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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1925
Page
6
Miss Marie Stewart closes a successful school year at Poplar Grove Iowa County with a large reception May first. About one hundred visitors enjoy a bountiful luncheon followed by a two hour program led by Stewart and students.
A historical overview notes that Rich African Territory Oil Rivers was a former name for the Niger coast region on West Africa’s coast. It comprised six main rivers linked to local districts and was visited by missionaries in the early nineteenth century followed by traders who built plantations and interior factories.
Calendar spans May 6 to May 13 with club meetings churches recitals and social events. Notable items include Edith Boileau organ recital at Chrisden church at seven pm and a marriage at noon Thursday between Omella Palmer and Mitchell Sprote of Garner Iowa. Several women’s clubs host hostess events and afternoon meetings at various addresses in Washington and West Chester.
A fragmentary quotation contrasts violence with argument, noting that coercion may win short term bids while reason and humane argument secure lasting gains. It attributes the thought to Wendell Phillips and frames the moral contrast between force and persuasion.
Samuel Leffler from Haskins Iowa presents a spiritual lecture on a powerful divine church name he says embodies eternal life. The text invokes Jesus Christ and God, describes commissioned apostles and miracle churches, and urges believers to adopt a sacred family name for the Church of God.
Old Time Cirees reports Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey farewell performance at Madison Square Garden New York City. Al White as Aunt Sabina drew crowds. 500 attended informal circus and supper after Merle Evans Band concert. Acts included Lew Graham as ringmaster and Barnum pastiche appearances with Jennie Rooney Jenny Lind and Zip the elephant, among 14 acts praised for nostalgia and humor.
Market observers note an excess honey supply in Boston with traders warning of price declines as inventories swell and buyers hesitate. Inspectors report no immediate shortages, while local producers seek outlets for surplus stocks.
Members of the International Council of Women would pledge to use influence for speedy inclusion of all nations in the League of Nations, with a resolution to be presented later. A second measure urges gradual armament cuts as essential for general disarmament and promotes peaceful relations with neighboring peoples as natural friends.
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