Today’s Bible Thought for Saturday October 14 1930
Today’s Bible Thought urges urgency with the message that now is the day of salvation. A brief devotional note cites 2 Corinthians 6 2 to stress timely spiritual reflection.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1939
Page
4
Iowa Shows The Way In State Economy
The Wilson administration trims about 800000 from Iowa's annual payroll without harming government operations. Critics say he clings to old fashioned methods lacking modern political maneuvering. The piece praises the savings as a first step toward better times and hopes the idea spreads, though doubts remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Iowa
Law Violators and Publicity
A Sac Sun editor discusses the tension between reporting law violations and honoring a reader's wish for privacy. The piece notes violators often seek to avoid publicity while facing fines, revealing the editor’s dilemma in balancing public records with individual wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sac Sun
Newspaper duty to report arrests and court outcomes
The Sac Sun argues court records are public and newspapers must report arrests and justice department results to aid law and order. It notes readers cannot always access courthouse records and relies on press coverage of legal actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Departments of Justice
Sac Sun
Pigs and Gasoline Bottles in War Tactics
A Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune column notes pigs used to trigger land mines by French forces and a Polish trick with gasoline and grenades against tanks. It argues some wartime innovations reduce civilian suffering while warning much propaganda exaggerates new weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Polani
Europe
China
Storm Lake
Armistice Day Reflections Prompt Thought on Celebration
In this Europe context the writer questions what Armistice Day should celebrate. A quoted remark about a bee’s sting being tiny and imagination filling the rest hints at doubts about meaning, urging readers to consider true remembrance beyond mere ritual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Orville Leinen Hosts Oyster Stew Gathering
Mr and Mrs Orville Leinen entertained a group with an oyster stew Tuesday evening. Guests included Warren and Richard Hagtst,Hender son, Oren Romine, Arthur Romine, Wilma, and others. Fury Henderson is improving after illness. Marlin Romoser has mumps. Davenport trip noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. O. Leinen
East 76
Winifred Carris
Des Moines
Tom Carris
Orville Leinen
Warren Davis
Richard Hagtst
Stanleigh Henderson
Oren Romine
Arthur Romine
Wilma
Henry Henderson
Keota
F. F. Hagist
Fury Henderson
Marlin Romoser
Janice Kay
Connie Sue
Davenport
Jake Levnen
Herman Wagenknecht
Henry Wagenknecht
Robert Greiner
Goose with golden eggs? Iowa man claims feat
Jacob Putman of Bellevue asserts his goose laid the legendary golden eggs. Since last spring the bird produced over 200 eggs and in October averaged two daily for ten days. During incubation the goose laid 21 eggs, starting with 16 and ending with 37 in the brood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Putman
Bellevue
Iowa
Texas’s historic names before statehood
A historical note traces Texas through several names including Florida, Ami chael, Panuco, New Philippines, Ci bola, Quivera, Tejas and Santa Fe before settling on Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Florida
Amichael
Panuco
New Philippines
Cibola
Quivera
Tejas
Santa Fe
Allergy: Oversensitive Reaction Across Foods and More
The passage defines allergy as an oversensitization to specific foods drugs plants animals climate and emotional stresses. It notes wide-ranging triggers and emphasizes heightened reactivity of the body's immune or physiological systems.
Probably True Enough Says The Insanity Of Self talk
It notes that speaking to oneself may reveal insanity and critiques self praise and fault finding while lamenting high legal costs and overpaid officials undermining justice in a satirical tone. Mrs R L B comments close to a proverb about self examination and social critique.
Noes and Yes Reflections on Understanding Conversations
A concise reflection noting that a man often knows his topic when saying yes, but may fail to grasp what others mean when he says no, prompting thoughts on communication clarity.
Personal letters ease the mind and human touch in business
A writer describes using a desk drawer full of old letters from friends to relax and refresh, finding that responding to them fosters a friendlier, more humane tone in subsequent business correspondence.
Fragmented Verse and Dialogues in a Light Newspaper Snippet
A collage of witty exchanges and aphorisms appears in a readable fragment. It includes jokes about the eighth wonder of the world and color blind marriage as well as a short verse praising friendship and a quirky line about a bug named Sandy McDougal.
War Harvest of Communism and the coming world conflict
The author argues future European war will not yield a victor. He warns that war's aftermath spreads communism, leaving weakened nations to recover amid social decay. He predicts a surge of panhandlers and calls for restraint to avoid entanglement and future regret.
Kehoe urges calm to defend democracy and curb un Americanism
Kehoe calls for peace and unity to protect democracy at home and aid postwar reconstruction of a world influenced by Communism. He argues Americans must remove un Americanisms to preserve freedom for themselves and future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie J Kehoe
Governors Have Hard Job in Iowa Says Report
Des Moines report discusses the demanding duties of governors including letters, appearances, travel, and fundraising requests. It highlights Gov. George A. Wilson traveling 1300 miles last week and juggling office duties with public engagements, plus anecdotes of public curiosity and recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
IDPA
Iowa
George A. Wilson
Driver questions state department over coalload weight
Tomer, a truck driver, approaches the governor and asks what department he belongs to while expressing concern that his coal load might be slightly overweight. The exchange highlights tension over regulatory authority and vehicle weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomer
Department of the State
Matrimony Waves Hit State House AGA Office
Assistant Attorney General Horace E. Pike of Waterloo and Miss Mary Louise Harwood of Washington married in Kansas City Missouri. The piece notes a recent parallel with former Assistant Attorney General Don W. Burington of Spencer who also married, two years earlier, in the same circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Horace E. Pike
Waterloo
Mary Louise Harwood
Washington
Kansas City
Attcrney
Don W. Burington
Spencer
Pike
Hawkeye Fans Discuss Band Tune Between Halves
Republicans argue a political shift is needed to revive Iowa football while noting the Hawkeye band plays Happy Days Are Here Again during halftime. The clash of politics and sports mood raises questions about morale and momentum for the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Iowa
Hawkeye
In Name Only Offers Feminine Views On Marriage
The Carole Lombard Cary Grant Kay Francis film contrasts Lombard as a loving widow who will not break up a home with Francis as Grant’s wife who treats marriage as a means to money and prestige. The drama explores what women want most from marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carole Lombard
Cary Grant
Kay Francis
Miss Lombard
Grant
Miss Francis
Dramatic Entertainer Faces Fine in Local Dispute
A local entertainment figure confronts a fine amid a dramatic dispute. Details emerge as authorities prepare formal actions while the public awaits the outcome and potential appeals.
Real Dervishes Refuse to Die for the Camera
Sudan War era Dervishes in the Four Feathers film at Fox Theatre refuse marching duty in British uniforms and decline to die on camera. Sudan Horse regiments, with men in light costumes, resist acting death scenes, requiring coaxing by filmmakers to portray the 19th century clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Kerda
Sudan
Fox Theatre
East Surreys
Sudan Horse
Signage customs traced to France in American towns
The practice of posting go slow signs at village entrances and a Thank you sign at city lines is said to be copied from France and introduced to the United States by travelers several years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
United States
Anthony Biddle
William Bullitt
France
Paris
America
Obelisk to Tell Time at Place de la Concorde Sundial
The Place de la Concorde in Paris will feature a giant sundial using the obelisk as the gnomon. The hours will be marked by the race way and the obelisk’s shadow to indicate time, a function it likely performed in Luxor during its 309 years there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Luxor
Egypt
Europe to America Radio Photo Transmission Refined
The process of sending photographs from Europe by radio has been dramatically improved. Even government jitters over the method are conveyed through the refined technique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
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