Easter Services Across Washington Churches
Easter Sunday services will be held at several Washington churches featuring morning organ solos and choirs. Cantatas like The First Easter and The Easter Alleluia will be performed under Emma Green and BE Heyser respectively, with sermons on immortality and the resurrection. About fifty-five performers participate across choirs, orchestra, and soloists.
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Washington
Barcarolle
Hoffman
Rachmanoff
Wilson
Emma Green
Meredith
Church Corrects Worship Times Based on Sun
Pastor M. R. Regan announces a one day correction to Sunday services set by sun time rather than the clock. Sunday school 10 30, morning service 11 55, Junior and Senior BYPU follow clock times, evening worship at 8. The change aims to prevent worshipers missing the faster morning service.
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EB. Y. P
M. R. Regan
Just Us Club Finishes Quilts For Bel Cian Children
Eleven members gathered at Mrs. Carbaugh's home to finish quilts donated for Bel Cian children and enjoy piano selections. A thanks note from Miss Jeanette Lemley was read for a flower plant given during illness.
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D. L. Carbaugh
Jeanette Lemley
Mesdames Dodd
Brock
Jennie Dodd
High School Notes Highlight YW Talk and Activities
Mrs. Orville Elder addressed YW girls on generosity and kindness citing water imagery and quotes. Post basketball season, track plans uncertain. junior/colors chosen, seniors’ invitations rings and song noted. Alumni updates, teachers attend Southeastern Teachers Association meeting. history and English round tables feature Dean Russell and Miss Montgomery. Thrift and war stamps drive continues with four minutes on the topic next Tuesday.
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Southeastern Teachers’ Association
Ottumwa
Recital and Community Notes Highlight Local Events
The article covers a farewell recital by Axthelm and performances by Livingston Lynn Neiswanger and Chalmers with 75 attendees. It also notes Junior Baptist church girls hosting Dyrle and Gladys Frank as they move to Colorado, plus S S S club and Willing Workers activities with sewing, sewing for French children, and a bandage project.
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Aviation Corps
Iie
Keota
Lynn
Columbus Junction
Wanda Neiswanger
Axthelm
Doris Chalmers
the Baptist Church
J. C. Caner
Dyrle
Gladys Frank
Colorado
China
India
Wintergreen plant described as heath family member
The wintergreen or checkerberry, also called mountain tea, is a slender plant three to six inches tall with evergreen oval leaves and white urn shaped flowers. The five toothed blossom yields the familiar red globular berry as fruit.
Too much silence, Booth Tarkington quip on interpretation
A witty remark from Booth Tarkington notes that silence invites suspicion. He suggests it may signal reticence or a vacuum, but could also reflect dignity or even false teeth. The line plays on multiple readings of quiet behavior.
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Booth Tarkington
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advertisement Claim
One hundred dollar reward offered for an incurable catarrh case. Hall's Catarrh Medicine has sold for 35 years and is described as the most reliable remedy. It claims to act through the blood and mucous surfaces to cure catarrh and improve general health. Bend for testimonials. F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Heal Skin Diseases with Zemo Immediate Relief
Stop eczema ringworm and rashes with Zemo bought at any drug store. A 35 cent bottle or 1.00 for extra large bottle quickly soothes and cleanses the skin, providing painless relief and rapid healing, as advertised by B. W. Roseoe of Cleveland Ohio.
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B. W. Roseoe
Cleveland, O
Patriotic Sunday Proclaimed in Iowa For April 7 1918
Governor Harding designates April 7 1918 as Patriot Day urging all churches to hold patriotic services in honor of Iowa men who fell in France and to focus on the Third Liberty Loan. Ministers are urged to lead congregations in contributing wealth to support the army and navy and worldwide Christian ideals.
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Lowa
France
Uncle Sam
W. L. Harding
Iowa
America
Sons of
State of
I. W. L. Harding
Des Moines Marks 1918 Seal Ceremony by Governor Harding
The Great Seal is affixed as the governor signs the declaration at Des Moines on March 29 1918. W L Harding seals the act, with W S Allen serving as Governor and Secretary of State.
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Des Moines
W. Ll. Harding
Relieving Our Minds on Reasoning and Opinion Plays
A critique notes that much of what passes for reasoning in politics sermons and editorials is driven by feelings of approval or disapproval rather than rational argument. It argues that arguments often amount to expressions aimed at relieving the mind rather than presenting evidence.
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James H. Robinson
Atlantic
Jiujitsu for Girls in Japan Stresses Athletic Pride
The article argues Japanese women avoid backaches and stoop by training in jiu jitsu. It claims girls are taught wrestling and feel proud of athletic prowess while adults practice together and men are often defeated in matches.
New European Device Sprays Mortar with Carbonic Gas
A European invention uses carbonic acid gas to spray mortar or plaster onto walls speeding up the setting process. The machine applies the material in a fine mist, improving application efficiency and curing time.
Slurry L. Rogers Promoted to Brigadier General
Slurry L. Rogers, who led transportation and supplies for the American expeditionary force into Mexico, becomes chief quartermaster of American forces in Europe after a promotion from colonel to brigadier general.
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Slurry L. Rogers
Mexico
Europe
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Second United Presbyterian Church
Lord
Decover
Herbert
Kester
Simper
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BE. K. Heyser
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First United Presby Terian
Carolyn Hamilton
Heyser
Louise Livingston Ang
Evans
Evelyn Eldridge
Seto
Bertha Hay
Andante Grazioso
Lisha
Christ
Jesus
Ashford
Carrie B. Adams
Jesus Christ
Benedigion
Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
J. Cocklin
Heaton
West Liberty
Harwood
Ashby
Dewey
Bunce
Kunath
Susie Brown
Vage
Wickham
Kate Wilson
Anna Anderson
Kracaw
Mra. Work
Brinton
Mra. Kunath
Mra
Minnie Brown
Savage
Ladies’ Aid Society
Louise Livingston
Vera Miller Lynn
Oscar Axthelm
Orville Elder
Y. W
Emerson
Victor Masson
Literary Society
Army and Navy
Gladys Barnoske
Dayton Grove
West Chester
Frances Stewart
Dorothy Latta
Jaicille Montgomery
Hazel Porter
Maynard Brown
Camp Cody
Novello
Cadman
Woodman
Forster
Vos
Petescies Rogers
Ray Guay Dog
Veve Johnson
Coleridge-Taylor
Winne Oscar Axthelm
Sidney Homer
Aul Daddy Darkness
Cyprian
Mrs. Lynn State
Sos
Wis
Oye
Eaen Hawley
Garden
Scott Eee Eane
Mr. Axthelin
Dykle
Gladys
S. S. S. Club
Mayme Birney
George Duke
Malcolm Montgomery
Wintergreen
Tion
W. S. Allen
Secretary of State
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