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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1911

Page

4

Toy and Digeson at Tabernacle Draw Big Crowds

The Tabernacle services see rising interest after poor weather dampened attendance. Dr Toy lauded unity and urged continued effort as he preached on Moses choosing affliction with God’s people over royal life, contrasting Aaron Burr and Adoniram Judson and stressing decisions often formed before forty.

Dr. Toy Toy Moses Egypt Dr Toy Christ Aaron Burr Adoniram Judson

Oatmeal Water Diet Advice for Constipation

Dr T Allen explains that oatmeal water should not replace breakfast and may be best used two hours before or skipped entirely in severe cases. He notes many workers eat only twice daily, so a light morning meal is advised to allow digestion and elimination to function.

S.S Swift Specific CO Atlanta, GA

Moses Chooses Persecution and Poverty Over Privilege

The speaker cites Moses refusing wealth and status to align with Hebrew slaves, choosing privation to gain heavenly reward. Dr Toy urged listeners to reject comfort and seek persecution if necessary, promising the righteous reward in heaven.

Moses Egypt

Royal wedding planned for Archduke Charles and Princess Zita

Vienna reports a royal wedding set for late October. Archduke Charles Francis Joseph will wed Princess Zita of Parma in the imperial palace chapel with European royal attendance. A court ball at Schoenbrunn will introduce her to Austrian royalty. Emperor and the archduke’s morganatic mother will not attend.

Vienna Charles Francis Joseph Austria-Hungary Zita of Parma Imperial Palace Europe Rome Schoenbrunn

Sage Tea for Hair Color by Wyeth Reminisces Grandmothers

An old note extols Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as easier than restoring color, offering a ready to use tonic that restores color and conditions scalp. Sold at fifty cents a bottle with money back guarantee by druggists and the Mebihinney Drug Co.

Wyeth Mecal Mebihinney Drug Co

Oldest County Resident Rebecca Keister Dies at 94

Funeral rites set for Friday at 2 PM at the Keating home with Rev. W. C. Fisher officiating. Burial in City Cemetery. Mrs. Keister, born January 30 1817 in Allegheny County, lived in Marion Township before moving to town. Surviving children include Al Keister Emma Rumble and Wilma Keating with several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Rebecca Keister Washington Washington County John Keating Keating W. C. Fisher City Keister John Los Angeles Calif Sarah Glenn Phoebe McKenzie Ainsworth Mary J. Wallace John Work Hannah McClelland Washington State Jemima Edwards Missouri John McClelland Nathan McClelland William McClelland First United Presbyterian Church

Traveling Salesman comedy thrills Graham audience

The Traveling Salesman by James Forbes proves cyclonically popular in New York Chicago and Graham. The farce is American in flavor with rapid dialogue and continuous laughs from the first line. Strong character types and clean humor make it appeal to all theatregoers.

Forbes James Forbes New York Chicago Mr. Forbes

Municipalities League Opens Fifteenth Annual Session

Atlanta hosts the League of American Municipalities meeting with delegates from U S cities and Canada. Mayor Darius A Brown of Kansas City presides as topics include bonds for city improvements law enforcement municipal insurance and charter modernization.

Atlanta League of American Municipalities Courtland S. Winn Canada St. Paul League Montreal Darius A. Brown Kansas City T. C. Thompson Chattanooga Tenn Marcus K. Cullom Duluth Minn Thomas Maloney Council Bluffs Wilson J. Vance Newark N. J Samuel Carlson Jamestown Ford J. McGregord University of Wisconsin Board of Public Welfare Jacob Billikort Board of Public Works J. C. Kaynes Minneapolis J. J. Kelley Jackson Mich Fred H. Crosgrove Omaha Neb R. G. Rhett Charleston S. C

East Side YMCA Offers Wireless Telegraphy Course

The East Side Young Men's Christian Association began a wireless telegraphy course taught by E. L. Butcher, chief inspector for the United Wireless Telegraph Co. The program adds to existing offerings in automobiling and aviation at New York YMCAs.

New York Young Men's Christian Associations East Side E. L. Butcher United Wirless Telegraph Co

Equipment Transforms Classroom Into Ship Wireless Station

The classroom is outfitted with maritime style gear that makes it resemble a ship's wireless station. The setup includes old radio apparatus and labeled control panels, creating an immersive learning environment for students exploring naval communication history.

First Episcopal Departmental Conference Opens in Milwaukee

In Milwaukee on October 4 a historic departmental conference of bishops clergy and laymen opened the first such gathering in the United States. Wisconsin Ohio Illinois Michigan and Indiana dioceses are represented as speakers of national reputation discuss issues vital to the church and to Christian workers.

Milwaukee Wis Protestant Episcopal Church United States Wisconsin Ohio Illinois Michigan Indiana

Conference Postponed in Rome Over Cholera

The International Interparliamentary conference in Rome has been postponed until spring due to cholera in Italy. A large number of American congressmen were to attend and seek U S approval of President Taft's arbitration policy for the next meeting in the United States.

Rome Italy Eternal City United States American Congress Taft

Stranger remarks on new Washington County Hospital

Arthur Goodin meets a visiting man in the Miller building who notes the new hospital appears fine and suited to a patient. The visitor mentions Iowa City hospital crowds and considers a South room in the Journal office area ideal for being ill, prompting Goodin to think the stranger may have toured the new facility.

Arthur Goodin Jefferson County Mr. Goodin Iowa City Journal Office

Twenty One Saloons Closed In Dubuque County

By order of Attorney General Cosson twenty one saloons outside incorporated towns in Dubuque county closed at 10 o clock. Detectives were sent to investigate. Many communities may incorporate to legalize traffic.

Dubuque Iowa Cosson Dubuque County

Job Wanted Ad Sparks Reader Interest in Journal

A want ad in the Journal attracts attention as readers seek services and opportunities. The brief notice hints at local job openings and freelance gigs, inviting applicants to respond.

Next program set for Oct 16 at Naomi Stewart home

A meeting is scheduled for October 16 at the home of Mrs Naomi Stewart. Attendees will discuss upcoming events and community plans in a small, informal gathering.

Naomi Stewart

Hyomel praised for curing bronchitis and catarrh

Wm H Mowder of Washington New Jersey tests Hyomel and its inhaler for bronchitis catarrh and deafness from la grippe claiming relief and life saving effects. He notes doctors were told of his experience and cites the complete Hyomel outfit priced at 1.00 with 50 cent refills.

Wm. H. Mowder Washington Lemmon's Pharmacy

Still Hope. Eva Quips About a Baby Sister

Little Eva laments not having a boy in the family but keeps a hopeful outlook. She quips that the sister may be a boy when she grows up, reflecting a child’s playful take on gender expectations.

Eva

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Claim At Lemmon’s Pharmacy

An ad extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a superior healer for cuts burns bruises sores and other ailments. It promises relief for sore eyes cold sores chapped hands sprains and piles and notes a price of 25 cents at Lemmon’s Pharmacy.

Bucklen Lemmon's Pharmacy

Burglary at J A Waddington General Store Geneva Iowa

Burglars broke into J A Waddington's general store in Geneva Iowa and tried to blow open the safe but failed. The blast was heard by several residents who did not investigate, and the thieves escaped with revolvers and a small amount of cash.

Geneva Iowa J. A. Waddington

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