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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1912

Page

8

Southern Sociological Congress Opens in Nashville

Governor Hooper calls sixteen Dixie states to Nashville for the first Southern Sociological Congress aimed at improving social civic and economic southern conditions. Topics include childhood conservation prison reform illiteracy housing and fire safety with emphasis on punishment methods and public health. The general board works on arrangements and the first general session begins tonight.

Nashville Tenn Hooper States of Dixie South Tennessee General Board of Managers Congress

Williams Addresses Men on Strength and Weakness at Eagles Hall

Howard Y. Williams of the state university Y M C A spoke at a Sunday men’s meeting in the Eagles hall. He urged men to develop strength by inner change, cited the Titanic disaster as example, and warned against selfishness intemperance dishonesty and hypocrisy.

Eagles' Hall Howard Y. Williams The State University Schuyler Livingston Men Washington Williams Frank R. Sage S. K. Coats God Mr. Williams Christ

Tafts to Attend Cincinnati Musical Festival

President and Mrs. Taft will attend the Cincinnati Musical Festival opening today and running through the week. The Tafts are longtime supporters of the festival, a premier event in the country. The program opens with Mendelssohn Elijah and includes Caesar Franck The Beatitudes with matinees scheduled Thursday and Saturday.

Cincinnati Taft Festival Association Theodore Thomas Music Hall Mendelssohn Elijah Caesar Franck

Mother's Friend aids mothers to be say Bradsfield claim

A 19th century ad touts Mother's Friend to ease pregnancy, prevent breast issues, and dangers of childbirth. It emphasizes natural aid, endorsements, and calls for a free booklet from Bradfield Regulator Co of Atlanta Georgia.

Bradfield Regulator CO Atlanta, Ga

Swickard Preaches at Methodist Church in Crawfordsville

The Rev N A Swickard of Crawfordsville preached at the Crawfordsville Methodist Church in the absence of Rev A S Smith who attends a general conference in Minneapolis. He delivered two strong sermons drawing on Matthew verses about Christ's power and mission and urging steadfast faith and courage.

N. A. Swickard Crawfordsville Methodist Church A.S. Smith Minneapolis Swickard Christ

Delegates Chosen for 10.S.S. County Convention

Several Washington Sunday schools elected delegates to the county Sunday school convention to be held at the United Presbyterian church in Ainsworth on May 16 and 17. Four sessions are planned with talks by Rev. A. M. Levack of Cedar Rapids and Miss Nichols of Des Moines.

Washington United Presbyterian Church Ainsworth Washington Sunday School A. M. Levack Cedar Rapids Levack Egypt Mission Mr. Williams Miss Nichols Des Moines

Election Boards Named for Washington County Primary

The county supervisors announced the election boards for the June 2 primary. Boards cover four wards with named judges and clerks for 19 other precincts. Polls run 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Washington and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in other precincts.

Washington William Fulton George F. Ross C. M. Keck J. Kellogg Donald Bell T. J. Berdo James H Laughead W. S. Eldridge George Reister Ek. G. Fox Edwin Knupp J. W. Applegate A. J

Expected Mistakes in Repetitive Daily Work

The article notes that routine daily erreurs are common as people repeat the same tasks. It argues a predictable percentage of mistakes exists in office and shop work due to sameness of actions.

Test Warehouse Act Questioned in Supreme Court

Columbia May 6. The cotton warehouse act passed by the last general assembly faces a constitutional challenge in the supreme court. An application for a permanent injunction against its operation is under consideration. The case claims the act appropriates public revenues for private purposes and includes other objections.

Columbia 8. C General Assembly Supreme Court

Another Senator on Trial in Ohio

State Senator Isaac N. Huffman of Oxford faces a second trial for bribery after prosecutors claim new evidence will break his alibi. The first trial ended with a hung jury. meanwhile State Senator L. R. Andrews of Ironton was recently convicted on a similar charge.

Columbus Isaac N. Huffman Oxford Senate Turner Hogan Huffman L. R. Andrews Ironton

Digestit Tablets Promise Instant Digestion Aid

Advertisement copy for Brown's Digestit tablet claims quick relief after meals and indigestion with harmless, easy swallowing tablets. The ad offers a money back guarantee and names Lemmon's Pharmacy as the seller.

Brown Lemmon

Winter Wheat Crop Report Shows Strong May Condition

Government crop data shows May condition at 179.7 versus 80.6 on April 1 and 86.1 last year, with a 10 year average of 85.2. Acreage totals 25 744 000, planted last fall 22 218 000. Indicated yield reaches STO 774 000 against 430 656 000 a year ago.

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