Today's Bible Thought The Richest Fruitage
A devotional note cites Galatians 5 22 on the fruit of the Spirit naming love joy peace long suffering gentleness goodness faith meekness and temperance as spiritual guides with no law against them.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1933
Page
4
Stand by Our Banks Washington Plea for Confidence
A editorial urges Washington residents to support local banks amid whispered fears threatening deposits. It argues banks are vital to commerce and community welfare and urges unity to help stabilize the financial system. The piece notes a bankers’ sacrifice and the need to boost confidence to recover from economic stress.
First Prize Short Story Wins in County Contest
The Washington County short story contest honors Miss Coakley of Brighton High School as first prize winner for a tale about a fourteen year old Peter Courtney. About forty entries from Riverside Ainsworth Crawfordsville Kalona Brighton West Chester Wellman schools competed with Miss Helen Crawall taking second and Miss Virginia Scranton third. Mentions include copies of By-Ways and notes on readers’ interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Washington High School
Coakley
Piory
Riverside
Ainsworth
Crawfordsville
Kalona
Brighton
West Chester
Wellman
Brighton High School
Helen Crawall
Virginia Scranton
Ainsworth High
Ananias Club Rubber Medal Tale In Burlington
A Burlington Wisconsin club awards its rubber medal to the man who told a yarn about a cat with a peg leg that slew mice by staring them down through a knot hole. The piece then shifts to readers’ quips about Iowa county men and a bass fishing tip using chewing tobacco. A humor exchange ends with a child asking to play with boys and girls and a mother granting mixed permission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ananias Club
Burlington
Wisconsin
Inside Information Stays Secret for the True Holder
An editorial note asserts that a savvy insider keeps valuable information to himself rather than sharing it widely. The piece warns against leaking or misusing confidential knowledge in markets and personal dealings.
Competition Is a Stitch Time and Gathers No Moss
A short adage appears that competition is a timely effort, implying progress comes through action. The saying contrasts stagnation with continual effort and learning from steady pursuit.
Watson Proposes Global Armament Reduction Plan
Republican Leader Watson urged the senate to back a 41 percent cut in the world arms bill over ten years. He argued tax reductions hinge on arms limits and that defenses remain adequate while all nations agree to halt armament growth, signaling a new era in civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
Watson
Senate
Hoover
Congress
Youth killed in North Dakota turns into headline tale
A fragmented North Dakota newspaper front shows a youth death headline. The text recalls a morbid mix of quotes about income and marriage, plus a playful verse about Jack and Jill. The readable portions contrast solemn tragedy with odd, disjointed humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
OE Palooka Terrible Journey in Uptown New York cast
The article notes Ham Fishes proves he is both a comedian and capable dramatic actor in Uptown New York. Cast includes Oakie Shirley Grey Leon Waycoff Henry Armella Alexander Carr Lee Moran Raymond Hatton and other notable actors directed by Victor Schertzinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakie
New York
Shirley Grey
Leon
Waycoff
Henry Armella
Alexander Carr
Lee Moran
Raymond Hatton
Victor Schertzinger
Thought You Were A Bachelor Comic Exchange
A humorous old note references misread biblical lines and a joke about hospitality in China. The author, Allen Bower, attributes the quip to Heta and plays on gender roles and social etiquette with a light tone.
The Whistler Poem by Lew Marston Ward
A playful poem about a boy who whistles from dawn till dark, turning chores and lessons into cheer. The speaker admires the boy's constant joy and suggests adopting his philosophy to spread happiness. The piece is light, rhythmic, and celebrates simple, cheerful resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Marston Ward
Curiosity Notes On Earth Shape And City Size
An odd column ponders the earth curvature in inches per mile and claims New York is the world’s second largest Italian city. It also mentions a spreading oak 60 feet tall with about 6,000,000 leaves and a playful line on a fifty fifty maple syrup to pancake idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Giveth More Grace In Trials Poem Fragment
A devotional verse extols divine mercy and strength during increasing burdens. It speaks of God’s unlimited grace and peace beyond human endurance and resources, culminating in revelations of infinite riches in Jesus.
Sundown Rider Brings Buck Jones Action to Fox Theater
Buck Jones stars in Sundown Rider a clip ping action melodrama of the old West at Fox theater Friday and Saturday. Barbara Weeks leads as heroine with Niles Welch and Ward Bond among villains. Jones rides his white horse Silver amid shooting and fighting odds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Jones
Columbia
Fox
Frida
Jones
Silver
Barbara Weeks
Niles Welch
Wheeler Oakman
Bradley Page
Ward Bond
Pat O' Malley
Buck
Frank LaRue
Kadrady
Oakie in Novel Role in Latest Picture
When is a comedian not a comedian The answer is When tie be sympathetic and Jack Oakie as Eddie in Uptown New York a World Wide picture playing at the State theater steps right out of his well known character and proves it by creating a brand new characterization in which he out Oakies Oakie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Despond
Ilinois
Tie
Jack Oakie
Eddie
New York
State Theater
Oakie
Acon
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