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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1906
Page
2
City churches and organizations held special services across multiple neighborhoods honoring community history and notable figures. Local clergy led activities at venues including the city hall and central cathedral, with attendance reported in modest crowds and messages of unity.
A union Thanksgiving service was held at the Second U P church at 10 30 with Rev W O Fisher of the First U P church delivering the sermon on I Thess 5 14 praising gratitude for personal and national blessings The message reflected on the nation’s growth through history and cited the wheat losses on the western coast as a reminder of righteousness exalting a nation The service included earnest prayers by Revs W Allen and J Lackey, choral music by a quartet, and closed with a benediction.
At yesterday morning’s union service Rev. Kifas Handy of the M. E. church preached on Nehemiah’s themes of rejoicing and divine providence. He urged gratitude for the nation’s peace and plenty and called for prayerful living and continued blessings. A collection was taken for the needy.
Regular Thanksgiving services were held yesterday at the A.M. church with Rev. Mr. Hackley delivering an excellent address. A congregation dinner followed the service at the church.
Congregation and friends spent a pleasant time yesterday after a 10:30 a m service. The Thanksgiving service was well attended with a pretty vocal solo by Mrs McCall and testimonials after the sermon.
Washington November 20. After a interview with President Roosevelt Senator Burrows of Michigan announced that James Donovan of Marquette Michigan would be appointed register of the land office in succession to the official now holding the position who has resigned.
Washington reports that at Secretary Moetcalf's request the attorney general has ordered arrests and begun proceedings against several North Carolina cotton mill owners for alleged violations of the alien contract labor law. Paris hosts Carnegie Curie scholarship for physics research open to all nationalities.
Advertising claim states PAZO ointment cures itching bleeding and protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or refunds money. Ends with guarantee.
Prices range from 15 cents to 4.50 as crowds fill store for holiday season. W A Turner offers special stove reductions. visit to see him. Boyd Berdo returned home from school to spend Thanksgiving with parents Thomas and Mrs Berdo.
Advert claiming nature fights disease by expelling uric acid with Athlophoros. It asserts the product dissolves uric acid, cleanses blood, and rebuilds health. It touts rapid cures and wide pharmacist endorsement, urging readers to ask their druggist.
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