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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1911
Page
4
A list of new telephone subscribers is published for insertion into directories. It includes codes with color labels and numbers such as 671 Red, 693 Green, 297 49 Black, 439 Black, 485 Red, and 659 Black.
Programs are nearly ready for the seventy annual Baptist convention to be held in Centerville from October 23 to the following Thursday. An estimated 250 visitors are expected though past events drew 60 to 600. Delegates will provide their own meals while churches supply lodging.
The Tabernacle tonight hosted Dr. Toy who urged immediate commitment to Christ using Elijah’s test of fire. He warned residents against serving both God and the devil, urging a decisive personal choice and warning of ruined lives and weak family examples if delay continues.
A preacher argues that accepting Christ is timely and universal, challenging Washington merchants to integrate God into their work. He asserts no businessman can fully serve without divine guidance and urges immediate personal transformation.
Executive committee decided the tabernacle meetings end with the final service tomorrow night. Services are scheduled tonight tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow night, with prior meetings held yesterday and today. A union church meeting may be arranged by the ministerial association and held at the tabernacle Sabbath evening. The tabernacle is planned for demolition next Monday.
The county hospital board held an afternoon meeting at the courthouse. It noted steady progress on the new building with third story walls under construction and brick work nearing completion. The finished cornice and stone work are expected to enhance the hospital’s appearance.
With the completion of a standard set of weights and measures by Prof. George W. Stewart Iowa State authorities will enforce the dairy and food weights and measures law adopted by the last general assembly.
The Cedar Rapids exposition closed with a large deficit. About 13 000 dollars in stock subscriptions were raised but only half was called. Total cost of the week reached 20 000 dollars while receipts were around 7 000 dollars, leaving a heavy shortfall.
In Forest City on October 11, Professor Nels C Flugum received widespread appreciation for fifty four years of teaching. The 78 year old educator continues to guide students at Mt Valley parochial school after stints in Dane county and Norway. About fifty or sixty teams visited his residence following a Winnebasp church meeting where Rev Granskow praised his long, exemplary service.
The Ly man Twins, famed young comedians, bring their new musical play The Speculators to town. Patti Rosa appears as a charming comedienne with a stylish chorus, and elaborate scenic work promises striking stage pictures across varied country settings.
Laie back is listed as a common form of muscular rheumatism. A few applications of Chamberlain's Liniment are claimed to provide relief. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Public auction at the residence of the late A. E. Stewart in east Keota on a Saturday in October starting at 10 o'clock a.m. The sale lists property including 16 horses and mules among other items to be described.
Trinity Episcopal Church will hold Friday evening services at 7 o'clock due to a lecture by Rev. Webster Hakes of Muskine. Saturday morning communion services are planned for 8 o'clock.
A box supper will be held at the Fairview school house eleven miles northeast of town this Friday evening the 138th. Untrimmed boxes should be brought. Jean Shuman teacher.
A man who takes pride in a high aristocratic instep remains unconcerned with his brow height, suggesting vanity rests in foot fashion rather than facial prominence.
Biliousness is linked to stomach disorder. Chamberlain's Tablets are a stomach medicine designed to relieve the stomach, cleanse and tone the bowels, invigorate the liver, and support well being. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A large sale offers bay mares and geldings in foal and young stock, Shetland ponies, five work mules, over 350 hogs with brood sows and spring shoats, and farm implements including Deering gear and plows. Terms include 12 months credit on sums over $10 with bankable notes and cash for $10 and under. Auction conducted by A C McNarlen with John Randolph as clerk.
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