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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1911
Page
7
Rain delays force postponement of the Philadelphia game in the World Series. The next game is set for Monday, weather permitting, with Chicago awaiting action.
The high school eleven travels to Morning Sun for an afternoon game against the Morning Sun squad. They aim to win, hoping for a large margin similar to Burlington's recent victory. Key lineup changes include Clapper at quarterback Buckley to full back and Knauss and Shenefelt at halves with a shifting back field.
Pekin October 21 Premier Prince Chang will resign with formal act by the Tsucheng Yuan tomorrow. Yuan Shi Kai, former grand councillor and foreign affairs board member, to be inaugurated as his successor. Foreign observers say the move signals palace alarm at the uprising and unrest, recalling a leader trusted by the masses.
A biography of Joseph William Driggs who designed the first letter box later adopted nationwide. He proposed the scheme after studying post office needs and consulting Postmaster General Dennison. The initial box was mounted on a lamppost outside a Cleveland drug store and quickly spread to fifty-two cities.
A Popular Magazine observation notes miners fear heights yet endure deep shafts. It contrasts dizziness above ground with composure underground near 500 foot and 1000 foot drops, suggesting courage varies by environment and task.
A compact exhortation urging resilience and steady effort through hardship. The lines encourage remaining buoyant and steadfast, regardless of conditions, and maintaining forward momentum in the face of challenge.
An observer notes Europe serves wine with ease while coffee and tea at a boarding house are offered meekly. The travel remark contrasts Western European hospitality with the narrator’s domestic experience.
A fragmentary sentimental farewell praising a newborn. The speaker contrasts homely appearance with eventual beauty and notes the baby’s resemblance to the mother.
Mrs N L Babcock and Miss Josephine Babcock hosted a twelve oclock luncheon for the 19th Century club at their North Iowa avenue home. Mrs Leigh H Wallace gave an informal afternoon party honoring visitors from Kansas City Chicago Seattle and Colorado Springs. A city dancing party at Eagle hall featured live music by Cumberland Steck Hebner and others with out-of-town guests Della Sawtell and Hirse Weiscarver.
In a sharp back and forth Mrs. Henpeck argues laws govern behavior while Mr. Henpeck asserts no law bans a man from making a fool of himself. The exchange highlights tensions between personal conduct and legal restraint.
Des Moines reports the Iowa State Railroad Commission will enforce a fifteen percent express rate reduction between Iowa points with a new schedule likely by month end. A federal injunction blocking state tariff powers was dissolved, affirming the commission’s authority over intrastate express rates.
Milwaukee, Wis Oct 21 Closed in honor of the Women s Christian Temperance Union will be the sign posted over the bar of the Hotel Gilpatrick when the national convention of the organization of fair prohibitionists convenes here a week from today. The Republican house was selected as official headquarters of the delegates on condition that no beer wine or other liquors be served in the dining rooms during the convention. The same condition applies to the Hotel Gilpatrick where the guests will hold their reunion.
The Baptist congregation held its annual meeting at the church on Wednesday evening. Reports from all church officers and groups including the Sunday school, two missionary societies, the Ladies league and the B Y P U were presented, with all in flourishing condition and a balanced treasury after paying all bills. New officers elected include Glenn Beal as trustee, Ray Lemley as head usher, a chorister, Miss Rachel Knapp, and an assistant organist.
A doctor tells a caller that he cannot cure the wife's lost voice despite past similar cases. The patient seeks help but the physician indicates no available remedy. The exchange underscores limits of treatment in a medical consultation.
A quoted exchange notes a crank who rejects fais due to aversion linked to mouse colored hair, suggesting a belief in harmonization constraints and personal appearance affecting method choice.
Sunday school begins at 9 30 with class at 10 30 and morning service at 11 00 A M Epworth League meets at 5 45 followed by the evening service at 7 00 The pastor Rev U S Smith delivers both sermons.
Sabbath school 9 45 morning service 11 Junior 430 Senior 6 No evening public service We will join the second church in their post communion service Rev W O Fisher pastor.
Bible school at 9 30 morning service at 11 00 and evening service at 7 00 with baptism ordinance. Young people's service at 6 00 led by pastor D Coon.
Sabbath school begins at 9 30 a m public worship follows at 11 00 a m Senior Endeavor at 5 45 p m and evening worship at 7 00 p m The sacrament of communion will be observed with the morning service All are cordially invited to attend these services
Corner of Town Avenue and Jefferson Street offers Sabbath school at 10, morning service at 11 with the theme Probation After Death. Acts 4 33 is the golden text. Wednesday 7 45 pm meeting. Free reading room Monday Wednesday Saturday 2 30 to 4 30 at Crail's store.
The Presbyterian church at East Main Street and Second Avenue lists services led by H V Comin with morning worship at 11 and evening at 7. Bible school at 9 45, Junior and Senior Endeavor meetings, and a Wednesday fellowship service at 7 30. A prior notice about the Lord's Supper this Sabbath was incorrect. Communion will be observed at the regular time on the first Sabbath of December with a reception of members.
Last evening the A. M. E. church held a large reception in the parsonage to honor the pastor and his wife. Mrs Emma Black gave the welcome, followed by remarks from the pastor and Mrs Brown and other congregants. A two course luncheon was served by the ladies.
Fortnightly The musical department of the Fortnightly club will meet with Miss Carrie Hamill on Monday evening at 7 30. Knights of Pythias Orion lodge No 75 meets Monday October 23 at 8 15. Work in rank of Esquire. Washington lodge No 26 A F and A M holds a special meeting Monday October 23 at 7 30 sharp to work in the third degree. All members are to attend promptly. J B Kunath WM.
The McCleary-Roumas bout in Muscatine was declared a draw after two hours and forty five minutes of strenuous effort. Referee Wendall Knaues praised the contest, noting neither wrestler could gain an advantage and predicting no fall would occur if continued.
Atlantic City, Oct. 21 Melvin Vaniman and five crew prepare to launch a transatlantic crossing in the Akron balloon. The craft, 238 feet long with 26 000 pounds lifting power, built in Akron Ohio from 2200 fabric pieces, was previously involved with the ill starred Wallman expedition and rescued by the Trent after abandonment at sea.
The farmer offers two dollars a day to Plodding Pete. Pete declines, noting the work would not be worth a plugged quarter and citing his conscience despite poverty. The dialogue conveys moral restraint over financial temptation.
Sidney Coon of Haskins, secretary of the Washington County Farmers Mutual Insurance association, reports two weeks of paid losses. Names include C L Horas Richland colt 75.00 James Gardner Wellman colt 75.00 Thomas Eden Washington 22 items listed. W J Duncan Ainsworth steer. Hôtel Bros Keota cow. G A Burham Washington damaged to house 45.06 Larry Colton Columbus Junction Calf.
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