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.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1925
Page
4
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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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