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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1918
Page
6
Judge K. E. Willcockson oversaw a busy week with many orders in district court. The calendar includes discharge of referees, judgments on verified accounts, continuances, settlements, divorces, and probate actions with hearings set for September 16.
A fragment advertises cut out slips to mail to Foley & Co. in Chicago for a trial package of Foley remedies including Honey and Tar Compound, Kidney Pills, and Cathartic Tablets, with Lemmon's Pharmacy named in the ad.
A national drive of 170,000,000 will be launched during the week of December 11 to support welfare and recreation work for U S troops at home and overseas. Funds will aid M C A and YMCA, the national Catholic War Council, Jewish Welfare Board, American Library Association, War Camp Community Service, and the Salvation Army.
Lieut. Von Winkle Todd of the American aviation forces was reported missing after his airplane was shot down in the enemy lines on August 12 during operations with the American army in France. He was last seen after the combat near the front.
Colleges across Iowa arrange barracks and military facilities for the student army training corps. Drake, Simpson, and others convert gymnasiums or frat houses to housing. Government covers cots uniforms and pay, with training and discipline under military rules.
James W. Gerard former ambassador to Germany urged a complete boycott of German made products after the war. He told Chicago Business Press SOC members at a luncheon in the Auditorium Level that trades should aim to make Germany as uncomfortable as possible.
Copenhagen reports Leon Trotzky has been elected president of the Soviet supreme war council by the executive committee. Wacsetics, the Lettish leader, is named commissar chief for the Russian fronts. Berlin dispatch via Moscow confirms the appointment.
Readers urged to consult the ada for full access to a comprehensive local news digest, noting it as essential for understanding community happenings and official notices.
Grace Hill Moravian Church announces Sunday school at 10 00 and morning worship at 11 with the subject Christ s Teaching about Money An evening service at 8 00 is held The pastor E Drebert notes good attendance in morning services given road conditions and a less attended evening service The Sunday school is popular All are welcome.
Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 55 Juniors at 3 B Y P A at 7 The pastor will preach at the morning hour There will be no service at the evening hour Prayer service is held Wednesday at 7 30 Personal evangelism class follows at 8 30 Revival services with Dr and Mrs J H Dew of Ridgecrest NC begin November 17 Everyone is welcome M R Regan Pastor
Sunday Sabbath school begins at 9 45 with morning worship at 11 o clock. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 00 followed by evening service at 8 09. Preaching both morning and evening by the pastor Rev. Leslie Mountford.
The church lists Bible class at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. An evening service follows at 7:30 p.m. Rev. D. J. Masson preaches both morning and evening as pastor. A Bible study meeting is set for 6:30 p.m.
Sabbath school costs 45 cents, morning worship at 11:00, junior meeting 4:00 p m, senior and intermediate 7:00 p m, evening worship 8 09 p m. Sermons both morning and evening by Rev J M Wishart, Pastor.
The African M Church announces a Sunday program with preaching at 11 am and 7 30 pm, a class meeting at 12 noon, and Sunday school at 2 30 pm. Pastor Francis J Petersen invites all.
There will be no preaching service on Sabbath due to conference Sunday. Sabbath school starts at 9 30, class meeting at 10 39, and Epworth at 7 00. Rev. J A Glendinning is the pastor.
Christian Science Chapel at Corner Ia Avenue and Jefferson Street invites attendance at Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. with the subject Man and golden text Psalm 25:12. A Wednesday evening meeting at 8:00 p.m. is also announced.
Iowa draft boards will gain clerical help as 148 limited service men are inducted September 7. They will go to Camp Dodge for army regulation training, then join local boards under Maj. Roy Snell. Privates with monthly pay and allowances will wear uniforms and face military discipline.
Social events include the Clover Leaf club making comfort items for refugees at Mrs Gladden Mast home three miles south of the city. The Baker family hosted a dinner for Sam Baker and wife with twenty two guests. The Christian church Women Missionary society met at Mrs Myrtle Horsey home with ten members. Afternoon Bridge club held a large gathering at H F Darbyshire home with about one hundred attendees. Red Cross assessed fifty cents per person. Epworth League hosted a masquerade farewell party at the Methodist church basement for students away at school.
Last evening ten members of the Young Women’s Missionary Society of the Second United Presbyterian church gathered at Mrs. Ida Rosa’s West Main Street home. They approved a $15 donation to the Mission board and planned a sewing session for the coming week to produce items for missionary or war work.
Washington reports the war industries board plans a program to allocate gold to jewelry dental and optical goods makers and other essential articles. The move aims to conserve gold for monetary use and critical trades likely reducing supply to nonessential needs. Bullion requests at the New York assay office have spiked to nearly three times normal in anticipation of action.
Practical guide on storing root vegetables using cellars, outdoor pits, or shelves. Recommends diverse crops like beets carrots onions and turnips, stresses ventilation and temperature control, and suggests multiple small pits with mixed crops for easy access and reduced loss.
Elbert L. McCreery arrives in Des Moines to assume duties as state secretary for the Laymen Missionary Movement. He joins F. J. Michel to plan interdenominational conventions across about ten Iowa cities this winter. McCreery, a former Africa missionary, previously served as Pennsylvania state secretary based in Pittsburgh.
An 84 year old woman from Malone New York reports strong relief from weakness and nervous exhaustion after using Vinci. She says Vind rebuilt her strength improved her appetite and restored sleep. The letter from Mrs Wells adds to the widespread endorsement. Sherman Bros. and druggists sell it.
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