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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1912

Page

7

Pastor from Coast at the M E Church in Washington

Rev W H W Rees of Everett Washington preached at the M E church in Breitt Washington urging support for Negro education in the South. He cited illiteracy, progress since the war, and the cost of ten dollars per student to educate, appealing for fifty dollars to equip a room at Huntington Alabama school.

W. H. W. Rees D. D Everett Wash Minneapolis A. S. Smith Washington Ed Stryker Doctor Rees Weahington Stryker South Washington Church Huntington Alabama

Four Fundamentals Emphasized by Rev W R Yard at Men’s Meeting

The Rev W R Yard pastor of a Delevan Wisconsin Baptist church spoke at the Eagles hall on the four essentials of the Christian life faith fellowship right living and aggressiveness. He urged faith in God and Jesus Christ, prayerful fellowship, righteous conduct, and purposeful benevolence toward others. Frank R Sage led the event with others contributing music and brief audience talks.

W. R. Yard Delevan Wis Washington M. D. Yard Eagles’ Hall Federation of Christian Men Lott Mr. Yard God Jesus Christ Yard Frank R. Sage Fort

Untitled Playback of a Petty Domestic Exchange

A brief comic exchange features Mrs Grouchy complaining of a coated tongue and Mr Grouchy replying that he did not notice when it happened. The light dialogue centers on a domestic quarrel over manners and perception.

Ottumwa Man Credits Foley Kidney Pills For Cure

W H Wheatley of 4836 Wabash Ave Ottumwa Iowa suffered kidney trouble that worsened into rheumatism and intense suffering. He reports starting Foley Kidney Pills and improving promptly, now claiming complete cure and no rheumatism. Lemmon's Pharmacy.

W. H. Wheatley Wabash Ottumwa Iowa Foley Lemmon

Disappointed office seekers clash over appointment

A man outraged by losing a job to another will spend weeks challenging the appointing authority on principle, creating a melee over the fairness of the selection.

Our Best Seller Meritol Kezema Remedy at Lemmon's Pharmacy

The ad touts Meritol Kezema Remedy as in high demand, claiming superior merit for curing eczema. It urges immediate purchase at Lemmon's Pharmacy, noting the product’s unique one purpose formulation for all eczema forms.

Lemmon

Closing Out Sale At T. E. Johnson Farm Near Washington Iowa

Auction to begin Thursday June 6 at 1 PM featuring 40 trotting bred horses including the Brown stallion Lauren 2 16, brood mares, colts and fillies, 17 head of cattle, brood sows and pigs, yarn machinery, and 220 acres of farm land with tiling, wells, and timber pasture. Personal property cash. farm terms day of sale. transport from Casey's livery. Estate of T. Johnson, administrator Cunningham. Auctioneers Brown & Henss.

T. E. Johnson Washington Brighton Washington-Brighton Road Lauren Norval Nuthurst Roslyn Wilkie Russell Almeron Wagner Jushaw Verdi Boy Sound Lawron Tlue Grass Prince Iowa Casey's W. L. Johnson & Estate T. &. Johnson Cunningham Chas, Brown & W. K. Henss

Washington High to Present Senior Class Play Monday

The senior class of Washington High School will stage a French titled farce on Monday night May 27. Cast members, directed by W. E. Chilcote, have practiced for weeks and promise a high spirited performance. Graduation exercises follow a week from next Wednesday at Graham.

Washington High School W. E. Chilcote Graham

Harry Bulger and Company at Quincy in The Fitting Princess

W L Busby of the Empire Theatre sends praise for Harry Bulger and his clever company in The Fitting Princess at Quincy and notes one of the season’s largest audiences. Manager Brinton reports the troupe will return Thursday the 23rd with another performance at the Gra ham Opera House in Washington Iowa.

W. F. Brinton Graham Opera House Ignpire Theatre Quincey Quincy Washington Iowa Harry Bulger W. L. Busby Mer Empire Theatre

Germany's law orders pets aged six to be surrendered and killed

A historical note describes a German regulation requiring that any dog or cat reaching six years be turned over to the police for euthanasia. It claims dozens of animals are surrendered each year and that owners insist the animal's age is always five years to a day.

Germany

One Penalty of Advancing Age

An aging observer laments fewer people call him by his Christian name as years pass, noting the decline in familiar personal address with age.

Surprise Party Gift Revealed in Quip Exchange

Dialog notes a surprise party at a home with Mrs Askitt recounting a husband gave her $10 without being asked. Mrs Tellitt mentions the gift in a casual, humorous exchange reflecting domestic chatter.

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