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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1925
Page
4
A daily devotional note cites John 7 17 urging that those who do God s will will recognize the doctrine as coming from God or from Jesus. The entry presents a concise spiritual reflection for readers.
Eight thousand Christian Endeavorers in the far west advocate law enforcement and world peace though many do not know the World Court origin. The writer urges unity among Christian groups to push moral reform, stressing conventions and education to elevate citizenship and self governance. It ends with a note that advertising pays, as always.
Life prisoner Fuller Shellenberger, who has not spoken in 10 years, communicates only by head movements. He says he confessed a murder when near death, a plea he later retracted after surviving and being convicted.
Readable crossword clues list with numbered items and partial answers including HOSQIZON PAL and terms like Eucharist vessel intellect and Tempest. Entries cover synonyms for recede accomplish rent al contract allude revolve high priest SamuelUndermines explosive sound and more reflecting a mixed puzzle segment.
In this verse Mason satirizes summer travel and the lure of mountain and seaside escapes. He notes healthier air and cheaper goods while warning of pests, insects, and hazards in the open spaces. The piece blends whimsy with practical travel tips and comic caution.
Dr. WV Alton Moody is appointed Assistant Professor of History at Iowa State College to replace Dr C H Nixon who resigns for Vanderbilt University. Moody comes from Albion College Michigan where he taught for years and authored Slavery on Louisiana Sugar Plantations. Nixon completed The Populist Movement in Iowa set for publication by the State Historical Society of Iowa soon.
Des Moines plans weekday religious education during public school hours starting by Oct. 1. R J Cornell says each denomination will run its own church and community center classes off school grounds. A special demonstration school will run one day a week under the Polk County Sunday School council.
Iowa brief notes report the Dubuque appeal of O P Flower, former school superintendent, delayed to July 20 by County Superintendent Flynn. Heat-related death of B L Keay in Des Moines. Livestock sale at Urbandale farm averages $362 per head. Max Walton bull sells for $1,525. ten Shorthorn cows average $500. Missouri Valley death of Frank Minton on high voltage line. Chester report on Lawrence Larson killed in Chicago after stepping in front of Burlington engine.
In a zoo tale the Sewellers, kin to mountain beavers, reflect on gratitude for their home and family name. Mr and Mrs Seweller praise their distinctive lineage, bravery, and rarity, noting their British Columbia and California roots and the pride of being showcased to visitors.
A mother returns home to find her daughter slept through the night after the father tried to sing to her as the mother does. The child said she drifted to sleep well because she couldn’t hear papa sing. The remark reveals a playful family moment and the child’s preference for maman’s singing.
A collection of humorous quips and recollections from Ainsworth and nearby, including tales of George Welch, a sparking anvil trick, and old timers. Bits on heat, drinks, and everyday life blend with wry lines about neighbors, barged doors, and marriage jokes.
A collage of observations on modern womanhood and social spaces. The piece notes sunshine with a shining face and the mix of friends and foes at home versus factory life. It mentions a New York lawyer who made his fortune defending jailbirds and recalls a judge’s verdict after a man claimed a quart of liquor was vinegar.
A merchant, having tried to collect a $50 account, learns his debtor’s wife has died. He writes a condolence letter expressing sympathy and urging closeness among business people, suggesting a softer approach to the overdue sum. The note is relayed by Ernest Atchison.
A speaker expresses heartfelt sympathy during a time of sorrow then pivots to request repayment of a $50 debt. The message blends condolence with a demand for payment, ending with a polite sign-off. The tone mixes personal support and financial reminder.
William de Mille directs a witty Paramount photoplay based on Spring Cleaning with Betty Compson as the foolish wife Elliott Dexter as the husband and Adolphe Menjou the philanderer Zasu Pitts as the social outcast The Fast Set weaves an eternal triangle with sharp humor and stylish acting promising a superior film experience.
Rev George McGinnis writes to Christians urging a national convention in Waunita Springs Colorado on August 15 18 to form an Anglo-Saxon Federation. He links Britains royal circle to a plan for Orthodox Christians to unite under the belief that Anglo-Saxons descend from Israel and must lead in faith and governance.
Brief exchange captures a bleak moment as villagers discuss a dying father. The men joke about a man named Harry meeting the angels, while a woman protests with stubborn defiance.
An item reflecting a satirical or opinion piece lists three female archetypes: the beautiful, the intellectual, and the manly mother appears in a curt, provocative newspaper style. The piece frames social expectations with humorous and observational notes.
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