Road to Want verse reflected in Proverbs 22 16
The daily Bible Thought for Monday January 29 1940 quotes Proverbs 22 16 about oppression of the poor and favoring the rich leading to want. It presents a moral reflection on wealth and justice.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1940
Page
4
Horse meat, rationing, and gender in wartime estimates
Paragraph on Estherville horse packing for meat abroad and for dogs at home. Observes American living standards and critiques horse meat, shopping habits, and gender influence on purchases amid strict wartime rationing and Germany’s hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
America
Ambition Drives War Sacrifices Amid Harsh Realities
In war the innocent bear the burden while the powerful pursue gains. The narrator argues that sacrifices are demanded to fulfill the ambitions of a few, emphasizing the human cost borne by civilians rather than decision makers.
Intolerance and the Changing Face of Freedom
A speaker argues that only intolerance must be intolerant, noting less religious intolerance now but occasional zealots. The column laments loss of interest in coasting in favor of faster travel by car and comments that uphill walking remains demanding but overlooked.
Washington High Demons Show Promise With New Center
A comment from Andy John Lee, a former all state player from Sac City, likens Rangy Dick Anderson to Thin Jim Thynn. Lee notes Anderson, six-foot-three substitute, is shaping this year’s Washington high team. Charles Ricketts of the Fairfield Trojans is mentioned as a leading scorer and brother of Mrs. Harold Johnson of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lee
Sac City High
Dick Anderson
Washington High School
Thin Jim Thynn
Melrose
Sac City
Andy
Charles Ricketts
Fairfield Trojans
Harold Johnson
Finland War Context Shapes Moral View of Conflict
The piece contrasts Finland's fight for survival with Russia's actions, asserting courage differs from the Soviet system. It also reports an Agricultural Outlook survey showing farmer costs: 27.9 cents for taxes, interest, rent and wages. 29.5 cents for operating expenses. 42.6 cents for food and household needs. profits are not mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
Russia
Agricultural Outlook
Sheriff Recalls a Dull County Sheriff Tale
Sheriff H. M. Put recounts a story of a young man sentenced to thirty days in the county jail for petty larceny. He had learned he could obtain a cheap drunk by taking many barbital tablets described as goof balls, a detail shared with humor and caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Putman
Boy trades dog for five puppies in swap gone right
A city boy gets a terrier that causes chaos in an apartment. After attempts to sell or gift it, the father contemplates shooting the dog. The boy then reveals he traded Spot for five puppies, ending the ordeal with a surprising payoff.
Roosevelt third-term clamour grows from insider circle
Arthur Krock notes in the New York Times that calls for a Roosevelt third term come mainly from his staff and political allies seeking advantage, not from the Democratic party or legislatures. No broad public demonstrations or citizen marches support a run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Arthur Krock
New York Times
Saye
Jefferson
Jackson
Sun Cyclone Cools Morning Air Across Regions
A solar cyclonic disturbance is blamed for an unusual cold snap, leaving mornings brisk and temperatures low. The misgiving touches politics as officials respond to the chill, while the public rails against overused words like okay, preferring old spellings and sharper messaging.
Kay Kyser Debuts in Thats Right Youre Wrong
Adolphe Menjou co stars with Kay Kyser in That's Right You're Wrong. May Robson Lucille Ball Dennis O Keefe and others appear in supporting roles as Kyser's band stars and the film follows Kyser as himself and a Hollywood producer trying to adapt his radio fame to the screen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Kyser
Adolphe Menjou
May Robson
Lucille Ball
Dennis O'Keefe
Edward Hyerett Horton
Roscoe Karns
Moroni Olsen
Kyser
Ginny Simms
Har
Ry Babbitt
Sally Mason
Ish Kabibble
College of Musical Knowledge
Hollywood
Fragmented dialogue and moral quips from a vintage column
A jumble of antiquated political and social musings contrasts with sharp observations about manners and actress fans. The piece parodies debates about old laws and commandments, a scolding mother, a playful cat moment, and a condescending actor remark.
Weather Outlook for Des Moines Week Ahead
Weather outlook for January 29 to February 3 shows temperatures normal or higher in the upper Mississippi valley and northern Great Plains with little precipitation expected. No significant storms or rainfall anticipated across the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Mississippi Valley
Great Plains
Timeline of Obscure Business Mentions in a 1930s-1980s Ledger
A concise record notes several named entities and dates: Lorden Music Studio established in January 1937, National Tea Co. Food Store active in 1987, Washington Fruit Market with an est. Florida Orange Store from January 1982. The entry links a chain of small business mentions across decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Florida
Journal Offers Dollar Prizes for First Year Anecdotes
Readers may submit a 50 word paragraph about a firm’s first year from listed anniversaries. Each entry must cover one business only and be mailed or delivered to The Journal by January 31, 1940. Three winners receive one dollar each. owners of firms listed are ineligible.
