Bible Thought for Today Proverb 29 2
A daily verse notes that righteous leadership brings joy to the people while wicked rule brings mourning. The reflection highlights the impact of governance on public sentiment and moral tone.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1924
Page
4
Remembering a hard spring in nineteenth century harvests
An old timer recalls a bitter morning sixty five years ago when corn oats wheat and fruit froze stiff across the region. He notes crops were replanted and a fair harvest followed. The piece comments on a late spring and a weather forecast miscue leaving palm leaf fans unused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Senator Glass Vows Resignation If Veto Overridden
In Philadelphia Senator Carter Glass warned that if Congress overrides his veto of a bonus bill and he signs it, he would resign. The writer questions Glass as a potential presidential candidate and argues against a promise to resign should a veto be overridden, noting past presidents faced congressional pressure and emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter Glass
Philadelphia
Congress
Glass
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Taft
Wilson
Harding
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Maso
A village audience endures Bandy Bing’s lengthy travel tales from France and distant shores. The pastor promotes the talk as entertainment while neighbors tease his bore, the crowd paying to hear the speech despite fatigue and sarcasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Maso
France
Bandy Bing
Kirk
Bing
Jing
President’s resignation unlikely despite Congress override
The article reflects on President Carter and notes he wouldn’t quit over congressional disagreement. It argues that Congress overruling him does not justify an automatic end to an administration and questions the thoroughness of Carter’s remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Carter
Amusements Marriage a La Mode on WWAY
A Broadway Lovers tale shown in Broadway After Dark at Fox Theatre. The Warner Brothers film follows sensational lives behind the glamour of the Great White Way with Adolphe Menjou Anna Q Nilsson Willard Louis Carmel Myers in a brisk urban drama about marriage fast meetings and divorce.
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Edna
Broadway
Owen Davis
Fox
Warner Brothers
Minl Street
Monta Bel
Adolphe Menjou
Anna Q. Nilsson
Willard Louis
Carmel Myers
Twelve Great Bridges Span the Seine in Paris
In Paris twelve notable bridges cross the Seine with an average distance of about 345 yards between them. The article highlights the city's architectural span and the compact bridge network shaping river traffic and urban layout.
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Paris
Seine
Brookhart Wins Iowa Primary Victory in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Republican lauds Senator Brookhart for a decisive primary win over Sweet with indications of a 24 000 vote majority. It praises his leadership and predicts a large November triumph, while noting Brookhart’s controversial Russia stance and the paper’s preference for party discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Brookhart
Iowa
Sweet
Cummins
Republican Party of
Russia
Senate
United States
Radio Schedule Listings From U S Stations
A long list of radio stations and their announced programs outlines daily music talks news lectures and concerts across many cities from Atlanta to Pittsburgh. Entries note times genres and performers or program names such as orchestras, choirs, recitals, and educational segments. The list aggregates broadcast slots for stations including WGN WJZ KDKA and KFI among others.
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WFAA
Dallas News
WWJ
Detroit News
WOC Davenport
Sandman
Wrap Fort Worth Star Telegram
KFKX
Hastings
KDKA
WOS
Jeferson City
Wdaf Kanaeas City Star
KFI Los Angeles
Louisville Journal
WGI Medford
WLAG
Minneapolis
Omaha
WAAW
By The Way Timber Humor and Local Notes
A playful column mixes housing dreams and village humor about a expanding Wood family. readers joke about organizing the woods community while poking fun at timber themed personas and marriages in a breezy, old fashioned local voice with light verse snippets.
For Sale. High-spirited family work horse needs new home
Advertises a ten hand high, well behaved work horse for sale by the Pittsburg Leader. Describes a reliable husband horse not prone to kicking or cribbing, fond of children, not afraid of traffic, and capable of fast driving and gentle farm work. Quick sale due to feed costs. Call to inspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Rain in Iowa feeds a political patchwork tale
A reader column touches on Brookhart's renomination and a million dollar rain in Iowa, praising the senator's clean public life and warning against political ads. It dwells on rural life, humor, and local voices, ending with a note about public service and community newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Journal
Brookhart
Iowa
Davenport Democrat
The Way She Used Me
A fragment notes a memory where she allowed the speaker to glimpse her home, capturing a personal moment of access and prior closeness. The line hints at a past relationship dynamic and a sense of permission granted.
Ninety and Nine Question and June Birthdays Noted
Hoyt Williams and his mother Mrs Gladys Williams spent the day at the Stewart shack south of town with a group of girls. A picture of sheep near a tree drew comments as Hoyt asked mother if they symbolized the Ninety and Nine. Elwood Glasgow and four children mark six births this month in June. The two oldest girls share a birthday and the third girl is two days later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyt Williams
Gladys Williams
Hoyt
Stewart Shack
Elwood Glasgow
Mr. Glasgow
White tiger skin on display in Calcutta from Maharaja of Sirguja
Sportsmen in India show strong interest in a rare white tiger pelt displayed in Calcutta. The nine foot eight inch pelt is nearly pure white with darker stripes and belonged to a tiger that killed three humans and many cattle. Reports say its unusual color helped it blend in while hunting, often mistaken for a steer as it lay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
India
Sirguja
Our Hall of Fame The Shoe Dealer Struggles
The Shoe Dealer battles complaints from indignant parents over ill fitting 8A shoes while trying to please ladies with fashion, satisfy the public, and earn a profit. His challenges include fitting small feet and preventing shoes from being used as wagon brakes.
Tigers Lurk Near Herds as Natives Report Fatal Misidentifications
The text describes tigers hiding among grazing herds while natives claim no alarm. In three cases the tiger was seen resting in the jungle and mistaken for a beast it had killed, and each time the native approached, the tiger killed him.
Catholic Education Association to Convene in Milwaukee
Rev. Thomas J. Shahan president of the Catholic University of America will preside at general sessions of the 21st annual Catholic Education Association convention in Milwaukee on June 23 and 24. Catholic educators from across the United States will attend to discuss education and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Thomas J. Shahan
Catholic University of America
Washington
Catholic Education Association
Bright remarks and pearls in the old Bible saying
A reflective line notes that when no one cares for witty sayings, thoughts turn to the value of pearls and cost as taught in scripture.
Train Timetable Fragments and Notations
Fragmented timetable shows multiple train numbers local and express services with times ranging from early morning to night. Mentions No 8 Golden State Limited, No 29 Pass, No 49 Pass, No 11 Express, Local Pass services 429 449 835 836 430 460, and a supervisor H W Russel with partial times.
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Golden Stat Limited
Express
WESTE
Golden State Limited
Washington
Sund
H. W. Russel
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