Morning service and evening sermon at First United
The First United Presbyterian Church announces a morning communion service with the Communion Message and an evening talk titled A Great Disaster and Our Lord's Comment on Such a Calamity. Music includes organ preludes, anthems, and solos, with Rev. J. Reade McCrory leading and Carolyn Hamilton directing. A special invitation urges record attendance for Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian
Harker
Wilson
Jewett
Lorenz
Fred Blick
Neidlinger
Miss Bertha Hay
Ottertory
Faulkes
J. Reade McCrory
Carolyn Hamilton
Helen Harvey
Sabbath Schedule for Worship and Prayer Meeting
Sabbath school will be held at ten o'clock. Public worship at 11:00 o'clock. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7:30.
Congregation to Consider Pastoral Candidates at 11:00 AM
Bible school at 9 45 am with no preaching services morning or evening. A congregational meeting at 11 am will have the pulpit committee and congregation review candidates for the church pastorate. Christian Endeavor follows at 6 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Pulpit Committee
Christian Endeavor
Psalms and Epistle Responsive Reading Plan
A church service notes responsive readings from Psalms 8 1 3 6 and Ephesians 4 17 18 22 24. The theme centers on marking the perfect man and beholding the upright with emphasis on peace at the end of that path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark
Sabbath School and Worship Schedule with Union Meeting
Sabbath School at 9 45 A M public worship at 11 00 A M Theme The Church s Best Advertisement Christian Endeavor 630 P M Union meeting in aid of Japanese relief at 750 P M Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 730 P M Topic One An other s Burdens Gal 62 Leader J H Humston Assistant Ella Gordon and Mrs W A Cook Willard Wylie pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
J. HH. Humston
Assis Ella Gordon
W. A. Cook
Willard Wylie
Sunday church schedule with conference absence and relief service
Sunday school at 9 36 A M no morning service as pastor attends Annual Conference Epworth League at 6 30 P M led by Mildred Bowers Intermediate league also at 6 30 Leader Florence Brookhart A union service at 7 30 in the Methodist church for Japanese Relief Speaker A R Miller
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Mildred Bowers
Florence Brookhart
A. R. Miller
Missionary Margaret Cowden to Speak at County Church
Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m feature Miss Margaret Cowden as speaker. She spent years in Persia in the Masters service and is on furlough, lecturing on missionary work and preparing for postgraduate study with the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
John
Margaret Cowden
Persia
Cleaning a Plant Surface with Kerosene Then Hot Water
A short instruction describes wiping the plant with a cloth dipped in kerosene to remove fingerprints, followed by a cloth wrung out in hot water to finish.
John Mark the Quiet Helper in Early Church Leadership
In tribute to unseen public servants, the lesson centers on John Mark, Barnabas, Paul, and Peter. It highlights Mark as a loyal ally who faltered but returned, later aiding Christian scripture through action and companionship, proving the value of faithful service to leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Arlington Cemetery
John Mark
Barnabas
Paul
Peter
Mary
Jerusalem
Mark
Apostle
Jesus
Christ
Tim
Philemon
Peter v
Joe McGinty Ends Thirty-One Years of Pro Baseball
Dubuque Ironmen manager and pitcher Joe McGinnity retires after 31 seasons in professional baseball. His Dubuque squad clinched the Mississippi Valley league pennant on Labor Day, finishing 77-50-0 in 1923 while leading the circuit in fielding and totaling a league record 57,000 admissions. Johnny Armstrong tops the league with over 50 stolen bases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe McGinty
Dubuque, In
Joe McGinnity
Dubuque — Ironmen
Dubuque
Ottumwa
Losine
McGinnity
Ironmen
Joe
New York Giants
Cedar Rapids
Johnny Armstrong
How to Hang Old Glory
The flag should show the blue field to the left when hung on a wall or against a building. When displayed outdoors in the street or open air, the field must face north or east.
Pigeon English: A Mixed-Language Speech Pattern
A concise note explains Pigeon English as a blend of English and Portuguese with Chinese idioms. It highlights pronunciation quirks for Chinese speakers who substitute the letter r with l and insert a double e after troublesome consonants.
