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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1912

Page

4

Rev J A Boatman Preaches Worship God at Me Church

The Rev J A Boatman, superintendent of the Muscatine district, led worship at the Me Church with a sermon on Worship God based on Revelation 22 9. He outlined five ways to worship hearing his word prayer praise offerings and ordinances. It is expected Rev A S Smith will return from the general conference and resume preaching next Sunday.

Muscatine Methodist Church God Boatman Tech A.S. Smith

Silence in Court Deflects Defendant's Blunt Protest

A defendant in a police court lamented he could not swear aloud because there was no audience. The remark underscores the unusual emptiness of the courtroom during the hearing.

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad With Reward Offer

One hundred dollar reward for any catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Endorsed by National Bank of Commerce Toledo Ohio. Nall's Catarrh Cure claims internal blood and mucous action. Testimonials free. Price ten cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo O. We PF. J. Cheney National Bank OF Commerce O. Nall

Memorial Sermon Honors Old Soldiers at Presbyterian Service

The annual memorial service for Civil War veterans was held Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian church. Rev. Hi V. Comin delivered “The Last Roll Call” with a plea to enlist in the Christian army, praising veterans and urging reverence for Decoration Day. A silk flag was presented to the Sabbath school by the W R C, with three girls reciting the pledge and saluting the banner.

Presbyterian Church Comin Doctor Comin Children of Israel Presbyterian Sabbath School Bessie Fritz C. E B. Dougherty

Miss Alice Williams Hosts End of Term Picnic at No. 7

Miss Alice Williams closed a successful spring term at No. 7 last Friday May 24 with a picnic for 32 pupils and friends at noon. After dinner a program was presented by the school. Miss Ruth Winter Generva McCaw and Mrs Joe Mckthinney plan a pre nuptial gathering for Miss Fannie Harwood and Mr Ralph Shannon’s June 8 wedding. Mrs A C Dewey will host a young ladies’ party in Miss Harwood’s honor. A leap year dance at the Commercial club will be attended by many city young ladies and their suitors Tuesday evening. Invitations for cards at Miss Marion Stewart’s Washington boulevard home go out for May 28.

Alice Williams No. 7 Ruth Winter Generva McCaw Joe Mckthinney Miss Winter Fannie Harwood Ralph Shannon A. C. Dewey Harwood Commerceial Club Marion Stewart J. A. Guest Miss Stewart Washington Boulevard

Fortnightly Club Meetings And Hospital Appeal

Announcements note hospital flour sack donations from all county women to be left at the Journal office within two weeks. The current events department meets Tuesday at 7 30 with Miss Kilgore. Mrs McCaulley hosts Priscilla club tomorrow afternoon. Officers urged tonight for important business. Last current events meeting set for Tuesday at 7 30 with Mrs Gibson.

Journal Office Miss Kilgore W. A. Gibson

Keck Floral Co Magnolia Decorators Create Seasonal Arrangements

Keck Floral Co at 8713 offers decorations featuring magnolias wreaths lilies roses carnations and peas in a seasonal display for events and home use.

Keck Floral Co

An Exception in Odd Dialogue with a Remarkable Person

A playful exchange unfolds as a speaker recounts meeting a remarkable individual. The scene features quirky miscommunications about crackers and unexpected observations.

One Body Good For Fifty Says Buffalo Surgeon

Buffalo University professor Dr Roswell Park argues in a Journal of the American Medical Association paper that a single body’s teeth, bones, nerves and organs could be reused to treat or reconstruct up to fifty patients. He explains how grafting living tissues after death could extend medical possibilities and asks when true death occurs.

Roswell Park University of Buffalo Journal of the American Medical Association Park Burbank

Taft to Edit Harvard Law Review

Robert A. Taft, son of the president, elected president and editor in chief of the Harvard Law Review for W213. He succeeds Charles Evans Flughes Jr, son of Justice Hughes Young Taft. He is in his second year in law school.

Taft Harvard Law Review Robert A. Taft Chatim Charles Evans Flughes, Jr Hughes Young Taft Law

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