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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1925
Page
4
A devotional note from December 26, 1925 cites Ezekiel chapter 18 verses urging repentance. It emphasizes turning from transgressions and receiving a new heart and spirit, recalling that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked and calls Israel to conversion.
The morning morning air is hazy and cold with memories of last night’s severe chill. The piece contrasts milder current temps with harsher periods a year ago and notes a festive Christmas mood despite nationwide hardship blamed on alcohol prohibition laws.
Lou F Morgans director of the state census bureau reports 1925 Iowa land valuations total 4.7 billion dollars with land 3.64 billion, buildings 0.93 billion, implements 0.15 billion. Despite this the mortgage debt figures are hinted as not as large as feared, per Associated Press release.
Readers note that people more readily give trivial items as Christmas nears. The column suggests shoppers seek affordable gifts and warns against clutter as the season approaches.
George Meredith prints as Strand reader rejects many works praising living fire and art yet profits prove elusive. His harsh judgments doom strong tales while others like Mast Lynne rise, provoking a publisher's ruin and a rude fall. The piece ends urging readers to persevere and resist snobbery.
Farm debts on owners and renters amount to 846 million dollars with owners owing 724 million and renters 60 million. mortgages not required. An average mortgage loan on mortgaged lands runs about 35 dollars per acre, a figure viewed as not onerous for the average Iowa farm.
Former Governor Sweet of Colorado, a League of Nations advocate, faced a tense question at the Chicago Forum about Japan's immigration and a world court ruling. He said the court should have jurisdiction over all questions and would let Japs in if a decision averts war, sparking uneasy silence among the audience.
The article notes that enforcing an ideal state despite drifting away from it remains a difficult task. It highlights that upholding the no sake element is particularly challenging for authorities and communities.
The Christmas tree and program at Highland Center drew attendees including Mrs Clarence Rathmel Mrs Ralph McCreedy Mr Karl Frey Mrs Geo Ebner J R McCreedy and families. Others report illnesses and travel as The writer notes Haskins news were omitted while wishing a merry Christmas and prosperous New Year.
Sureka Methodist Church invites attendance for Sunday school at 10 A M and church services at 11 and 9 30. Epworth League meets at 6 30 with hymn singing led by Pastor Raymond Reed.
Shenandoah James A. MacKay of Northboro topped the Iowa junior corn yield contest with a measured 114.3 bushels per acre, setting a high mark in the state event.
Warner picture Kiss Me Again screens this week at the Fox Theatre. A fast moving Parisian tale of romance and separation, written by Hans Kraely and directed by Ernst Lubitsch with stars Marie Prevost Monte Blue Clara Bow John Roche and Willard Louis delivering standout performances.
A short English lesson notes proper usage and common errors. It defines ostensible as apparent professed or pretended and uses a dated instructional tone with an example about ostensible modesty entering a room.
A compact review outlines Paul’s character and service through key lessons. It traces his gospel work in Athens Corinth Ephesus Jerusalem and Rome while stressing courage endurance and faith. The December review themes center on Paul as a veteran soldier of the cross and the faithful path to a crown of righteousness.
The line urges equal fervor for gratitude and supplication linking mercies sought with mercies received. It expresses reverent language on prayer and acknowledgement of divine aid.
Quote attributed to Raymond stating no one who dislikes work can truly enjoy anything else.
A Washington store clerk remarks that the Christmas exchange is over and people line up as planned. John Timmerman expresses disappointment after his plans to go caroling on Christmas Eve were spoiled by bad weather.
A nostalgic account recalls a day of office cheer with homemade candy from Johnny Posthole, morning footfall, Christmas stockings, greeting cards, country sausage breakfast, tissue paper decorations, a phone greeting, and festive gifts from Missouri relatives. The writer notes a few indulgent moments and overall enjoyment of the day.
Early in the year a church gift help column notes two inquiries about Christiats gifts. The service is free and readers are encouraged to share details with the department. Letters describe puzzling gifts and practical tools with expert responses.
A playful verse about Mary and her white lamb following her through a snowy scene. The whimsical narrator blends French and German phrases with English to depict Mary guiding a lamb as she walks.
A humorous anecdote recalls a Jewish man who died away from home and left an undertaker to choose embalming for fifty dollars or freezing for twenty five. The son replies to wire instructions with a stark quip about frost bite feet from last winter. The exchange closes with a quip about eating well.
Puente Journal editor Timothy Brownhill rhapsodizes about Southern California’s climate while noting the mischievous power of the November through January winds. The piece reflects local sentiment on weather, seasonality, and state pride.
A brief reflection links faithfulness in small duties to greater trust, quoting a proverb about consistency under trial. The message urges steadfast conduct in everyday tasks as the foundation for larger spiritual integrity.
A dialogue excerpt features Dr Bronson and Muriel with sharp lines about charges for sterilizing a system and a witty exchange about elopement. Gabriele explains leaving a note so her father could send money, revealing family dynamics and comic undercurrents.
More than 2000 Iowa farm youths are expected to attend the second annual junior short course at Iowa State College from December 28 to January 4. The event gathers farm boys and girls for training and demonstrations in agriculture education and practices.
The listing shows eastbound trains including No. 4 Golden State at 3 29 am and No. 12 Express at 1 18 am with various locals and freight trains. Westbound services include No. 3 Golden State at 2 38 am and No. 11 Express at 7 12 am with multiple local and freight trains daily and Sundays.
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