Comfort for Traffic Policemen in Amsterdam
The Berliner- Tageblatt reports a new adaptation from Holland found in Amsterdam. An electrically heated square iron plate is placed on drafty street corners to warm traffic policemen on cold days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holand
Amsterdam
Wari
Apron Strings remark sparks town gossip
A Boston Transcript note recounts a mother who socializes with friends and brings her six year old son. On returning home the bored boy quips that frequent outings make people think she married a dwarf, illustrating small town humor.
Recognition of Obregon In Line With American Policy
Washington notes that recognizing President Obregon aligns with long standing US policy of aiding a friendly Mexico while safeguarding American rights. The piece traces earlier US-Mexico relations from 1910 through Obregon's 1920 accession, noting prior conflicts, interventions, and eventual broad recognition, with Britain awaiting US action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obregon
Washington
Mexico
United States
Latin-America
Mexico City
Wilson
Harding
Francisco I. Madero
Pres
Porfio Diaz
Taft
Madero
Huerta
Henry Lane Wilson
Tampico
Mayo
Hearing Notice From Iowa Board Of Railroad Commissioners
The Board of Railroad Commissioners of the State of Iowa schedules a hearing on an unspecified application. Secretary Geo L McCaughan, Des Moines, Iowa, announces August 30, 1923 as the posting date with hearings September 7 to 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Railroad Commissioners OF the
State OF Iowa
Geo. L. MccCaughan
Des Moines
Iowa
Notice of Vehicle Carrier Permit for Iowa City to Washington
L. E. Strickler of Iowa City has filed with the Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners for a Certificate of Authorization to operate as a motor carrier of passengers between Iowa City in Johnson County and Washington in Washington County via Riverside and Kalona. The board fixed September 12, 1923 at ten o'clock A M in the Johnson County Courthouse in Iowa City as the hearing time and place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Railroad Commissioners
State of
Iowa
L. E. Strickler
Iowa City
Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners
Fortieth General Assembly of Iowa
Johnson County
Washington
Washington County
Riverside
Kalona
Rural Carriers Picnic Draws 597 at Wayland Labor Day
The Washington county R L C A picnic in Wayland on Labor Day drew 597 registrants with participants from Washington Jefferson Louisa and Keokuk counties. Musical acts included the Wayland Band Martial Band and Wayland double quartet. Speakers were A R Mieler W J Allen Prody A Borkoski and Allen Johnson. Prizes funded by Wayland merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Washington County
Wayland
Washington
Henry
Jefferson
Louisa
Keokuk
A. R. Mieler
W. J. Allen
Prody A. Borkoski
Allen Johnson
Harry and Frank Clark
Mel Crandall
J. E. Wolf
Prody Borkoski
Leland Horton
Frank and
Harry Clark
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roberts
Farm Dept
Ames
C. L. Holmes
Iowa State College
Dr. Holmes
Town Weather and Crop Service
Holmes
New York
Pennsylvania
North Dakota
Christian
Christian Science
U. P
Bethel Prsbytarian
Sale City
T. M. Wilkin
South
Marion Avenue
John Applegate
W. C. Hotle
D. F. Macon
California
West Sth Street
Rhode Island
Raymond Howard
P. Macon
Vera Cruz
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Carranza
Coahuila
Carrranza
Francisco Villa
Pablo Gonzales
Villa
Columbus
N. M
National Guard
Pershing
Adolpho de la Huerta
Sonora
General Obregon
Ignacio Bonillas
Latin America
Great Britain
Durocs
East Washington Street
ROC Hogs
Carlson's
J. L. Brookhart
Mrs. Mitchell
Laramie
Wyo
Charles Mitchell
North Pine St
Cam
Canning’s
Columbus Jet
Jeffrey & Finley
Haskins
Raymond Howard’s Furniture
J. M. Thomas
Sale
Crawfordaville
J. N. Brookhart
W. R. Gammon & Sons
Polland Chinas
J. M. Lord & Son, Duroes, Ainsworth
Hillhouse
Reigard
al Cocklin
Chas
Nicola & Son
Duroes
Washington, Iowa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!