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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
3
American Bible Society Seeks Local Gifts for 5000000 Goal
The American Bible Society, with a local chapter, aims to raise 5 million dollars in months to match a gift from Mrs. Russell Sage. It has distributed 82 million scriptures, spends 30 thousand annually from permanent funds, and relies on subscriptions and local ministers for contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Bible Society
Russell Sage
J. A. Y. Ashby
John Shields
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Deafness Cure
An advertisement asserts deafness, caused by catarrh, can be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure with a promise of one hundred dollars for any case it cannot cure. It claims inflammation of the Eustachian tube as the cause and urges readers to buy from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney &Co
Toledo
For Sale Near West Chester Iowa Farms and Business Property
For sale from J. D. Dayton West Chester Iowa. Extra good farms and town residence and business property at bargain prices near and in the vicinity of West Chester Washington county Iowa within two or three miles of town. Also a first class elevator and coal business and six business lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Washington County
Iowa
Isim
J. D. Dayton
Seven Years of Proof of Dr King’s New Discovery
W V Henry of Panama Mo touts seven years of proof that Dr King’s New Discovery cures coughs and colds and throat chest lung diseases. The world has thirty eight years of proof it works for lagrippe asthma hay fever bronchitis and early consumption. Prevents pneumonia when used timely. Sold at J E Lemmon’s drug store 50c and 1 00. Trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. V. Henry
Panama
J. E. Lemmon
Frey’s Superior Christmas Photos At Your Door
Frey offers high quality Christmas photos that satisfy with universal appeal. Orders should be placed early to avoid disappointment as good photos require time to finish. The service promises the kind of photos Frey is known for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frey
Thanksgiving Interchurch Service At City Baptist Church
A citywide union Thanksgiving service will be held at the Baptist church. The Rev J C Abels of the Presbyterian church will deliver the Thanksgiving sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deane Shure
Central College
Apollo Quartette
the Baptist Church
Professor Shure
Oberlin Conservatory of Music
Dean Shure
L. F. Bousquet
R. D. Shure
H. J. Rhyns- Durger
W. H. Fowler
Baptist Church
J. C. Abels
Presbyterian Church
Winter Studies At The Academy
A brief note describes the Academy offering shorthand typing bookkeeping penmanship and regular academic work this winter. The item highlights a practical curriculum for students seeking foundational skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
Courage and Faith in Face of Suicide Tragedy
A Chicago River suicide is described with moral exhortation urging readers to endure life’s trials. The piece condemns self destruction while praising resilience and faith, arguing that fate and circumstances test courage and that one should press onward despite hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Markets Report Shows Mixed Grain and Livestock Prices
Chicago Board of Trade quotations for Wheat Corn and Oats along with live stock, poultry and hay markets show Dec Wheat at 1.08, May 1.08 and July 1.02. Dec Corn 62% to 63, Dec Oats 49, pork prices up to 14.70 for Dec and 16.25 for May, lard around 9.27 to 9.42, and cattle and sheep receipts with varied quotes for prime fat steers, good to choice cows, and spring lambs. East Buffalo cattle prices listed by Dunning Stevens with further details for different classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Nithan
Thenethan
Market Receipts and Prices for Hogs Pigs Sheep and Calves
Receipts show 60 hog cars with a slow market and prices ranging from 5.50 to 6.00 for best Yorkers and 4.65 for pigs. Sheep and Lambs receipts 40 cars with a slow market. best lambs at 6.00, yearlings around 4.75, wethers 4.50, ewes 4.25. Calves report best at 4.50.
Ex-cashier Grotefend freed after commuted sentence
Leavenworth newspaper brief reports Charles Grotefend ex-cashier of a St. Louis bank released from federal prison after two years of a five year term was commuted. He had been convicted of embezzling 3000 dollars and returned to St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kan
Chas, Grotefend
St. Louis
St., Louis
Victim in Auto Race Crash at Savannah Practice
Savannah reports Joe Grinan was practicing for a small car race when his machine burst a tire. He sustained a broken hip and ribs with internal injuries and is hospitalized at Savannah Hospital, condition serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Joe Grinan
Queen Wilhelmina Skips Audiences For Health Reasons
The Netherlands May Queen Wilhelmina is forbidden by doctors to hold private audiences next spring due to health concerns. The decision follows an expected interesting event but prioritizes the monarchs welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Hague
Wilhelmina
Victoria council approves vote for women in state elections
A Victorian legislative council bill grants women voting rights in state elections. A New York judge allows Mrs. Howard Gould to proceed with her lawsuit. Rioting in St Pierre Miquelon opposes French school laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Australia
Legislative Council
New York
Howard Gould
St. Pierre
Miquelon
Newfoundland
Romoser Couple Board Firefly for Keota Stay
Mr and Mrs Arthur Romoser departed aboard the Firefly for a several weeks visit to Keota, leaving last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Romoser
Keota
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