When Angry Be Ye Angry and Sin Not
A quotation from Ephesians 4 26 urges restraint in anger and advises against letting wrath linger before night. The verse emphasizes controlling impulses and avoiding sin during emotional distress.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1938
Page
4
A quotation from Ephesians 4 26 urges restraint in anger and advises against letting wrath linger before night. The verse emphasizes controlling impulses and avoiding sin during emotional distress.
A list of daily virtues includes patience unselfishness kind words self control generosity selfless acts prompt help for others noble thoughts and deeds brief prayers thankfulness kind smiles and a moment of song to lift others in daily practice.
The article notes 1938 being an election year in Iowa with voting for congressmen and state officers. It mentions A Claire Dewey as the state senator for Washington and Henry counties seeking reelection and E L Stewart as the likely reelected state representative. It argues for nonpartisan competence over party extremism and urges electing good, intelligent legislators.
An editorial argues the Cuban war arose from Spanish abuses in Cuba, with the Maine explosion as a spark. It states Spain exploited Cubans brutally and had long carried out harsh oppression despite public reactions to the Havana harbor sinking.
The author argues for international intervention as in past humanitarian actions. Quoting Quentin Reynolds, 10,000 Haitians are said to have been killed by Dominicans under President Turjilla. He recalls 1930 Santo Domingo hurricane relief by Red Cross and U S troops and calls for a similar invasion to end the violence.
Statistics show the average motorist pays over 59 dollars yearly in automotive taxes with about 30 dollars from gasoline taxes. The federal and state gasoline taxes in 1987 totaled over 950 million dollars illustrating how taxes equal a large portion of vehicle costs for earners.
The Fergus Falls Journal notes President Roosevelt begins his economy program by cutting 246 million dollars for road construction and proposing farm payments be held to 500 million. It criticizes allocating funds to large power plants, government housing for favorites, and relocation expenditures to Alaska.
A short editorial note from Troy New York argues that a sprawling farm bill of about 230 000 words would persuade farmers they have plenty to plow under. The fragment suggests skepticism about the bill’s practicality and impact on farming.
The writer explains no Saturday column appeared due to a late Friday carrier party and a fire delaying the substitute writer beyond the deadline. He apologizes for the absence and notes the delay affected the column’s publication.
Dick McCleery and Pen Eldridge each dreamed of a large fire before joining the early arrivals at the Jeffrey Building blaze. Both men were surprised to find the uncanny similarity of their dreams as the incident unfolded.
Eyewitnesses recount John Custer at the blaze with his shirt tail out while helping to curb the fire. Five minutes after eleven, nearly three hours later, he still had not tucked it in. R L Gibson notes excitement when a hose broke loose and toppled several men, soaking many others.
A man offers a penny or a dollar to a school fundraiser girl, who chooses the penny but asks for wrapping paper. A Washington wife asks about lunch, and the husband quips his digestion is not what it used to be.
Word from this office that Charles W. Long Sr. is disgusted with Joy Allure's prominent role in the Joe Palooka comic strip. The writer adds a moral line about self-improvement and character, credited to Mrs. M. D.
In a domestic scene John and Mary argue while a dog and cat nap by the stove. Mary asks why they cannot get along like the animals, and the dog jokes about tying them together to "see what happens."
A woman sues her husband for divorce claiming four years of no conversation. The husband admits the gap but says as a gentleman he did not interrupt her during that period. The piece echoes a boatswain's mate remark about Congress in a satirical tone.
A reflective line states that having no future is worse than having a past. The remark emphasizes lasting despair over bygone experiences, attributed to a V.0.!1 voice.
In 1878 King Ludwig II of Bavaria ordered a grand replica of Louis XVI’s Versailles on an island in Lake Chiemsee. He sought furnishings and decorations to outdo the original in splendor.
The film stars Glenn Morris as Tarzan in a high energy adventure through African forests. Eleanor Holm co stars as his mate in a story of hunter parties, tribal battles, and beasts rallying to protect the jungle king’s lover. Premiering at the Fox through Tuesday.
