Bible Thought for Tuesday August 26 1941
A daily devotional note urges readers to examine themselves for idols and self made gods. It quotes Exodus 20 5 warning against bowing to or worshipping them and calls for personal reflection.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1941
Page
4
Back-to-land mood evident in farm sales drive
The Omaha Federal Land Bank reports higher farm sales in July and August, signaling a shift toward land investment. The piece urges not mortgaging current farms to buy new, warns of domestic wartime anxieties, and discourages unproductive criticism, urging constructive cooperation instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha Federal Land Bank
Washington gains and shifting shoe sizes headline by 20th century prose
The piece notes Washington growth with 43 conventions and 5 000 attendees this year, adds 57 new families, and rising retail sales while musing on political priorities. It also reports women adopting larger shoe sizes from 5B to 7A B, attributing it to comfort and freedom and quipping on household harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Rukgaber
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Associated Press
Let Your Light Shine Inspirational Verse Quotation
A religious quotation stating that the spirit of man is the lamp of Jehovah, referencing Proverbs 20 27 as guidance for living by example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man
Five Dollar Bill Mystery At Popcorn Wagon
A Washington County, Iowa man recalls a stranger who paid for two sacks of popcorn with a five dollar bill but left the bill behind. The vendor seeks to locate the owner to return the money before the next season unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Kelly
Mr. Kelly
Portraits Show Busy Texas Home Life
Fifty eight minutes after carpenters begin a Texas house, the lady of the house is in the tub when the doorbell rings and a brush salesman arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
What the Navy Offers Steady employment and benefits
Navy recruitment overview listing advantages such as steady employment good pay travel opportunities and training. It highlights free education systems advancement pension after 20 years medical dental care wholesome food athletics amusements and vacations with pay.
King Ben Benson Reelected Hobo World King at Britt Meet
Ben Hobo Benson of New York City nicknamed The Coast Kid was reelected King of the Hoboes at Britt’s annual wanderers convention on Monday. The theme of his acceptance speech was No third term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben “Hobo” Benson
New York City
Knights of the Open Road
The
King of the Hoboes
Britt
Ben
Reed
Iowa Daily Press
Do You Know Health Foods and Proteins
County health unit explains protective foods such as milk eggs cheese and fish liver oils. Proteins or body builders include meat fish chicken and eggs while cheeses and milk are also in this group. Sugars and starches come from cereals potatoes and vegetables and fruits providing energy minerals and roughage. Butter fats to be discussed tomorrow with vitamins.
Kay Kraft Returns From Eastern Trip
Kay Kraft son of Mr and Mrs Kraft arrived home Thursday after several weeks visit in the east. He spent time with his uncle at Cape Cod and a week in New York City hosted by the Y M C A. He was a guest of Mr Goblin vice president of the Fitch Cornell company where Wellman butter is shipped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
Wellman
Kay Kraft
Bernard
Antone Flanders
Mayers
Mrs
Frank Mayer
East
Cleveland
Ohio
New York
Reunion Attendance and Local Visits Highlight Midwest Trip
A family reunion drew 75 attendees with the remainder visiting other relatives unable to attend. The travelers visited Buffalo New York Niagara Falls and Canada and reported an enjoyable trip. Local relatives include Durian Yoder Gingerich and Noffsinger families with visits in Cedar Rapids Thornburg Manley and Walther Furman homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Niagara Falls
Canada
Harry Durian
Martha Jean
Ft. Dodge
Three Climate Controls: Latitude Altitude and Ocean Distance
The climate is governed by three key factors latitude altitude and distance from oceans or large water bodies. These elements shape temperature precipitation and seasonal patterns across regions.
Burlingame to Speak at Iowa Librarians Meeting in Ames
Bob Burlingame a Des Moines WHO radio commentator and former Eldora resident will speak at the Iowa Library Association's all Iowa program during the 52nd annual meeting in Ames on September 9. Burlingame previously served on Gov. Kraschel's staff before joining WHO news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Library Association
Ames
Bob Burlingame
Des Moines
Burlingame
Eldora
Nelson G. Kraschel
WHO
Iowa Daily Rress
Legal Value of Book Copyright Notice on Title Page
A legal principle states that for a book to have binding value the copyright notice must appear on the title page or the page immediately after it. This rule strengthens copyright validity and notice clarity.
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