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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1936
Page
4
A Bible Thought note for Wednesday December 16 1936 warns against vain teaching through human philosophy and worldly traditions, urging readers to stay with Christ as the source of guidance. The meditation cites Colossians 2 8 to emphasize seeking spiritual truth over secular wisdom.
The article argues that wheat prices reach a seven year high due to ongoing shortages and rising demand, not changes in money values. It contends that monetary supply is not the driver, citing wartime conditions and efficient reuse of currency as examples, and notes speculation plays only a minor role.
The essay reflects on ephemera like insects living brief lives compared with earth and sun. It muses on the futility and scale of human time and suggests that billions of coral polyps may shape the globe more than humans. The piece ends noting humanity’s potential long future or early completion.
The author argues that value hinges on real goods not tokens. Measuring tools like money or yardsticks do not replace wheat or coal. Demand and supply govern prices for essentials, not abstract financial theories.
A religious excerpt urges believers to feel rich in Christ, not poor in spirit. It quotes Ephesians 3 14 20 to inspire awakening, confidence, and divine power through faith love and strength granted by God.
A car with four occupants slid on icy pavement and collided with a truck. Only the female passenger was hurt, suffering two broken ribs and facial injuries after an apparent mouth injury. An upper dental plate was recovered from the scene as witnesses gathered. The car was severely damaged and emergency help arrived.
A terse reminiscence laments the happiest days of life wasted in the arms of another man's wife as spoken by a son reflecting on his mother and family conflict.
This page item blends odd anecdotes and poems from a small town: a church youth misplaces coins at collection time, a Salt Lake City group urges nonwar toys for Christmas, and a playful verse about Betty Burk brightens the scene. Readers questions and light humor fill the page.
Uncle Abner a present under my arm is worth two on somebody's tree Jeff Moots our hardware man put on a big advertising drive for the Christmas trade Jeff says silence may be golden but it don't git the sugar passed to you
Invitations have been sent for the marriage of Ruth Marie Grupe and Robert Briggs. The ceremony is set for December 22 at eight o'clock in the Winfield Methodist church with both families listed from Winfield Cairo and Columbus Junction area.
Rebekah Lodge Silver Leaf elects Hazel Billings as noble grand Elvera Maxwell as vice grand Merle Schabilion as recording secretary Ora Moulton as financial secretary Myrtle Jennings as treasurer Minnie Rabenold as trustee Priscilla Club names Evelyn Duncan president Beulah Lucky as vice president Melba Edmondson as secretary and treasurer
About twenty persons attended the Wesleyan missionary meeting Monday evening at the home of Mrs C V Crull. Mrs Ralph Shannon led the devotionals and Christmas carols were sung. Miss Alice Rownd supervised the lesson study and Mrs Rodney Kephart read a Christmas story. Refreshments were served by Mrs Roy Means and her committee.
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