Eyes That See Daily Bible Thought
The entry cites Psalm 19 8 praising Jehovah s right precepts and pure commandments that enlighten the eyes It marks a Monday July 13 1931 devotional note within a religious periodical
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1931
Page
4
Drunken Drivers in England Highlight Alcohol’s Risk on Roads
A London correspondent’s clipping reports UK car crashes linked to alcohol. It cites 7000+ deaths and 189000 injuries last year, notes reaction-time delays from drinking, and cites surveys showing many drivers on duty abstain while on duty rules rise and calls for an alcohol warning card for licenses.
Embarrassing Moments Cough Tales From Wayland Iowa
A humorous column mentions Daryl Wittmer and a joke about a cough needing fifty cents worth of syrup. The piece hints at family anecdotes from Wayland Iowa including a sister and a gag about a teacher with a cold and silly sayings about dressing and coughing up mucilage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daryl Wittmer
Daryl
Wayland
Iowa
Alcohol effects linger hours after drinking warn drivers
A physiologist and writer on alcoholism explained that alcohol effects persist after intake with a pint of beer reducing skill for about three hours. The minister stressed sympathy but full agreement on the danger to drivers and road safety. He urged magistrates to enforce penalties for those found drunk in charge of cars.
Who Started the War Seventy Years On
The article reflects on the onset of World War I nearly twenty years past, arguing Germany bears primary blame for provoking the conflict with an aggressive forehanded approach. It notes the Kaiser and militarists caused disaster while the German people acted as victims and deserve sympathy within reasonable bounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Iself
Kaiser
Tha
By The Way Humorous Musings On Hair And Sabbath
A light column notes contributors quitting when they feel known, jokes about baldness and daily life, and a quirky Sabbath calendar across cultures. It ends with a child’s answer on plural forms and a pun about twins.
Sneaking Game At The Front Stairs Leads To Mock Brag
The speaker recalls late night mischief with a wife mirroring the sneaking game up the front stairs. The piece weighs on how trouble is perceived and embraced, highlighting a playful, reflective stance on life’s small deeds.
Stars Seen From Well Across Adversity
A reflective line contrasts insight gained in hardship with the ignorance of wealth, noting that true learning emerges from difficult circumstances rather than comfort. The speaker suggests lessons learned in adversity surpass those imagined by the prosperous.
Pervade in Daily English Notes
Daily lesson notes present usage tips and common errors for English learners. It defines pervasive meanings and includes an example sentence about a dank smell pervading a house, while offering guidance on pronunciation spelling and synonyms.
Riverside Lodge installs new Rebekah and Oddfellow officers
Riverside July 11 report installation of newly elected and appointed officers for Rebekah and Oddfellow lodges at the lodge hall. Deputy Grand Master George Bell led the ceremony with staff from Wellman and Deputy President Mrs J L Mesks and staff. About twenty visiting members from Wellman and Kalona attended. seventy five people shared refreshments after. Officers installed include Noble Grand Dr G W Younkin and other lead roles for both lodges. District officers and bridge party followed with Mrs Fred C Kron winning high honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Grand
G. W. Younkin
Victor Burteh
Lloyd Latta
Alva Workman
Everett Younkin
Charles Stavel
HK. S
N. G
Allen “Younkin
L. A
Joe Wirka
Inside Guardian
Stanley Heck
Outside Guardian
Ailvah Carr
C. W. Ingram
Roy Flynn
Rebekah
Nobie Grand
DeYa Workman
Gladys Bates
Anna Younkin
Treas
Post nuptial shower honors Mrs McKernan at Griffin home
A Friday evening post nuptial shower was held at the home of Mrs William Griffin with Mrs Griffin and Miss Margaret Griffin as hostesses for the bride Mrs Edward McKernan formerly Miss Bertha Hellaman About twenty five guests attended and spent the evening hemming towels for the bride and she received a shower of gifts Refreshments were served at the end of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Er. K. Blythe
Fred C. Kron
J. P. Quinn
Ernest Salladay
J Pi Quinn
Will Cress
Fred Kron
Margaret Jane Griffin
Emma and
Imelda Deatch
William Griffin
Griffin
Margaret Griffin
Edward MckKernan
Bertha Hellaman
Mrs. McKernan
Don Alfonso Telegram Totals Mark Birthday and Silver Anniversary
In Madrid 265 congratulatory telegrams arrived at the telegraph office for Don Alfonso of Bourbon on his birthday. For the silver wedding anniversary of Don Alfonso and Dona Victoria Eugenia the telegram count was 32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Don Alfonso of Bourbon
Don Alfonso
Dona Victoria Eugenia
Leipzig World Fair Opening Marks 760th Session
In Leipzig ancient records show trade fairs from 1171. The World Fair opening August 30 will be the 760th session, making it the oldest fair on record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leipzig
Streetcar Jokes And Sales Gags In A Scribbled Column
A playful local column mixes quirky anecdotes about a saxophonist whose wife complains at home and a stout gentleman on a streetcar, with a shoe store sales pitch and playful banter. The piece riffs on everyday moments, neighborly noise, and humorous misunderstandings in a light, chatty tone.
