Bible Thought for Today Friday April 6 1920
A brief daily devotional note dated April 6 1920 offers a concise meditation for readers. The item presents a plain religious reflection suitable for a church or daily paper page.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1929
Page
4
Yuma Visit Described By A Journal Pilgrim
The author recalls a stay in Yuma at Hotel Arizona, noting a shift from wild frontier danger to tourist commerce. He details modernized streets, shops, and especially Indian wares sold by in-person sellers, observing reduced frontier thrill and increased leisure appeal for travelers and locals. The piece reflects on Western reform shaping accessible exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yuma
Arizona
West
Drugoods
Drugoods, Pte
State Street
Chicago
Broadway
New York
Spring Street
Los Angeles
Fifth Street
Desolate Yuma Desert and Its Indians Through a Painterly Lens
A narrative tour of Yuma and its native residents contrasts modern youth with aging, unkempt elders. The author notes harsh desert climate fosters lassitude, yet youngsters adapt, attend school, and may join American society. Evokes stark scenes of a buck in a Ford and old Indians driving a worn wagon, painting a bleak, yet human picture of life near the Mexican border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yuma
Sahara
Death Valley
St Bank
America
Old fashioned themes and a West End burn tale
An old fashioned verse collection from Mrs. E. F. Oglesby of Salem contrasts wholesome virtues with modesty and grace. A reporter recalls covering a boy named Jimmie Brown who was burned in the West End by a live wire, prompting a witty exchange about the boy’s location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Brown
West End
Live Wire
Sweet Spring and Life Lessons in Scattered Verse
A collage of micro-essays and snippets from diverse locales celebrating spring, learning to skate, and small-town life. Vignettes include a five year old learning to skate, a nostalgic ode to spring attire, fishing and picnics, and humorous cutaways from Florida and Texas papers. Ends with light jokes and odd notices.
Columbus Junction Local News And School Elections
April 5 Columbus Junction reports on recent teachers elected for various grades and roles in public schools. The item lists principals and teachers, plus mentions attendance at a funeral, visits from relatives, a new baby, smallpox precautions, and several local lodge and church officers with meeting details.
Railway Time Table for California Trains and Local Branches
EASTBOUND arrivals and departures listed for No 4 Golden State Limited No 12 Express No 50 Local Pass No 39 Local Pass and No 11 Express with times such as 2 06 a m and 12 14 a m plus daily freight and local stops. Knoxville Branch schedules show No 50 Local Pass No 480 Local Pass and No 836 Local Freight with morning and afternoon slots. CBRQ and Adena agent stamp indicate station duties and daily operations with Southwest Limited services on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday and local freight and passenger trains on other days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden State Limited
Golden State J. Limited
California
Knoxville
Adena ' L. Goodlander
Southwest Limited
Eoksee
Dally
Bell
Paris Police Crackdown Eases Tourist Dangers
Paris authorities led a sweeping cleanup to protect American tourists, banning slow vehicles, reorganizing downtown traffic with one way streets, tightening lodging house checks, and cracking down on late night venues and escort services. Chaired by Prefect Chiappe, the measures aimed to reduce crime and improve safety for visitors and locals alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chianpe
Corning
Chiappe
Toxi
Paris
Unis
Pars
France
Keota Woman Nora Waller Dead at 36
Nora (Stamp) Waller of Keota died Wednesday afternoon at the Christian church service conducted by Rev. T. M Walton. She is survived by her husband Elmer Waller, daughter Glad 10, her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Stamp, three sisters Effie Cupp Edna Green and Ruby Argenbret. Burial at Keota cemetery in same casket with her newborn son. Woman's Relief Corps to serve dinner Saturday April 6.
Im gin at 11 prec late your patron
Fragmentary line appears to record a preliminary note about a planned gin operation at 11 with reference to a patron. No clear names, places, or dates are readable.
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