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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1918

Page

6

Limited Service Men to Be Sent Soon from Washington County

Washington county prepares to furnish a quota of limited service men to Jefferson Barracks during a five day period starting September 30. Preston Wolf, recently sent to Camp Dodge, passed his general service exam and will proceed through regular army channels. The general service quota to Camp Dodge early next week is expected to be under thirty men. more than a hundred questionnaires are being mailed daily to registrants as the draft board works through filings. The advisory board meets today to assist in completing questionnaires at the courthouse.

Washington County Lown Jefferson Barracks Preston Wolf Camp Dodge Draft Board Court House

School opens amid sniffles and seasonal illnesses

Prompt action at first sign of infection helps children stay healthy and avoid lost time. Fol ey's Honey and Tar is suggested as an ideal home remedy. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertisement.

Foley's Lemmon’s Pharmacy

War Mothers demand unconditional surrender from Germany

In Evansville at the first national War Mothers of America convention a resolution declares unwavering support for no peace until Germany and allies surrender unconditionally. President Wilson telegrams praise the mothers’ sacrifices and heroism. John W. Davis elected solicitor general and Walter Hines Page named ambassador to Great Britain.

Germany Evansville Ind War Mothers of America Wilson General Pershing France America John W. Davis United States Walter Hines Page Great Bigain

The State and Liberty Quote by Spinoza

A concise quotation on state design emphasizing liberty and the aim of enabling citizens to develop their minds and bodies in security. The text contrasts transforming men into animals with fostering rational humanity within a secure polity.

Iberty Spinoza

Baptist Church Announcements and Schedule

Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 55 Juniors at 3 B Y P A at 7 and evening worship at 8 Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m and study class for men in personal evangelism after prayer meeting The Every member canvass last Monday was a success Anti Saloon League speaker Dr Weir to address next Sunday Sunday school 10 00 Epworth League 7 00 preaching 11 00 and 8 00 Monday officer election board meeting in the Lecture room boys on service flag invited to attend

The Baptist Church M. R. Regan Weir Iowa Wesleyan College Epworth League

Worship Schedule and Pastor Biography

Worship at 11:00 a.m. and evening services at 7:30 p.m. Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Preaching in both morning and evening by Rev. J. D. Masson, pastor.

Ing J. D. Masson

Mission of the Church and A Vagabond Tramp Services

The usual services will be held at the Christian church on Sunday with Bible school at 9 45 a M preaching and communion at 11 and the evening service at 8 p m The morning sermon titled The Mission of the Church reviews the churchs work in Washington under the present pastorate The evening sermon is A Vagabond Tramp All are invited G Lolin Eaton Pastor.

Christian Church Washington G. Lolin Eaton

Announcements from local groups and meetings

Roy Scouts of America Troop HE will meet Friday at the First United Presbyterian church at 7 30 PM All members urged to attend for special work S54 oe W R meeting Saturday at 2 45 PM Initiation and other important business Mrs Hollinger would like to see every member present The Ladies Aid of the First U S church will hold an eatable sale Saturday morning at 10 o'clock on the northeast corner of the square Chickens rolls butter fruit pies cakes etc on sale

Roy Scouts of America First United Presbyterian Church W.R Ladies Aid of the First U. Ry. Church The Ladies Aid of the First US Py Church

Kalona M B E Society Members Visit Boehme Home

About fifty members of the M. BE. Society of Kalona visited the Boehme home and their daughter Joye. They brought dinner for an all day gathering with Red Cross work by the women and diversions for the men. The Boehmes moved from Kalona last April and hosted a small party last evening by Mr. and Mrs. J H. Cline.

M. BE. Society of Kalona Wesley Boehme Miss Joye Boehme

Pleasant social evening with music and luncheon in Washington

Guests enjoyed a home gathering in southeast Washington with vocal and piano music by Mrs. Cline. The evening featured a dainty luncheon that resembled a dinner and capped a delightful social affair for all attendees.

Washington

Britain’s Railways Carry More Passengers Than Any Nation

Britain’s rail system, fourth in mileage among nations, transports more passengers annually than any other country.

