Walking With God Psalm Verse For Daily Reflection
A devotional note cites Psalm 37 23 to 24 urging that the steps of a good person are ordered by the Lord and upheld by his hand even after a fall. It emphasizes trust and divine guidance.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1934
Page
4
A devotional note cites Psalm 37 23 to 24 urging that the steps of a good person are ordered by the Lord and upheld by his hand even after a fall. It emphasizes trust and divine guidance.
John Dillinger, public enemy number one, is dead after federal agents closed in. Authorities across Chicago, Indiana, and Arizona pursued him as his gang taunted officers before he was captured and killed, marking the end of a notorious crime spree.
Residents note abundant rainfall across the region, marking a sharp turn from prior drought. Corn has grown rapidly in weeks, tasseling quickly while some fields lag knee high, prompting optimism about the harvest.
A columnist predicts the next session will raise taxes as Congress seeks ways to pay rising debts and involvements. He notes the collapse of incomes, depreciation in home and business values, and warns that wealth has evaporated rather than redistributed, with some wealthy figures selling assets and retiring.
A commentator argues that tax increases will fall on the masses as deficits rise and wealthy elites withdraw from active business. The piece warns of a lower living standard, cuts in consumer buying, and a shift from bread to cake as the nation faces heavy debt and tomorrow’s Congress must bear heavy responsibilities.
Betty Bate recounts a Catalina trip from Los Angeles aboard The Catalina. She describes the voyage, onboard ball room, orchestra, and sights at Avalon including Hotel St Catherine, casino, bird park, glass bottom boats, and varied scenery. The return via Biltmore Hotel dinner precedes a train to San Francisco.
A mistyped, quirky diary-like fragment describes a robin violently splashing in a bird bath while other birds wait, a sparrow shooed away, and the author briefly dousing the robin with a bucket of water. The weather is warm and local quotes reflect light commentary.
Columbus Junction July 21 premium books for the Louisa county fair to be held September 1 to 4 will be printed soon. Indications are for a big display of stock poultry fruit vegetables and flowers. About 2000 in state funds will be distributed in premiums. Afternoon programs include political speeches races and novelty shows. A big home talent play Crazy Politics will be presented two evenings. Free gate. Whatsoever society picnic at Columbus Chautauqua park Tuesday at 4 p.m.
Notice warns hunters and trespassers to stay off the undersigned’s property under Iowa law. Violators will be prosecuted for trespass. the notice cites damage from trespassers and lists multiple signatories including Wilbur Schantz and J M Rich Righam. A date range July 16 to August 27 is noted.
Des Moines area forecast calls for little precipitation across the northern and central Great Plains during July 28 to July 28. Temperatures expected warmer in southern sections with near normal readings in the north.
Mr and Mrs Howard Miller and family visited Chas Schiebel on Sunday. Griffith Bros. suffered a loss when a horse was killed by lightning. Ira Coon made a business call at Walter and Chas Longer's. The 4 H meeting was at Vince Marek's with Mr and Mrs Fink and Ralph Kelsey attending. Lead tape marks clay tennis courts.
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