Bible Thought for Today Prosperity Secret
On Monday October 8 1923 a Bible thought notes that as long as he sought the Lord God made him prosper citing 2 Chronicles 26 5. The devotional emphasizes faith and divine favor guiding daily life.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1923
Page
4
Tax Exempt Securities Debate Prompts Reader Reflection
A congressional headquarters Q and A on tax exempt securities discusses pros and cons of an amendment to restrict issuance. The piece notes rising issuance of tax exempt bonds at about one home year and urges timely checks to curb unchecked growth affecting property holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional
Consti
Christian Orphanage Sustains Severe Storm Damage
The Christian Orphanage of Council Bluffs suffered extensive losses from the storm. Estimated damages range from 20000 to 25000 dollars as buildings in the complex were flooded and infrastructure including water pipes power lines and sewers were damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Orphanage
Council Bluffs
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason on Firpo Dempsey Fight
The poem mocks Firpo as the Pampas bull and retraces the boxing hype from the Dream match. It recalls how Dempsey supposedly learned from signals and plans, then suggests a rematch after proper training. The piece ends with a quip about Jack Dempsey’s potential win or loss.
Home for Aged Humble Appeal Amid Flood Mud
The Home lies buried under six inches of mud and floodwater with basements six feet deep. Damage includes supplies, walls, power and heating plants and a crippled operation. Immediate liberal help is urged to restore the institution to normal use despite past support from Washington residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Friends of the Home
Can the Soul of a Musician Be Transferred to Film
Edwin Carewe believes the soul of music can be carried to the screen in Mighty Lak of Rose at the Fox. He cast Dorothy Mackaill after screening many talent hopefuls who lacked the needed musical essence. Mackaill, an 18-year-old violinist and pianist, delivers the emotional core of key scenes, aided by an offscreen orchestra for other moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Carewe
Fox Theatre
Dorothy Mackaill
Rose Duncan
Anders Randolf
Dorothy Mackall
Carewe
Miss Mackail
Miss Mackaill
Miss Mackailll
England
France
America
Harmattan Wind Drys Green Grass Across Africa
The harmattan is a dry hot wind blowing from the interior of Africa toward the Atlantic in December January and February. Often within an hour after it begins to blow green grass in its course dries almost to a blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Atlantic
Riverside Catholics Celebrate 50th Anniversary Mass
The Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary mark Sister Mary Fulgentia's fiftieth anniversary with a 9 oclock High Mass at St. Marys Church Riverside. Attending were about twenty visiting sisters from Iowa cities along with local clergy and a banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Jacobsmeier
Riverside
A. J. Schulte
Iowa City
R. J. Shannahan
J. M. Walsh
Davenport
Thomas Walsh
Bernard Yansky
Clement Dautremont
Leo Walsh
F. Kottenstette
Lone Tree
Leo Rohling
M. Fulgentia
Lord's Vineyard
Limited Laurel hats sale from H I Ward and Co
This week only take ten dollars off each Laurel pattern hat. The exclusive Paris designed, New York made hats are limited to twenty pieces remaining. Visit today to claim one from H I Ward and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
New York
H. I. Ward and Co
Emerging egg chick scales to six feet in six months
Nature Magazine notes a newly hatched os trich chick grows astonishingly fast, rivaling a full grown American hen. In the next six months it regularly adds about one foot in height per month, reaching around six feet by half a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ist
Maii
Nature Magazine
Jack
When Woman Goes Fishing In Odd Tale
A tale describes a woman who ties a ribbon on her fishing line and imagines fish as human. One woman rejects bait and casts without worms, catching twin trout that supposedly chose to end their lives. Since then she lectures the fish market owner on business conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fishmarket
Woman seeks married caretaker in town home ad
A woman posted for a caretaker and after many applicants chose a man who asked to bring his wife. She explains she wanted a married man to ensure someone used to taking orders from a woman.
Barnacles on Whales
Barnacles attach to whales much like barnacles on ships though the barnacle type differs. The growth appears not to bother whales and likely none will be taken to dry dock for scraping.
Blow Your Own Horn Proverb Explained
A saying notes that after a reasonable wait for praise, a person may trumpet his own accomplishments if none are offered. It emphasizes self-promotion as a response to lack of external recognition.
Quips from a Bygone Column on Speech and Speed
Snippets lampoon travel signals and diplomacy. The reader recalls the old “automo bile hugger” gag and a birthday roses jest. A playful nostalgia notes crusty radio static and kitchen comedies, with a final jab about being both fast and steadfast.
