Revered Emrich Returns to Cedar Rapids District
The Des Moines Conference elected Rev. G Emrich to continue at Logan Avenue United Evangelical Church in Cedar Rapids. Twenty fifth annual session at Grandview ended with appointments for Cedar Rapids District including Rev. C H Stauffacher as presiding elder and Rev. S Emrich in Waterloo. The conference also launched the Des Moines Conference Review as its new monthly paper and voiced support for temperance and Sabbath observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Emrich
Logan Avenue
Western Union College
LeMars
M. T. Maze
B. H. Niebel
Board of ‘Missions
Board of Church Extension
Penbrook
Pangra Olson
Harlan
John S. Deetrick
le Mars
S. H. Williams
Cleveland
Lceused
A. A. Couser
G. H. Stauffacher
J. Auracher
York
Wiliam Eller
Hubbard
Mac J. Randall
R. H. Meyers
Cedar Rapids
Cole
Des Moines
Presiding
Rev
C. H. Stauft
Ther
Alburnett
E. HB. Heverly
Pelle Plaine
J. A. Deetrick
Cedar Rapids Zion
Cedar Rapids Second and Pale
G. H. Barford
Clermont— Cairo
L. A. Wood Center Point
Burd S. Hoppes
Grandview
M. €. Miller
C. G. Zeigler
la Porte City
E. R. Streyffeler
Lisbon
R. E. Kerner
Marshalltown
G. J. Roths
S. N. Ramige
Manly
G. A. Stauffacher
Waterloo
S. Emrich
White Oak
J. B. Meloy
Afton
S. Skogsberg
aAnita
C. Pickford
Colo
W. C. McNinley
C. Rumbaugh
Winterset
Zearing
E. R
Mother's Day Observance Grows With War Time Ties
Philadelphia April to May marks the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day. Honoring mothers, Miss Anna Jarvis began the observance to unify nations, now tied to military morale. Congress declares it a national flag day. letters, visits, and white carnations symbolize devotion.
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Philadelphia
Anna Jarvis
United States
Red Cross
Young Men's Christian Association
Congress
Baker
Daniels
Gen. Pershing
North
South America
England
Europe
Australia
Miss Jarvis
Preacher Mayor Will Continue to Conduct Services
Sioux City April 2 Mayor Wallace M Short would rather be Rev Wallace M Short, pastor of Central Independent church, than chief executive He would resign if civic duties clashed with ministry and will work without salary, directing collection proceeds to committees for overhead and charity. pastoral visitation may be dropped. The preacher mayor vows to keep preaching as long as the congregation wants him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Wallace M. Short
Central Independent Church
Danger Lurks in Thin Blood and Pale Lips
An article explains how thin blood signals anemia with pale lips and gums and eye membrane pallor, reducing healing and medicine distribution. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a remedy, plus sunlight, good food, and fresh air, listing prices and mail order details from Dr Williams Medicine Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Observance of Womanhood Day Promoted Nationwide
The piece urges ideals of womanhood and devotion to home and motherhood to strengthen domestic and national integrity. It calls for observance in schools colleges churches and other institutions, noting mayors across the United States have issued proclamations. Also notes Wilhelm's Big Spring Sale with a $5 to $615 savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Corn shipment lag hits 1917 crop exports
Washington reports only 14,000,000 of 100,000,000 bushels of America’s 1917 corn crop shipped to allies. A year ago 64,900,000 bushels had been sent. Shortfall blamed on rail and sea transport limits. No shipments expected for two months due to corn spoils in transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boebind
Washington, D. C
America
Food Administration
Community Dryer to Preserve Foods Grown in Gardens
A meeting of the Woman's club and local garden groups discussed a planned community dryer to evaporate and conserve foods. The device aims to prevent waste and support increased production, with government representative Mr. Cunningham planning visits to Waterloo to promote home vegetable growing this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Pluua
Russell-Lamson
Woman’s Club
Children’s En Club
OALWH
Crantiizhany
State Gate
Amos Ara
Waterloo
Conference close with civic groups to push plan
Delegates will meet representatives of civic organizations to push forward plans discussed at yesterday's conference.
Two Cases Before New Police Court Judge
Two minor cases were brought before J. N. Sweitzer, newly elected police judge, who assumed official duties today. No sentences were passed. Sweitzer will serve in police court until a municipal court judge is named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Sweitzer
Alp
Sweitzer
The Franklin Car Sells On Economy Power
The Franklin emphasizes light weight and efficient fuel use, arguing that less weight reduces friction and gas consumption. It touts a 135 percent sales rise last year, outpacing 12 percent gains for rival fine cars, claiming proven, facts-based advantages and sixteen years of economy records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
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Rev. G. Emrich
United Evangelical Conference
C. H. Staufacher
Wilhelm
Rome
Newton D. Baker
Ambassador Page
Augusta Grover
Princeton
Hart Adderson
Orlando
Nitti
Zuppelli
Paris
Moresco
Cunningham
Thes
Joen
NEW Police Court
Consult
Buack Hawk
Bank Bing
Ralph H. Cramer
Cramer Motor Car Company
West Fifth Street
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