The Law a Delight Psalm 40 8 Hymn Verse
A reflective exhortation on delighting in God's will and having the law in the heart. The verse emphasizes devotion, obedience, and inner conviction guiding daily life.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1932
Page
4
Jefferson as a living guide not a marble statue
The poem portrays Thomas Jefferson as a real aristocrat who shuns pomp and works to bring art and wisdom to society. It argues against memorial statues and emphasizes deeds over birth, urging that his fame should remain dynamic and influential rather than stonebound.
Manufacturers Association Council Demands Taxable Beer Amendment
A city paper cites the Manufacturers Association Council urging an amendment to the Volstead act to legalize a non intoxicating cereal beverage with potential annual taxes of 270 million dollars. The group says it seeks revenue during national emergency, not prohibition policy, and notes the industry would compete with illicit drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manufacturers Association Council
Association
Canada
Rumorful Beverage Report Sparks Public Curiosity
The article describes customers allegedly forming a psychological effect after consuming a cereal drink sold as harmless. It notes claims that some patrons believed they were breaking the law in tiny increments and attributes the sensation to the beverage's influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omers
Conflicting Views on U S Foreign Trade From 1931 Data
The Washington paper quotes Harold Barnes Foulkrod saying the country has lost foreign trade under current leadership. An Associated Press dispatch counters with 1931 figures showing export trade at 2.424 billion dollars or about 10 percent of production, above the five year average of 9 percent, implying gains despite tariff barriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harold Barnes Foulkrod
New York
Associated Press
America
Sixty Year Old Iowa Farm Letter Promotes 1920s Farm Aid
A Republican fundraising letter from Iowa headquarters recounts a farmer’s plea about past depressions. It cites actions like recapitalizing the Federal Land Banks, setting aside 28 million for farmer loans, and tariff protections as relief steps during hard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Republican
Washington
Incommensurate Word Lesson From English Lesson
The text presents a daily vocabulary note on incom mensurate meaning not equal in measure or extent and inadequacy. It contrasts with phrases like our means are often incom mensurate to our needs and includes misspellings and synonyms list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orwen
Whimsical Notes and Tips From a Washington Store
Amedley of small town vignettes and practical tips. A reader recalls a clerk misreading crochet cotton as crechit and shares a beans from a can method. Jokes about whiskers, a stylishly dressed cousin, hosiery orders, and a post office threat note mix with homecare tips and a quip about scissors grinders as the season dips dull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Dry Goods
Political Announcements for Washington County Races
J B Hanley announces candidacy for state representative in Washington County pending Republican primary voters in June. George F Morrison and Henry B Bailey also declare runs for county attorney, subject to June Republican primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
George F. Morrison
Henry B. Bailey
For Supervisor Seeks County Board Seat in June Primary
A candidate announces intent to run for county supervisor for the term beginning in 1938 subject to Democratic voters in Washington County at the June primary. The notice stresses party nomination as the path to the position and urges voter support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
High School Music Concerts and Academic Honors
The high school hosted a Wednesday concert featuring boys and girls glee clubs, small ensembles, and soloists with William Stewart and Velda Parcell performing. Assembly heard Musselman discuss snakes, detailing four U S poisonous species. The Blackhawk conference junior college debate tournament convened at the high school auditorium yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stewart
Velda Parcell
Orchesta
Musselman
Assembly
T. KE. Muesselman
Gem City Business College
Quincy
Ill
United States
Blackhawk
Hi-Y Club Meeting and Afternoon Activities
The Hi-Y club held its weekly noon meeting with an excellent meal prepared by Mrs. Stewart and others. J A Taylor gave an instructive speech on popularity for high school students as seniors lead the inter class track meet. The Girl Reserves plan a Little Sister banquet next Wednesday. Maurice Mayo traveled to Grinnell for the Iowa Nine extemporaneous speaking contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Stewart
C. C. Rothlisberger
V. F. Marek
J. A. Taylor
Maurice Mayo
Grinnell
Iowa Nine
Dy, D
B.S
Dreaming of Weather and Moonlight Deluge
A writer recalls neighbors opinions on weather and time as a dreamlike exchange unfolds. Comments touch on April as a record month and a forecast of endless days and nights, ending with a note about replacing a profane word in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Mrs. S
Stevenson Rites Held At Sherman Funeral Home
Funeral services for James S. Stevenson were held yesterday morning at Sherman’s Funeral Home conducted by Dr. F. W. Eastwood. Casket bearers included Bert and Palmer Babcock W. J. Taylor E. G. Fox Milan Shields and Robert Grimes. Burial followed in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
James S. Stevenson
Sherman
F. W. Eastwood
Bert and Palmer Babcock
W J. Taylor
E.G. Fox
Milan Shields
Robert Grimes
Woodlawn Cemetery
Death Takes Last Veteran at Keota Funeral on Friday
KEOTA April 15 The flag on the town hall is at half staff William Nelson Keota's last Civil War veteran has died. He passed away at 9 30 Wednesday evening April 13 after a brief illness of a few days. He became ill with acute indigestion late Friday and was gravely ill for two days before dying. Funeral services are announced for Friday afternoon at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
William Nelson
Fragmentary overheard dialogue on doorstep incident
A police interaction at 2 A.M. with a resident on a doorstep reveals a fragmented exchange about a husband’s earnings and suspicions. The overheard lines include Mrs Haller and Mrs Keeper discussing trust and finances, with a caller and a resident in a terse, cryptic exchange.
Honest Miller Tested by Pin and Umbrella Jest
A witty remark mocks Miller for honesty while jokes about using a pin test and umbrella to probe character, referencing Strauss and the idea of pin testing and an umbrella as props.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strauss
Lily Lou Lansing Pursues Opera Amidst Family Strain
Young and beautiful Lily Lou Lansing dreams of an operatic career but must work in business and study music at night due to modest means. Wealthy Ken Sargent, whom she loves, grows angry when she prefers practice to seeing him and stops calling. Lily Lou grows listless, overworks, and retreats to her parents in Woodlac for rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Lou Lansing
Ken Sargent
Lily Lou
Woodlac
Ken
Kentfield Sargent
Dad
Peggy Sage
Lily Lou Returns Home and Captivates Ken Sargent
Lily Lou resumes life at home after a formative summer away, thriving in family routines and filling days with singing and work. She reconnects with Ken Sargent, whose praise shifts the balance of power, heightening her confidence and reigniting a dangerous attraction as their relationship deepens on the porch and in private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Lou
Ken
Dad
Obituary Notice for Mr. Nelson of Keota Area
United Presbyterian church member Mr. Nelson buried in Keota cemetery. He recently marked his 9th birthday anniversary with a family dinner. A Civil War veteran with Co. A, 25th Iowa Infantry, he leaves three daughters Mrs Gardenier Mrs Carris and Mrs Pringle and a sister Mrs Corett. Two company survivors remain Moses DeMaree in Delta and another in Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
Keota
Nelson
Co. A
25Th Iowa Infantry
Moses DeMaree
Delta
Nebraska
Jennie Gardenier
John Carris
Frank Pringle
Washinton
Charles Corett
Washington
Dogs and their loyalty as attributed by Cicero
The remark highlights dogs as faithful guardians with a strong sense of attachment and keen hunting abilities. It notes their jealousy of strangers and sharp noses in tracking, praising their role in serving and protecting those entrusted to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
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