Merciful Lord Cited in David's Time of Distress
Bible Thought for Today quotes 2 Samuel 24 14 on David seeking mercy from the Lord amid great straits praying for mercy rather than human deliverance.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1926
Page
4
Weather Update for Washington's Big Days Ahead
At 9 20 Wednesday morning October 6 the outlook remains favorable and the forecast calls for two major events on the 7th and 8th. The program runs mainly outdoors with ample indoor spaces to ensure a large audience weather permitting.
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Washington
Fire Prevention Week Urges Careful Handling Of Fire Hazards
The piece notes 1925 fire damage totaled 570,255,291 dollars and urges vigilance during Fire Prevention Week. It warns sun visors made of inflammable celluloid can ignite flames from sparks, risking injury, and stresses careful handling of fire and explosives to reduce yearly losses.
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United States
Manchester’s ancient site and Roman roots described
The article notes Manchester's site in Lanecastre England as a Druids sanctuary and a Roman military post named Mancunium. It explains the Saxon name Manecastre and its link to the modern city name.
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Manchester
Lanecastre
England
Druids
Mancunium
Manecastre
Interesting letter from Pierce Knox at Vinton school
Pierce Knox, a student at the Vinton school for the blind in Iowa, writes home from October 2 1926 detailing daily activities. He describes plays on a merry go round and teeter board, lessons including reading four stories and spelling words, singing The Busy Squirrel, and observing animals and objects in his room while praising teachers and asking his parents to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Johnson
Daddy
Pierce
Mrs. Knox
Community church basement project advances with repairs
Rubio Oct 5 report notes Rev. Jay and neighbors excavating under the Friends church for a basement. Everette Palmer of Washington will lift the church 1 foot before laying the foundation. Ladies Aid provide meals and quilt by John McClerg presented to Ladies Aid as funds and support build toward new community rooms and furnace.
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Rubio
Jay
Friends Church
Everette Palmer
Washington
Rev
Church
Ladies Aid
John McClerg
H. A. Luithly
Local Notes From Rubio Area Read Like Busy Week
Mrs J A Luithly hosted visitors while L B Luithly and E L Meyers traveled to Ottumwa on business. Ardith Luithly visited Richland school and returned to Rubio with her. Mrs Arthur Lambert and children Cora Ellen and James traveled to Washington for dental care. Best Cook took over a Murray jewelry store duties with plans for wife and son to join later. Rain hampers farming. Ladies Aid to hold bake sale at Rubio Savings Bank next Saturday. Hazel Snider and grandmother Mrs Snider visited from Washington for the weekend and Hazel attends high school in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Ellen
Jarnes
Washington
Best Cook
Murray
Town
Bert
Ladies Aid
Rubio Sayings Bank
Hazel Snider
Mrs. Snider
Snider
Hazel
Sew and So club meets at Dayton Grove in Oct
The Sew and So club at Dayton Grove met with Mrs Libby Leet Wednesday afternoon. Eight members and one visitor attended a business meeting and a comfort knotting. Refreshments were served by Mrs Leet with assistance from Nola Johnson. Next meeting set with Mrs Willard Leet on Thursday Oct 28. Several local residents visited others in the area over the prior days.
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Dayton Grove
Sew and
Libby Leet
Leet
Nola Johnson
Willard Leet
Will Embree
Irena Oldfield
Bruce Moore
Jennie
Luete Strum
Washington
Margaret and
Lynn Ferguson
Meryle Robertson
Wilma Anderson
Dorothy
Clarence Disney
Geo. Ferguson’s
Sowash
Herman Shulty
Walter Leet’s
Glow Unseen to Open as Pioneering Religious Drama
Verne Jay debuting four act drama The Glow Unseen with Chester Stilson directing a large local cast. The piece features a town mob scene and Uncle Ben role by Jay and the Wanderer, noted for cathedral hush and moral themes. Mrs Kenneth Carria assists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verne Jay
Chester Stilson
Buddy
Masons
Bloomington
Mr Warren
Rock Island
Davenport
Chicago
Fey
Uncle Ben
Mr. Jay
Kenneth Carria
Glow Unseen drama set by community choir cast
Miss Helen Wilson and Jesse Millee headline the cast and direction for The Glow Unseen. Verne Jay the young author, with Chester Stilson as noted professional pastor, lead a cooperative church effort promising a large turnout at the Methodist Church on October 14 and 15.