The Waltz’s Humble Birth to Viennese Beauty
An old German folk origin dates the waltz to Augustine the itinerant musician and the landler. The piece gains fame slowly through composers like Menart Schubert and Strauss as critics once mocked it as peasant music. Tomorrow asks which song disinfected a whole opera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustine
Landler
Menart
Franz Schubert
Johann Strauss, Jr
Tall Corn division holds annual Investors Syndicate meeting
LeRoy Pratt, district manager of Investors Syndicate, attended a two day annual division meeting in Cedar Rapids with about 175 representatives. The Tall Corn division covers Iowa and parts of Illinois, Missouri and Nebraska. EF Crabb of Minneapolis and other officers attended. The division placed third internationally last year and the company’s assets exceed $155,000,000. Mrs. Pratt joined social functions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Pratt
Investors Syndicate
Cedar Rapids
Tall Corn Division
Gil
Iowa
Illnois
Missouri
Nebraska
EF. EB. Crabb
Minneapolis
Tall Corn
Pratt
Cedu
Ainsworth O.E.S. Officers Installed
Ainsworth January 27 the annual installation of officers of the O E S was held with Latimer Davis as installing officer and Mrs Nora Spessard installing marshal. Officers installed include Worthy Matron Eva Blankenhorn and others with a group of ten girls forming an arch and presenting flowers. Refreshments were served after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
O.E.S
Latimer Davis
Nora Spessard
Marshal
Eva Blankenhorn
Mary O'Connor
Orville Thoma
Etta Marsh
Ruth Norris
Ada Davis
Ada Spencer
Mary Lord
Marie Colthurst
Adah
Ora O’connor
Ruth
Lulu Moore
Esther
Myrtle Thoma
Martha
Mabel Thompson
Eleeta
Alma Walker
Warder
Gladys Evans
Margaret Mahin
Sentinel
J. A. Maresh
Nicola and Harmon Anniversary Disputed Establishment Date
Early records show Nicola and Harmon estate announcement dated November 1, 1899 signaling a start in October 1899 or earlier. Researchers note the firm listed as established in 1908 but evidence indicates activity from late 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicola & Harmon
Fox Theatre Anniversary Adds to January List
The Journal notes the Fox Theatre name is added to the list of anniversaries. The Fox has entertained audiences since 1914, while the State Theatre anniversary is set for February 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicola & Harmon
Fox Theatre
Fox
State Theatre
North Dakota Flora Names and Lodge Meeting Notice
North Dakota cited as the Flickertail state with the wild prairie rose as state flower. Rapids hosts for women guests. Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M held regular meetings on the first Friday monthly led by Howard McBride W M with A W Yard as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Washington Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Howard McBride
W. M
A. W. Yard
Train Schedule Fragments for California and Knoxville Branches
The readable lines show daily and regular schedules for No. 3 Golden State Limited No. 1 Local No. 43 Californian and No. 4 Golden State Limited with stops at Washington and Knoxville Branch No. 430 departures. Times include 4:00 p m 11:30 p m 7:06 a m 8:55 a m and 3:11 m with notes on discharging and picking up passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden State Limited
Washington
California
Knoxville
Bereavement thanks from Bruty and Caldwell families
The Bruty and Caldwell families express heartfelt thanks to those who offered sympathy and practical support during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Bruty
Cecelia Bruty
John Caldwell
Edward Bruty Funeral Services Held Saturday
Edward Bruty died recently and funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at L. A. Jones Funeral Home by Dr. F. W. Eastwood. Music featured a male quartet including C. A. Nichol Claude Tucker Leslie Dunlap and J. T. Moore with pallbearers Vincent Beliel Curtis Long Glenn Wilson Everett Dillon Lee Hesseltine and Roy Zinkula. Several county hospital employees attended.
Bruty burial service held at Elm Grove cemetery
At the McCleery Calendar factory where Mrs Bruty worked a group attended the services for Mr Bruty who was the janitor in the facility. Burial took place in Elm Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruty
McCleery Calendar Factory
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