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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1912

Page

7

Bishop Warne on India Mission Work Tonight at Methodist

The bishop spoke at the Methodist church yesterday on India missions and will address again tomorrow evening on the spiritual life of Indians and missionary labors. Rev. U.S. Smith arranged the visit with Rev. Neal of Albia assisting in devotionals. Warne urged church members to support missions with money time and influence.

Warne Methodist Church India Neal Albia Muscatine Washington America Kansas City Kansas United States

Pleads for marking of old Iowa trails

Council Bluffs Oct 19 One of the greatest features of the Iowa D A R session was Mrs Harold R Howell s report state regent She urged marking the old Iowa trail a project the society has driven this year Iowa s D A R has fifty three chapters and about 2360 members Ella Tuttle Crawford reported a permanent record of the daughters of Iona with over 2000 names and revolutionary ancestors Dr A E Kepford lectured Mrs George T Guernsey spoke on the Santa Fe Trail in Kansas and Mrs Charles O Norton on the Oregon Trail in Nebraska

Council Bluffs Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution Harold R. Howell Des Moines Howell Iowa Trail Iowa Ella Tuttle Crawford Daughters of Iona

National WCTU Meet Opens in Portland

Delegates from all parts of the United States began arriving in Portland Oregon for the national convention of the W C T U The meeting is expected to be the largest in the organization's history and Portland residents prepared elaborate entertainments for the delegates

Portland Ore United States

Republicans Have Their Turk Against Change

The address by Hon. James Tawney in Graham opera house defended the Taft administration and Republican policies. Tawney praised Kennedy's service in Congress, urged re election, warned against free trade, and argued the party’s past and present progressivism.

James Tawney Winona, Minn Graham Opera House Abe Pearson Tawney Charlies Kennedy Kennedy Congress Republican Party Iaue Taft Chicago Roosevelt

Why Lauder Thrives on Thrift and Knee Caps in Music

A humorous portrait of Harry Lauder as a thrifty, hard bargaining star in music. The article jokes about his cash in advance contracts, extensive thrift, costume choices, and his comic stage presence with adjustable knee caps and a strong Scottish brogue. It playfully contrasts his earnings with the broader plight of musicians.

Harry K. Lauder Harry Mr. Lauder Brooklyn Lauder

Glidden Tour Reaches Washington County With Praise For Roads

A large crowd welcomed the Glidden tour as it passed through Kalona to Washington. Drivers praised the Kalona to Washington and Washington to west county roads as the best on the 1800 mile trek. Five cars completed the run amid minor delays, with rain causing some cancellations and repairs.

Washington Soper Kalona-Washington Cedar Rapids Des Moines

Reperees Farm Sale Offers 336 Acre Brighton Township Farm

The Townsley estate farm near Washington Iowa 336 acres will be sold at public sale on Thursday October 2012 at 2 pm. The land includes 200 acres of cultivated soil plus woodland pasture with spring, a large two story barn and out buildings. Prospective bidders receive free conveyance from Washington Brighton and Verdi and an abstract of title will prove perfect. Delivery of sale day contracts occurs March 1 1913.

Townsley Gil Vincent Brighton Township Washington County Iowa Washington and Brighton Washington Brighton Verdi at_ ton

Roosevelt’s Party Ahead of Taft in Chicago Convention Sparks

A Chicago convention speaker denounces Roosevelt contests as bad faith, defends Taft’s nomination, and predicts Taft reelection. He warns a Roosevelt vote equals a Wilson vote and notes a Progressive party meeting next Friday in the Graham Opera House with J. M. Parker of Louisiana as speaker. He urges public study of issues and participation this fall.

Chicago Roosevelt Republican National Committee Taft Wilson Progressive Republican Party Washington Graham Opera House J. M. Parker Louisiana

Mason City Greeks Depart for Homes

Mason City dispatch reports a group of about 800 Greeks leaving Oct 17 for Athens to join the Greek army and oppose the Turks. Authorities expect many more to depart when war is declared.

Mason City Athens

Alfonso balks at palace with tomb

Madrid October 19 The king prefers San Sebastian in hot months and has not lived at the Escorial since reaching majority. A grand tomb was built there at birth and he quips he will spend enough time at the palace after death, not while alive.

Madrid Spain Alfonso Escorial San Sebastian

Boyer Chosen Head of 25th Iowa Veterans Group

The Twenty-fifth Iowa regiment veterans who attended the fiftieth anniversary in Mt Pleasant returned enthusiastic about the reunion and town hosting. D A Boyer of Company A Washington was chosen president for the coming year, with W A Shannon, W S Browning, William Huffstadler, Hobart Clark, John N Bell, W F Gilbert, Reese Allen and J C Neugent elected as vice presidents for various companies.

Iowa Mt. Pleasant Fairfield D. A. Boyer Company Washington Association W. A. Shannon W.S. Browning Winfield William Huffstadler Hobart Clark Burlington John N. Bell Dayton W. F. Gilbert Reese Allen Wayland J. C, Neugent New London

Stomach and Liver Tablets Advertsied for Children

If you have young children you have perhaps noticed that disorders of the stomach are their most common ailment. To correct this you will find Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets excellent. They are easy and pleasant to take, and mild and gentle in effect. For sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Lemmon's Pharmacy

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