small of Clayton New Mexico proclaims Foley Kidney Pills as highly effective for backache rheumatic pains sore muscles and stiff joints and for kidney trouble. She claims the pills strengthen weak kidneys and cure sleep disturbing bladder issues. Sold at J K Lemmon's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small
Clayton, N. M
Foley
J. K. Lemmon
Adyt
Opal Without Color Reveals Hidden Value
A concise note argues true opals show color through internal play of light rather than pigments. Forcing color by breaking the stone would ruin its value, likened to killing the goose that lays the golden eggs and preventing any rainbow hues from appearing.
Elders Chosen at East U P Church Session Expanded
At a called meeting of First United Presbyterian a 15 member elder board was elected, increasing from ten. Five long serving elders were reelected for four, eight, and twelve year terms, with five new members added for twelve years. The church also backed Rev Rankin for Egypt with 1400 dollars yearly, designating more foreign missions funds to his support. Remodeling costs were estimated at 29550 dollars and plans were deferred pending a later building committee meeting. The session opened with a sermon by Pastor Dr Wishart and was led by Dr Wishart and S W Livingston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian
J. C. Boice
A. B TN
T. J. McElhinney
J. C. McLaughlin
L. D. Robinson
Ross van Nostrand
David N. Afiwyl
J. M. Godfrey
Ernest Nelson
H. H. McCleery
R. L. Coulter
W.ick. Anderson
D. J. Ross
Everette Kl. Stewart
J. T. Matthews
Jd. M. Lytle
Henry Rankin
Egypt
Rankin
Theological Seminary
Mills J. Taylor
United Presbyterian Board
W. 38. Eldridge
J. M. Wishart
No Official National Song Yet Despite Patriotic Choices
The article notes multiple American patriotic songs such as The Star Spangled Banner and America but states Congress has never officially adopted any as the national song. It discusses the lack of formal designation amid ongoing public and political debate.
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Columbia
Congress
New York Store News on Ginghams and Underwear
Ginghams are being recalled by manufacturers as duplicates cannot be made. Demand for gingham materials this season is heavy and some patterns are sold out. With warmer weather, summer underwear sales rise and lighter underwear stock is on hand. The store offers information on styles and dress materials and remains ready to help with dry goods inquiries.
High School Class Basketball Action Opens At Armory
Interclass games began after school with four matches at the armory. Boys and girls teams split results, with schedules set through next Monday. Upcoming contests include freshmen versus juniors and sophomores against seniors with finals for boys and girls to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiguain
Armory
Washington
Keota
Des Moines
Foley advertisement offering trial package
A 1900s style ad urges readers to mail five cents with a form to Foley & Co at 2835 Sheffield Ave Chicago. The offer includes Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets and notes J E Lemmon's Pharmacy sells the products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Lil
Foley
J. E. Lemmon
Football schedule near completion for fall term
Principal Whitmer reports six home games and two open dates for next fall. Open dates include an early season slot and the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Planned games list Fairfield, Oskaloosa, Centerville, St Ambrose, West Liberty, Fort Madison, Ottumwa with several as probable.
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Winfield
Washington
Columbus Junction
St. Ambrose
West Liberty
Davenport
Oskaloosa
Fort Madison
Burlington
Whitmer
Fairfield
Centerville
St Patrick's Night at African M E Church
A Thursday evening program at the African Methodist Episcopal Church begins at 5 p.m. under the presiding elder's girls led by Miss Geneva Murray president. The event invites everyone to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Entertainment
Presiding Elder’s Girls
Mis
Geneva Murray
Fire alarms at A E Putnam home spark roof fire
Yesterday evening the fire department was summoned to the A. E. Putnam residence on North Marion Avenue when chimney sparks ignited shingles on the roof. Firemen arrived quickly and the blaze was out by the time they reached the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Putnam
North Marion Avenue
Fire quickly controlled with water and chemical aid
Firefighters contained a small blaze soon after discovery thanks to prompt action and a tank of chemicals used to extinguish it. Damage remained minimal, with water and early response preventing greater danger.
Miss Cynthia Wilson Stricken by Stroke in India Mission Work
A letter from Rosa T. Wilson of Pasadena informs Mrs. J. M. Lytle that Cynthia E. Wilson formerly of Morning Sun Iowa, a missionary in India supported by Keokuk presbytery women’s societies, suffered a severe stroke in February. She has partially recovered but remains in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa T. Wilson
Pasadena
Cal
J. M. Lytle
Cynthia E. Wilson
Morning Sun
Iowa
India
Our Women's Missionary Societies of
Keokuk Presbytery
Local Social Hour Notes From Town Outings
Mr and Mrs S A Walker Ainsworth spent yesterday in town returning home last evening. Misa Blanche Anderson of spent last night as a guest at Mrs Mary Grecian home. Mr and Mrs M G Moriarty Des Moines came yesterday and are guests at the J G Mo home. Mr and Mrs J D Melaughlin left today for Deming New Mexico to visit their son Donald McLaughlin who is in a machine gun at Camp Cody. They will be about ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. S. A. Walker Ainsworth
Misa Blanche Anderson
Mary Grecian
M. G. Moriarty
Des Moines
J. G. Mo
J. D. Melaughlin
Deming
New Mexico
Donald McLaughlin
Camp Cody
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Vminister
Bright
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Cole
Letts
East U.P. Church
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Neal McClanahan
Mr. Rankin
Foreign Mission Board
New York Store News
Washington County
Warren Cash Grocery
Preshwen
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Sopids
Prim the Juniors
Ton
Ottumwa
Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Ladies Aid Society
M. E. Church
Presbyterian Choir
Ladies’ Aid Society
First United Presbyterian Church
Women's Missionary Society of the Christian Church
George Dowell
Mra. Ll. I. Wallace
Young Women’s Missionary Society of the
Ella Gordon
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Mes. Regan
Delta Alphas
Dean’s
Apply Mills Seed Co
Journal Office
Riverside
Adair County
Ll. M. Bowles
Kirkaeville
Frank Kuhn
al Horsey
J. W. Faslin
Clark & Enslin
L. Mazer
Philadelphia
Fr. & M. Bank
Frank Bradford & Mart Anderson
Mé&W
F. & M. Bank
M&wts
Howard Coghill
Roseville, Ill
Ez Brown
Frank Flaherty
Catalos
NBEW
H. P. Cushman
J. W. Teeter
Journal
J. D. Patterson
Frank Stewart
Seoott
Our Nation
Graham's Store
Harn
Chas
Nicola
R. C. Wells
Frank Anderson Farms
Wisconsin
Landology
Andology
Skidmore Land Co
Skidmore Bidg
Marinette
Wis
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Dempsey Real Estate Co
Cook’s Bakery
North Side
I. J. Raymond
Blakesburg
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