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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1911

Page

4

Special Service at Tabernacle Sees Conversions

A tabernacle service for young people drew a large crowd with a children’s chorus directed by Mr. Dickson. Dr. Toy preached on "One thing thou lackest" and sixteen youths professed conversion, urging decision and trust in Jesus. Tomorrow four services include a men’s meeting at 3 PM with Dr. Toy discussing "The Rise and Fall of a Great Man" likely drawing many attendees.

Tabernacle Dickson Mr. Dickson Tey Toy Jesus Christ

Funeral of Mrs. M. E. Meacham Held in Clay

The funeral for Mrs. M. E. Meacham occurred at 10 this morning at the Meacham home on East Washington Street with Rev. J. W. Comin officiating and the Presbyterian choir providing music. Pallbearers included R. K. Dougherty and R. M. Smith among others. The remains were moved to Clay for a brief service at the Congregational church and burial in Clay Cemetery.

Ice Cream Social Set by Mystic Workers Group

The Mystic Workers of the World host an ice cream social on Saturday evening in Woodman Hall the last one this season. Music will be provided and admission is 20 cents.

The Mystic Workers of the World Woodman Hall

Seed corn for sale from Reid's Yellow Dent in Iowa

Seed corn available from a field yielding 75 to 85 bushels per acre. Charles Jackson of Ainsworth, Iowa invites interested buyers to contact him to have seed gathered.

Reid Charles Jackson Ainsworth Lowa

Meritol Pile Remedy Promoted by Chemists Group

An advertisement from Lem non's Pharmacy touts Meritol Pile Remedy as a premier product from the American Drug and Press Association. It claims internal and external use with a distinctive effect and positions the remedy as a boon to suffering humanity.

American Drug and Press Association Lemnon's

Caviar Cure Claim Brings Doctors’ Humors to Question

A Cleveland Plain Dealer note jokes that claims of Russian caviare curing cholera reveal pride among doctors who overlooked simple foods like corned beef and cabbage as practical remedies.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

No Need to Stop Work Urges Electric Bitters Boost

A health ad urges readers to try Electric Bitters to restore tone and vigor for those pressured by work and weak health. It claims rapid benefits from the first dose and guarantees satisfaction. Available at Lemmon's Pharmacy for 50 cents per bottle.

Lemmon’'s

The Gospel Meeting at Crawfordsville

The Crawfordsville afternoon and evening services draw growing interest amid muddy roads and stormy weather. Speaker Mr. Griffith outlines salvation through Jesus Christ, the Holy Ghost’s work, and adoption into God’s family, urging justification by blood and cleansing from sin as listeners respond with renewed dedication.

Jesus Christ Sehiout Holy Ghost Jerusalem Judea Samaria Christ Moses Paul Garden of Eden Heaven Earth Church God Hell England Griffith Little Rock Son of

Amusements Present El t and Jane at the Graham

The Graham hosts Eli and Jane with Arsy Green in the lead for a bright clean comedy night. The show features new music, pretty dances, sweet singers, and high class features praised by critics.

Eli Jane Arsy Green Lyceum Mr. Green Bonne Terre

Four Years Away From Home Described by Deserted Wife

A deserted wife recalls her husband leaving four years ago and the moment he stood at the door, holding it open as flies swarmed into the house, a vivid memory reported by the Indianapolis Press.

Indianapolis Press

Good and Evil Genius quote from Burion

A quotable line notes every man has a good and bad angel attending him throughout life, attributed to Burion.

Burion

Good Roads Club Sets Up State Route Plan

The Washington County Good Roads club formed a permanent group with W. M. Keeley as president and R. M. Smith as secretary treasurer. They plan to mark a river to river highway from Davenport to Council Bluffs via Muscatine Columbus Junction Washington Sigourney Oskaloosa, shortening the route by about fifty to sixty miles. A name contest offers a $16 prize with contributions from the Iowa Publishing Co and Keeley. The next big meeting in OsKaloosa will attract clubs from along the line.

Washington County Good Roads Association Commercial Club W. M. Keeley Washington R. M. Smith J. G. Gardner Davenport Council Bluffs Muscatine Columbus Junction Sigourney Oskaloosa Iowa Oskalooza Oskaloosa Good Roads Club Mahaska Automobile Club Washington County Good Roads Club Oskaloosa Boys Lacey Hotel Keeley Iowa Publishing Company Mr. Keeley

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