Psalm Verse Prayer Publicizing Mercy and Forgiveness
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1927
Page
4
Two Prayers From a Father and Son in Church Bulletin
A Winnetka Congregational Church bulletin presents a father and son poem. The father recalls his child confessing childish wrongs and praying to be made like a man. He then prays to be a child like his son, pure and guileless, trusting in God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnetka, Illinois
Congregational Church Bulletin
Daddy
Fall’s fall in Washington The Fall-Sineclair trial verdicts debated
The editorial criticizes Fall as faithless to public trust and questions the fairness of the proceedings. It argues his guilt is evident to the Supreme Court’s past rulings and laments the impact on his family and President Harding, while alleging efforts to shield him from prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
U. S. Supreme Court
Fall
Washington
New Mexico
Harding
Mr. Harding
Supreme Court
Sanctuary of Breezy Rural Refuge
A speaker seeks relief from stifling heat and mounting bills by fleeing to a rare rural retreat. The scene contrasts oppressive urban discomfort with the allure of open fields where cattle and gentle winds provide solace.
Daily Lessons in English Word Study and Usage
Daily notes on vocabulary usage misuses mispronunciations and spelling with a focus on the word REQUISITE. It defines requisites as a noun meaning requirement necessity and offers examples of proper usage in context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Synon Sea
Eden of Quiet Joviality in Rural Nonsense
A playful monologue celebrates simple rural life and inner peace. The speaker mocks pretensions while enjoying buzzing bees hollyhocks and birds. They revel in freedom from neighbors and the joy of absurd humor despite mild crudeness and odd self references.
The Jolly Little Cat’s Playful Daydreams
A whimsical poem about a cheerful cat named The Jolly Little Cat who finds joy in simple acts. He enjoys chasing a feather, stretching, sleeping, and even the idea of failure. The verse ends with the cat curling up and dreaming of life’s small bright spots.
Tag Day and Canvass Show Varied City Response in Scotland
A visitor found Scotland streets empty during a tag day. Two weeks later crowds filled the streets as the same city conducted a house-to-house canvass after the initial event failed. American Legion Monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
American Legion Monthly
Quick Exit Scene Sparks Curious Exchange
A passerby helps a man who survived a three story fall. The man claims a woman lied about her husband being in San Francisco, prompting questions about his leap. The woman’s deception is presented as the motive in a terse street exchange.
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San Franqaisco
Fluctuating Dollar Appraisals From 1824 Market
The March 15, 1824 issue lists animal values with horses priced at 15 to 40 dollars, cows from 2 to 1 dollars, sheep at 1 dollar each, and hogs at 60 cents per head.
Beauty Costs Drive Five Million Daily Effort
Women in the United States spend about five million dollars daily to maintain their appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Fish scales turn to valuable imitation pearl gem
A Heathsville Virginia fisherman sold about 100 dollars worth of herring scales from a single days catch. Scales are now used in making imitation pearls and other decorative items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heathsville
Just a Common Lily
A note on ancient Egypt shows the sacred lotus was actually an ordinary water lily.
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Egypt
New York Spent 16000 On Lindbergh Welcome Paper Waste
Cleanup of 1800 tons of waste paper and confetti from Colonel Lindbergh's welcome cost New York City 16000 dollars. The incident reflects the scale of the public spectacle and the municipal effort required to restore streets after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Lindbergh
New York City
Violinist in Argentine Camp Sparks Musical Saw Invention
An intoxicated violinist at a remote Argentine lumber camp conceived the idea of pulling music from a steel saw, giving birth to the musical saw now popular in jazz orchestras.
Peruvian match rules may spark 20 dollar fine
A Peru law could levy twenty dollars per offense for lighting American matches while a Swedish firm maintains a monopoly on match sales, keeping other brands heavily taxed.
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Peru
Radio on the Farm Spreads in U S
The Department of Agriculture reports one in four farms now use radio for business and recreation. Radio sets rose from 145 350 in 1923 to 1 251 186 currently, reflecting rapid adoption across farming communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Agriculture
Chicago Bridge Project Aims River Channel
Chicago plans a 1.7 million dollar bridge over a river site now crossed by railroad tracks. Upon completion a channel will be dug beneath the structure allowing the Chicago River to flow beneath the new span.
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Chicago
Powdering Nose Ban Affects London Business Girls
London factories and offices issue an order forbidding girl employees to powder their noses during business hours. Before the order, the typical London business girl powdered her nose four times per hour, spending two minutes on each application.
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America
London
Public mail mix up puzzles Congress staff
Postoffice workers in Congress face stray letters to former Senators Mark Hanna Boise Penrose and to Uncle Joe Cannon. The volume is heavy and many pieces are misaddressed to state legislators at their capitals, prompting a manual effort to forward mail to the proper recipients.
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Postoffice
Congress
Mark Hanna
Boise Penrose
Joe Cannon
House
Wind reshapes Washington skyline and park views
A brief musing compares the rapid change in the city after a mild Indian summer. Tall buildings loom larger in Washington and Central Park looks different from store second floors. The author recalls noticing a tree house in the neighborhood that had occupied the tree all summer.
