Pride a Pitfall in Daily Life Cited from Proverbs
A Bible Thought notes that pride leads to destruction and a haughty spirit to a fall, citing Proverbs 16 18. The reflection emphasizes humility and warns against arrogance in everyday conduct.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1932
Page
4
Watch My Dearest Rabbit Hunt in Moonlit Brush
Anon describes a cautious chase near a brushpile with a rabbit and a lurking snake. The speaker cautions the darling to watch paths and shadows under a moonbeam, emphasizing careful movement and awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anon
Hunger lines and beggars raise anger and debate
A commentary argues that charity groups face pressure and agitators thrive in distress while noting a Newark beggar found with over 30000 dollars. The piece defends aiding the needy despite abuses and warns against class clashes fueled by sensational stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Forsaken Child Appears, Kind Passersby Donate
A destitute figure stands on a street corner as compassionate strangers drop coins into a pleading palm. The scene captures the urgency of street begging and the hope sparked by charitable acts from passersby.
Skunk River War tale tied to Iowa Civil War episode
A Winona clipping recounts a Skunk River War in southeastern Iowa during the Civil War. Governor Kirkwood mobilized militia and artillery near Sigourney to quell Talley sympathizers who drilled a 1200-strong regiment after a wounded Federal soldier shot Talley. The crisis ended with dispersal and the episode dubbed the Skunk River War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Minnesota
Col
C. J. Wilson
Charley
Iowa
Kirkwood
Larely
Washington
Talley
Keokuk County
Sigourney
Skunk
Skunk River
Word Study on Emulate and Indubitable Usage Note
A compact vocabulary lesson explains EMULATE meaning to strive to equal or excel and INDUBITABLE meaning not doubtful or unquestionable. It also highlights common usage errors mispronunciations misspellings and synonyms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. S
Bird helper joins garden chores as insect aid
A reader shares how a pet robin visits the yard during chores like raking and hoeing. The robin hops into the scene, gobbles bugs and worms unearthed, acting as a natural helper in the garden.
Shavings Calls For Poetry Contest And Picnic Plan
A community writer urges renewed poetry contest and a July celebration proposal with a parade, a mayoral welcome, and subscriber promotions. Citizens discuss organizing lines for a campaign and possible stationery, while the Journal is asked to sponsor and publicize the effort.
Local Contest Seeks Tribute to Home Town Daily
A notice invites entries for a hometown tribute with a prize of a stationery box like the one given to Psyco Plue. Contest closes May 7. A girl in a long skirt told of a future role in a play saying she would be a lady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Psyco Plue
Pleasant Street Folks Charm the Reader
Verse sketches folk on Pleasant Street with sunny dispositions and cheerful greetings. A classroom scene shows a teacher guiding Jimmie to spell sleigh while a humorous exchange about marriage and pension unfolds. The muttered joke about women contrasts with a lighthearted note on an April shower's favor.
Funeral services for Dr. A M Cowden held Monday
Funeral services for Dr. A M Cowden were conducted at the L A Jones funeral home by Dr F W Eastwood of the Presbyterian church with a vocal solo by Mrs J E Ream. Pallbearers included Dr G W Stewart Frank Pearson Milan Shields Silas Korf Tom Rickey and Ralph Dougherty. Burial was at Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Cowden
A. M. Cowden
L. A. Jones
F. W. Eastwood
The
Presbyterian Church
J. E Ream
G.W. Stewart
Frank Pearson
Milan Shields
Silas Korf
Tom Rickey
Ralph Dougherty
Crawfordsville
Brighton Club Meets as Trains Change Schedule in Brighton
The Harmony club meets with 13 members and two visitors as Mrs. Pearl Frain hosts. Passenger trains on the M and St. L lines through Brighton switch times April 18 with eastbound at 11 16 A M and westbound at 1 36 P M.
