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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1925

Page

4

Bible Thought for Today April 21, 1925

On Tuesday April 21 1925 a devotional caption quotes Mark 8 34 35 urging self denial and cross bearing for Jesus sake and the gospel. The message emphasizes losing life for Christ to save it.

The Foundation and the Enduring Land

A voice urges reverence for land as the true basis of wealth noting the land’s enduring presence despite wars, banking panics, and economic booms or busts. It argues that with proper cultivation land remains capable of producing value regardless of prices or fashion.

ABE MARTIN On a wife as the better half ruling the roost

In a homespun quip ABE MARTIN notes that when a husband calls his wife the better half she often runs the show. He adds a dig about those not born with polish avoiding such a claim.

Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason

A satirical poem notes pessimists denouncing humanity while society greedily pursues wealth until disaster strikes then people help others, revealing charity as a moral counterpoint to thrift and profit. The piece blends humor with social critique of modern greed and generosity.

Earth’s bounty sustains hopeful vision amid human revolutions

The passage argues that human experiments and ambitions cause revolutions and distress, yet abundant land remains to sustain hundreds of millions. It urges reliance on the land’s wealth so people may become “millionaires in spirit” despite wars and losses, recalling the Edenic era.

John Shields Shields Earth Mr. Shields Aug Keste Garden of Eden

Orchard Heritage Reassures Amid Uncertain Times

As sole occupants of a premier orchard, the text reflects on enduring land strength. It expresses reassurance that despite challenges, the fruitful land remains, offering sustenance and continuity. The statement centers on resilience and the enduring value of the soil.

New Migration Agreement to Expedite British Emigrants

London reports a forthcoming agreement between the Overseas Settlement Department and the Australian High Commissioner. It aims to speed emigrant flow to Australia with Britain providing a loan of 170 million dollars at a low rate. Part of the funds will prepare acres of untiled fertile land for British settlers.

London Over- Seas Settlement Department Australia Great Britian

London to take 20000 schoolchildren to Shakespeare plays

London officials plan a program costing 6000 dollars to transport twenty thousand school children to theatres for Shakespearean performances throughout the year. The project is funded by the London County Council.

London London County Council

Crossword Puzzle Clue List Fragment

A jumble of crossword clues including horizontal and vertical entries with numbers and partial phrases. It references items like slender spool, turning axis, regret, region, aperture, clever, nourish, epoch, Crafty, large flower, feminine pronoun, twenty four hours, aesthetics, pelt, edge of a skirt, smooth feathers, twice, upon, coquettish, alcohol, seventh note, fish, flap on a shoe, lowest ebb, conjunction, mental anguish, acorn tree, shelter, rosom, sex, plaits, pronouns, vegetable, neuter pronoun, horse, corded cloth, conjunction with either, bread from dough, fish spawn, distant, cat foot, circle portion, parrot, yelp, fry, ancient, tired, come in, reserve, root of vine, metal, wheel center, chat, taro dish, hickory fruit, vocalist, headgear, map, capture, black bird, hairless, corn spike, provident insect, pet, born, you and me, compass points.

Radio Listings Forecast for Tomorrow Across Major Cities

A dense lineup lists station calls, times, and programs from WSK to WBZ for April 22. Entries show concerts orchestras talk shows dance recitals and educational segments across Chicago New York Boston Detroit and more with varied start times and program notes.

Raino West WSK Atlanta Journal WEE Boston WGR Buffalo WEBH Chicago Post Ftiviora Theater WLS Chicago KR. FL Ford Glenn WGN Chicago Tribune KYW WLW Cincinnati WTAM Cleveland WEAF WOC Davenport Sandman KOA Denver PWX Havana KNX Hollywood WOS Jefferson City WDAF Kansas City Star WHAS Louisville Times KHJ Los Angeles

Humorous Snippets and Old Time Jokes Parade

A collage of dated cartoons and quips features household punctures, misheard phrases, and race era humor. Jabs about maids, chickens, stagecoaches, and clubs mix with playful banter on aging and leisure, reflecting a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper humor column.

Lazy Statesman of Missouri Tuckered by Dull Image

A humorous clipped essay mocks a man who claims to avoid modern life and big events, noting his irony as a relic of old time traveling sellers. It questions whether oratory proves a statesman and compares the man to a poor coon dog, ending with a quip about jobless stenographers seeking work amid canned peaches.

Railway Time Tables Corrected to Date and Routes Listed

Railway time table page shows arrivals and departures for No. 4 Golden State, No. 12 Express, No. 30 Local Pass, and No. 88 Local Freight with westbound and Knoxville Branch services. Rail agent H. W. Russel notes daily trains and exceptions Sundays. Scheduled times include early morning, afternoon, and late evening slots with specific local passes and freight trains listed.

Golden State Cannes Knoxville H. W. Russel

Hollywoods celebration of a golden wedding at fifty days

The piece laments changing social norms praising old fashioned virtues. It questions what happened to the dainty wholesome girl who was once seen as ideal and wonders why such ideals have faded from public view.

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