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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1921
Page
4
An inspirational verse urges action over idle prayer. It says miracles require effort and help from angels, and that faith without work yields no gains. The poem emphasizes diligent toil and earnest striving to overcome obstacles.
The piece argues for an emergency tariff to aid U S business, noting the tariff system's core role in national finances. It contrasts protectionist aims with free trade, cites Taft era prosperity, and warns that underwood style policies led to distress as wars reshaped markets. It emphasizes domestic production and labor price differences.
Poet Walt Mason extols April's beauty and renewal urging readers to resist grumbling as the season lifts spirits and softens moods. The verse contrasts harsh weather with April's charm and calls for cheerful songs and smiles.
A Southern writer argues living standards prevent equal competition with countries using cheaper land and labor. He cites John B. Christensen praising tariffs and warns that the Emergency tariff bill shields U S producers from foreign competition and protects the nation’s economy. He links producer health to overall national prosperity and rejects cheaper imports.
The article notes that the episcopal ring was once set with any gem but today is generally set with either an amethyst or a sapphire. This reflects a shift toward specific stones in the ecclesiastical insignia. Strong emphasis on gem choices and church tradition.
The article traces Alabama’s discovery by De Soto in 1540 and early claims by England and France. It notes Fort St. Louis 1702, Mobile’s founding, and Mobile as capital of Louisiana for years. It covers West Florida, Creeks uprising, and statehood in 1819 with a note on the name Alabama and its disputed meaning.
Society notes report a Fortnightly club organ and song recital at the Methodist church with all members invited and two guests each. Presbyterian church hosts a reception after Parsons College club concert to honor Rev and Mrs Arthur R Oates. Rural Woman's club elected officers at Miss Metta Nels home. David Elder turns ten with a birthday party at the Lincoln school hosting 41 friends. cake decor pink and white, candy hunt, magician tricks, Edison music. Alma Beenblossom Beenblissom Perry wedding at the Beenblossom home with Charlotte Looney playing Mendelssohn.
The ceremony was held at the Methodist church with Reverend W. W. Bowers presiding. After a luncheon for thirty guests, the couple will reside in Waterloo after May first. the bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Beenblossom, is a Washington High School graduate who worked at the Washington County Press and Phillips Drug Store. The groom is a Waterloo businessman and Armstrong Manufacturing purchasing agent who served in the war.
Dr William Rankin public health physician urged enforcing health certificates for marriage, citing venereal disease as a social menace. He urged church pulpit and Sunday classes as health education venues and prioritized city health board leadership. He equated sanitation advances with civilization and soap as a civilizing agent.
The Farmers Bank of Lawton a private institution with 15000 capital closed its doors voluntarily. B K Younglove president and cashier cites deflation in farm prices as the cause. Deposits total about 250000 but stockholders a wealthy group expected to cover any losses. The bank plans to reopen in a few days.
A newspaper prints brief sermon excerpts from Rev. M. R. Regah on vision in life and work. It discusses spiritual awakening, consecration to Christ, and using means like prayer and Scripture to gain a living vision, balance risk and courage, and pursue grace through service.
Reverend A R Oates presents a sermon at the Presbyterian church on Duet 29 29 showing that God’s will is revealed through many inspired writers over time rather than a single moment. The preacher argues scripture arrived progressively across generations.
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