In Washington County Iowa the district court opens probate for the last will and testament of Emily Hays deceased dated August 27 1927. The hearing is set for January 24 1928 at 9 60 A M at the Washington courthouse before the district court or clerk to prove and allow the instrument as the decedent's will.
Prairie Flower notes Clarence Harold and Marion Timmins shipped stock through the Farmers' Shipping association to Chicago last week. L. W. Turnipseed sent a fine bunch of cattle Tuesday. Various local figures attended meetings and social events including stockholders in West Chester Savings Bank and a Cedar township Women’s Farm Bureau demonstration on dyeing and meat canning.
A camp with cot tages cabins and trailers hosts residents forming new friendships. Mr Grigas and others returned from deep sea fishing with 100 2 to 4 pound fish. Prairie Flower couples share a pot luck supper with Mr and Mrs Wm Gamon. Mark Speidel visited and stayed with the Knupps. he attends the Great Lakes Naval school. Mrs Knupp joined officers Roudabush at a Kiwanis banquet in Burlington. Cedar township 4 H club met for a meat canning lesson with Mrs Walter Kyle.
St Louis January 16 Special The last nineteen centuries of history should end the debate on Christ Dr Walter A Maier on Luther Hour broadcast asserts the deity of Jesus is based on facts not fables He says the one conviction distinguishes Christianity and that accepting or rejecting scripture forfeits or preserves the churchs right to existence He notes world literature shows renewed interest in Christ but the Christ postulated by new criticism is not the Christ of the New Testament.
A large utility company asked 11 207 families to list their pet peeves about their homes. A survey tallied 2 887 respondents, finding drafts and storage issues among top concerns.
Published prices show various cuts of sweet cream sour cream and eggs with per dozen and per pound rates. Poultry categories include hens and pullets by weight, leghorn roosters, ducks, and stags with specific price points and a 4e per pound deduction for defective birds.
Heating engineers from Al Roe & Son and the Green Foundry & Furnace Works of Des Moines present a no obligation home energy audit. They inspect insulation and drafts to cut fuel waste and balance room temperatures, promoting comfort and harmony at home.
John Stewart and Mrs. Stewart begin a winter vacation, traveling to Galician Ohio, then Pennsylvania, Washington DC, and Florida to enjoy sights and climate. The Glendale column also notes an N A club surprise party for Henry Miller, a corn harvest update, and Mrs. John Koehler of Vernon Colorado returning home after a family death.
Glendale students achieved top honors with multiple prizes. Lois Fits gerald placed third and Helen Givens took second in their divisions while Shirley Hopping finished fourth. Representing Spread Eagle school were Billy Wiley, Leroy Zook, Helen Wilcox, Robert Custer and Esther Gerdes.
Collier’s Weekly notes Parisians avoid the number as a street address, deeming it extremely unlucky and rarely using it in practice.
A dated list of livestock sales and closing out auctions across Iowa towns. Entries note sale date, seller, and sale location with miles from nearby cities like Washington Kalona Crawfordsville Wellman and Washington Riverside. Specific buyers include Jan 20 Ross Pence and Feb 3 Joe McGraw along with multiple farm sale notes.
Wapello county Angus steers 600 lb and 475 lb calves plus 24 Colorado short yearling Hereford steers 550 lb and 24 Hereford steer calves 450 lb. 20 White Face heifer calves 350 lb and home bred stock cattle 350 to 800 lb. Hog offerings include bred sows and breeding boars. Buy now to save 50 to 75 cents per cwt as fat stock prices slump.
This notice promotes a horse sale featuring native horses and mules from 2 years up, including draft mares, geldings, Percheron and Belgian stock, and yearling sucklings. It invites 20 more consignments, emphasizes good workers and top bids, and notes flexible hauling with new harness supplies from Seers Saddlery.
Midway Sale Company announces auctioneers Klotz Duncan and Dunlap handling the sale led by manager K F Smylie. Phone 120 listed for contact and bidding inquiries.
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