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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1919

Page

6

Can Christianity Tolerate the Church

Dr. J A Alexander of Crafton Pa preaches at Second United Presbyterian on Can Christianity Tolerate the Church arguing Christianity is a spirit not an institution He contrasts democracy and church organization and cites Lenin to urge the church hold to its task amid world upheaval Rev C E McStravick also speaks on Acquaintance with God from Job 22 21 delivering an earnest address

J. A. Alexander Crafton Washington Chautauqua Second United Presbyterian Church Joseph Ernest McAfee New Republic McAfee Alexander Hell America England William Paley House of Commons France Napoleon Til Italy Lenine Czar Kaiser Trotzky Evangel C. E. McStravick First United Presbyterian Church San Antonio Texas God

Mexico Moves 1,000 Troops Through Arizona

Phoenix reports Governor Mabriel of Arizona granted permission for Mexican authorities to move 1,000 armed troops through Arizona from Sonora en route to Ciudad Juarez or near El Paso. The request originated with the Mexican government via the state department.

Arizona Sonora Phoenix Ariz Mefilien Uverstood Ciudad Juarez Perite Fl Paso State Department

Optimistic Thought on Heaven and Sovereignty Over Man

A reflective line questions divine silence and the bestowal of sovereignty upon humans, pondering how heaven might grant authority or guidance to humanity. It probes the relationship between the divine and human agency in a concise philosophical inquiry.

Can You Swim Camp Plans At Local YMCA

About 200 boys are expected at a YMCA led summer camp from July 25 to August 3 with several experienced secretaries. Joining the camp could reduce community YMCA overhead versus a Washington boys camp. Mr. Huxford plans to take a large group. Scout meeting tonight at 8 at McKee school to organize participation in Decoration day events and summer scout work.

Washington Huxford McKee

Boys May Camp Near Eddyville Des Moines River Site

Secretary W F Huxford of the Community Y M C A says a summer camp for Washington boys aged 12 to 18 may be held on the Des Moines river near Eddyville at Camp Wapello The camp is among four run by the state Y M C A for boys Readies Centerville Community Y and the Wapello county Ottumwa city Oskaloosa city and Marion county Y M C A groups will send their boys to

W. F. Huxford Washington Des Moines River Eddyville Wapello Centerville Ottumwa City Oskaloosa City Marion County

Subscriptions Offer From McKeon Authorized Agent

An authorized agent Nita Belle McKeon invites readers to subscribe to leading magazines, with options for club or single subscriptions. Call 59 Red after 5 PM or write to the Journal for pricing and sample lists.

Nita Belle McKeon

Calumny of Borrowers and Troublers Echoed in Boston Transcript

A Boston Transcript quotation warns that worse than borrowers causing trouble is the man who spreads it, reflecting a harsh verdict on rumor and mischief among readers.

Boston Transcript

Life's Greatest Problem stars Mitch Lewis in a broad photoplay

Cap reviews Life's Greatest Problem featuring Mitchell Lewis as a rugged lead in a tale mixing humor and uplift. The cast includes Bill Hart style echoes, Strong as a lively supporting youth, Helen Ferguson as a natural, and Ruby de Demer as a modern Venus.

Mitchell Lewis Mitch Big Mitch Bill Hart Fauntelroy Lewis Lincoln Steve Gus Universal Strong Blanche Bates Evelyn Nesbit Helen Ferguson Ruby de Demer

After a season of sport the mind is Prepared to resume its studies

A brief note reflects on returning to studies after a sports season, emphasizing renewed vigor and focus for academic work. The text frames mental renewal as part of the transition from athletic activity to classroom learning.

Will Investigate Big Cedar Rapids Explosion

Washington May 26 The Cedar Rapids starch mill blast that killed many and ruined millions in property will be investigated by the U S Department of Agriculture chemical engineers. They will develop devices and methods to prevent dust explosions in mills handling inflammable dusts, building on grain dust prevention success.

