Presbyterian societies hold joint session with visiting missionaries
The Ladies Missionary and Benevolent societies met at Mrs. H. V. Comin's home on East Main to hear Miss Agnes Stewart introduce Miss Jertha Johnson, a former India missionary now with the American Tract Society in Chicago, and Mrs. Waile Swallen, a 19 year missionary in Korea. Swallen spoke on their church work, schools, industrial programs for girls and boys, and plans for an agricultural college. A social hour followed with refreshments as members thanked the visitors for detailing mission efforts and field life.
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Ladies’ Missionary Society
The
Ladies’ Benevolent Society of the Presbyterian Church
H. V. Comin
East Main
India
G. W. Hobson
Agnes Stewart
Miss Johnson
American Tract Society
Chicago
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Korea
agricultural college@a
Public Sale on Farm Near Washington on Brighton Road
Public sale of personal property and real estate announces a 120 acre stock and grain farm 24 miles southwest of Washington on the Brighton road. Items include hogs cattle mare farm machinery house furniture and winter apples. Farm sale follows personal property sale with parcels and payment terms and auctioneers listed.
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Washington
Brighton Road
McCormick
Moriarty
Hamilton
Austin Sutherland
Ralph Dougherty
Teams Collide in Darkness Near Short Creek Bridge
In Columbus Junction Iowa two teams collided in darkness Sunday night near the Short creek bridge. William Sink lost a valuable horse when the tongue of one outfit struck the animal and it was killed instantly. No drivers heard each other. The incident occurred October 25.
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Columbus Junction
Iowa
Short Creek Bridge
William Sink
Sink
Teachers Examinations At Court House
The county superintendent’s office hosts ten pretty school ma’ams and one handsome young man as they answer exam questions from Miss Conner. Success yields teachers’ certificates. exams continue through tomorrow with no shortage of teachers this year.
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Conner
Washington County
The Fair Showcases Tin and Granite Ware Items
Local fair features tin and granite ware displays with vendors promoting household goods. Shoppers browse kitchenware and cookware amid a community event atmosphere.
Husking gloves and mittens at The Fair
Meritol White Liniment praised as a universal pain killer and healer. Claims of unmatched effectiveness and value from Lemmon's Pharmacy as exclusive agents.
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Meritol
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Diploma Torn by Fiancé Leads to Certified Copy Request
The president of a Boston area college reports a graduate asked for a second diploma after a breakup with the lady of his choice. She tore the diploma, leaving him with a likely life without the original, but a certified copy may be issued.
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Boston
Foston
Rugs from old carpet to new look for you
Bright rugs cut from old car pelts and sizes of all kinds offered by Roy Minick. He saves money on rugs and guarantees all work. Freight and drayage paid. Also buys old woolen ingrain carpet. Write or phone 325 Black. Agent for Fairfield Rug Works.
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Black
Fairfield Rug Works
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Geo. H. Paul Co
Geo. H. Paul Western Land Co
Geo. H. Paul
Washington, Iowa
Missionary Societies OF
Pres
Byterian Church
Missionartes
Wa Ie Swallen
Ko- Tea
Jertha Johnson
Royal Market Phone
Mutual
Swalien
Dainty Re
Comin
C. W. Stewart
Frank Bell
Will Wilson
D. W. Harvey
M. W. Bailey
Cloyee Dougherty
Fred Smith
Carl Roberts
Swallen
Johnson
Walt
Times
Kansas City
Seattle
Morganheimers
Cincinnatii
Ypsilanti
Walt Mason
George Mathews Adams
Ancients
New War Bennet
Harwood's
J. A. Harwood & Son
Court House
Roy Minick
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