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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1910
Page
6
Sermon notes summarize Jesus answering the Sadducees mock question and a lawyer scribe’s inquiry about the great commandment. It highlights Jesus quoting Scripture, the resurrection teaching, and the outcome that the scribe neared the kingdom of God while others left.
The passage notes Jesus asks Pharisees who the Messiah will be to David. They answer Son of David, but Jesus cites Psalm ex to show David calls Him Lord. This paradox, while unresolved then, implies Jesus as both David’s descendant and Lord, rooted in the line of David and divinity.
Lansing Mich Sept 16 Through the clemency of Gov Warner John A Habner a convict in Marquette prison was released to hasten to the bedside of his aged mother who is suffering with heart disease. Habner was convicted in 1905 of forgery and sentenced to Marquette to serve not less than six months or more than fourteen years. Warden Russell approved of Thabner s application for commutation of sentence and two members of the board of pardons and paroles recommended favorable action to the governor. The mother resides in Petoskey.
Kalamazoo Michigan September 16 The Michigan Association of Postmasters opened its annual state convention with strong support for a local parcels post law and a rate cut on fourth class mail from 18 to 12 cents per pound. A resolution from Postmaster J C Richardson of Jackson was referred for future consideration as about 100 postmasters attended.
The report notes about 200 births occur each year aboard ships trading to or from British ports. It highlights maritime birth statistics and reflects the logistics of birth records at sea.
At Haptis church a Wednesday prayer meeting featured N Bedot a Persian native who has lived in Des Moines for a year and a half. Dressed in native costume he described Persia customs Mohammedan rituals and a Persian wedding with Bride and Groom robes. He shared first hand information about his people and spoke of returning as a missionary to ease their burdens.
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites V J Cheney and Company of Toledo with endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin and other wholesale druggists. Claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and free testimonials. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Public sale set for Saturday September 17 at 2 f am on premises. Lot No. 3 in block No. bh Western Addition to Washington city. Property sold to settle the estate of Mrs J Teeter deceased. Further details from M W Conner and J W Teeter administrators.
Washington report by Davis & Davis lists patents granted this week to Iowa residents. Names include T. S. Barbour Ameshay fork attachment. C. D. Booton Audubon ironing cabinet. C. F. Clawson Mount Pleasant rail anchor. A. A. Devin Ottumwa heel plate and frame. J. C. Dooley Des Moines insecticide disinfectant. A. Douglass and J. B. Willett Chariton mop tread wringer. C. & Fanning Davenport foldable perannulator. KN Dillie Guthrie Center mail box holder. M. P McCulloch Red Oak irrigation cross arm brace. L. C. Peterson Des Moines sash lock. C. St. John Des Moines hot air heating apparatus. A. Urbabis Minden phonograph reproducer. H. Walther Davenport actuating means for blowers. C. Seals Lovilia drill.
The passage asserts that while not all medicines are helpful, Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound remains a standard American remedy for female ills. It emphasizes adherence to the Pure Food and Drugs Law and asserts the product's compliance and value.
J C Lemley offers fall yearling males spring pigs both sexes bred sows for September farrow. Sows bred to Inspiration Prince 158 777 with some progeny from Old Inspiration 151555, champion boar at Chicago fat stock show and twice winner at state fair. Location near Washington RR 8.
Port Huron Mich Sept 16 William Bennett 65 a prominent farmer of Buel township Sanilac county was fatally injured when thrown against a manger while loading sheep in his barn. He died shortly after. He was among the first farmers in the area and father of Thomas Bennett of Port Huron. Funeral at his home this afternoon with burial at Croswell.
Mr. and Mrs. George Watman of near Kendallville were overcome by gas after turning on a gas jet thinking it was an electric light during the Thirtieth Indiana regiment reunion in Warsaw. They were found near death and remain in serious condition but are expected to recover.
Detroit September 14 The Mississippi Valley Medical association in arrival session here chose officers led by President Dr. Robert H. Babcock of Chicago First vice president Dr A D Holmes Detroit Second vice president Dr Charles F B Barnett Fort Wayne IN Secretary Dr Henry Enos Tuley Louisville Ky Treasurer Dr S C Stanton Chicago
Jean Huysmans offers up to date cloth for ladies suits coats and skirts with guaranteed quality. Place orders now to have your suit ready as cold weather begins. Tb Ladies Tailor invites Journal Want Ad users to act.
The ad claims rheumatism stems from uric acid in the blood and warns it is painful and dangerous. It promotes S S S as a vegetable blood purifier that removes uric acid, strengthens the blood, and relieves joint and muscle misery. Bank on Swift Specific Co Atlanta Ga offers free medical advice.
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