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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1919

Page

8

Sabbath Services and History Lectures At First United Presbyterian

The First United Presbyterian announces Sabbath school at 9 45 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 p m public worship at 11 a m and 7 p m Beginning next Sabbath evening the pastor will deliver lectures on Some Lessons From Church History Topics include Luther The Waldensian Church The Religious Significance of the French Revolution The Scotch Covenanters All are welcome to the services

First United Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Martin Luther

Locals Lead Ambrose At Half In Muddy Denison Game

In soggy Denison ball park Washington leads St. Ambrose 6 0 at halftime after a mud soaked first half. A large crowd watches a well matched game with Washington perhaps slightly stronger in weight.

Denison’s Ball Park Washington St. Ambrose

Regular meeting of W. QO. W. Monday evening

The group will hold its regular meeting Monday November 3 at 7 30 p m All members are urged to attend due to important business to transact By Order of C C

W. QO. W C. C

Titus Investment Company First Mortgage Iowa Farm Loan Ad

The Titus Investment Company offers 6 percent first mortgage farm loans in Iowa. Available from $160 to $10,000 or more, with a claim that no investor has lost principal or interest in over 42 years. Address: 211-212 Iowa Avenue, Muscatine, Iowa.

Iowa Titus Loan Iowa Avenue Muscatine

Raisin Bread Joke Letter From Bakers Customer

A baker famed for raisin bread received a witty letter from a customer who found a raisin in a loaf and sarcastically returned it. The note mocks the raisin shortage by asking if its temporary loss caused any inconvenience, ending with a polite signoff.

Business Is Business at Old Hardleigh

A matrimonial agent discusses shipping terms with a client in the country. The ask is whether terms are f. o. b. or if the seller covers freight, indicating a negotiation over who bears delivery costs.

Bounden Duty to Forward Humanity in Morality

A quotation extols man’s bounden duty to sacrifice and labor for humanity, urging selfless effort in the face of evil. The message emphasizes duty, thought, struggle, and personal sacrifice as paths to victory over darker forces.

Coud

Local notices and event ads mix in November column

Community requests and offers include Lydia Hellam chiropractic ad, Lemley visits Davenport Moline, theater seats for The Fortune Hunter at Phillip’s Drug Store, BAGBY & CO Know-how claim, Fred Mannhardt music for the show, Franklin township bill notices, and high school auditorium seating prices 1.00 1.25 1.50 with venue details.

Phillip Fred Mannhardt Phillips Drug Store

Local notices and shoppings mix in a town column

Community briefs report visits by Mrs Bramer and Mrs Wallace to Muscatine. Ads promote rugs, clothing, auto painting, and Bitter tone Tablets. Theater notes announce The Fortune Hunter next Tuesday with actor Turk Nelawanger and Blinky Lockwood praise. Travel and real estate listings, potato prices, and local remarks fill the page.

Turk” Nelawanger Washington Blinky Lockwood Ralph Livingston

Local notices and social updates from Davenport to Winfield

Short items list residents traveling to Davenport for services and visits, plus real estate inquiry and shopping notes. Fred Mauthe and Mildred ride to city, Mrs Crall and relatives travel to Davenport for Billy Sunday, others visit Columbus City and Winfield. Prospect of a 100-acre farm offered by Dempsey's on North Side Square.

Dempsey North Side Square

Humane Muzzle Lets Dogs Mouth Open When Nose Down

A humane muzzle design allows a dog to open its mouth only when its nose is pointed downward and closes as the head lifts, enabling air flow while preventing full mouth opening.

Man seeks endless light as new song replaces old lyric

A dated verse contrasts with a modern refrain about perpetual desire for light. The lines reflect a shift in tone from past lyricism to contemporary ambition, noting the continual pursuit of more amid changing language.

Snow Bloom Emerges Through Mountain Snow

A central European plant grows heat enough to push its flower stalks through snow revealing blossoms on the mountainside. The unusual display highlights plant adaptation and resilience in alpine environments.

Central Europe

Stage Imagery Echoes in Modern View of Life as Theater

A reflective note compares life to a revolving stage with people observing and acting. It suggests the world remains a stage while modern perspectives frame human behavior as performance and spectacle.

Contempt Quip Sparks Wife Mate Remark

A boy taunts his sister over a rolled sleeve, saying for she to be a wife she should do it neatly. The remark reflects social gender expectations and domestic discipline within the family.

Richard

Her Musical Choice

A quoted exchange about a daughter’s music interest ends with the playful term Jazszical reflecting a preference for jazzy classical fusion. The brief dialogue hints at parental curiosity over children’s musical direction.

Jazszical

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