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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1921
Page
4
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason Self Praise
A verse chatters about self praise in a witty, modest tone. The speaker jokes that boasting only invites scorn and that true worth shines through deeds not words. The poet mocks showy claims while affirming quiet merit and the desire to be judged by actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mod
Sympathy for relaxed censorship in military matters
The passage advocates sympathy with a movement toward less rigid censorship for naval and military personnel in any station. It argues military tyranny arises from censorship that prevents honest critique and calls for broader, informed discussion of naval and military needs by experts rather than politicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rnder
viaVel
Sailor Admiral Sims sparks Irish question clash in press
The piece notes Admiral Sims harshly criticizes U S meddling in Ireland’s affairs and Defends Hardings stance that the Irish question is Britain’s domestic concern. It questions what action the U S should take and compares Ireland with other dominions in harmony with England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Sims
Denby
Harding
Great Britain
Admiral Sime
England
Ireland
Canada
Scotland
Wales
Australia
South Africa
Sims
Wedding at Henry Minick home features nurse bride
Miss Bessie Bovee wed Harold Baxter in a ceremony at the Henry Minick residence on North Iowa Avenue. The bridal party included the bride’s sister Mrs. Glenn Zaring with pink and white decor and a four‑girl service crew. The bride, a St Luke’s Hospital graduate, plans to live in Pittsburgh where the groom works for Westinghouse Electric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Bovee
Harold Baxter
Henry Minick
Iowa Avenue
Glenn Zaring
Dorothea Thompson
Barbara Miller
Clarice Wentzel
Evelyn Gibson
J. B
Bovee
Jay
St. Luke's Hospital
Chicago
H. A. Baxter
Washington
Ames
Westinghouse Electric Co
Pittsburgh
Local Art Society meeting and wedding notices
The Local Order of Gree Artists held a Friday evening gathering at president Miss Juanita Ellis home with a plan to exchange shorthand jokes at the next meeting. Friends extend best wishes to Miss Ruth Lehrer and Mr Dewey Hess married Saturday at First Presbyterian in Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Wehr
Columbus Junction
Spaulding
Elizabeth McWilliams
Virginia Cavin
Belle
Ganschals
Gertrude Hoffman
Gree
Juanita Ellis
Ruth Lehrer
Dewey Hess
Davenpor
Scott Hess
Iowa City
Washington
Lemmon Pharmacy
State University of Iowa
Phi Delta Chi
Hess
Waterloo
Shunaman Drug Company
Echoes From Washington Pulpits Sermon Excerpt
The Journal prints weekly quotations from Sunday sermons by local ministers under Dr. W. H. Hampton of the Christian Church. The speaker argues life's meaning, spiritual birth, and the gospel as the power of God unto salvation for all believers amid modern doubt.
Christ Was a Friendly Man but Had No Intimate Friends
Sermons contrast Jesus solitude with the need for companionship and discuss Sunday school teacher essentials. Rev A R Oates reflects on Jesus choosing solitude. Rev M R Regan outlines the teacher’s role detailing faith in God, life of sacrifice, and passion for souls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plato
Socrates
Job
Saul
Jesus
Christ
God
Bethsaida
Nicodemus
Even Christians Sometimes Need to Be Done
The sermon by the Rev. A. M. Malcolm at the Associate Presbyterian Church urges believers to view Jesus Christ as Lord for conversion and ongoing guidance. It cites Paul’s conversion, Peter’s denial, and the need for continual reconsecration to strengthen the brethren and transform lives by the Spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Malcolm
Associate Presbyterian Church
Jesus Christ
Saul of
Tarsus
Jesus
Christ
Peter
Gospel of Christ Power Not Defeat Nor Strength Of Rome
The sermon contrasts Romans view of the crucified Nazarene with gospel power. Paul writes to Romans that the gospel is dynamic and salvation making power for believers. He champions mission zeal, notes Rome's imperial pride, and foreshadows the gospel’s enduring global reach.
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Presbyterian
Paul
Rome
God
City of the Seven Hills
Apostle
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