The First Missionary Nation and Americas Call to Moral Leadership
A sermon reflects on Japans disaster and US relief, praising America as a providential nation with a mission to lead morally. It traces Israels ancient role as a missionary people and argues America must adopt permanent moral leadership, inspired by its early history and divine purpose. The piece links current events to biblical duty and global stewardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Japan
Red Cross
America
Israel
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Joseph
Sarah
Rebekah
Rachel
University of
Toi
Egypt
First Alarm Clock Appears in Milan in 1420
The first alarm clock appeared in 1420 and was owned by a Milan councilor. It rang at a set hour while a wax candle lighted automatically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Milan
Apple Core Incident Ends With Wry Cop Quip
A young woman throws an apple core from a car injuring a speeding motorcycle cop who gawkingly receives it in the face. He stops and scowls, the youth hopes for a view of the mug shot, but she smiles as he grimly notes he is glad she is not a bricklayer and rides on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kien
Boston Transcript
Ager
The Man of Might thrills at Fox Theatre
William Duncan and Edith Johnson perform a daring 70 mph car leap over a 12 foot chasm in a mountain pass scene of the Vitagraph thriller The Man of Might. The stunt helps save a buried treasure map as villains destroy a bridge. Rodgers and Harris also star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Duncan
Edith Johnson
Fox Theatre
Duncan
Miss Johnson
Man of Might
Walter Rodgers
del Harris
Rev J A Barnes to Preach at United Presbyterian
Crawfordsville October 12 Rev J A Barnes of Monmouth IL father of T H Barnes will preach at the United Presbyterian church next Sabbath morning. The Lend a Hand class of the Methodist Sabbath school enjoyed a pleasant afternoon at the home of Mrs W E Anwyl in honor of three birthdays with fourteen ladies present and a fine spread. Mrs Walter Orris of Colorado Springs Colo was the out of town guest. Mr and Mrs J J Anwyl were visitors in Washington yesterday afternoon. P S Conrad moved his harness and shoe stock into the new building on Main street being fixed up by Chris Sommer. Mrs John Lee and daughter Myrtle of Columbus Junction spent the day here with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
J. A. Barnes
Monmouth
T. H. Barnes
United Presbyterian Church
Methodist Sabbath School
Ella DeLong
W. E. Anwyl
Luther Gonnly
S. W. Huston
Walter Orris
Colorado Springs
Colo
J. J. Anwyl
Washington
P. S. Conrad
Chris Sommer
Main Street
John Lee
Myrtle
Columbus Junction
Curtis and Ross seek motor carrier authorization to Iowa City route
The Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners hears Curtis and Ross of Washington Iowa for a Certificate of Authorization to operate as a motor carrier of passengers between Iowa City and Washington via Ainsworth and Riverside. A hearing is set for Tuesday October 16 1928 at 10 am at the Johnson County Courthouse Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Railroad Commissioners
State OF
Iowa
Curtis and Ross
Washington
Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners
Lawa
Fortieth General Assembly of Iowa
Iowa City
Johnson County
Washington County
Ainsworth
Riverside
Johneos County Court House
Board OF Railroad Commissioners OF the
State OF Iowa
Geo. L. McCaughan
Des Moines
Gargoyle Mobiloil E Recommended for Ford Engines
The Ford lubrication discussion extols Gargoyle Mobiloil E as a clean burning oil that spreads between parts to lubricate gears and bearings. It claims E is manufactured to meet Ford engine needs and cites Mobilod EF results as proof of quality for Ford owners.
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Ford
Vacuum Company
Catch
Teameusa
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Robert W. Thompson
Vilier
ONL Company
Poent
Canada
Southwest
Far West
CI Orm Pany
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