Refuge and Strength in Troubled Times
A brief devotional note presents Psalm 46:1 declaring God as our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. The meditation invites trust in divine protection and support during difficulties.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1935
Page
4
A brief devotional note presents Psalm 46:1 declaring God as our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. The meditation invites trust in divine protection and support during difficulties.
A fragment quotes that progress stems from applying ideas rather than mere insight. It notes intelligence is only one factor among many for success and that less intelligent people succeed through hard work, following tasks despite discouragements, as reflected in a quote from Making Paper.
The Iowa Highway Patrol expands the force with fifty men base on fitness and uniformed presence to deter reckless driving and reduce wrecks. Projections suggest augmentation to reach maximum efficiency and better traffic safety nationwide. The article also notes Japan’s protest over a Vanity Fair caricature of the emperor and Cordell Hull’s diplomatic handling to avert a conflict without bloodshed.
The Iowa Road Patrol pledges to help save lives and protect property as patrols monitor road behavior and accompany drivers along routes, emphasizing vigilance with every mile covered.
Division Passenger Agent Teeter of the Burlington toured Des Moines yesterday detailing time tables and the new Burlington bus line opening Thursday. The service promises better Des Moines connections and competition with railroads, which may push rail providers toward bus ventures while preserving essential freight links.
Bethel resident Mrs. McCartney learned in Ireland that her cousin died in an accident abroad. Several locals are noted in social updates, including Betty Gideon breaking her left arm, threshing actions by Mike Flynn and the Gideon and Ramsey families, and visits from Washington visitor David Letts.
A humor column and reader feedback feature recounts a noisy Y's Men’s Club dinner at the North Side Cafe and several quips and cartoons. Jokes touch on gender, modern manners, and playful proverbs, with a closing note inviting reader contributions.
Eisenach Germany famed for Wartburg castle, where Martin Luther retired as Junker Georg to translate the Bible into German.
Wen DeWolf injured Monday afternoon while putting up hay on the B V Gallery place east of town. He was knocked from the load by the fork and was unconscious for hours. He escaped serious internal injury and suffered no broken bones. The report lists other local visits and travel notes from Brighton and nearby towns.
Clay Aug 7 Mrs A J Morgan reports Mr and Mrs W O Morgan and son Lane plus Mr and Mrs C A Morgan of Richland left Monday for Ouray Colorado to visit Ruth Morgan Trumbo. Also Mrs Fritz Peterson and family of Pierson visit relatives here and at Packwood. E S Thomas of Brighton helps with chores while the young folks travel in Colorado.
A brief note states that Montana has the lowest altitude among the Rocky Mountain states.
The magnetic poles are the points on the earth's surface where magnetic force lines are vertical and mark the ends of the earth's magnetic polarity axis.
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