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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1907

Page

2

Joshua to lead Israel into Canaan from Moses successor

A religious meditation on Joshua as successor to Moses, the faith to possess the land, and divine presence. It links Joshua 1 themes to Christ and gospel grace, urging obedience, courage, and reliance on God’s power to overcome enemies and receive spiritual blessings. It cites verses and emphasizes faith, transformation, and eternal promise.

American Press Association Joshua Moses Lord Israel Jesus God Hell Gideon Jeremiah Abraham Isaac Jacob Phil ii John Revolf

Walter Wilde Breaks World Record With Meteor Relay Boat

Walter Wilde aboard the Meteor carried Mayor Busse's message from Chicago to St. Louis via Peoria, covering 109 miles in 4 hours 26 minutes at an average 20 mph. The relay included W. B. McLaughlin and A. T. Griffith, with the Chicago-St. Louis motor boat race born at the Illinois Valley Yacht Club.

Peoria Walter Wilde Busse Chicago Roosevelt St. Louis Alton Walter R. H. Truitt Lagrange Wilde W. B. McLaughlin Harrison Ball A. T. Griffith Peoria Herald-Transcript Illinois Valley Yacht Club Memphis

The Slow Poke presented by Washington troupe

Washington theatergoers enjoyed The Slow Poke with W. B. Patton in the lead supported by Barry Ware. The comedy blends refinement and sadness with strong turns by Sarah Pitt Benjamin Turnbull and Dick Trailer, delivering a lively, drag-free performance and high audience praise.

Washington W. B. Patton Barry Ware Mr. Patton Sarah Pitt Ware Benjamin Turnbull Dick Trailer Fun Unlimited

Masonic Officials Elected at Iowa Convention

At the Iowa state convention of the Royal and Select Masons, officers were elected including A. B. Lawrence as most illustrious grand master and F. N. Fowler as deputy grand master. Other posts filled: J. T. Forbes grand conductor of the work Fr H. McArthur grand treasurer Alf Wingate grand recorder EK Willard grand captain of the guard Cromwell Bowen grand conductor of the council F J Pierce grand chaplain W K Mann grand steward A N Alberson grand sentinel and W F Cleveland correspondent. A. N. Alberson hosted guests Mrs. Rev. Telford and Mrs. William Simpson with illness keeping one sister in Illinois and the other husband ill at his Washington home.

Ft. Dodge Iowa Grand Council The Royal Masons Masonic Order Lawrence Muscatine F. N. Fowler Ames J. T. Forbes Marshalltown Fr. H. McArthur Des Moines Alf. Wingate EK. M. Willard R. H. Malin Rev. Telford William Simpson

Dr Shoop's Restorative touted for stomach nerves

An ad claims Dr Shoop's Restorative quickly alleviates stomach and kidney troubles by acting on the stomach controlling nerves. It markets prompt relief and universal recognition among druggists.

Shoop

Does Your Boy Need New Clothes Fall Stocks Now Here

Fall stocks at our store offer best styles in suits top coats overcoats caps and hats. Value for the price exceeds other stores. Bring your boy for new clothing selection and fit today.

A Church in Dispute Over Parish Dead Beats Standoff

In Waterloo Iowa Father Luke Dolan faces a second injunction for naming parish dead beats. He tried to post names. pews were locked but owners ripped free the chains. Sheriff served further injunction to bar future lockouts as court hearing set for January.

Waterloo Iowa Luke Dolan Cedar Falls Father Dolan T. Eb. Casey J. D. Caldwell Dolan Ransier

Revival Meet Stirring Mt. Pleasant Evangelist Yeuell

In Mt. Pleasant Iowa Henry county crowds pack a 2000 seat tent nightly for evangelist Herbert Yeuell's revival. On Monday 34 conversions followed a Sunday with over four thousand attendees as Bob Matthews leads a choir and a large stage. Churches unite to receive converts as a ten day awakening is anticipated before Yeuell and Matthews move to Madison North Carolina for union meetings. Foley's Kidney Cure is advertised as a remedy sold by druggists.

Mt. Pleasant Iowa Henry Country Herbert Yeuell Yeuell Bob Matthews Yeuell and Matthews Madison North Carolina

Pocahontas Ballad Echoes a Transatlantic Tale

Poem fragment by Jonsmith recounts an imagined voyage of explorers to Tuscarora and Werowance with Powhatan. Pocahontas intervenes as Jonsmith faces danger, his fate hinging on a rescue prompted by her cry and a tense clash of cultures.

Tuscarora Werowance Powhatan Jonsmith King Powhatan Jon Pocahontas Werocomoco

Brothers Fight with Axes Leaves Man Severed Arm

In Aston Iowa on October 4 two brothers John and Barney Sammon over 50 fought with axes and corn knives after a dispute over drinking. John lost his right arm and left hand while Barney sustained serious injuries but is expected to recover. Barney is not yet arrested.

Aston Iowa John Barney Sammon John Sammon Barney

Speed Lectures Bring Hope for Schools and Birds

James Speed will visit the schools October 14 through 17 with illustrated talks. A matinee at the Graham is planned for October 16 and both matinee and evening lecture on October 17. Tickets cost thirty five cents for the public, twenty five cents for school children, and one ticket admits to all events. The evening lecture is The Haunt of the Great Blue Heron, featuring over one hundred color slides of the nesting birds and environment.

Speed James Speed Graham

Cherry to Hold Closing Out Sale Near Washington

Bb. F. Cherry announces a closing out sale starting October 1st at his residence four miles northwest of Washington. Sale begins at 10 o'clock with lunch on the grounds provided by the Prairie Flower ladies.

Bb. F. Cherry Washington Prairie Flower Ladies

Miss Elsie Jones Leaves City for Winfield Home

Miss Elsie Jones departed last evening for Winfield after a visit in the city and nearby. Her sister Miss Leila Jones, who came from Winfield Tuesday, will stay at the Henry Weigman residence near town for a while.

Elsie Jones Winfield Leila Jones Henry Weigman

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