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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1925
Page
4
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Monday March 0 1925 a devotional verse from Psalm 19 13 14 urges keeping back from presumptuous sins to stay upright and innocent from the great transgression. The reflection prayer asks that words and thoughts be acceptable to the Lord, the speaker's strength and redeemer.
The exchange notes 5000 hear Wilsons address by radio and 125000 hear Hardin while 25000000 may have heard Coolidge last week. It warns that congressional records could soon be broadcasted, questioning why the radio business is criticized and pondering a future cure for endless political soundbites.
Wallace's Farmer editors publish a 1925 calendar echoing the sayings of Henry Wallace known as Uncle Henry. The calendar reflects his wholesome literary outlook and steadfast Christian character that endeared him across Iowa.
ABE MARTIN notes the first warm hint of spring when a woman dons her winter hat for shopping. Mrs Lafe Bud calls her husband to say they will eat downtown tonight as she craves something warm.
A list of crossword clues for horizontal and vertical words begins with 1 To give forth loud sound and spans many numbers. Clues include 6 Distinguished actor 10 Part of a circle 11 Sluggish 14 A cereal 16 Snares 17 To attend 18 Legal claim 19 Result of electrolysis 20 Within 21 A sail 22 Unit of measurement 24 Shed blood 26 Darnel 28 There 29 Goes by 31 To permit 32 A fastener 33 Insect 35 Encountered 36 A limb 37 The finigh 39 Legislative body 42 Among 44 Long periods of time 46 Strategic move 47 An elf 48 To mingle 49 Right abler 50 Unit of weighs 51 Row of seats 538 Application to are 55 Narrow band 67 Feminine name 8 Office employee 69 Part ofsa trair 60 Iron support for milestone 61 A small coin 1 Storage place 2 Previously poet 3 Motion 4 A knot 5 To strike 7 Pertaining to a tribe 8 Assent 9 Dried membrane of calfe stomach 12 Part of a railway plural 13 Longs for 16 Turf 18 Alighted 23 A variety of tea 24 Humorous railiery 25 Discussion 27 Mend 20 Pastries 30 Certain 32 A postal official abbr 34 Unit of weight abbr 37 A feast day 38 To behave 40 A ministering attendant 40 Threaten 43 To turn 4% Term of respect 47 Kitchen utensil 2 A creeping plant 3 Mexican tree 4 Firmament eagho A Scallow vessel le
A humorous poem about pay and debt. It laments creditors at the gate as wages vanish, noting how hard earned money is quickly spent on bills and wants, leaving the debtor exhausted and sorrowful.
The Journal quotes Wallace Farm er publishing house gratitude and shares brief philosophical maxims on self education. It stresses that learning depends on hunger for knowledge and personal effort, not official schooling, and links love of humanity to love of God while urging perseverance against difficulties.
The piece argues that kindness can exist beneath prickly exteriors and urges self examination to live sweeter lives. It warns that mental stagnation shows when individuals stop reacting to new impressions and ideas from the world around them.
The piece argues against new taxes in Iowa, likening proposed income tax measures to desperate attempts to squeeze more water from a dry well. It claims Iowa taxpayers are near exhaustion and warns against expanding tax power, suggesting any adoption must build up existing foundations.
Dante M. Pierce argues in The Iowa Homestead that adopting an income tax would create a large new state bureaucracy and costly enforcement. He cites Wisconsin and other states to claim replacement promises are misleading and urges reductions in public expenditures instead.
Stockholm reports Bengt Berg known as Sweden's bird wizard filmed the giant stork abu markub in its Nile tributary. The rare bird with a pelican like bill and yellow eyes, seen by white men for the first time, was captured on film after Berg's weeks of Nile cruising.
Motivated by tributes to worthy men, many young minds aspire to emulate renowned deeds and strive for similar honors in their communities and studies.
A Kansas City Star quote recalls a counterfeit twenty that tricked a Hedrick restaurant, where a hungry man claimed no money yet paid with a fake bill. The tale ends with the proprietor losing twenty dollars in change and the man escaping on his way.
A hobos tale unfolds with a doorfront interview in Ireland as a woman questions his six months there and inability to land work. The hobo replies his trade is snake charming, a claim met with disbelief while others grimly observe the scene.
Scientists warn against feeding cinnamon to gold fish as it may cause rheumatism. A quirky headline style note contrasts the claim with a bold statement about moonshine and sunshine.
A fragmentary column features Harry Montgomery Jr and Sr with a car starter joke, a stray Rasoon Tatters quip about crossword fans, and a wry note on a broke man facing winter while a man looks for closet space for eighty suits.
Col Sutherland quips about a horse named Runt Kunnel claiming it runs faster than most horses. A joke about officiating a double wedding follows as a cleric says it is simply putting two and two together.
An old style musing contrasts talkative humans with silent animals. It wryly notes that being easy to listen to is rarer than finding a good conversational partner.
A Northerner quotes a harsh racial remark while a Black worker named Rufe recalls serving in a convict labor camp for seven years, highlighting themes of education and oppression.
Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge recounts a runaway wagon after a neck yoke broke on the hill. The team bolted toward the horses with a frightening break in control as an acquaintance overhears the wild moment.
A collection of satirical and blunt classifieds offers humorous job and service pitches. Entries include a cowboy seeker, a classics expert for toothpaste copy, a matrimonial bureau boasting global clients, a celebrity selling personalized postal cards, and a troubling matrimonial agency line seeking an underage caregiver. The tone is sardonic and pointed at social norms and commercial quirks.
A light banter exchange at a hospital corridor ends with a wry line about silence cards. An auto speeds toward a dangerous corner prompting a nervous passenger query. The driver quips that people here lose their lives not more than once.
A black window washer fell from a fifth story due to a broken life belt. Spectators feared fatal injuries while the man joked about surviving the crash, remarking the concrete pavement spared him from death. The exchange highlights hurried charity and resilience amid the accident.
An Ohio medium reports Adam still places full blame on Eve for the entire enterprise. The statement reflects a continuing claim of responsibility shifted to the first woman.
The piece recalls a school election held about this time last year, noting how history repeats and prompting reflection on past civic participation. It hints at the local memory of electoral events and community involvement.
Sofia reports that King Boris resumes diplomatic dinners with cabinet ministers and foreign diplomats signifying a return to normal Bulgarian affairs. The events feature informal atmosphere and free conversation, marking a step in the right direction after World War II.
A Washington Star quote contrasts Uncle Eben’s view that many men would improve if they studied the Bible as closely as the constitution and bylaws of his sect. The remark frames a cultural digression on self-improvement and religious adherence.
A teaching outline covers Acts 3 with Peter and John healing a cripple at the temple gate. It details attention, command in Jesus name, healing by faith, and the crowd’s reaction plus Peter’s witness urging repentance and divine refreshment through Christ.
A reflection on Sterne’s claim that conscience, guided by God and reason, forms the inner law within individuals, not human decrees. The quote underscores a moral framework where inner judgment surpasses external authority.
Evangelical Tidings states the earth is a treasure chest from God and urges mankind to lift the lid and take what is needed, reflecting a faith based message about divine provision.
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