A Love Feast Sermonette Cited from Proverbs
The verse proclaims that a simple meal shared in love beats a feast of plenty with hatred. It emphasizes harmony, affection, and the moral value of kindness over opulence in social meals.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1933
Page
4
The verse proclaims that a simple meal shared in love beats a feast of plenty with hatred. It emphasizes harmony, affection, and the moral value of kindness over opulence in social meals.
The piece discusses Roosevelt's cabinet selections and contrasts them with past presidents. It notes how choosing standout leaders can hamper a president and argues Roosevelt's seemingly inconspicuous appointees may prove prudent. It cites Lincoln Wilson Mellon and Harding as lessons on cabinet fit and leadership.
The passage praises President Harding for appointing Hughes as secretary of state Hoover as secretary of commerce and Mellon as secretary of the treasury. It argues these choices redeemed his administration and show he did not surrender to political handlers who influenced his nomination and election.
The piece accuses George Bernard Shaw of egotism after a Time magazine report described his cold reception of Helen Keller at Lady Astor’s London house. Keller had hoped for warmth after expressing admiration for Shaw’s work but was rebuffed with a biting remark about Americans.
Editorial urges rapid reduction of national taxes and debt while shifting burden to state and local government. It argues the state educates and protects citizens best and warns against new World Wars. Also notes dog fanciers report smaller dog breeds gaining popularity.
A lighthearted column notes a pinch hitter writer is unprepared but hopes readers will contribute. It includes reader lines from Gracie of Grace Hill, a brief judge and policeman exchange, Elmer's poem The Guileless Fly, and various inspirational quips about doing more and seizing opportunities.
The speaker expresses respect for modern girls and supports their freedom to pot, drink, smoke, stay out late, and do as they please. He would not object to their behavior though he would not marry any, asserting personal detachment from commitment.
A fragment from a sanitation chapter discusses public health measures and citywide cleanups. It notes ongoing efforts to improve waste disposal and street sanitation, with emphasis on civic involvement and municipal guidance to residents.
The article recounts a quirky minute text about never kissing a family member without washing. It suggests carrying a collapsible washpan liquid soap and hot water to scrub away germs before greeting a wife. The Moral: an ill wind that blows nobody good. The piece then notes a separate traffic offense in FREEWATER Oregon where Ted Larabee of Lewiston Idaho was fined $25 for overloading a truck.
On Wednesday evening March 22 the Wyman schoolhouse will host The Lost Church a talent show by Mt Pleasant M E church members A free will offering will aid the Wyman S S Rees Davis Ed Rickey and Dave Metzger are newly elected senior directors at the recent school election H B Oldt visited Burlington F E Humphreys family visited Washington J R Rees hauled a hog loaf to Peoria Thursday night
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