Bible Thought for Today
Daily devotional from December 2 1924 invites readers to love God with heart soul strength and mind and to love neighbor as self. Scriptural citation Luke 10 27 28 anchors the reflection encouraging living by these commands.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1924
Page
4
Forgotten presidential candidates fade from memory
The piece recalls John W. Davis and other ex candidates who faded from public view after defeat. It notes Davis sailed to Europe with little fanfare and cites Alton B. Parker Jimmy Cox and Charles E. Hughes among others. Hughes faced an abrupt reversal of apparent success when California shifted to the Republican candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Davis
United States
Europe
New York
Mr. Davis
Msg
Desuetude
Alton B. Parker
Davis
Jimmy” Cox
William Jennings Bryan
Charles E. Hughes
Mr. Hughes
California
Hughes
Forgotten footprints in the sands of time
A reflective meditation on how capable individuals in state affairs are often forgotten as history closes its door and they fade back into the commonplace, becoming one of the many who never leave lasting marks. The text laments the fleeting nature of recognition and memory.
Longevity Claim From Constantinople A Kurdish Porter
Contemporaries report a 150 year old Kurd named Zora Agrah living in Constantinople and working as a porter. He attributes long life to beans peas raisins figs honey bread and tea with little water, while noting multiple wives over his life. The piece warns readers not to generalize this regimen as a cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Zora Agrah
Zora
Airman Paumilere Sets Seaplane Distance Records
In Argenteuil France on December 2 airman Paumilere piloted a new amphibious plane with a 350 horsepower motor to break seaplane distance records for 100 and 200 kilometers while carrying 500 kilograms. He averaged about 192 mph on the 100 km run and just under that pace on the 200 km run, on a 10 kilometer course with a brand new aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argenteuil
France
Paumilere
Those Who Dance thrills at Fox Theatre with mother’s daring rescue
A First National release dramatizes liquor era tensions after Volstead law. Blanche Sweet and Bessie Love star as a mother and sister who uncover evidence to save a brother framed for murder and death row. The plot follows bootleggers, a federal officer’s death, and undercover danger in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Say Ng
Thomas H. Ince
Fox Theatre
Aera
Underworld
Blanche Sweet
Bessie Love
Unusual Sermons Highlight Teachings at Presbyterian Church
Yesterday two sermons at the 1st Presbyterian church centered on teaching as a core ministry. Rev Eastwood stressed the need for a strong educational program and loyalty to teachers, while the evening sermon on The Incomparable Teacher praised Jesus as a learned, articulate teacher with profound soul-sense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1St Presbyterian Church
Eastwood
Johnson
Chicago
Ohio
Jesus
Jesus Christ
King of Kings
Jerusalem
Rippling Rhymes By Walt Mason
Whilk boasts of long life and strict diet to stay hale and spry in old age, claiming health rules keep him strong. A sudden mishap at church alters the upbeat note as a Lizzie dray ruins his shape and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Whilk
Mike
Lizzie Dray
John P
Winter Grippe and Messages Stir Office News
A lighthearted note from the front office explains a busy day confirming meetings by phone. An invitation extends cooking school access to men who are quiet and orderly, prompting a complaint from Joe Wolfe about gender restrictions. A white dressed woman seen in Central Park attracts attention, and a call is made to identify her for printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wolfe
Joe
Central Park
Post Office
Journal
Sign at grocer warns cracker thief with toothpicks
An irritated grocer posted a counter sign accusing a lady of helping herself to crackers from an open box. The note states she will find toothpicks at the counter as a warning and reminder of honesty.
Rural Magistrate Scolds Jeff Over Tiny Fine
A rural magistrate snaps at Jeff over a mere dollar fine. Jeff jokes about borrowing from the judge, prompting the magistrate to dismiss the case and order him out, declaring no guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff
Jedge
Dentists and whispers in a playful quarrel
Eldon declares a thrill of touch while Ethel recalls a single memorable dentist encounter in a light hearted exchange full of flirtatious humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon
Ethel
Tree toad fable and wit fill a page
A quirky verse about a three-toed tree toad and a two-toed rival, followed by a cartoonish mischief exchange and a quip on business growth. The items capture light humor and a local paper’s playful tone with names implied in captions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Gordon
van Raalte
Clergyman Promises Quick Marriage During Service
In a Midland town a clergyman, asked to marry a couple before service, agrees to wed at the end if they stay seated. Thirteen women and one man come forward as he asks those wishing to unite in marriage to step ahead. The note ends with proverbs about motion and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Wilson
Midland
The Amateur Theatrical Tease
A humorous exchange where John asks about wearing tights in an amateur theatrical. A witty reply implies the speaker married for money, delivering light banter about identity and costume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Witty snippets and a wind blown hat tale amuse locals
A brisk old timey vignette describes a near sighted man chasing a hat blown by strong wind over a fence. A lady questions his intrusion and humor sparks over marriage jokes exchange a modern girl with a shotgun in her hope chest and a seaside deck dinner quip closes the brief.
Unclear excerpt with comedy quip about ice and cooking
An unclear humorous fragment recalls a kitchen scene about three inches of ice in a refrigerator, a party, and then a banter about marriage and cooking school. It mentions sisters and a family member, hinting at domestic humor and humorously inept spousal suggestions.
Train timetable fragment shows multiple named lines and local freight
A railway timetable fragment lists trains such as Golden State Limited and Washington Branch with arrival and departure times, local freight and passenger services, and agent notes for H. Russell and Kay. It includes numbers for several trains and mentions daily service and Sunday operations.
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