Washington, D. C Cedar Rapids Iowa Chemical Engineers United States Department of Agriculture Department Bureau of Chemistry

Washington Boys Enlist in the Army

Davenport May 26 Stanley E McGlone son of J E McGlone of Washington Iowa enlisted at the Davenport recruiting station and was sent to Jefferson Barracks Mo for three years in the air service Jesse H Swift son of J T Swift of Washington Iowa joined with his pal McGlone for three years in the air service The air service stemming from world war has vacancies for 15000 men according to latest Washington announcements

Davenport Stanley E. McGlone J. E. McGlone Washington Iowa Jefferson Barracks McGlone Air Service Jesse H. Swift J. T. ‘Swift

Two Women Lose Hair and One Reclaims It

In a brief noted from the Indianapolis Star two women endured hair loss. One suffered a illness while the other later discovered her hair behind a dressing table, marking contrasting paths to restoration.

Indianapolis Star

Local Socials Honor Arlene Gardner Before California Move

Miss Dorothy Ward hosted about twenty couples Friday evening with Victrola music and frappe. Miss Arlene Gardner, bound for California, was honored. Miss Jessie Kerr hosted a six thirty dinner Saturday for friends, with a three course menu and flags as place favors, followed by dancing and reminiscing.

Dorothy Ward Jessie Kerr Mary Kerr Arlene Gardner California

Annual mite box opening at Mrs. J. T. Anderson home

W H M 8 annual mite box event held at Mrs. J T Anderson home. Mrs Kate Wilson led devotionals. Mrs Anna Anderson conducted program with member help. Mrs Stella Brown led enigmas. Roll call elicited immigrant work stories. After a social interval high school students performed piano solo Opal White violin solo Margery Williamson Jones Glendinning accompanist vocal solo Arline Gardner and piano trio Jessie Kerr Marian Williamson Arline Gardner.

J. T. Anderson Kate Wilson Anna Anderson Stella Brown Opal White Margery Williamson Jones Glendinning Arline Gardner Jessie Kerr Marian Williamson

Daily Thought on Living Homes Versus Uniformity

A Bacon quote argues houses exist to be lived in rather than judged by their appearance. It favors practical use over strict uniformity, unless both can be achieved.

Bacon

Babies Die From Mercury Tablet In Iowa City Match

The Turner Roe children Robert and Ralph Turner Roe aged 8 were found to have died from Bichloride of mercury. Analysis of one child’s organs reported large quantities in the stomach and upper small intestine. No oxidation details released.

Waterloo Robert Ralph Turner- Roe E. W. Rockwood Iowa City Sidney D. Smith

Children Consumed Poison Tablet Believed Candy

Local report states acid found in sheep sorrel tablets led to two young boys becoming ill. Authorities see no criminality, believing the children mistook the tablets for candy and ingested them.

Town for Negroes Only Opens in Truxton Virginia

The first town built exclusively for African Americans opens at Truxton near Portsmouth, Virginia, near the naval station. It spans about 90 acres with 24 buildings, housing 250 families and six stores run by a tenant stock company. Rentals range from 16 to 19 dollars monthly, with plans for a library and recreation center. Ninety four families are already located, and demand exceeds supply.

Washington Truxton Great Naval Station Portsmouth United States Housing Corporation Department of Labor

Husband shoots wife then kills himself in Chicago home

Martin Nosko, 29, shot his wife at 5015 Kimberly Avenue in Jefferson Park in front of his two children and then fatally shot himself. Authorities say Nosko had been suffering severe headaches.

Chicago Martin Nosko Kimberly Avenue Jefferson Park Nosko

Lutsk Captured by Poles in Volhynia Campaign

A Central News dispatch from Berlin reports Polish forces captured Lutsk in Volhynia northeast of Lemberg from Ukrainian troops. About 2,000 prisoners were taken along with a large quantity of guns.

Volhynia London Lutsk Lemberg Berlin

Scholar Must Work Hard Says Emerson On Labor

A quotation stresses that heroism is earned through hard work not ease. It declares that scholars face iron labor and that the world serves as an audience, with its atoms as opportunities to seize.

Emerson

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