Verse Reminder Psalm 37 5 7 Quote
A religious quotation urges faith and patience. It cites Psalm 37 verses 5 and 7 advising to commit one’s way to the Lord and rest in Him while waiting patiently for His guidance.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1925
Page
4
A religious quotation urges faith and patience. It cites Psalm 37 verses 5 and 7 advising to commit one’s way to the Lord and rest in Him while waiting patiently for His guidance.
The Independent profiles a youthful reformer nicknamed A Wolverine who rose to manage a daily paper and steer policy. He recalls early rebels, endorses direct primary and women’s suffrage, then questions reform slogans and predicts politics will persist despite reforms. He critiques the feminist movement and equal suffrage within the era context.
A reader laments nostalgia for the old Twenty Five Years Ago Today features and recalls the era of the distinguished gentleman in a spotted white shirt and plug hat who often rubbed people the wrong way. The note reflects on changing newspaper nostalgia.
A distressed narrator laments the lack of employment in a hard city scene. Sherlock Shirk says men roam the streets while employers press for strong, willing workers. Simpson lawn finds steady work yet fears being priced out by higher bidders.
The column reports continued cold rainy weather and poor road conditions near Dublin. It notes ongoing Dutch Creek bridge work west of Dublin and local residents' activities including visits, new car purchases, a new girl at the Howard Brown home, school events, and small incidents such as a girl breaking an arm on a swing.
A critical look at equal suffrage prohibition and moral standards shifts through quotes from a reformer. The piece argues prohibition has shown some success and questions political mediocrity tied to direct primaries and suffrage while noting a NY incident. Creston police released W A McKee and Glen Stargell on bonds after an assault tied to the shooting of W C Ryason during a bootlegging chase.
Alfred Erickson and wife drove to Morning Sun on business. Charles Rich bought 154 cattle in Omaha. Six carloads of stock were shipped from Wayne with Frank Miller Harlan Foster and the Farmers Union sending hogs and cattle to Chicago. Miss Bertha Rich visited Mrs Charles Rich and many local residents were seen in Washington and Winfield. Farm Bureau Ladies met with Halloween decorations and a buffet luncheon, with the next meeting slated for Nov 12 at Mrs Tom Riley's home.
Weather and farming lore mix with small town tales about corn shucking season delays due to moisture and heat. A farmer recalls a remark about seasoning the ground after autumn rains, while a doctor shares a dinner anecdote about a minister who would not eat before his sermon. Local humor and brief quips round out the page.
Rev. John D. Kern recounts a family dinner where a young girl balks at salad etiquette using a fork. After being corrected, she switches to a spoon, remarking that forks leak. A maple syrupy aside compares telephone conversations where thoughts align, prompting humorous family dialogue.
A fragmentary obituary recalls John Higley and his drowned parents from America. An excited wife on the telephone says the radio is iced over and the electric ice box is singing Way Out West in Kansas, as they would have been buried here if they had lived.
Letter writer from Los Angeles imagines a Washington County plan with a grove, merry go rounds, mirrors, and seaside attractions like Long Beach. He praises the Pacific coast scenery, warns against censorship, and extols rides and hillsides for picnics while admiring the ocean panorama and a Coastal Midway-like experience.
A reader sends greetings to By The Way editors and offers several contributions. The note asks about contributors and recalls phrases from the column. The letter ends with a terse Irish churchyard epitaph reference.
In Des Moines the Parent Teachers Association at Roosevelt High School voted to oppose secret societies in high school. The item notes community concern over hidden student groups and the potential influence on school life.
Rail schedule excerpt lists eastbound and westbound trains with departure and arrival times. Includes Golden State services, local freight and passenger trains, daily and Sunday exceptions, with agent at C. B. & Co. and approvals aboard.
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