Theater News Of The Week At Fox Theaters
Brice Line starred in Forbidden Adventure at Fox on Monday and Tuesday with Cree Oliver Fazenda Sears in the cast. Warner Oland plays a sympathetic Chan in The Black Camel at Fox Wednesday and Thursday. Gun Smoke with Arlen and Brian comes Friday and Saturday. The week also notes westerns and a police thriller with dramatic Idaho setting and gunplay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brice Line
Paramount
Max
Slovakia
Hollywood
London
Fox Theater
Mita Cree
Edna May Oliver
Louise Fazenda
Jackie Sears
Sen
Sinclair Lewis
Warner Oland
Seene
Pox Theater
Hero Chan
Sally $Ilers
Bela Lu
Dorothy Revier
Fox
Karl Derr Biggers
Oland
Charlie Chan
Richard Arlen
Mary Brian
Idaho
Wotil
Broadway Theaters Feature Holiday Week With Star Lineup
The State theater hosts a string of new releases including White Shoulders with Jack Holt and Mary Astor, Just a Gigolo with William Haines, Dane of Parsines, and Daddy Long Legs starring Janet Gaynor and Warner Baxter. Irene Purcell chairs the female leads while Charlotte Caronville also appears in supporting roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Holt
Aneuv
Mary Astor
Cortez
Jack
William Haines
Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer
Sluts
New York
Daneine Paurines
Haines
Irene Purcell
Charlotte Caronville
Lee
Te Boon
Janet Gaynor
Warner Daxter
Pax
Daddy Long Lees
State Theater
Jaxter
Miss Gaynor
Jean Webster
Boy Scouts of America Brave Rescue Shown by Local Scouts
The Glenwood crew of Scouts under Postmaster Alva M Kepler and chaperones Fred Bourgeois and Dutch display bravery at the river. When Jimmie Boone nearly sank after two failed dives, James Moore Glenwood Gingerich and Jack Boone rescued him. Boone intends to become a Scout when older.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kralona
Boy Scouts of America
Alva M. Kepler
Fred Bourgeois
Ous Wouts
Tinen
Dutch
Fred
Jimmie Boone
Jimmie
James Moore
Glenwood Gingerich
Jack Boone
The Mystery of Geraldine by Anthony Abbot
A fragment hints at a mystery surrounding a character named Geraldine. The text suggests a suspenseful narrative centered on identity and intrigue, with Anthony Abbot as the author. Further readable details are limited in the supplied fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Mystery OF
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Anthony Abbot
Disappearance of Geraldine Foster Stirs City
Geraldine Foster, a young clerk in Dr Humphrey Maskell's office, vanishes on Saturday. Her roommate Betty Canfield informs Police Commissioner Thatcher Colt three days later. Doctor Maskell recalls returning to find Geraldine missing around Saturday afternoon. A key and a partial blackmail note are found, suggesting a confrontation and possible motive tied to romance and betrayal. Betty had a prior engagement with Geraldine's brother Bruce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Foster
Humphrey Maskell
Betty Canfield
Thatcher Colt
Harry Armstrong
Betty
Geraldine
Bruce
Dr. Maskell
Colt
Miss Foster
Doctor Reveals Critical Findings in December Case
In a tense interrogation, Thatcher Colt questions a doctor about a key alibi. The physician describes a remarkable event upon returning home after a second daytime trip, hinting at a clue crucial to the investigation.
Doctor Maskell Welcomes Commissioner for Talk on Girl
In the hallway Dr. Humphrey Maskell appears affable as he invites the commissioner into his offices. Thatcher Colt later describes Maskell as a tall, fit man in his late thirties with a hint of gray and a picaresque air. He asks to know if the commissioner wants to discuss the girl in his office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Maskell
Humphrey Maskell
Thatcher Colt
Doctor Maskell
Checkles
Doctor Masksell's Office Scene Reveals Santa Claus Visit
In a cluttered private consulting room a medical doctor describes arranging gifts with a child and Doris Morgan as they distributed presents to village houses. Thatcher Colt recalls a mysterious woman outside the locked door as the scene ends with a promise of continuation tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Morgan
Thatcher Colt
Doris
Geraldine
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