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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1919

Page

6

Exodus Journey and Deliverance Lesson Summary

A religious lesson notes the tenth plague turning Pharaoh's heart, the Israelites led by a pillar of cloud and fire into the Red Sea crossing, and the miraculous overthrow of the Egyptians. It highlights Moses' leadership, faith in stepping forward, and the Song of Triumph after escape. The text emphasizes God guiding and accompanying His people through peril.

Israel Egypt Moses Tie Red Sea

Instruments of Strength and solitary resolve

The text extols a person able to bear others crosses by bearing his own, usable to men through independence. It claims ethical integrity from spiritual freedom and the capacity to suffer as a means to save, describing Mineyayathy and his solitude as instruments of strength.

Heb Mineyayathy Pranca G. Peabouy

Our Helper Wrestles With Us Strengthens Our Nerves

A compact line contrasts our inner strength with Burke as the external rival and helper, framing an adversarial yet sharpening relationship. The phrasing aims at a reflective, martial, or athletic mood.

Burke

Memorial Service For Private Wm Kellerhalls Held At Pleasant Hill

A large crowd attended the memorial service at Pleasant Hill church for Private Wm Kellerhalls who died of pneumonia in 1918 after serving in France. He was 22, joined Pocket Testament League before his deployment, and his funeral featured soldiers returning home in attendance and a sermon by Bro. Will Hunt.

Pleasant Hill Church Wm. Kellerhalls Pleasant Hill Christian Church Washington William Pocket Testament League France Jesus Will Hunt Goung

Presbyterians to Welcome Rev Howard McDonald

Rev Howard McDonald dean of Parsons College will again fill the Presbyterian pulpit tomorrow at 11 and 7. He preached last Sabbath and is described as an able preacher. A good audience is urged for the Sabbath services. Echoes at 11 45.

Presbyterian Church Howard McDonald Parsons College The

Mrs J L Riley Dies After One Day Illness

Crawfordsville reports the death of Mrs J L Riley of Columbus City after a daylong illness. The funeral was held at 11 this forenoon. Mrs S K Orris, daughter, extends community sympathy. Also noted is birth of a 9½ pound daughter to Mr and Mrs Richard Bennett of Medrick Iowa and other local visits and school events.

Crawfordsville S. K. Orris J. L. Riley Columbus City Riley Orris Rh. Harper Richard Bennett Medrick Bennett M. C. de Long Washington Lola Romig Bethany

Olive culture in Greece and uses of olives

The text states Greece has about 11,500 olive trees. It explains olives picked green and upripe are made into vinegar, black ripe olives are preserved for the table, and those not for home use are pressed for oil.

Greece

Uncle Eben Sees Familiar Photograph In Town Tale

In a rustic reminiscence Uncle Eben notes repeatedly spotting a man’s picture and wonders what drives his fame beyond being photographed, reflecting on recognition and memory in a small community.

Uncle Eben

Cure for Selfishness Prompts Self Sacrificing View

A youthful reflection notes that love of self can hinder loving others. The saying from Youth's Companion suggests learning to love oneself less to truly love one’s neighbor, urging a change in perspective.

Ile

Elements of friendship in truth and tenderness

The statement presents two essential elements for friendship, truth and tenderness, suggesting that honesty and warmth underpin lasting bonds between people. It emphasizes how sincerity and compassion together build trust and closeness.

Nerson

The Great Theater for Virtue Is Conscience

A Quotable Thought by Cleery Reflects on morality and inner guidance. The line emphasizes conscience as the arena where virtue plays out, urging self discipline and integrity in daily life.

Daily Thought

Next Four Months Most Dangerous Period in United States Labor Situation

Nathan A. Smyth warns that rapid Army and war industry demobilization could trigger widespread unemployment in the coming winter. He urges urgent, coordinated action by the United States Employment Service, labor boards, and cooperating agencies to place discharged soldiers and civilian war workers, while noting potential labor shortages after demobilization and the need to balance wages, costs, and production.

United States Nathan A. Smyth United States Employment Service Academy of Political Science New York City America Smyth Chateau Thierry Red Cross National Catholic War Board Jewish Welfare Board Army

Youll Find It There in the Want Column

A short classified note hints at listings and items for sale in the want column. It suggests readers search the newspaper section for bargains and opportunities.

WANT

They Fooled the Germans in Lille and Allied Hiding Tricks

British front dispatch reveals how French and Belgian residents hid property from German requisitioning. In Lille a family concealed an automobile parts and wine behind a boarded alcove, escaping search by officers who used wall tapping and pipe tracing. Many hid money and jewels in cellars and sewn into clothes.

Lille Amile

Escape Loot Revealed by Hidden Objects

A fragment notes items that escaped becoming loot, hinting at concealed valuables or objects saved from theft. The readable text centers on what survived capture and the mystery of where they ended up.

Blankets Missing After Spanish Flu Loan in Iowa City

Iowa City reports 100 blankets loaned to soldiers during the Spanish flu outbreak are unaccounted for. About 1 260 blankets were lent through the Commercial Club and other groups. 1 100 were returned, leaving a shortage after soldiers were mustered out. No party has clear authority to recover the items, and owners may file claims with the state or U S war department.

S.A. Tlc Iowa City Iowa University Minnesota North Dakota Johnson County Commercial Club United States War Department

Jekyll and Hyde Plant Threatens Cotton Supply

A fragmented OCR style passage argues that cotton, a staple for clothing, oil, feed, and fertilizer, is weaponized during conflicts turning to destruction. It warns of the dual use of cotton from the East North farm and its transformation into explosive material affecting the Indian Farmer's Guide.

Emperor and King in a Unified Empire Concept

An explanation of how a single ruler can hold both imperial and royal titles in a multi-state realm. It notes Wuetoud and Tilia under one sovereign, with Prussia and Hungary as parts of larger empires, and discusses rank differences between emperor and king.

Coorge Wuetoud Tilia Kingdom of Prussia Corman Empire Hungary Eviskos dl

Archbishop Cerretti Attends Gibbons Jubilee

Archbishop Cerretti arrives in the United States as Vatican representative for the Cardinal Gibbons golden jubilee. He clarifies his role is to attend the jubilee, not to participate in choosing Cardinal Farley’s successor.

E Boneventnure Cerretti United States Vatican Cardinal Gibbons Oman Cardinal Farley Gibbons

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