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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1912

Page

7

Mrs Shephardson Illuminates Orient Lectures at Baptist Church

Mrs Daniel Shephardson of Newark Ohio opened a week of talks at the Baptist church discussing Japan with a live audience exhibit of Japanese articles. She appeared in traditional costume and spoke on China India and other lands in successive evenings through Friday. Rev Ferguson, a Monmouth alumnus, will lead this fall’s religious program as he moves from Buffalo to assume a new pastorate here.

Daniel Shephardson Newark Ohio Baptist Church Japan Ferguson Monmouth Theological Seminary Ministy Buffalo New York

John Ferguson Goes to Monmouth College

Rev. John Ferguson son of Mr. and Mrs. A Ferguson of this city is named by Monmouth College as the new assistant to the president. He is expected to arrive mid month or early December to help arouse church interest and recruit supporters for the college.

Monmouth Review John Ferguson A. Ferguson Monmouth College

Can't You Help My Baby Mothers Seek Eczema Relief

Mothers of eczema tortured children seek relief and learn of Saxo Salve. The ad claims rapid itching stop and comfort, with germ destruction and in-skin healing. Sherman Bros., Druggists, Washington, Iowa, guarantees satisfaction or money back.

Sherman Bros Washington Iowa

Death of Mrs Ellen Marek in Richmond Area

Mrs Ellen Marek died at 5 30 PM at her home four miles west of Richmond after a year of invalidism. She was 78, born in Bohemia, married to Frank Marek, who died about twenty years ago. Surviving are children Mrs Jacob Rohrer Washington Mrs Jas Prebyl north of the city Joe Marek Jackson township Antony Marek north of town Lou Marek Hills Siding Vincent Marek Cement Okio and Melak Marek home place. Funeral is at ten tomorrow with interment in Elm Grove Cemetery.

Ellen Marek Richmond Marek Bohemia Frank Marek America Jacob Rohrer Washington Jas. Prebyl Joe Marek Jackson Township Antony Marek Lou Marek Hills Siding Vincent Marek Cement Okio Melak Marek Elm Grove Cemetery

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed by Water Town Mother

Mrs T A Town of Water town S D writes that her four children suffer from colds and she always uses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound with splendid results. She recalls a severe grippe treated with Foley's Honey and Tar Compound and states she always depends on it for good results. Lemmon's Pharmacy endorsement accompanies the testimonial.

Eureka Church Home Coming Day Program 1912

Sunday October 18 1912 events include 10:00 Sunday school 11:00 sermon by J W Carson 12:00 basket dinner 2:00 song service 2:10 Men and Religion Forward Movement 2:30 Eureka 25 years ago by Alex Miller 2:50 recollections as Supt Eureka Sunday school 3:10 sermon by A B Smith closing song and benediction by J W Carson. 21200

Eureka Church J. W Men and Religion Forward Movement W. Livingston Eureka Alex Miller Eureka Sunday School J. Cocklin Dr. A. 8. Smith Benediction Rey J. W. Carson

Love Letters in Winter by the Roaring Fireplace

A brief note celebrates writing love letters only in winter beside roaring fires. It urges keeping such letters as a hopeful habit, cherishing warm moments and quiet sincerity during cold months.

Inquiry into Mila Trust Investigation Opens in Chicago

Federal officials initiated a probe into alleged price fixing in the Chicago milk market. Attorney General Wickersham approved the move and witnesses were summoned to the grand jury as the inquiry seeks to explain why farmers receive 4 4 cents per quart while consumers pay 6 cents per quart in Chicago.

Chicago Wickersham Federal Grand Jury

Bryan to Speak in Washington Next Monday at Three

State committee plans a three o clock Washington stop for W. J. Bryan on his state tour. He spends Sunday in Des Moines and Monday begins a special train run with stops at Newton Grinnell Osceola Washington Centerville before heading to Chicago and the eastern campaign.

State Committee W. J. Bryan Washington Bryan Des Moines Newton Grannell Oskaloosa Centerville Chicago Central Park Graham

Missionary Rev Samuel Edgar Describes Syria Work

The Rev Samuel Edgar of Latakia Syria spoke at the Reformed Presbyterian church detailing mission life under Turkish rule. He cited opposition from Greek Catholics and government interference including school closures and confiscations. He noted many youths left Syria for America or Egypt seeking better prospects and praised education and medical outreach among mountaineers and Muslims.

Samuel Edgar Reformed Presbyterian Church Latakia Syria Edgar Turkey Italy America Egypt Mr. Edgar

Rev W C Allen to Lecture on Monastic Life Experience

The Rev W C Allen former pastor of the Washington Covenanter church will lecture at that church tomorrow evening at eight on a sheltered Dominican monk he aided in Oakland California. He will recount monastery life as told by the monk in a thrilling detailed talk likely to draw a large audience of his former parishioners and friends.

W. C. Allen Washington Covenanter Church Oakland Calif Allen

Ladies' Home Journal price holds at $1.50

Notice informs subscribers that the Ladies' Home Journal will keep a yearly price of one dollar fifty cents. Orders should be phoned to Mrs W R K Stryker at 305 Black a2.

Ladies’ Home Journal

Sudden Cold Snap Follows Warm October Day

A dramatic weather swing hits Iowa with a late day drop from 70s to 40s as a cold West wind drives down the thermometer. Forecasters warn another cold snap may arrive before month’s end while farmers plan seed corn harvests in the crisp autumn conditions.

Apple Picking Offer Near Town

Apples seven miles south of town offered at 60 cents per bushel for helping pick them. Anticipated wages described as good for apple pickers. Detected as dated local classifieds style with days and location.

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