Today's Bible Thought for August 10 1938
Daily devotional from Psalms 24 3 4 asks who shall ascend the hill of the Lord and stand in his holy place. It speaks of clean hands and a pure heart and warns against vanity and deceit.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1938
Page
4
Hints to Husbands From Your Life
A dated piece lists tips for husbands including calling wives ball and chain, ignoring birthday gifts, praising the secretary instead of the wife, leaving toothpaste cap off, forgetting towels, mocking preferences, and neglecting home duties to pursue bars or late nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Gable
Robert Taylor
War tensions grow as Japan China and Russia loom
A Saturday Evening Post analysis argues a hidden war exists among Russia Japan and China. It notes Russia's eastern buildup and air power threaten Japan while China harbors resentment toward Japan and fears Russian influence. It warns Japan faces a hot spot with potential coalitions and strategic dangers ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturday Evening Post
Russia
Japan
Japran
China
Germany
Italy
Bayertown Wins Kalona Ball Tournament In Local match
Kalona August 1 Bayertown defeated rivals in the annual ball tournament fed by Kalona firemen. Participating teams included Jona Richmond Hills and Bayertown. Death of Bucky the Shetland pony owned by Mary Cohen and Alfred Dean Grady from sleeping sickness noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernestine Grady
Kalona
Bayertown
Bucky
Mary Cohen
Alfred Dean Grady
Grady
Katona
Local golf figure struggles with season start in Algona
Walt Wells a former city golf champion and highway commission member based in Marshalltown has played only two rounds this year. His season began with a 55 and continued with a 37 at Algona Iowa, three over par.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Wells
The
Highway Commission
Marshalltown
Algona
Iowa
Beauty and ugliness lists spark playful school tale
A precocious youngster at breakfast declares plans to quit school saying it breaks up the day. His parents are astonished as the child’s remark reflects wit about words and learning.
Rhyming Recital of Emotions in a Mad Moment
A housewife growls at her husband who mutters a tongue twisting quip about gladness and sadness. The man reveals a playful paradox on how her happiness and sorrow magnify nothing beside her madness when she is mad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Russia
Suicide by self destruction and life’s ironies
A letter essay mix reports a man's failed suicide using rope gasoline arsenic and a gun when the rope snapped and he fell into the sea. Other fragments include a mother and child dinner remark and verses reflecting time aging and personal discontent. The tone blends morbid curiosity and wry humor about discretion time and fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. M. PD
Iowa Broadens Wheat Loan Base In 1929 Program
The Iowa AAA committee expands eligible wheat grades for loans to include No 4 Spring and winter wheat when lightness lowers weight. Eligibility requires No 3 or better for kernels and foreign material. The change aims to boost loan volume amid light grain quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Daily Press Ass
Iowa AA Committee
Fda Elison
AAA
O. D. Klein
Iowa Aaa
Harry Schooler
Washington
Klein
Washington, D. C
Probate Notice for Adelheld Ruebsam Will in Washington
District Court in Washington County Iowa schedules a probate hearing for Adelheld Ruebsams last will dated February 13 1933 and codicil May 1 1936. Hearing set for August 16 1988 at 9 99 A M at the Washington Court House before the district court or clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Adelheld Ruebsam
Washington
Iowa
District Court
Said County
R. R. Noonan
Imaginary spheroid remark and local swimming education debate
A humorous excerpt shows a student asking for an example of an imaginary spheroid and a rooster's egg as a quip. The letter writer urges swimming lessons in public schools, criticizing current lessons and arguing swimming may be essential in life, while a bricklayer recalls a witty scene about a former helper who admired his brickwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G
Allo
Bert
Sunlit Window Sparks Change at Office
A businessman known for not berating staff eyes a dirty window from his office. The janitor comments on a sunset and the boss bluffingly says he cannot say. The next day the window is cleaned and sparkling, signaling a quiet shift in tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake
Neighbors Rally to Help After Fire The Marek Family Thanks
The Marek family expresses gratitude to neighbors and the Mutual Fire Company for their swift response to the fire. Chas Marek thanks everyone for turning out and offering aid during the emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Marek
Living Lake a community note from Atg 10
One horse of P F Whisler shows signs of sleeping sickness but improving. Whisler family and Raymond and Frances returned from a weeklong vacation visiting Creston Red Oak and Des Moines. Several visitors stayed with Mrs Keller and others as she remains ill at Mrs Rennie Dawson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rennie Dawson
Living Lake
Atg
P. F. Whisler
Mes Whisler
Raymond
Frances
Creston
Red Oak
Des Moines
Lawrence
Donald Marek
Chicago
Homer Birney
James
Richard
Mauad
Aathel McC
Keller
Marshalltown
Francis Porteous
Daughter
Manchester
Fox tongues sought as cure in Tyrone county
In Tyrone county Northern Ireland locals seek fox tongues believed to cure a variety of ailments. The unusual remedy draws attention from residents and folklore enthusiasts alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyrone
Northern Ireland
District Court Petition In Washington County Iowa
Plaintiffs M M Whitehead and Mildred Whitehead sue Simon P Teeple Richard Moore and many others including Washington County Board of Commissioners and various heirs and unknown claimants over ownership of the west forty feet of the north seventy six feet of lot 2 block 5 addition to the town of Washington. The petition asserts absolute fee simple ownership of the described real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
State of
Iowa
Washington County
Hh. M. Whitehead
Mildred Whitehead
Simon FP. Teeple
Richard Moore
Board of Commissioners
Iowa Territory
Alexander Lee
Rosanna I. Lee
Caleb
Cleaves
Anderson Harreld
Sarah Ann Harreld
David P. Sturges
Marie Sturges
David Michel
David Mitchell
Elizabeth M. Mitchell
Joseph Corrette
Joseph Corrett
Margaret Corrett
Joan Vannatta
J. A. Vanatta
Catharine A. Robinson
Leander D. Robinson
Sarah J. Wilson
Wm. A. Wilson
J. T. Anderson
Wm. A. Cook
Frank Stewart
Lafayette Coop
Cynthia J. Coop
Peter Courter
Edward FE. Durst
Amos B. Durst
J. F. Kurtz
Dora Kurtz
Constance KB. Russel
H. W. Russel
Washington Lan and Trust Company
Instance
New City of Washington
Towa
Quieting Title Suit Seeks Adverse Claim Bar
The petition seeks to quiet and confirm fee simple title to described real estate in plaintiffs and bar all defendants and unknown claimants from any adverse right. It warns appearance before noon on September 12 1978 at the Washington County Court House Iowa. default may be entered if not. Attorney George F Morrison represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Washington
Washington County
Iowa
George F. Morrison
Alsian
Head Shaving Rite Signals Hindu Adolescents’ Initiation
A nine to twelve year old Hindu boy undergoes the head shaving ceremony. A single strand is left on top before the sacred thread is placed, marking formal entry into Hindu practice.
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