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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1919
Page
8
At Old Methodist Church services are listed including Sunday school at 9 45 and worship at 11 a m and 8 p m The Christian Endeavor meets at 7 p m Preparatory set Saturday at 7 30 with Rev Leslie Mountford preaching and a Saturday afternoon session at 2 30 with Rev D M Davis preaching All are welcome John M Wishart minister
Sabbath school at 9:45 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. Evening service at 7:00 p.m. Christian Endeavor meetings led by Rev. Lestie Mountford, pastor.
In the pastor’s absence a congregational prayer meeting will be held at 11:00. A Bible study session is scheduled for 6:30.
The church will not hold services this Sunday October UWth because Pastor Carl W. Klein is unavailable.
The notice lists Sabbath school art at o clock and public worship at 11 00, Young People’s society at 6 30 pm, and Dr Sell’s class at 7 30 pm led by Pastor W G Robb with no dates given.
Sabbath school at 10 00 and class meeting at 11 00. Evening event with Alex Miller planned at an unspecified time.
Sunday school at 9 45 a m with Communion service at 11 00. No preaching morning or evening due to pastor attending the national convention in Columbus Ohio. Christian Endeavor at 7 00 p m. Don’t miss Bible school.
Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 55 B Y P A at 6 30 evening service at 7 40. Evening services are 30 minutes earlier. Pastor aims to preach morning and evening. Rally month urged enrollment in Sunday school and attendance over the next two Sundays. Junior Endeavor 4 00 p m Senior Endeavor 7 00 p m Evening service 8 00 sermon Everyday Religion for Everyday Folks and Personal Responsibility in the Battle for Brotherhood are planned. All welcome including visitors.
The sixty anniversary of the Methodist Episcopal Church will be observed with special services Sunday. Morning worship features former pastor Rev. C. L. Stafford of Muscatine preaching. Evening sermon by Rev. J. A. Giendinn og on "The Church Militant." Sunday school at 9 30 includes orchestra, organ, and a children's choir of thirty.
Advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery as the lasting cure for colds coughs grippe and croup promising relief for the whole family with a bottle in every cabinet. Priced at 6¢ 1.20 dollars sold by all druggists.
A vintage ad claims King’s N Pills ease stubborn bowels naturally and improve digestion. It touts quick action with terms like actin and positive effects, noting the product as a boon and available from druggists for 25 cents a bottle.
Five voices perform works by Meredith Webster Gaul and Nevin with solos by Miss Belville and Mr Thomas. Morning worship at eleven features preludes and anthems including Pilgrims and No Shadows Yonder. Evening service at eight presents Canzonetta Shamber Song and Rejoice ye with Jerusalem with Ms Norene Kracaw and Miss Belville leading.
Sunday school at 10, preaching at 11, evening service at 6. Rally Day last Sunday had poor family representation. Collect donations for Armenian and Syrian orphans to aid 400,000 in need. Community urged to act as Americans next Sunday. E. Drebert
The note announces regular services on October 26 with a time change. Sunday school starts at 9 30, services at 10 15, and evening service at 7 15. Reminder to adjust clocks Saturday evening. Carl W Klein pastor.
The church invites all to attend services this Sunday October 19 with morning topic Powers from on High and evening topic The Lost Sheep. Sunday school begins at 10 am led by Pastor C E Riddington.
Washington October 17 The labor and public groups in the Industrial conference finally agreed on a resolution recognizing workers rights to organize and bargain collectively but employers blocked unanimity. Judge Gary did not attend fueling rumors he bolted the conference though confirmation was unavailable. John D Rockefeller Sr supported the resolution with a lengthy speech in its favor.
The Fortune Hunter cast for the two to three week home talent production at the new high school auditorium has been announced with Nell Wadker of Atlantic as coach arriving Monday. Washington actors join as Nath aniel Duncan Nat and other roles in the comedy raising funds for a piano and equipment for the assembly room.
Secretary Glass signed a check for $2.0, said to be the largest ever drawn. It was payable to the treasurer of the United States and tied to redemptions of certificates of indebtedness and other obligations in June. The record for outgoing payments was $20,000,000 to Great Britain.
A terse daily note hints at Addison’s self contentment and a drive toward obscured but positive self-improvement. The line suggests inward reflection rather than public action or events.
Francis Perry Elliott's Pals First arrives in its third form, this time as a feature at the Fox Theatre on Saturday and Monday. Harold Lockwood stars with Ruby de Remer and a supporting cast including James Lackaye and Richard R Neill in a romantic drama about an ex convict who assumes a clerk’s identity to redeem a the lost club of Domwinie in England.
The quote reflects on beauty as more than external form, a deeper inward loveliness found by the heart when perceiving beyond environment. It contrasts sculpted or painted beauty with inner, more real sweetness discovered through love.
The film shows Billy Hart as a famed bad man riding shooting and roping in a Western photoplay. Scenes were shot at Chicago stockyards and a California Western street with a gambling den. Hart portrays a sheriff who corners a land shark swindling Arizona settlers in a stark Southwest tale.
District Attorney Jaime Ke. O'Connor of San Mego California reports jail terms and fines for food hoarding. Hulett Merritt received five months and 5000 dollars. Jose Bermajo got three months and 25 pounds for hoarding flour.
A brief note on chrysanthemum usage in French homes where the flower is prepared as a salad. The practice highlights domestic culinary habits and plant-based garnishes within French cuisine.
A succinct quotation frames tithes as purchasable yet asserts virtue is the sole valid coin for any bargain. The message emphasizes moral worth over monetary exchange.
Ed Ingham a well known 35 year old Brighton resident died suddenly after a short illness at his home. He worked in a poultry house at Brighton and recently returned from Philadelphia with a load of fowls. He left a wife and children and was survived by two brothers and two sisters.
London reports Sir Donald Maclean warns in a speech that Britain's current financial year is barely balanced by heavy borrowing. He cites a six month deficit of about 1.205 billion dollars and estimates a 1.5 billion dollar borrowing need to steady accounts, a figure equating to half of Britain's 1974 national debt.
The Grand Rapids Herald reports that Captain Simon declared he had done something before he laid down and died, marking a abrupt end to the incident. The story notes his admission as a final remark prior to death.
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