Rural Carriers Adopt Resolution at Washington Meeting
The Washington county Rural Letter Carriers association met at the Washington post office with delegates from Washington Wellman West Chester Wayland and Brighton. One hundred percent membership across the county and polled reports from Webster City State convention. Miss Effie Haines the county school nurse addressed parents with health tips for preventing contagious diseases and ensuring child health during the school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prody
A. Borkoski
Washington County Rural Letter Carriers Association
Washington
Wellman
West Chester
Wayland
Brighton
Washington County Association
Webster City
Washington County
Iowa
Post Office Department
Effie Haines
Has Had Long Vacation Weight Not Used Since Shipment
A national standard weight of the United States has not been used for actual weighing since its receipt from the international bureau in TSS. The item has remained idle, reflecting a prolonged period of non-use and storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
International Bureau
TSS
Edith Wharton Recalls War Scene From Second Marne
The writer recounts a WWI incident where wounded soldiers are carried from the Second Marne battle. A khaki clad woman kneels at a stretcher asking if the patient is an officer, while a burly corporal replies that the man has been hit multiple times and is unlikely to be an officer, noting his endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Wharton
Marne
Sam Browne
Sata
Hing Aoman
Argonauc
Chair carved from Wellington elm at Windsor Castle
A Windsor Castle curiosity, a chair fashioned from the elm trunk used by the Duke of Wellington when he stood at Waterloo, remains a notable historic relic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor Castle
Duke of Wellington
Waterloo
Congregational Prayer and Bible Study Planned at 11
Associate Presbyterian notes pastor absent to host a congregational prayer meeting at 11 and an evening Bible study at 6 30 with the subject The Coming of Christ.
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Christ
Sabbath services schedule with pastor notice
Sabbath school at 10 o clock public worship at 11. Young peoples societies 6 30 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 30. W G Robb Pastor.
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Young Peoples Societies
Bible School Rally Planned With Evening Sermon
W H Hampton announces a Bible school rally in October with a goal to double attendance. Services Sunday morning preaching on Proving the Will of God, junior meeting at 6 50 p m, evening worship at 7 30 p m with Jesus on the Sea Shore. Visitors welcome to all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible
Jesus
W. H. Hampton
Methodist Services Open New Conference Year
The church announces a full Sunday schedule with 9:30 Bible school and 11:60 morning worship. Epworth League at 6:30 led by Miss Helen Mauthe, followed by 7:30 evening songs and sermons. The morning sermon titled The Curse of Meroz and evening a Bible journey series. Music includes multiple organ preludes and an offertory duet, listing performers such as Ms. Edna Webb Koons, Mr. Miller, Mrs. Miller, and Mrs. Wagener.
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Epworth League
Helen Mauthe
Deg Cho Opi Shelley
Ashford
Evangelist Jones Preaches at A. M. B. Church Service
Rev. C P Jones and L A Jones lead morning service at 11 with the sermon Jesus Exercising Kingly Authority from Matthew 28 18. Evening topic The Joy of the Lord from Matthew 25 21. Sunday events include class at 12 30 and Sunday school at 1 00 with A C E League at 6 30 led by President Miss Florence Hall.
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C. Ave
South
C. P. Jones
L. A
P. Jones
Jesus
Lord
Florence Hall
Church events notice for the week schedule
A church announces a 7 30 p m preaching session an official board meeting Monday night a prayer meeting Wednesday night and a teachers meeting Friday night at the parsonage All events are planned for the week with locations unspecified.
Church services schedule with Rev. R. W. Jamis
Sabbath school at 9 45 morning worship 11 o clock and evening service 7 20 led by Rev R W Jamis of Columbus City Christian Endeavor at 6 15 Topic How Can We Help Foreign Mission Work Isaiah 6 1 8 Afternoon? 7 30
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R. W. Jamison
Columbus City
Christian Endeavor
Baptist Meeting Encourages Strong Church Attendance
The Baptist church reports a recent association meeting filled with encouragement and purpose. Members are urged to attend morning and evening services and prayer meetings, with a pastor planning sermons next Lord's Day. A brief business meeting follows the midweek prayer session, and a cordial welcome is extended.
Big Sunday School Week Climaxes with Sunday Services
The church outlines a full Sunday schedule with a Friday talk by Charles W. Wade at 7:30 pm. Sunday morning prayer and schooling begin at 9:45 am, with new song books and an orchestra. The 11:00 am service will feature brief talks, and pastor A R Oates delivers a sermon on lukewarmness. Communion is planned for October 1.
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Charles W. Wade
Fairfield
Church
Junion
H. E. Gase
S. Lemmon
W. C. Harding
A. R. Oates
Art
R. Oates
Origin of the nickname Brother Jonathan for the United States
The piece explains that Brother Jonathan, a popular British nickname for the United States, originated from Colonel Jonathan Trumbull, Washington’s secretary and aide. Washington reportedly said, We must refer the matter to Brother Jonathan.
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United States
Brother Jonathan
Washington
de Camp
Col
Jonathen Trumbull
County Churches Plans Sunday Services in New Haven
The notice invites the public to Sunday school at 2 p m and preaching at 3 p m at local churches in New Haven. Pastor A E Aldrich extends a cordial invitation to attend.
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A. E. Aldrich
Haskins Presbyterian Announces Rally Day Prep and Worship
The Haskins church invites the community to Sunday school and combined worship from 9:30 to 10:45 ahead of Rally Day on October 8. An 8:00 p.m. public worship features a speech by Mr. P. H. Macbeth, assistant superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League. Francis R. Casselman is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Macbeth
Anfti- Saloon League
Francis R. Casselman
Pleasant Hill Revival Draws Crowds to Seek Faith
The Pleasant Hill Christian church hosts a revival led by Dr. Clayton Nicholson and his wife from Des Moines. Rev. B W Pettit preaches daily through Sunday night October 1 with spirited songs and growing attendance as believers confess faith in Christ.
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Presant Hill
Christ
B. W. Pettit
Harvest Festival Planned at Bethel Week End
Bethel Presbyterian calls for Sunday school at 10 15 and public worship at 11 30 with an address by Mr P H Macbeth assistant superintendent of the Anti Saloon League of Iowa. Plans for the Harvest Festival are developing well for Friday Saturday and Sunday of next week with the Jubilee Singers of the Washington A M E Church set to provide the program on Friday night after delighting the Bethel community about two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Macbeth
Anti-Saloon League of
Iowa
Jubilee Singers
Washington A. M. E
Bethel
Joyful Family Reunion Publicized Remedy Claims
A family recounts relief from gas indigestion and liver trouble after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. They say a Sunday reunion followed treatment and praise the simple preparation for clearing intestinal mucus and reducing inflammation. Money refunded Lemmon's Pharmacy and leading druggists advertise.
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Mayr
Lemmon
Advt
Pageant Weekend Revival and Harvest Home Rally Set in Bethel
Bethel community prepares a packed Saturday of homecoming activities including a picnic dinner baseball game stunts and a parade of Pageant characters. Sunday features Harvest Home and Rally Day with services and the Pageant The Nation and the Cross at 3 PM. More than sixty participants work on the pageant and fruit tables will support a worthy cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Erew
Ottumwa
Francis R. Casselman
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