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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1923
Page
2
A compact study outlines two prayers from Luke 18 1 14. It contrasts the proud Pharisee with the humble publican and affirms God answers persistent, sincere prayers. The lesson emphasizes prayer as essential to spiritual life and notes delays in divine response test faith.
A brief exhortation emphasizes the urgent need for men to confess sin and cry to God for mercy, framing repentance as essential and timely in addressing spiritual deficiency.
A historical quotation remarks that a dull man is nearly a dead man, unfit for burial until fully dead and unfit for employment while half alive, reflecting a quaint view attributed to Saville.
A brief quotation notes that men shed high aspirations and intellectual tastes as they lack time or opportunity to indulge them, reflecting on how ambition wanes without access to learning or enrichment opportunities.
A reflective line attributing Swift’s remark on human wickedness and the absence of shame. It presents a classic literary observation without context, highlighting the enduring view of public morality and irony.
A brief quotation notes a wary observer resisting temptation, with a line about seeing a devil's hook yet unable to refrain from nibbling. The remark reflects cautious doubt and self control, attributed to M Adames.
Mrs McIntyre entertained Thursday afternoon for her sister Mrs Bartram who sails to San Bernardino to visit her mother before returning to Pueblo Colorado Three tables played bridge and a delicious luncheon was served after the games
Miss Ireland comes back after a two week absence as many students miss class due to illness. Miss Hostein and Miss Paul also out with sickness, while Miss Epstein returns midweek. The staff seek student stories for the annual with three weeks to submit best tales. Baskets moved to new court on the baseball field as boys train nightly for upcoming games against Nee les team.
The Parents Teachers Association held a session on discipline with Mrs Ed Lazenby presenting a paper and Mr Pierce speaking for several minutes. Seventh and eighth graders sang patriotic songs and three girls performed a flag recitation. Bernice White played Whispering Wind on piano.
A recent shower hosted by Mrs. Gouldin showcased Miss Stella Henning, soon to wed after resigning as Barstow school teacher. Guests enjoyed a decorative setting, cards, and prizes awarded to Miss Henning, Mrs. Chas Raftery, and Mrs. George Desking, signaling plans for her future home in Bakersfield.
Mrs Anna J Myers of Johannesburg and her sister Mrs Sanderson of Cleveland visited Barstow on Monday. Mrs Myers runs a women's shoppe in Johannesburg and plans an upcoming announcement about the Myers Shoppe for Women in this paper.
C C Cash, who shot Fred Magginis weeks ago, may enter Arrowhead hospital for mental treatment. A World War veteran, his shell shock is thought to have influenced his Barstow conduct. Attorney Mussell will recommend dismissal of criminal charges if admission is made.
The local telephone office was closed to the public from 11 A M until noon on February 3 out of respect for Guilford Woods president of the Southern Sierras Power Co who died January 30. The funeral was held last Saturday morning.
The Standard Oil Company of California moves into a two story Front Street building described as the finest in San Francisco and perhaps outside New York. The article notes the company’s history, the impact of its earlier twelve story building, and its habit of enhancing communities with new stations lawns and flowers, predicting similar improvements at Barstow and nearby stations.
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