King's English at the courthouse in Tennessee
A colored woman visits a Tennessee court saying to the judge she seeks probate help. She proclaims Tam the judge of probate and asks for appointment as executor amid trouble following a death and three children involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Tam
Deacon Boggs Prays for Deliverance in City Temptation
Deacon Boggs felt glum as he sought divine help to resist temptation in the city. He prayed to the Lord for strength and believed he received deliverance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deacon Boggs
Better Be Happy Now While You Can
A brief antiquated warning notes a belief that fortune may come later but happiness should be seized now. The phrase suggests a cautionary sentiment about wealth and timing without detailing specific people or places.
Farmhand Wanted Near Intervale Road
In Rome Kansas a farm seeks a reliable worker who can rise at 5 AM. The employer warns against dancing lessons piano playing or “plank steak” routines and offers three meals, a real bed, and fair wages. Apply at Steve Wiggin place Intervale road.
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Rome
Kansas
Steve Wiggin
Intervale Road
Modern Woman Chooses Haircut Over Relatives’ Approval
A concise quip notes that today’s woman may seek independence by cutting her hair rather than appeasing relatives, reflecting changing social norms and expectations.
Consider the Ways of the Green Cucumber
A fragment urges reflection on persistence and resilience, using a green cucumber as a metaphor for steadfast effort after defeat. The text hints at self-improvement through adversity and steady continuation of effort beyond a setback.
Hank’s Nostalgia Sparks Unlikely Trashpile Recall
A domestic quip unfolds as Hank tells his wife he misses a cuspidor, and Mrs. Beasley reveals she discarded it to the trash pile, turning sentiment into a humorous domestic moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank
Mrs. Beasley
Village Boy Makes Good In City Success
A village youth rises to prominence in the city, surprising hometown supporters with notable achievements and the pride of his community.
Drummer Dies After Pants Hole Incident
A drummer aged about 50 met his end after falling through a hole in his pants and choking. He reportedly feared going home alone to avoid being bitten by a hungry dog.
Misery Phrases and Puzzling Lines Reveal Old Notebook
A fragmentary collage of proverbs jokes and questions from a vintage page features dialect riddles about marriage careers and a quip on a twin father Senator King of Utah. It evokes a playful dated voice with scattered captions and prompts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator King
Utah
Seven Ages of Man as Listed in an Acquisitive View
The poem-like quip outlines seven life stages from first sight of the earth to later contentment with a small strip. It humorously traces growing desire and eventual self-restraint through ordered ages.
Grand Row Honeymoon Sparks Quarrel Rumor
A married couple honeymooned at a lakeside destination. They rented a boat for a lake outing. The bride’s mother sent a postcard saying they arrived safely and planned a grand row before supper, prompting speculation of an early quarrel.
Quick Witty Snippets and Oddities Rise in Conversation
A clipped exchange features a jokey line about bigamy and two masters. Johnny asks his father for arithmetic help claiming the teacher spoke of the great common divisor while the father mocks the ongoing hunt for it. A readers’ note mentions a prayerful poem “Lord Make Me a Man” described as by a discouraged spinster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Paw
Scott
Scientist Links Minimal Garments to Longer Life
A scientist claims that wearing very few garments could extend life expectancy. The remark provokes controversial speculation about harsh actions on Judgment Day.
Read This to the Wife Confucius Quotation Dialogues
A quoted saying attributes women’s role to preparing and supplying food and wine, referencing Confucius. The fragment presents a gendered view from an ancient source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confucius
Customer orders corduroy pants from enduring Home Magazine ad
A prospective buyer writes that a single pair of pain corduroy pants in Home Magazine has appeared in every issue for four months. He praises them and requests the same item to be entered as an order if not yet sold.
Major Orders Barber to Cut Hair From Grass
A British major in an English regiment mocks incapacity and orders a sergeant to find a gardener to act as barber. The gardener protests when told to perform barber duties, and the major retorts that if he can cut grass he can cut hair, urging him to proceed.
Buffaloes in Java and the karban laboring residents
A classic portrait of Java's karban buffaloes described as powerful yet gentle helpers. The beast plods through muddy roads or rugged paths pulling carts filled with rice and other goods into villages. Young children ride them, guiding the animals and fending off flies in lush pastures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
Delegating Responsibility and Delegating Authority
A concise note emphasizes that delegating responsibility should accompany the delegation of authority. The principle stresses aligning duties with the empowerments granted to delegates and clarifying accountability within organizations.
Starching’s Origin Tied to Elizabethan England Fashion
History notes that starching began in England during Queen Elizabeth I's reign. A Spanish woman, aiming to conceal a neck blemish with a large ruff, is credited with inventing the practice in the mid fifteenth century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Elizabeth
Egyptian Temples Align East West Under Sun God Reverence
The text explains ancient Egyptian temple orientation toward sunrise at equinoxes, viewing temples as earthly replicas of heaven. The sun god is described as dwelling within every temple, with interiors lit by the rising sun, symbolizing divine presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
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