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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1911

Page

4

The Danger of Neglect Sermon Motivates Crawfordville Meeting

Rain did not deter a Crawfordville gathering as Mr. Griffith preached on The Danger of Neglect from Hebrews 2 3. He urged that neglect of salvation is the greatest sin offering pardon and a perfect heavenly home through the incarnation of Jesus Christ. Three gave their hearts to God and others faced deep conviction.

United States Justice White Supreme Bench Lis Bands Jesus Christ Earth God

What constitutes religion in a covenant with God

Crawfordsville reports the final afternoon service focusing on the idea that religion is a covenant between a believer and God. The sermon from Rev 2 17 explains that true religion is not mere feeling creed morality or works but faith loyalty and personal appropriation of God.

Crawfordsville

Meaning of the stone reflects diverse beliefs in faith

The speaker asserts a white stone bearing names symbolizes varied meanings for individuals and flags, while claiming God will supply all needs and that eternity will reveal believers as children of Christ under the flag.

God Believe Christ

Real estate and Home Show Consolidated at Madison Square Garden

The third Real state and Ideal Homes Show and the National Building Material Exhibition opened in Madison Square Garden. Promoters merged the two events into one and display models from two room bungalows to fifty story skyscrapers with building materials. Leading brokers and developers are represented and the ideal homes section features interior decoration and furnishing schemes.

New York Madison Square Garden Ideal Homes

Capitol Graft Convicts Freed Early After Good Behavior

Harrisburg Oct. 7 Two Capitol graft defendants W P Snyder former auditor general and J M Shumaker former superintendent of public grounds and buildings will be released tomorrow after serving nineteen months of a two year sentence. Due to good behavior they receive five months off and return to Spring City and Johnstown respectively.

Harrisburg Capitol W. P. Snyder J. M. Shumaker Snyder Spring City Shumaker Johnstown

High but Not Too High Curtain Price Question

A manager boasts it cost 25000 to raise the curtain, inviting skeptical critics who question the expenditure and whether the show could be funded at such a price.

Wilson for President in 1912 rally in Trenton

Delegates to the Federated Democratic clubs met in Trenton to adopt Woodrow Wilson for President in 1912 as their slogan. Governor Wilson and other prominent Democrats were to address the convention.

Trenton N. J Woodrow Wilson Federated Democratic Clubs Guv. Wilson

Catholics rally in anti profanity parade in Pittsburgh

Fort 40 000 Catholic men are expected to march in an anti profanity parade in Pittsburgh tomorrow under the Holy Name society.

Pittsburgh Holy Name Society

Misplaced Confidence Proverbs Quote

A proverb quotes Solomon 25 19 about misplaced trust in a faithless man during trouble likening it to a broken tooth and a foot out of joint.

Solomon

Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim Adverts Cure Promise

A 19th century classified style note touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy. The ad claims the medicine cures catarrh at all stages and offers 100 dollars to any case it cannot cure, urging send for testimonials and purchase from local druggists.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

Dr Toy Presents Heaven and Hell to Youth Audience

Dr Toy preached at the tabernacle on Heaven as the destined home for the saved and Hell for the damned. He urged personal salvation through Jesus Christ and warned eternity hinges on this choice. He aimed the message especially at young people and called for attention to the upcoming afternoon service and future appearances.

Dr. Toy Tabernacle Hell Christ Heaven Devil

Breathe HOME Inhaler Promises Catarrh Relief

An advertisement touts HYOME as a pure antiseptic remedy from Australian eucalyptus to banish catarrh and related symptoms. It claims quick clearance of sore membranes and states the complete inhaler and bottle cost 1.00 with refills 50 cents, available at Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists.

Lemmon’s

Keeping the Balance Even

A social observation notes that nine times out of ten a valuable woman fears a man who is not worth much, framing a caution about choosing partners and balancing worth in relationships.

Notable Highlander Night Ends With Urgent Telegram

A rambled tale shows a couple ignoring a ringing front door bell and a telegram rumor as a quirk, while a separate notice at Aber Falls warns of slippery rocks. The piece contrasts a quaint personal scene with an official warning about danger and a stretcher kept at a cottage below the falls.

Aber Falls

Young Man Refutes Father's Long Hours Talk

In a dialogue from the Washington Star a young man in sporty clothes tells his father not to dwell on his past long hours. The elder recalls working twelve or fourteen hours daily, while the son warns such nonunion sentiments could hurt his standing.

Mr. Cumrox Washington Star

A Complete Job

A quip from Liverpool Mercury about a measuring worm and a joke on a new dress turns into a playful jab about a hookworm being sent to “do you up the back.” The exchange shows satirical humor on fashion and labor in a domestic setting.

Mrs. Bjenks Mr. Bjenks Liverpool Mercury

Indictment Defective Says Judge Knife and Dirk Mention

A judge condemns an indictment as defective for misdescribing the killing weapon as a knife and a dirk. The district attorney replies with a sharp line about likely lynchers, reflecting courtroom rhetoric from the Pittsburg Post.

Pittsburg

Recall Credit Sparks Political Debate in Tribune

The Chicago Tribune quotes a poet lamenting that time will admire a reformer for recall credits rather than the originator. The remark critiques how political credit shifts as reform movements grow.

Chicago Tribune

Retort Courteous on Fashion Slavery

The Baltimore American comments on gender fashion trends noting how women’s tight skirts and men’s tightening styles reveal social pressures and vanity in dress.

Baltimore

Saving Time Just Getting There

The excerpt muses on rapid travel across land water and air and the idea that progress means moving toward an unseen destination. It notes that going is valued even without clear direction and reflects a consolation in the act of moving.

Washington High meets Winfield in a practice game

Washington high school football team travels to Winfield for a Friday afternoon scrimmage. Coach Bert Scofield and Principal Churchill lead a 140 pound lineup as they test new plays and aim to limit Winfield’s scoring for experience ahead of tougher opponents. A Thanksgiving game and future opponents from Ft Madison West Liberty Eldon are being pursued.

Washington Bhigh School Winfield Winfield High School Churchill Bert Scofield Scofield Ft. Madison West Liberty Eldon

Daily Thought Inspires a Tune Beyond Circumstances

The quote reflects that the sweetest state comes not from success or love or outside events but from inner harmony. It emphasizes being in tune as the highest form of contentment and resilience.

Daily Thought Amtya Fuller

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