Bible Thoughts for Today on July 8 1026
A brief devotional note quotes Deuteronomy 6 17 urging diligent keeping of the Lord and His testimonies and statutes. The dated line anchors a Saturday meditation with a classic biblical exhortation.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1926
Page
4
En Route to a Cool Country in New York and Beyond
A travelogue describes awe in New York and Chicago with playful hotel quirks. The narrator cites a fireproof hotel gag, amusing encounters, and observations of crowds, fashion, and diverse travelers. The piece captures humorous impressions during a journey and hints at wishing to skip cities on future trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Morrison
Chicago
POLITIC Word Study Note on Speech and Spelling
Daily vocabulary lesson highlights the word politic meaning shrewd sagacious and wary in planning. It cites usage guidance on pronunciation and common misuses and offers a sample sentence about a politic choice not bringing good fortune.
Journey Through New York to the Cunard Liner
A traveler describes shopping, dining on Battle Creek foods, and watching New York sights before boarding a Cunard liner. She notes fashion, smoking habits among women, sweets cravings, and anticipates sea travel with a sense of excitement and homesickness. The entry mentions seeing Alias the Deacon, daylight savings, and the promise of a North Cape Midnight Sun cruise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunard
Uisual
Alice Meek
Althous
Alias the Deacon
Hudson Theatre
New York
Coney Island
Chinatown
Broadway
North Cape
Josephine
Ella Cinders at Fox Theatre in Monday premiere
Fireside humor and pathos lift Ella Cinders from the comic strip to a moving screen production by Colleen Moore for First National. John McCormick directs with Lloyd Hughes as leading man and Alfred E. Green guiding Miss Moore as she stars in a Cinderella themed drama of a small town contest, swindlers, and a Hollywood chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Cinders
Colleen Moore
First National
Fox Theatre
Pratt
John McCormick
Irene
Hollywood
Miss Moore
Lloyd Hughes
Alfred FE. Green
W C T U Institute at West Chester July program
The W C T U Institute in West Chester features a full day of talks and music starting at 10:00 a.m. with topics on law enforcement citizenship and prohibition, devotionals, reports from the state convention, local union guidance, round table talks, and a noon luncheon at the M E church basement. Reverend Gray leads noon prayer and benediction, with Mrs. Brumback as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Christian Temperance Union Institute
West Chester
Christian Soldiers
Morgan
Lindenmeyer
Niffennegger
Brumback
Gray
M. E
Zeal and Knowledge in a Buddhist Teaching
The passage presents a Buddha quote on zeal and knowledge, stating knowledge is gained through zeal and lost through lack of zeal. It urges individuals to consciously pursue the double path of gain and avoid stagnation to foster growth in understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buddha
Marriage at the Little Brown Church in the Vale
A couple wed at the Little Brown Church in the Vale, names not provided. The note mentions a pet chicken Wilhelmina surviving after other pets, and comments on cherry picking season and bathtub hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We Hingeon
Little Brown
the Vale
New Contest For Married Ladies Sparks Lively Debate
Widespread talk in town about a new contest open to married women only with a promise of later entry for men. The prize pool offers $2 for first place and $1 for second. The item includes humorous anecdotes, jokes, and reader contributions, plus notes on community life and Fourth of July preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Prospective Friends Enemies From Uncle Eben Quotes
A Washington Star quote features Uncle Eben noting that an enemy today could have been a friend if you had only met, reflecting on possible closeness hindered by lack of acquaintance. The remark underscores misjudgment and social insight in a compact aphorism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben
Washington Star
Had to Have That Soap Proverb in Daily Life
A quirky line from The Progressive Grover features a Newlywed speaker urging Mrs George to fetch soap from the grocer to wash lettuce. The joke hinges on misplacing routine chores into domestic comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Grover
Burlington Railway Unveils Denver Limited Train
Chicago witnessed the dedication of Burlington's Denver Limited, a modern train with all new equipment from mountain locomotives to casino lounge cars. Officials in Chicago and Denver marked the event with ceremonies, radio coverage, and simultaneous city dedications as photographers captured the display at Union Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Burlington
Denver Limited
Chicago Union Station
Denver
Burlington announces new casino cars on Chicago Denver run
Pictures and an admiring crowd tour the great train as Chicago officials and Burlington Route executives describe a royal Pompeian palace themed interior. The car furniture is novel and comfortable. The train will shuttle between Chicago and Denver to meet summer traveler demand for better Rocky Mountain accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Burlington
Pompeiia Palace
Denver
Rocky Mountains
Declaration of Independence Adopts Reading by Continental Congress
A transcription of the July 4 1776 Declaration of Independence outlines human rights and government by consent, condemns King George III for brutal acts, and proclaims the American colonies free and independent with pledges of life fortune and honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Congress
Great Britain
Hie
United States of America
Congress
Supreme Judge of
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