Bible Thought for Today Nestlay December 1 1928
A brief daily item presents a reflective verse or meditation from Bible Thought for Today. The feature names the date and source and offers a concise spiritual prompt likely tied to December themes.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1928
Page
3
A brief daily item presents a reflective verse or meditation from Bible Thought for Today. The feature names the date and source and offers a concise spiritual prompt likely tied to December themes.
A biblical verse from Isaiah 59 20 promises the Redeemer to those who repent in Jacob. The passage speaks of forgiveness and divine return in a prophetic message.
In a snowy night scene Baneshra hears a knock as the mysterious three travelers arrive with a baby prince. The tale recalls a journey through frost bound lands with gifts and prophecy as the cold winds howl outside.
A fragmented page discusses misused words and pronunciation tips. It highlights ASSUMPTION as a key example meaning taking for granted and urges daily vocabulary growth through correct usage.
A festive but windy season ends as Christmas cheer lingers in the city and residents shift to routine. A regional savings report shows Iowa deposits total about five hundred million dollars with an average per capita around 1498, highlighting growth across eastern central states and noting variations among Ohio Indiana Michigan Missouri Wisconsin and others.
Fragmentary lines reflect a pondering on Christmas gifts and hardships across distant communities. References drift between candy making, age limits, and small children unable to celebrate due to growing up and remote isolation. The tone hints at social concern and seasonal wishfulness.
Crawfordsville notes list holiday visits from Forrest Davidion and Carson Packer to town with City Hope Huston from Grinnell and Prud ence Johns from Dows Iowa. Obituary confirms Oscar Sellers died at Port Madison Iowa with funeral in Paiva. Mrs Mahl Crooks Monson of Montezuma visits her father J I Hoks as Myrtle Orvis returns home from Falls for the teachers college break.
The piece critiques the Democratic party as too forward looking with issues that won’t mature this year and questions the approach, mentioning Christus fox and urging caution with expectations and timing.
Grinnell Iowa reports additions to the Grinnell College campus including Presta Main and new halls. The administration notes a modern system housing nearly all essential facilities. The project reveals ongoing campus expansion under the current president’s base.
Fragmented items mention Mildred Wnolford at school in Chivato awaiting vacation. notification of John Piel's death at his daughter's home. McCracken family Christmas gathering. Bertha Huntley visiting Cantell. Miss Francis Monlam on vacation from Meracrool Walles Jefferson county. May Waterhouse with Bela McCaleb and others at Florist. Lucile Wander to Fairfield for vacation. Dean Stannard son of C J Stannard ill. Ralph Win and John Ravinson visiting. various family travels and visits noted.
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