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Helen Wilson
Jesse Millee
Verne Jay
Chester Stilson
Astor
Skinner's Dress Suit at Fox Theatre Delights Audiences
Reginald Denny stars as Skinner in the film at the Fox Theatre Thursday and Friday. Laura LaPlante plays Honey the wife, with Denny delivering a memorable performance in this Universal Jewel comedy. The picture, adapted from Henry Irving Dodge's celebrated novel, has audiences laughing nationwide.
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Reginald Denny
Laura LaPlante
Skinner
Universal
Fox Theatre
Denny
Honey
Henry Irving Dodge
Branded Girl Custom Rejected by Tokyo Court
Tokyo appeals court sentences Lyu Tetsufuku to 18 months for murderous assault after claiming an ancient Korean custom allowed neck carving of a jilted lover. Defense cited witnesses about eyebrow shaving and neck skin cutting, but court ruled the custom has no legal standing.
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Tokyo
Tokyo Appeal Court
Lyu Tetsufuku
Moji
Korea
Lyu
France Raises Tax on Poor Man's Drink Chicory
Paris October 6 The so called poor man's drink chicory now faces a 60 percent tax of its selling price up from 75 and champagne pays only one percent. The tax on chicory rises to 180 francs per hundred kilograms signaling a sharp move to curb its use in the north of France.
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Paris
Champagne
France
Literary Giants in England Grind Away
London reports that famous writers continue tireless work amid a bustling literary scene. The piece notes prolific output and ongoing production by renowned authors, emphasizing their dedication and the pace of publishing in the capital.
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England
Veteran Authors At Work On New Projects And Plays
The article notes H. G. Wells pushing a three volume novel, Arnold Bennett launching a new romance, Rudyard Kipling ready with a short story collection after illness, and Bernard Shaw aged seventy continuing lectures and writing. John Galsworthy’s new London play is successful, with additional Forsythe family novels and a possible further drama in view.
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Land
H. G. Wells
Arnold Bennett
Rudyard Kipling
Bernard Shaw
John Galsworthy
London
Galsworthy
Forsyth
Understanding Puts and Calls in Stock Options
A put grants the holder the right to deliver a set amount of stock at a stated price within the contract period. A call grants the holder the right to buy stock at a named price during the contract term.
Action Counts in a World of Talk and Grit
The piece underscores that deeds outweigh words with a call for decisive effort. It argues men should match bold talk with swift, practical action to accomplish more, urging perseverance over idle discussion.
Daily Lessons in English Word Dexterous
Daily English lesson notes define dexterous as skilled and deft, with example "His dexterous motion was that of an expert." The column urges readers to grow vocabulary by mastering one word each day and cites common usage guidance and misused terms.
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Tom
Pittsburg
Maya’s No More Stomach Ailments Claim
A patient describes three years of stomach pain and bloating ending after trying Maya’s simple preparation. The ad claims the remedy removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract and lists appen dicitis among conditions it treats. It promises one dose as proof with money back guarantee.
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Maya
Mrs. Long Visits Sister in Keota for Few Days
Mrs. M. V. Long arrived last evening from Keota to spend a few days with her sister Mrs. F. J. Martin at her home.
Mrs Gallup Visits Iowa City Parents During Short Stay
Mrs. Ted Gallup of Iowa City spends several days at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Alex Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Gallup
Iowa City
Mrs
Alex Miller
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