Prayer for Wisdom Psalm Verse 90 12
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1926
Page
4
Denounces Poverty by Ed Howe
An essay condemns the pity of the rich toward the poor and argues that the poor should improve themselves. It praises industrious workers, denounces shiftlessness, and asserts that good conduct brings immediate rewards and financial improvement. It questions why common truths remain hidden after decades of life.
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason Picks of Walking and Cars
The verse sketches Charles Fitzdoodle Puree venting weariness at long walks and poor roads. He dreams of a bus or chugging boat while lamenting debt and the allure of cars and motor life, contrasting walking fatigue with modern conveyances and financial strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fitzdoodle
Mike
Pete
Charles Fitzdoodle Purse
Springtime musings and family tree puzzles from the shop
A chatty column notes spring weather at the Congress Hotel and budding tulips with playful banter. It includes a whimsical family relation quiz and a comic exchange about a fly trap, plus a rural dialect exchange about fishing plans and a street scene inquiry.
Buck Jones in The Cowboy and the Countess at Fox
Buck Jones stars in The Cowboy and the Countess a Fox Films production shown at Fox Saturday. Jerry Whipple owner of Boot Jack Ranch demonstrates roping and riding early in the story before a European tour with cowboys. Helena D Algy co stars as Elsa Verlaine with a plot of western cowhands in Europe and romantic complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Jones
Fox Films
Jerry Whipple
Europe
Cowboy
Helena D'Algy
Jones
Elsa Verlaine
Jerry
Patton to Star in E. E. Rose Miracle Play
W. B. Patton will assume the principal role in E. E. Rose’s miracle play, a production expected to draw crowds as it debuts in the coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Patton
E. E. Rose
W B Patton Stars in For You and Me at Graham Theatre
Friday April 23 at the Graham Theatre audiences will see W B Patton in the Sam Giddings traveling tinker role. He brings infectious charm and a strong company of players to a play praised as his most successful attraction yet. Patton’s prior local appearance featured the famous Preachin Bill in The Shepherd of The Hills dramatization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Theatre
W. B. Patton
Sam Giddings
Mr. Patton
Bill
Harold Bell Wright
Card of Appreciation for West Chester Fire Loss
We thank the people of West Chester for help and kindness during our recent loss by fire. Mr. and Mrs. Carrol Willis express gratitude to the community for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Carrol Willis
Pleasant Elixir Claims to Cure Gas and Indigestion
An advertisement touts Dave's Mentha Pepsin as a remedy for indigestion gas and stomach distress. It promises a money back guarantee if the product does not help and notes wide daily sales through Lemmon's Pharmacy or other pharmacists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon's Pharmacy
America
Dave
Wills and Wit in a Quip Filled Chat
A playful dialogue features Lapis, Lapleigh, Ann Teak, and Mr Hardfax discussing wills and aging. Lampoonish exchanges question how inheritance and youthful looks influence decisions, with snappy retorts about becoming older or staying ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Ann Teak
Mr. Hardfax
Telegraph operator strike provoked by telegram mix up
A defendant explains to the judge that he handed a telegram to the operator who began reading it. He says the action was natural after the operator started reading the message meant for his girlfriend. The dialogue reflects a courtroom exchange and a racial stereotype in language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darky
Gladiola to Pollyanna: a playful name swap proposal
A lighthearted query wonders about changing the name Gladiola to Pollyanna. The writer playful questions why a name swap might occur in a relationship context and hints at family ties influencing nicknames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mart
Gladiola
Hat styles promise charm and quality for Spring and Summer
This week presents a rare variety of hats with distinct charm far from ordinary values. Details of material trim and workmanship convey quality across small and wide brimmed hats. Children’s hats feature fine braids and silk for childlike appeal.
A Washington Youth Seeks Enrollment For Auto Gift
A young married man in Washington expresses interest in being enrolled for an automatic vehicle gift with praise for its reliability and ease of use. The piece extols its lack of maintenance needs and steady performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pioneers, pies, and a joke laden column note
The column cites a Journal list of pioneers and jokes about a man who claims to be first to eat his wife's pie. It recalls quips about aluminum salesmen and a husband spending $2 on a birthday ad. It also notes Yale's Sterling Memorial Library set to cost 6 million dollars, with 5 million volumes, for Yale University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yalewuniversity
Sterling Memorial Library
Copper Coin Return Rate Through the Ages
The United States has minted over 4 billion cent pieces in 131 years but only about 2.5 percent have been returned. High-volume production contrasts with low redemption, reflecting coins in circulation and lost or spent currency patterns across eras.
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United States
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