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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1909
Page
5
The speaker describes rich mineral resources including gold silver zinc copper coal and more in the natives lands. Fruit farming thrives with bananas and oranges shipped widely at low prices. Cities feature pretty buildings theatres and large schools with Roman Catholic influence. earthquakes demand heavy construction and social flirtations among youths were noted.
The Fortnightly club plans a five lecture series by Prof. Nutting of the State University. The set will be illustrated by the stereoticon and cost $1 for schools and 59 cents for children. Nutting, a noted traveler and expedition photographer, uses simple language and humor to make the talks engaging. Tickets are available at the Journal or Democrat office.
Preparations are underway in Council Bluffs for the National Horticultural Exposition from November 15 to 20. The event promises a large attendance as the greatest fruits vegetables nuts and flowers display in the United States, with representation from forty states and territories. Liberati's band and grand opera singers headline attractions along with daily grand concerts. Special road rates will be offered throughout the week.
Call up phone number 589 to arrange city bus line services. Address requests should specify street and number for prompt service by Frank Rogers.
City friends report the marriage of Mr. Leonard Miksch formerly of this city now of Chicago to Miss Gertrude Hostler of Ravenswood occurred Thursday evening October 14th. The couple were announced as guests for Miss Morton’s television evening at her W Jefferson street residence.
Miss Cecil Rogers entertained the A B C girls at her home last evening in honor of Miss Mildred Wabnitz who departed this morning for Los Angeles where she will spend the winter. Music and dancing provided delightful entertainment and a delicious luncheon was served.
The Ladies League of the Baptist Church schedules a Butch Market for Friday October 22 in the church lecture room on the cafeteria plan with serving to begin at 5 o'clock. A future Ladies Exchange event is also planned.
Funeral services for the late Mrs J H Miller were conducted yesterday at 2 PM at the residence on South Avenue D by Rev J C Abels with the Presbyterian choir. Pallbearers included Charles Long Harry McCall Ralph Smith Samuel Hout N H Jones and L O Brindley. Interment followed at Elm Grove Cemetery.
The pastor will speak on Exceeding Great and Precious Promises and Flesh Pots at 7. Sunday school starts at 9 40. Junior Endeavor meets at 3 30 and Senior Endeavor at 6 30. All are cordially invited.
Sabbath school at 9 50 morning service at 11 Young People meeting at 6 evening service at 7 Rev S E Greer is pastor.
The forty eighth meeting of the Iowa Synod of the Presbyterian church will be held in Dubuque from October 19 to 22. Miss Margaret Cowden of Iowa City presides Young People's work and will attend. The program includes addresses and reports by well known local and visiting ministers. Popular evening sessions feature national figures on missions and education.
Des Moines reports list numerous railroad complaints and actions filed with the Board of Railroad Commissioners for the week ending October 16, 1909. Cases concern delays in shipment and train service, disputes over car provision, undergrade farm crossings, drainage, and switching charges. Several investigations found no delays or improper charges, with some rulings directing action by parties or confirming adjustments.
Twylia Smith and Jack Mack perform at the Graham tonight with a new program of moving pictures and illustrated songs. Prices set at 5 and TRY A JOURNAL WANT AD.
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