Bible Thought for Today November 18 1925
Thought for the day urges mercy and timely charity citing Proverbs 3 27. It emphasizes not withholding good from those due it when within one’s power to help.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1925
Page
4
Y M C A canvass calls for renewed memberships
The Y M C A canvass for regular and sustaining memberships will occur soon as the organization enters a new year on January 1. The current eleven month year began with the February 1, 1925 formal opening, and the past year has tested public support and shown the Y M C A’s value to the community.
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason Varied Reading
The verse muses on reading choices from heavy scholarly tomes to light fiction. It contrasts seeking knowledge in dense works with enjoying entertaining narratives and disaster laden tales, noting how even light reading can indirectly sharpen the mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bret
T Perese
Community Y M C A Seeks Continued Support for Next Year
The article extols growing enthusiasm and busy activity at the local Y M C A and urges community members to prepare for future help. It notes strong past support as a pivotal factor in launching a blessed local institution and asks again for contributions to sustain operations in the coming months.
Modern Girls and Boys Need Sympathy Not Coercion
Clinton Iowa November 14 Mrs Alex Miller of Washington told the Clinton Woman's club that modern youth still respects age but rejects moss covered tradition. She urged mothers to show sympathy and understanding while upholding old fashioned standards of morality, noting women can have anything they want if they work for it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Iowa
Alex Miller
Washington
Clinton Woman's Club
Miller
Rouging Fingertips Becomes Casino Fashion In Monte Carlo
Nov 2 Monte Carlo reports rouging the fingertips along nail edges as a popular new fashion among casino patrons. Women with manicured hands apply a touch of color that remains visible to other players at the tables, though frequent touch ups are needed to prevent a washed out look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Carlo
Bible Story Rendered Daily for 2000 Newspapers
The Press-Radio Bible Service will provide a complete Bible narrative in daily abridged verse for more than 2,000 newspapers in the United States and Canada. The first issue ships in December and covers January through March with daily selections and a brief 50 to 75 word prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Preas-Radio Bible Service
United States
Canada
Addison Y. Reid
Solomon
Reid
Ohio
Press-Radio Bible Service
Back To the Bible Bureau
Stock of Keokuk Power Plant Is Sold
The Mississippi River Power Company owners of the Keokuk Dam transfer stock to the North American Company of St. Louis. Changes in personnel and policy are planned but not announced until H. T. Edgar returns from St. Louis. The deal covers the Keokuk and Fort Madison Iowa and Dallas City Illinois electric concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Keokuk, la
Mississippi River Power Company
Keokuk Dam
North American Company of
St. Louis
Power Company
H. T. Edgar
Tce
Stone & Webster Companies
Keokuk
Fort Madison
Iowa
Dallas City
Ill
Daily Lessons In English From W L Gordon
Daily lessons emphasize word usage pronunciation and spelling tips. It highlights common misuses such as faulty phrases and mispronounced vowels and suggests building vocabulary by mastering one word daily with examples using premature to illustrate timing and appropriateness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Gordon
The Wayward Train and Family Cattle Tale
A crusty collage of village wit and memory unfolds with train travel mischief and a boyish cattle drive. A mother puzzles over a station name as a child misplaces Oscar. A humorous husband and wife observe strangers while another pair tests love and looks. A practical joke on the prairie ends in laughter. Buffalo Grass.
Moonlit Beach Kiss and Oyster Diner Exchange
A verse with a beach scene ends with a playful diner exchange about raw oysters. The customer requests oysters not too large or salty, cold and fast service. The waiter offers oysters with or without pearls, highlighting the humorous tone.
Ford Airships Stall Then Crank for Fun
When those airships stall it will be a lot of fun to get out and crank them.
Practical Jokes And The Lesson They Teach
A wife plans a surprise move for her husband who is transferring towns. A transfer company arrives to pack everything on Thursday but a telegram arrives saying not to start packing and that he will be home that day. The couple must reassess their plans as fate plays a joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Builders At Work in Realistic Early Training Scene
An artist presents a vivid picture titled Builders At Work showing realism. A clay pipe joke is noted for practicality while a playful exchange references the common early training phrase. A clipped wartime sentiment comments on America’s pace in crossing and social caricature lines appear.
Wenonah Helps Out Again
During Helen’s visit to Aunt Mary the weather turned rainy but she recalled many smiles at Aunt Mary’s house and declared the rain did not spoil her pleasure. Her mother asked if the rain spoiled her fun, and Helen replied with a bright note about the smiles she enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Punishment Deserved and Other Odds and Ends
A fragment from a column notes a musician haunted by his tune and jokes about murder while recalling a boastful lover. It mentions a “conferense” at 3 am and reflects on jokes about embarrassment and the age of organization with a new Business Girl's Club and talk of joint luncheon meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iris
Notice of Hearing to Sell Real Estate in Estate Case
Executors seek court order to sell described parcels in Washington and Johnson counties Iowa for settlement of W H Cress estate. Hearing set November 24 1925 at 9 am in Washington County District Court. Creditors heirs and trustees urged to appear and object if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Washington County
Iowa
Charles Ss. Cummings
Henry Griffin
W. H. Cress
Washington and
Johnson Counties
Meridan
P. W
Hn Johnson Coronty
Washington Evening Journal
Mrs Boole Heads W C T U National Union
Mrs Ella A Boole of Brooklyn former vice president of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union is elected president of the national union by unanimous vote at the first annual convention. Mrs Ida B Wise Smith of Des Moines is chosen vice president succeeding Mrs Boole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boole
Detroit
Mich
Ella A. Boole
Brooklyn
N. Y
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Club Woman and Suffrage Worker
National Union
Ida B. Wise Smith
Des Moines
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