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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1909
Page
5
A fragmentary note shows a craftsman who learned the trade and now earns good standing in the community for his half soleing and repair services. It highlights trusted workmanship and a suggestion to seek him for shoe soles.
Sunday School discussion on Acts 21 1 17 focusing on Paul’s farewell and questions about the future mission. The lesson explores obedience to inward calls kindness to friends and the proper feed for the church with reflections on dangers wolves within and the Christian’s protection and duty.
John Chapman, a nationally known Baptist youth leader, will visit Washington next Lord's Day for three special services. The day opens at 1 a.m. with the sermon titled The Layman's Place in the Work of the Church.
Des Moines justice bound Nellie Reynolds, listed as a Spanish actress and dancer, over to the September term for horse prowling after five women identified her entering homes and stealing pocketbooks rings and silver purses. Reynolds, touring with a seventeen year old daughter, faced police scrutiny amid a past marked by multiple western town records.
A 1909 appeal from the Sisters of Charity in New York solicits Catholic homes in the state for several healthy two year old children. Children would be sent dressed, free of expense, and could be returned by age 12 if unsatisfactory. Applications urged to priests or Joseph C. Butler, with portrait offer of the Pope for adopting families.
Carlisle Center resident G B Bur hans reports long term relief from kidney trouble after using Foley's Kidney Remedy. He states no recurrence four years later and urges others to try the remedy via Lemmon's Pharmacy and Mc Elhinney Drug company.
Jean Huysmans and Gsto face questions of fashion fit as a tailoring deal is offered with assurances of quality and enduring style. The note hints at a collaboration or endorsement while promising reliable sizing and customization options.
John Chapman, national president of the B Y P U, will conduct three services at the Baptist church next Lord's Day at 11 am 8 pm and 7 30 pm. A prominent Chicago businessman he is noted for his zeal in religious work and is expected to draw a large crowd. Meanwhile the Washington County Swedish association held its annual reunion and picnic at A Peel’s home, with about fifty attendees despite rain, featuring music recitations and a dialogue led by J E Hallquist and a lectured address by Rev. G D Rogers blending Swedish and American life.
A notice states a meeting of Pus R. C. will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 30. All members are urged to attend.
Mrs G W Hobson will host the Sabbath school class this evening at 7 30 with Miss Helen Cowden at 627 East Second street Mrs Rothschild entertained the Ready Maids Monday night in honor of the Misses Litowich guests at the Rothschild home Hearts games were played with Miss Helen Litowich taking honors
The Harping circle of Kings Daughters of the Second United Presbyterian Church gathers for a social this evening at the Rev W R Sawhill’s West Washington street residence. The regular program will be presented in connection with the social.
Mrs I Rothchild entertained the Covered Dish club on Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs Litowich and her daughters Misses Carolina and Helen of Salina Kansas. A 6 30 dinner was served and five hundred was played Arch McCulley won the honors.
The Misses Simpson entertained about a dozen girl friends Wednesday evening at their home two miles north of town. They played games on the lawn and enjoyed an elaborate picnic supper, an evening greatly enjoyed by all the young ladies.
A pre-nuptial affair honoring Miss Doll Buckley before her forthcoming marriage to Mr O P Dede was held at the J A Cunningham home with Miss Louise Cunningham as hostess. The Bachelor Maids attended as guests and refreshments were served.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church held its annual picnic at the church yesterday afternoon after plans for Sunset Park were spoiled by rain. Devotional services preceded the meal and a five o'clock picnic supper was served.
A myopic sermon in Vienna stirred a crowd as speakers urged Swedes to value home life. A preacher joked about two words in Swedish Dam Rum meaning ladies room, then clarified. Attendees voiced thanks by rising vote. Officers for the year elected: A W Strum vice president, A Larson secretary, Mary Freding treasurer, with Mrs Larson also noted. Tomorrow marks a big day at the Vienna bakery.
Rough and reads highlight Vien Ha Bakery as delivering the very best cakes and cupcakes. Local patrons praise the bakery’s pastry quality and variety.
The Court of Honor holds its regular meeting Friday evening September 3 with full attendance requested for annual officer elections and other important business.
A Vienna bakery advertises coffee cakes and rolls of all kinds for available purchases. Local shoppers can visit to sample a range of sweet breads and baked goods.
An advertisement urges readers to take Foley's Honey and Tar for chronic coughs bronchitis hay fever asthma and lung trouble noting it stops coughing and heals the lungs with Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Company as suppliers.
A note evokes Vienna in relation to bread, suggesting a cultural link and tradition. The remark highlights the city’s association with baked goods and culinary history.
An advertisement asserts ZEMO heals eczema and all itching skin or scalp diseases instantly and permanently. The McElhinney Drug Co praises ZEMO as the most successful remedy they sell for relief and cure. Readers are invited to obtain a sample and view cure photos. Also mentions Vienna bakery offering fine cakes and cookies.
From a small beginning the sale and use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has extended to all parts of the United States and to many foreign countries. It has proved especially valuable for coughs and colds. For sale by F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Call up phone number 1 and leave orders for Frank Rogers. Include street and number. For tailoring, Jean Huysmans offers ladies' tailoring. Vienna bakery advertises two hundred fresh pies for Saturday and promotes bakery supplies.
An advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for a range of female troubles including ulceration displacements and backache. It cites testimonials from Mrs J Eph Hall Bardstown Ky and Sue E Pinkham endorsing the remedy and offers free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
An article announces a new series by Charles Edward Russell on prison reform. It argues reform can raise morality among inmates and officials and improve reintegration into civil life with real chances to reform.
Hampton's Magazine features twenty plus features including Lifting the Curse from Ksas by G W Ogden Coburn the man who made Kansas The Birds Tribute to Vanity Reginald Wright Kaufman on Dame Fashion costs farmers 800000 yearly She Cracks O Goold Irish folklore by Herminil Templeton Policing our Lawless Cities General Bingham speaks out Why Japan Won't Fight Us by Dr Thomas E Greenontri an intensely interesting article.
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