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Washington
Time Flies, Yet Leads Remain A Subtle Truth
The remark notes that time escapes quickly and habits persist, suggesting that actions matter more than moments. It hints at philosophical reflection without citing specific events or people. The tone emphasizes the fleeting nature of time and the enduring influence of choices.
Ballade of Understandable Ambitions by Dorothy Parker
The poem voices simple ambitions over fame and immortality, preferring a humble wish for a share of ordinary life. It contrasts grand titles with a desire for a modest personal stake and contentment, ending with a rueful wish for a chance at something achievable.
Odd gender double standard in public behavior described
The article passage contrasts a man being arrested for a vulgar display with a woman who could behave similarly and “get away with it” asking why. It notes tobacco, foul language, swagger, and public excursion as cited examples without offering a clear rationale. The quoted voice questions gendered treatment.
Sweden and Belgium vow no war after royal marriage
Sweden and Belgium pledge perpetual peace following the marriage of Crown Prince of Belgium to Princess Astrid of Sweden. The union is described as uniting the two nations and ending external conflicts, with future fighting confined within royal families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belquim
Astrid
Sweden
Truth and Tone in House Visits and Parables
A colorful dialogue shows a child choosing honesty with a motherly nudge, while a neighborly fable warns that truth wears a price and advice is cheap. The column mixes domestic scenes with aphorisms about honesty and money.
Uneasy Payments at Fox Theatre Promises New Comedy Romance
Alberta Vaughn stars in a new kind of comedy romance titled Uneasy Payments coming to the Fox Theatre Wednesday. The film is packed with humorous twists and happenings and centers around a romance under lighthearted, witty circumstances.
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Alberta Vaughn
Fox Theatre
Delighted Buyer Seeks Frock Priced Higher by $25
A shopper admires a very lovely frock and would purchase it if the price rose by twenty five dollars from its current tag. The line between desire and budget is tested as the shopper weighs the stylish find against the cost increase.
Little Country Girl Shines in New York Tale
A Farmdate Missouri girl wins a Charleston contest and heads to New York where fame seems near yet surprises her. Alberta, under David Kirkland’s direction, plays a role of steady charm amid riot and pockets of tragedy. The film blends humor and whimsy with a grounded, appealing performance.
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Farmdate
Charleston
New York
Alberta
David Kirkland
How to Be a New Yorker in a Packed City
A satirical sketch of New York life from a World newspaper piece. It parades crowds rushing to see a dead star and famous arrivals like Gertrude Ederle and Douglas Fairbanks, then dodging traffic, shopping, and nightlife before bedtime. It ends with playful disdain for the city as the world’s greatest hick town.
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Gertrude Ederle
Douglas Fairbanks
Krishnamurti
Peggy Joyce
al Smith
Jimmy Walker
New York
New York World
Atwater Kent Radio
How to Be Happy Though Married in a Dental Era
Advice presented as a domestic recipe for happiness blending devotion faithfulness and prudence with humor. The piece uses playful kitchen imagery to promote enduring affection and balanced temperament within marriage, ending with a light aside about a man downtown in an odd hat and cat.
Rural women's club and Pythian Sisters announce meetings
Rural Women's club will meet with Mrs Frank Heinzman Thursday for a demonstration on care of clothing and bring 2 yards wrapping paper. The Pythian Sisters hold their regular meeting at the hall Tuesday evening. Mrs Fred Sweet hosts Fern Leaf club Wednesday at 1 30 luncheon. Annual chicken pie supper and bazaar set for Tuesday November 8 in West Chester Methodist basement with three booths.
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Rural Women's Club
Frank Heinzman
Fred Sweet
Fern Leaf Club
Methodist Church
West Chester
Missionaries and clubs announce midweek gatherings
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Baptist church will meet Thursday at 2 30 PM and collect items for a Christmas box. Mrs Augusta Lester at 110 East Monroe Street will host the Navajo club on Wednesday afternoon November 2. A homemade candy sale begins serving at five o'clock inviting all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Missionary
Society of the Baptist Church
Augusta Lester
East
Monroe Street
Navajo Club
Kolah Club Plans Meeting With Mrs Logan Ahrens
The Kolah club will meet with Mrs Logan Ahrens Wednesday November 2 at 2 o clock. A program to be presented mirrors one once scheduled for Mrs Ethel Trotman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolah Club
Logan Ahrens
Ethel Trotman
Halloween Party Planned by Local church group
The Intermediate League of the M E church will hold a Hallowe en party Tuesday evening. Members meet at the church at 7 00 and will be greeted by masked guides who will escort them to the party location described as a dark secret.
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Intermediate League of the
M. E. Church
D A R to Hold Regular Meeting at Mrs Cherry Home
The D A R will hold its regular meeting at Mrs R G Cherry regent's home Tuesday evening November 1 at 7 30 Two out of town state officers will attend Please be on time as the meeting will begin promptly at 7 30 The Pleasant Plains Missionary Society meets in the Y east community room Wednesday November 2 at 2 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Cherry
Pleasant Plains Missionary Sociesty
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