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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1925
Page
4
On Wednesday April 15 1925 the daily Bible Thought quotes Isaiah 62 7 praising beauty of feet that publish good tidings peace salvation and the message that Thy God reigneth as Zion is proclaimed.
An essay argues that cabinet members faith matters less than their religiosity. It asserts America’s Christian heritage guides civilization and public life, praising church identification as a moral example for youth and societal support for hospitals and schools.
Mrs Lafe Bud explains the sale of their home saying they barely use it anymore as neighbors chatter about the pickup and haul downtown. The remark captures a moment of small town talk and everyday decisions.
A dense puzzle listing across and down clues from furniture to geography, including pieces for furniture like tables chairs and benches as well as verbs nouns and adjectives across a broad range of common terms. Many entries cross reference standard crossword terminology such as levels notes and general clue types.
Poem fragment portrays several characters seen as ill suited to social life. A teller of old tales, a shoe collector, a chronically pained critic, and a blunt joker all feel shunned by neighbors despite good intentions. The speaker notes social learning is needed to fit in at venues like the Blue Front Store.
The article surveys religious progress and notes the president’s cabinet is composed of Christians from diverse denominations. It lists affiliations for ten positions including Episcopalian Kellogg, Presbyterian Mellon, Unitarian Weeks, Universalist Sargent, Christian Discipleship New, Congregational Wilbur, and Work and Jardine.
Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover a Quaker and Secretary of Labor James J. Davis a Baptist are profiled highlighting their religious affiliations and public roles in the government.
The Sixty-ninth Congress may authorize 7.9 to 10 million dollars to build a national gallery in Washington. Senator Smoot will sponsor the project to house the 5 million dollar art collection of the Smithsonian and to encourage future donations. The gallery would become the legal repository for works not assigned to other departments and elevate the nation's standing in the world of art.
A scattered listing shows hourly programs across many U S radio outlets from WEEI to WJZ. Entries note concerts talks dance and orchestras with times ranging from 6 to after midnight and include regional outlets in Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia and more.
Methodist services at Wellman reported eleven received baptism and one joined the church. Last week a $35 Red Cross Relief contribution was sent. Easter morning saw 21 youths in a 6:30 prayer service. The Easter offering funded hospital eggs for Des Moines and $55 in World Service cash.
The writer describes Hot Springs Arkansas as a health resort set in wooded hills and valley, noting its hotels and bathhouses culture. He recalls Arkansas stereotypes, shares travel scenes with caricatures of local life, and recounts letters and conversations on the road including a Pullman smoking room chat on prohibition and a buried whiskey tale.
A brief exchange shows a haberdasher offering a collar and the customer insisting on a clean one rather than a reused or worn version. The dialogue highlights standards of personal attire in a shop setting.
A Brakeman laments a shortage of original material and calls for more poems from writers. The note hints at a poets contest and urges willing risk taking, while contrasting rising bicycle production with an aging bicycle craze.
A merchant expresses appreciation after hearing a word about their business in an advertisement. The note hints at positive reception and potential interest from readers or customers.
A picnic ends with one cake slice left and a talking piece of cake pleads not to be eaten. Peter Gnome contemplates eating it, while the cake laments waste and begging, and birds may soon feast instead.
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