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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1925
Page
4
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Bible Thought for Today for Monday December 21 1925 cites Psalm 89 13 14 praising a mighty arm and a throne of justice where mercy and truth precede the divine presence. The brief meditation emphasizes divine power and integrity as guiding attributes.
A hopeful Christmas note from Washington describes an old fashioned winter with persistent fall snow. The piece likens Santa to a white be whiskered figure in furs and boots, while snow boosts the holiday mood and chimney activity remains high as homes stay warm.
George Kuhns of Des Moines suggests shifting to corn sugar as a staple sugar, claiming equal nutrition and broad use. He estimates a market of 100 million additional bushels of corn and a new market of 100 bushels could steady and raise corn prices as corn sugar becomes common.
ABE MARTIN notes Kip Rhinelander's expensive name costs and hints the plan once considered sending King Tur by parcel post before changing course.
The article explains how corn, when processed into sugar oil meal molasses and stock food, yields 55 pounds per bushel in products. It notes significant nutrition for humans and animals and cites authorities on the matter.
A Sandy Hook column presents holiday wishes and personal anecdotes. Father Sandy H. plans to Washington with a Christmastime pup sale. cows, cattle prices, and the Col. Hampton bull from Oregon are mentioned. Messages include a letter from Wallsville and good wishes to readers as the author signs off.
Dec 21 1878 report notes a Burlington to Keokuk conversation as the state's first toll charging call. The inaugural toll line connected banker George Frost’s Clear Lake home to Mason City courthouse, marking early telephone usage for toll purposes.
Lewes Delaware veteran pilot Arthur Chambers who saved 867 lives during a dramatic 30 mile dash to safety aboard the burning steamship Lenape on October 18 died yesterday at age 74.
A Washington column announces a new Information Bureau to aid subscribers with unidentifiable items. experts will determine each article’s purpose. The free service aims to prevent mishaps like misreading a noodle cutter as a tea strainer and invites readers to submit drawn or written curios for clarification.
A lighthearted note from the campus or club listing ideas for next year’s picnic decor. The item suggests playful options and favors avoiding overly formal setups while inviting readers to submit their own suggestions.
A rambling note jokes about shaving, travel, and Iowa spring fading into October. It suggests staying home to avoid bad roads, mentions W C and Mrs Sandy Hook, and hints at a plan to move to California for winter while observing corn husking timing.
George Bretenbach spoke on Saturday detailing a plan to ease crop surplus by urging Iowa families to eat mush weekly. He argues increased use of corn sugar by housewives could boost corn prices and support farmers.
A speaker promotes corn sugar as a versatile home product and urges shoppers to ask grocers for its uses. The piece includes characters Dere By-way Tony and Wes Ches and ends with a humorous interlude about a lecturer and a bored listener quoting Webster.
The piece notes that frequent Channel crossings by boats, every thirty minutes, would deter swimming. It raises practical concerns about safety and practicality for swimmers attempting the English Channel crossing.
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