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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1909
Page
10
In a Wednesday afternoon talk at First United Presbyterian Church under the W C T U, Rev U S Smith opposed suffrage while arguing reform hinges on sentiment and home life. He cited Colorado's experience and urged women focus on motherhood and home training to drive social change.
Mrs. A. Coy Jr of San Antonio testifies that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy saved her three year old son Andrew from a severe croup attack. The remedy, long used and trusted by mothers, is sold at F L Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
The annual union Thanksgiving service was held at Second United Presbyterian Church with Rev S E Greer delivering the sermon. The service featured remarks on gratitude for health, church, homes, education, missions, and national prosperity, followed by prayer and a generous city offering for the poor. An attending crowd heard a practical, well delivered sermon. The notice also lists a forthcoming farm sale including livestock, hay, and implements with sale terms by auctioneer D F Macon.
Public sale announced by a former farmer who has rented out his land. Items include nine horses such as a bay team of mares and several gray and sorrel horses with ages and weights noted. Sale to be held on Tuesday November 30th at 10 a.m. on the farm located five miles northwest of Washington and three miles southeast of Prairie Flower church.
The notice reminds prospective entrants that the winter term begins November 29 and that registration should occur that day to begin regular work on Tuesday. Registration hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuition, board, and other information will be gladly provided by 4114 Norad Corette, Principal.
An ad claims Rexall Orderlies cure chronic constipation without laxatives. The copy says they strengthen nerves and muscles of the large intestine, have pleasant taste, do not purge, and are reliable for all ages. Available in 12 tablets for 10 cents and 36 tablets for 25 cents at Cook & Sherman Rexall Store, Washington.
The Misses Irma Wilbur Lola Paul and Mabel Otto visited High school Wednesday. Most teachers are away for Thanksgiving. Miss Ruth Brindley was a High school visitor Monday. The next literary society meeting is moved to December 3 with a debate on compulsory education laws and events including a railway system topic. Dr Miss Van Wee promoted Prang Art Education and visited Lincoln school.
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