Fairfield Triumphs Over Washington In Slow Football Game
Fairfield defeats Washington 14 to 0 on Saturday at Bell Port as fumbles and penalties shifted momentum. Scott and Young scored for Fairfield with Huddleson adding two extra points. Washington showed resilience but could not reach scoring distance in the second half. Next week Washington hosts Oskaloosa as practice continues.
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Fairfield
Woshington High School
Bell Port
Emonothiv
Nieve
Wacshington
Southeastern Iowa
Diame
Washington Eleven
Anderson
Crail
Yount
Honaker
Oskaloosa
Althe
Washington
Swift
Williamson
Scott
Huddieson
Macon
Young
Huddleson
Cals
Duke
Jones
Lemley
Neill
Putnam
Nunter
D. McCreedy
Gates
Hunter
M. McCreedy
Eberts
Sullivan
Phillips
Holcomb
West
Simmons
Wilson
Stevenson
Skaloosa
McKee
Keota
Woman's hearty recommendation for Foley Kidney Pills
A reader from Belvidere Illinois describes severe kidney trouble and weakness. After using Foley Kidney Pills she reports improved strength and mobility and highly endorses the remedy. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises the product.
Means Open Courtyard and Manger Significance
The term means open courtyard in ap ion or khan, with manger usage linked to Christ birth in Luke 2. Classical Greek sense is crib or feeding trough, while modern authorities emphasize the open courtyard context.
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Christ
Apion
Khan
Senator Sorgium Refutes Banquet Plan Amid Rising Living Costs
A fragment quotes Senator Sorgium denying plans for town banquets to avoid public expense reminders of high living costs. The exchange shows concern over municipal spending and public reception to frugal governance.
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Senator Sorgium
Churches Seek War Emergency Fund Across Denominations
The United Presbyterian church appeals for a war emergency fund to cover higher operating costs. Rev Mills Taylor in Washington urged a one day income per member with a total goal of 828000 dollars. Funds will be invested in Liberty Bonds to aid government needs while supporting church expenses.
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Mills Taylor
Philadelphia
Board of Foreign Missions
United Presbyterian Church
Washington
Taylor
Cut Out Advertisement Promises Money Value
A promotional ad urges readers to cut out a slip and mail it with five cents to Foley & Co for a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets from Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
Lemmon’'s Pharmacy
Newport News Name Origin in Virginia’s Early News
In colonial Virginia news reached the colony by ship and residents gathered for Captain Newport’s expected return from England. The scene near the place now bearing his name gave rise to the town’s name Newport News, later shortened to its current form.
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Virginia
Captain Newport
England
Newport
Fragmented prose on nature and grace
The readable fragments describe nature’s grace and human effort. Subtle phrases hint at a reflective meditation on existence and beauty, though specifics are unclear.
Farewell Sermon for Rev Eaton and Departure
Rev. G L Eaton pastor of the Christian church for three years preached his farewell sermon and left for Memphis Mo to lead a larger church. The crowd heard a review of his work and needs, two new members joined, two were baptised, and over thirty joined since February. The community laments his departure.
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G. L. Eaton
Christian Church
Memphis
Eaton
Washington
Miss Katherine Marbourg Hosts Guests At Wickham Home
A dinner for eight was held Saturday at six o clock at the Wickham home on West Washington street in honor of Miss Hattie Chilcote of Los Angeles California. Miss Chilcote visited Miss Marbourg over the weekend. Also mentioned is a party from the Second United Presbyterian Sabbath school and Miss Grace Hums ton's class enjoying a wein sie roast at Box Springs south of town with attendees including Glen Lear Mrs Will Mayhew and Mrs Bishop. The evening featured a bonfire roast, wringing wenries and watermelon.
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Katherine Marbourg
Mountford
Second United Presbyterian Sabbath School
Grace Humston
Box Springs
Glen Lear
Will Mayhew
Bishop
Minnie Conner
Sabpith
Go Bae
Mary Steinmetz and Geo Thoma Wed at Methodist Parsonage
Mrs Mary Steinmetz and Geo Thoma were married Saturday evening at the Methodist parsonage with Rev Glendinning officiating. The bride wore a blue silk taffeta dress. The article note continues on Page 7.
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Mary Steinmetz
Geo. Thoma
Methodist
Glendinning
Mar
Memorial service honors two soldiers at Second Church
A memorial service was held at Second United Presbyterian for Privates Dewey McAvoy and Homer S. Hawkins, killed in France on July 27 and 28. Rev. Leslie Mountford led the service as gold stars were placed on the service flag and a Memorial Sermon titled The battle is not ours but Gods was preached.
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Second United Presbyterian Church
Dewey McAvoy
Homer ST. Hawkins
France
Leslie Mountford
Mike Lewis
Mountford
Doves Fight Back In Aerial Duels
A short note on doves showing aggression as males clash using their wings. The piece contrasts the dove as a symbol of peace with the birds’ capacity for sudden combat, highlighting wing power as the main weapon.
Orville Means Honored In Service Memorial Service
A memorial service for Private Orville Means was held at the Baptist church on Sabbath evening. Relatives and friends filled the main room. his mother Mrs. Charles Means, son Roy and family, and daughter Mrs. Thompson and family attended. The church was decorated with flags and autumn leaves. a portrait of Means rested on an easel. The program featured patriotic songs by a male quartet, scripture read by Rev. M. R. Regan, remarks by F. R. Sage, and readings about Means’s life and character.
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Orville Means
Baptist Church
Charles Means
Roy
Thompson
Means
Burch
Graves
America
F. R. Sage
F. L. Bradgate
Chas. Hays
C. W. Long
M. R. Regan
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CDC
Barrington Trail
Golden Sun
Brindley’s Sanitary Grocery
Second Church
Homer Hawkins
Washington National Bank
Washington County
John Alex Young
Charles C. Cunningham
Harvey S. Young
Donald C. Bell
Robert Noonan
Louis Fifer
Wm, A. Cook
Jas
A. Harwood
Chas
J. Wilson
Yst
Frank L. Wilson
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