Bible Thought for Today July 2 1925
A brief devotional note cites Genesis 17 7 about an everlasting covenant between God and Abraham and his descendants. The reflection echoes faith themes and promises of a divine covenant across generations.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1925
Page
4
Outrages Easily Tolerable Says Senator Edge
The New York Times opines that Senator Edge exaggerates coast guard actions against rum runners. It argues that enforcing laws on unruly vessels is a normal duty, and that the occasional shootings on legitimate pursuit are petty inconveniences virtuous citizens must endure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Edge
Coast Guard
Edge
New York Times
Christian Endeavor Convention Heads to Portland July Fourth
Portland hosts the 30th International Christian Endeavor convention from July 4 to 10 as 20 special trains bring thousands from the United States and Canada. Edward P. Gates of Boston, general secretary, expects about 15,000 delegates with around 12,000 registrations already noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Ore
ABE MARTIN Exceptin' th' Roosevelt boys Opaki expedition
ABE MARTIN comments on the Roosevelt boys and an Opaki expedition noting long stretches with little action and a deathly quiet. He mentions Miss Blondie Pur and the Shenandoah incident as part of the unsettling tale in a rustic tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Blondie
Shenandoah
Crossword Puzzle Fragment and Clues List
A scrambled page shows a crossword puzzle with numbered clues and partial entries. The fragment includes horizontal and vertical hints such as sun god and male horses used for breeding, with many incomplete terms and stray letters. The readable items suggest a classic puzzle layout from a newspaper page.
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason on Wartime Magazine Morality
The piece condemns magazines it calls lewd and sinful for corrupting youth and vows united action by women to shut them down. It cites Carrie Nation as a model and urges a new activist to combat the soiled tales that lure boys and girls away from virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Nation
Kansas
Carrie
World Christian Endeavor convention highlights global scope
Des Moines hosts a two year old international gathering as Gifford Pinchot opens with a talk on Conservation of America's Ideals. Rev Father Endeavor Clark presides and reviews the movement from 1881 to 1925 with about 4,000,000 members. Leaders include Poling Matthews Petty and Vandersal among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Conservation of
America
Francis B. Clark
Endeavor’ Clark
Plea for Long Time Test by Holstein Breeders
In Cedar Rapids July 2 Prof H H Kildee head of Iowa State college animal husbandry urged replacing seven and thirty day tests with long time tests for milking cows. He pressed Holstein breeders to select with a definite model and improve breeding stock. He chairs a five member committee to establish a perfect Holstein type and another committee is working on Guernsey cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
H. H. Kildee
Iowa State College
Professor Kildee
Guernsey
Ancient Scottish Cathedrals Claim 700 Years of Existence
In 1926 there are at least six cathedrals and one burgh in Scotland that can boast 700 years of authentic existence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Datehwan pipes charm Billie Brownie in森林 scene
In a whimsical tale Billie Brownie visits a vine family calling themselves Datehwan's pipes. They describe curved brown pipes that are never smoked, invite Billie to bring some to Fairyland, and share vivid countryside imagery before Billie departs with thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Brownie
Chieren
Familly
Fairyland
Vine Family
Boy Debates Etiquette During Busy Family Visit
A mother and her son Eric clash over conversation while guests arrive. The boy insists he cannot speak until his mother signals, but he interjects with a playful protest, highlighting family dynamics during entertaining time.)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric
Mars
Golf Fashion Curses Haunt Players In July Heat
In a light column tone the piece notes July heat and a joke about many husbands being late for dinner. It recalls a woman calling it the golf curse and quips that the game would be better if players did not wear such funny looking pants.
No Excuse for Missing the Mark on Parking
A sharp call condemns careless parking behavior across areas with lines and driveways at risk. The writer urges enforcement and heavy fines to curb violations and protect pedestrians and access.
Aging Veterans Remembered In Poetic Refrain
Berton Braley's verse recalls Buck and Jim as aging soldiers who grew old yet remain mentally youthful. The speaker notes they were once young with the regiment and reflects on prime years fading while continuing to trade stories and keep national spirit alive. A quip about singing to stave off unhappy old age closes the fragment.
