Bible Thought for Today Apr 1 1925
The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me for preaching good tidings to the meek binding up the broken hearted proclaiming liberty to the captives and freeing those who are bound from Isaiah 61 1.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1925
Page
4
Traffic accidents claim thousands of lives yearly in home and road incidents
The Secretary of Commerce reports 23000 annual deaths and over half a million injuries from traffic accidents nationwide with half a billion dollars in losses. Home accidents cause a nearly equal toll. The piece notes the U S population, railways, and high per capita car use as factors in this violent national activity. It questions whether such risks pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Commerce
State Legislature Near Session End on Road Policy
The current session is winding down without resolving a key issue. Lawmakers debate what to do about roads and transportation funding as crucial decisions remain unsettled.
What Drove A Pretty Girl From Town
Abe Martin notes that some girls wed for money love or a lark but no one marries to stay in a small town. He mocks the idea that what we don't know won't hurt us and jokes about real diagnosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Journal
Sandy Hook
West Chester
Homestead Farm
Havre
Prairie Center
Sap Wood
Crossword Puzzle Word Fill Clues and Answers
Readers are invited to solve a crossword with horizontal and vertical clues. The grid includes entries such as scolds, protection from gun, perfidy, concealed space for sport, and more. Clues cover a mix of common words, abbreviations, and archaic terms across two directions.
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason
A fragmentary verse piece critiques John Milton and his era, and humorously laments his own misfired epic aspiration. The prose shifts to a wartime pacifist stance urging Americans to pursue peace while preserving rights and liberties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Mason
Road bonds on ballot or delayed road improvements
The piece argues the legislature should let voters decide on issuing bonds for road building. It condemns blocking a vote as undemocratic and warns delay would stall good roads for years, noting citizens’ desire for constructive action and questioning the primary system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Pacifist Label in Baker Speech Sparks Debate
The piece reprints two excerpts from former Secretary of War Newton D. Baker arguing for pacifism alongside sane preparedness. It questions whether Baker fits the pacifist label and challenges readers to judge if his stance aligns with pacifist or jingoist doctrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Newton D. Baker
Bakerin
Radio Program For Tomorrow Highlights Across Networks
A compiled list from the Associated Press via Radio Digest outlines tomorrow’s schedules across stations from WSB Atlanta to WCRBD Zion. Entries cover organ concerts dance programs orchestras talk segments and theater features with times and featured performers or program titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated P'ress
Radio Digest
WSB
Atlanta Journal
WEEI
Boston
WEAF
WGR
Buffalo
WLS
Chicago
Senate Theater
WEBH
Chicago Post
WMAQ
Chicago News
KYW Chicago
WGN
Chicago Tribune
WLW
Cincinnati
Melody Boys
WEAR
Cleveland
WFAA
Dallas News
WOC Davenport
Denver
WWJ
Detroit News
WHO Des Moines
Glee Club
Whab Fort Worth Star Telegram
KFKX
Hastings
KNX
Hollywood
WDAF
Kansas City Star
WHAS
Louisville Journal
KHJ
Los Angeles
Neco Minneapolis - St. Paul
New York
Weaf New York
Opera Ensemble
WIZ New York
Lure of Love
NYU Air College
WJY New York
WHN
KGO Oakland
Woaw Omaha
WIP Philadelphia
WFI Philadelphia
Kdka Pittsburgh
Wcae Pittsburgh
Editorial Snippets and Jocular Hors D oeuvres
Readable fragments show a sachet of readers notes and jokes on winter columns. The piece mentions a Shelly Eberling query about two Jewish men and the Star Spangled Banner, plus urges for more rural correspondents and a Fourth of July group photo. It also includes quips about country, labor, and thrift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelly Eberling
Modern Era Snippets and Humorous Quips Duded
A collection of satirical vignettes and witty exchanges unfolds in a bustling city scene. A young man mistakes a cat for a pet, a cynic weighs shallow society, and a generous stranger intercedes in a purse snag. The modern girl favors riding over reading, while a barber chair gag rounds out the column.
Burglar alarm alarmed Keswick bank visit during Sunday
Tae Floyd Parke visited Keswick with banker for a private talk. Master Arthur Park aged 214 years old inspected the bank and triggered a burglar alarm with a button. The alarm rang for five minutes as the banker shut it off on the quiet Sabbath afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Parke
Ad Alley
Keswick
Arthur Park
Public school exam geography joke and local notices
A report mentions mid year exams in a public school with a geography question about the equator. A humorous nine year old misdefines the equator as a lion at the earth’s center. The text also notes a cut down town tree and a local observer story about politicians. Dr. S. H. Batemar travels to St. Louis on business through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Batemar
St. Louis
The Thing Wanted club story teaches a neat habit
Peter Gnome hides in an invisible robe and watches Ena rummage her bag and doll trunk. A talking key explains The Thing Wanted club where objects prefer to be found last, teaching patience and the charm of uncovering what is at the bottom rather than the first item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Milton
Cromwell
Milton
Lizzie
England
Peter Gnome
Enh
Ena
Ocean
Bight
The
Thave
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