Annual church canvass boosts subscriptions across congregations
Church members from Presbyterian and United Presbyterian churches report cordial reception as canvassing continues. Budgets total 6500 for local and benevolences with rising subscriptions expected. First church aims at 6500 for missions and 3500 for contingencies with over 7000 anticipated. Second church uses mail canvass with increased pledges. Baptist plan adds a mail drive plus a denomination wide million dollar special fund tote raised by laymen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
First and
Second United Presbyterian
Presbyterian Can
Tull
Take Children Out of Danger Ad
A vintage advertisement urges readers to remove children from danger and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and croup. It notes no opiates and lists J. E. F Lemmon's Pharmacy as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
J. EF
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Paper recycling drive by church committee
The Presbyterian church paper committee asks households to prepare and ship papers for a March 28 collection. Past losses were blamed on loose bundles. urged use of strong cord and secure tying. Country residents may leave papers at the church. town residents set out on shipping day for pickup.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Ecompany
Social gathering at Hollinger home for Woman's Relief Corps
The Hollinger residence on North Marion Ave hosted a Woman's Relief Corps gathering with friends from the first ward. Attendees enjoyed flags, Fourth of July style decor, music by the Peterson sisters, recitations, and light refreshments. A planned patriotic meeting is set for April 15 under the Shiloh Association, with thanks to Mrs. Hollinger and the W A C ladies.
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Hollinger
North Marion Ave
Woman's Relief Corps
America
Logan
Weade
W. A
Shiloh Association
Peterson Sisters
Clyde Hillhouse
Jessie Kerr
Alice Brock
Steyrle Caner
Olive Peterson
Peterson
Boots For Palm Sunday Styles In New Spring Boots
A local ad invites customers to buy new boots for Palm Sunday with early ordering options from John Kelly. It promotes Spring leather styles now available in the window and invites shoppers to see and choose among the latest footwear.
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John Kelly
Community groups honor French relief with gifts and service
Twenty young girls from Mrs. Cocklin's Sunday school class held a farewell party for their teacher and birthday event for Florence Brookhart. They donated clothing for French orphans, turning in twenty two ambulance pillows and a sweater. The P P L Katting club met at Mrs. Palmer Babcock's home for an all day Red Cross drive adding three new members. Four skirts and twenty seven dresses were finished for French relief while Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hines Neve donated $5.00. Next meeting is at Mrs. Arthur Duret's home on April 16.
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J. Cocklin
Methodist Church
St. Paul
Florence Brookhart
S. W
P. P. L. Katting Club
Red Cross
Martin Hines Neve
Arthur Duret
Mail-in offer for Foley remedies trial package
An advertisement invites readers to cut out the slip, mail it with five cents to Foley & Co. in Chicago for a trial package of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets, with J. EB. Lemmon's Pharmacy as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
J. EB. Lemmon
Wanted ad in the journal will sell it
An advertisement placed in the Journal is expected to move the item quickly. A seller emphasizes clear details, fair pricing, and contact information to attract buyers. Local readers may respond by phone or mail.
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Journal
Community Announcements from Local Groups
Workers of the World plan regular meeting Wednesday evening with full attendance desired. The Ladies Aid society of the M I church hosts a monthly ten cent social Friday at 2 30 pm in church parlors. Washington Rifle club annual meeting set for March 21 1918 in Commercial club room at 8 pm. Edmund Morrison president. Presbyterian Chair invites all members to 7 50 pm practice Thursday. soloists meet at 7. Cantata practice noted. Afternoon Bridge club meeting postponed to next week.
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Tystic Workers of the World
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. i. Church
BRS
Rifle Club
Washington Rifle Club
Commercial Club
Edmund Dr. Morrison
Presbyterian Chair
Luther W. Hostetter
Orion, Ill
Prairie Flower Baptist Church
Rep Chapter I. BP to Meet Mrs. Carrie Gageby
A meeting is scheduled for Thursday evening at 7 90 with Mrs. Carrie Gageby at 209 West Main Street by the 212 Rep Chapter I BP OE O. Further announcement will be made later.
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BP. OE. O
Carrie Gageby
West Main St
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Kine
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J. A. Harwood & Son
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Peepee
Edwards
Ohio
Evening Journal
Afternsen Bridge Club
Gcharchant, Vanden Schalk
Associate Presbypertas
Pragie Plower Baptist
Doctor Walton
Minois
Sam
Deans
Washington
Iowa Gas & Electric Company
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