Popular Songs Not To Be Reprinted In Family Newspaper
A note warns that certain language in popular songs should not be reprinted in a family newspaper. It cites harmful terms and urges editors to avoid reproducing offensive phrases that demean Black people and other groups.
Teedle Rabbit Hole of Degrees
A light verse about a young man named Teedle who declines a degree. He prefers the personal title Teedle Db over completing the formal studies and degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teedle
Laughing Lines And Loose Talk From The Public Eye
A jokey, chaotic complaint column pokes fun at social norms and public figures with quips about marriages by judges and war officials. The playful snippets touch on wit about family, intelligence, and everyday absurdities through rapid dialog and punchlines.
Dreamy Memories of a County Fair Program
The writer fondly recalls a county event with Pecknie and Mrs Elder's Sunshine cake, praising attendees Wes Ches Tony and their photos. They reference Dutch cheese, a front seat picture, and a reader named Tony, ending with a strained note about mental deficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
Ches
Tony
Picnic in Sunset Park Brings Journal Correspondents Guests
A Saturday picnic in Sunset Park hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Elder and Mr. and Mrs. Shannon with Journal Correspondents. The group enjoyed a vast spread including ice cream, lemonade, and angel food cake. Sunlit photos by Mr. Guther, playful freckle worries, and a church picnic tease marked the lively gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Park
Journal
Sandy Hook
S. H
Mrs. Dandelion
Dandelion
Mr. Shannon
Tony
Picnic Dance Notes Singers and Guests at West Chester Event
Two fine readings and a young Tony Jr. Sanz entertained a crowd enjoying a picnic dance. Rosie’s duet and Tony’s joke about smoking sparked laughter while West Chester and son added musical talent. Daryl Dayton’s two piano solos pleased attendees as Mr Shannon and Mr Fider earned thanks for organizing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Tony Jr. Sanz
Tony
Rosie
West Chester
Maple Grove
Sandy Hook
Daryl Dayton
Shannon
Fider
Apples Yield Report From Local Orchard Twig Exhibit
D S Carris Sr shows a small twig with eighteen well formed Dutche's apples and cites May frost as the cause for imperfect fullness. Sam Leeper visits the Journal with apple twigs from Frank Wilson's East Main Street orchard counting 224 apples on a 37 inch limb and praises Wilsons for hospitality and orchard care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Carris Sr
Leeper
Wilson
HASKINS HASKINS LOCAL JUNIOR SOCIAL NOTES
Emily Brown of Keota visited her mother Mrs. Mathers and brother Arnet until Tuesday. Una Gorden returned home after Washington visit. Vern Hendricks family and others visited Elizabeth Wallace. C. O. Jarvis sold merchandise to a Lockridge buyer. Several locals joined a Davenport excursion. Multiple residents visited relatives in Washington and Fairfield, with updates on health and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskins
Emily (Mathers) Brown
Keota
L. BE. Mathers
Arnet
Washington
Una Gorden
Hattie Gordon
Vern Hendricks
Letts
Elizabeth Wallace
G. G. Ebner
George
Mal
C. O. Jarvis
Lockridge
Iowa
Mr. Jarvis
Chas, Hazen
Rex
Dwight
Z. L. Edwards
Frank Chilcote
Arnet Mathers
Alice
Davenport
Hazel Booth
Dale Ebner
Ellis Swisher
West Chester
Robt. Lowe
O. M. Swisher
Thelma Swisher
Mary Swartz
Fairfield
Ralph Stafford
Burr Taylor
Jim Cherwinker
Monticello
Jimmy
Gasoline Tax Take Totals 420000 In May
Des Moines reports state gasoline tax receipts for May totaling 420,426.60 dollars under State Treasurer R. E. Johnson. The combined May and April figures show last two weeks in April yielding 127,682.39 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
R. E. Johnson
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