Local Social Notes and Visits From Verd i F J Longer
Mrs Will Bealer spent Monday at John Kurtz’s home. Mr and Mrs Don Applegate and children visited Leslie Gates Sunday evening. Mrs Wess Finch stayed with her daughter Mrs Bealer Tuesday. Mrs Hiram Coakley visiting relatives in Illinois. Walnut Women’s Club met at Mrs Wentworth’s with twelve members and one guest Elsie Wentworth of Brighton. Tom Evans has his house being painted. Mrs Will Bealer ill. her mother Mrs Wes Finch helping. George Dittmer sheared sheep for Will Bealer and Verdi Longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Finch
George Dittmer
Will Bealer
Fred Longer
Funeral for Ivo Bulger Held at St Marys Church
Riverside reports funeral services for Ivo Bulger held at St Marys Church with Rev. Jacobsmeier and Rev. Van Waus assisting. Interment at Mt Olivet cemetery. Attendees included several local families and friends. The Fortnightly club met at Elmo Knittel home with eighteen members and two guests. Woman’s Catholic Forester lodge installed officers led by Mrs Bridget Tierney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulger
Earl Letts
Iowa City
Ethel Bulger
Davenport
William Lintz
Richmond
Anna Grady
Kalona
August Grothe
Keokuk
I. G. Birrer
Joseph Mellecker
A. F. Grothe
Mary Gringer
Hille
James YP. Meade
Elmo Knittel
Norval Flynn
J. P. Quinn
Alva Bell
Earl Walton
H. EK. Doud
Ray Cummings
Roy G. Miller
E. F. Wheelan
Aan Frost
Ray Marne
Sophia Kueneman
Zelda Shebeck
Rose Dautremont
Nellie Quinn
Irma Heitzman
Nettie Dautremont
Lena Bopp
Inside Sentinel
Mary Knittel
Outside Sentinel
Mary Seydel
Anna Griffin
Ena Sueppel
Matilda Wieland
Lily Lou Lansing Faces Love and Music Across Social Lines
Lily Lou Lansing pursues an operatic career while modest means push her to study music evenings. Ken Sargent, the wealthy love she cherishes, grows distant, then resigns to social tension. Lily Lou fights fatigue, returns to Woodlake, then reunites with Ken but fears shared wealth and future plans. The romance tests her ambition and independence as family and society pressure mount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Lou Lansing
Ken Sargent
Lily Lou
Woodlake
Ken
Peggy Sage
Vincent Sage
Steamship Company
Peggy
Mance
New York
San Francisco
Reh Sargent
Pot luck supper enjoyed by attendees
A pot-luck supper was enjoyed and the remainder of the evening was spent socially, with participants sharing dishes and conversation in a communal gathering.
Local Social Notes From E Pleasant Plain Area
Mrs A L Supalla fell from a ladder while washing windows Friday receiving bruises needing medical care Several visitors came to parental Royall home and other neighbors called during the week Miss Genevieve Kurtz and Leonard Writz had a misc shower and dance for a forthcoming wedding at St Josephs church Mrs J P Wood traveled to Des Moines to take her grandson Sherman Fowler Jr back home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Pleasant
A. L. Supalla
Vincent Shelangouski
Royall
Frank Kaska
Fairfield
Catherine
Seatrice Henry
Adam Zaharris
Adam Mashinski
Vince Shecangouski
Joe Hines
Frank Bruty
Washington
Alex Gevock
Bruty
Bertha Benda
John Knopp, Sr
Moline
Genevieve Kurtz
Leonard Writz
St. Joseph's Church
J. P. Wood
Des Moines
Sherman Fowler, Jr
When Betsy Ross Operetta Delights School Crowd
The school grades presented When Betsy Ross Made Old Glory in colonial costumes last Friday night to a pleased audience. Mrs. Marsh hosted the community club gathering at her home on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Hammond is hospitalized in Iowa City for an operation. The local baseball team defeated Ainsworth 34 to 5 on Tuesday. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Humphreys and Adeline, J Babcock of Chicago, and Miss Byers of Mississippi visiting Mrs. Dewey Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyman
Betsy Ross
W. K. Marsh
George Hammond
Iowa City
Bk. V. Humphreys
Adeline
Washington
Ainsworth
David Woodruff
Archie Buck
W. R
J. C. Cannon
John Babcock
Chicago
Dewey Davis
Miss Byers
Mississippi
Clarence Brown
Leota
Virgil Jones
Pleasant Hill Burials Mark Tragic Local Losses
Burial services were held for the 17 month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Putman of Ottumwa at the Pleasant Hill church. Two weeks earlier their six year old son Clarence was buried here. The children died from whooping cough and pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
Jacob Putman
Ottumwa
Pleasant Hill Church
Clarence
Christian Church In
Washington
Roy Kephart
Earl Kephart
Bertha
Beatrice
A. E. Kephart
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Mister Walsh
Game Guy
Desperà
Jast Cent
Colonel Shelby
Tolonel Shelbyysan
ACK
Joe
Ann Shh
Mah
Nis
Shelby
Idi
By the
Way
Shavings
Jess
Journal Office
Pleasant Street
Grenville Kleiser
Jimmie
Brighton
Rhua Helmick
Harmony Club
Pearl Frain
John Wesley Owens
Washington Hospital
Claude Waterhouse
Anson Ben
Homer
S. M. Brinton
James Stevenson
Lynn Hassler
Farmington
Franklin Produce Co
Jones Garage
James Jones
Main Street
Leland Carter
H. L. Bland
Victor Stacy
Abbie Edwards
Burlington
S. H. Hagans
Mr. McCord
Brighton Savings Bank
Florida
Delgadoes
Mexico
Riverside
Embers OF Love
Hazel Livingston
Cate, Inc
Chapter
Raymond
Irene
Mr. Sargent
Kentfield Sargent
May
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Wyman I. V. Humpheys
Herman
West Main Street
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