Britain

All Day Picnic and Ladies Aid Social Across Town

Dr and Mrs J H Hull Mrs N L Babcock and Miss Josephine with Mrs J B Crooks attended an all day picnic at the Stewart cottage Box Springs. Grace Hill Ladies Aid held a quarterly 10 cent social in the new community building with babies present and pumpkin pie refreshment. West Chester Ladies Aid met in church parlors with officers elected: Lou Bauer president J B Coffey vice president Boyer treasurer Roy Waddell secretary. An annual chicken supper was planned for election time.

J. H. Hull N. L. Babcock Josephine J. B. Crooks Frank Stewart Marian Stewart Box Springs Grace Hill Ladies Aid Ladies Aid Society of West Chester Sam Delong Milt Dayton Mires Lillie Parker Lou Bauer J. B. Coffey Boyer Roy Waddell

Church Service Schedule at One Block East of Public Square

Sabbath morning worship at 11 o'clock with the Cross of Christ in Our Crisis. Evening worship at 7:30 featuring Seeing Jesus. Sabbath school at 9:45 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30. All welcome. Frank A Gageby D D pastor.

Public Square Christ Jesus Christian Endeavor Frank A. Gageby D.D

Christian Science Chapel Service Notices

Christian Science Chapel at Ila Ave and Jefferson St announces Sabbath services at 11:00 with the lesson titled Matter and a golden text from Proverbs 29 18. Wednesday evening service at 8 o clock invites attendance.

Ila.Ave Jefferson St Christian Scioence Chapel

First United Presbyterian Sunday Schedule

Sabbath school begins at 9 45 morning worship at 11 09 Junior department at 4 09 Christian Endeavor at 7 00 evening service at 8 00 Pastor Rev J M Wishart leads the church333

First United Presbyterian Christian Endeavor J. M. Wishart

Second United Presbyterian Service Times Listed

Sabbath school at 9 45 morning service at 11 00 Christian Endeavor at 7 00 and evening service at 8 00 led by Rev. Leslie Mountford Pastor.

Second United Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Leslie Mountford

Methodist Church to Hold Sunday Services and Music

The Methodist church will preach Sunday morning at 11:00 and evening at 8:00 p.m. Special music planned for both services. Sunday school starts at 9:30, class meeting at 10:30, Epworth League at 7:00. Rev J A Glendinning is pastor with C F E King as musical director.

Methodist Church C. L. Stafford Epworth League J. A. Glendinning C. F E. King

Names of Killed Withheld in Marshfield Train Wreck

Springfield report says 11 soldiers perished on the St Louis and San Francisco line near Marshfield. Authorities were ordered not to release the list of dead, and names withheld from public release.

Springfield St. Loui and San Francisco Marshfield Washington

Birthright of Happiness Epictetus Quote

A brief quotation notes Epictetus urging happiness as a divine birthright and personal responsibility for unhappiness.

Sunday church schedule and evening services change

Sabbath school at 10:00 a m and public worship at 11:00 a m. Beginning next Sabbath all evening services start a half hour earlier. Y P C U at 6:30 p m with evening worship at 7:30 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p m. Rev W G Robb pastor.

W. G Robb

Bible Class at 10 A M for Associate Presbyterian

Morning Bible class at 10 o clock hosted by the Associate Presbyterian Church. The brief note outlines the time for parishioners and attendees.

Do Not Get Careless With Your Blood Supply

Public health ad urges readers to protect the blood supply and ward off illness. It promotes S. P. S. vegetable blood medicine as revitalizing the blood and boosting vitality. The notice suggests visiting a drug store and offers free medical advice via Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.

Secens Swift Specific Co Swift Laboratory Atlanta

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Baptist Ainsworth J H. Cline Harry Dusenbery Dusenbery Harry A. Dusenbery W. A. Dusenbery Chas. Brown O. C. Parrweson SOCII Ee Tay Presbyterian Church Christian Science Chapel Methodist Episcopal Epictetus Smith Deporium Velvet Tams Velvet Emporium Reformed Presbyterian Asssociate Presbyterian Schiffmanns Jello Mazdla Steve Polish Brindley’s Sanitary Grocery Junger Mason Transfer & Storage Co
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