Psalm Verse for Thanksgiving and Worship
A brief religious reflection citing Psalm 75 1 praising God for his near name and wondrous works. The text centers on giving thanks to God and acknowledging divine deeds.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1927
Page
4
Lines to a Bottle of Whisky Kept on a Sideboard
A verse spoof by Stoddard King from What the Queen Said mocks medicinal whiskey restrictions. It questions fake symptoms used to curb a guest’s drink and plays with Scottish accents and poetical parodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
Stoddard King
Congressman Cole Urges Higher Tariff on Corn
The letter from Cyrenus Cole of Iowa urges a tariff increase on corn arguing that Argentine competition and sea coast shipments threaten American corn farmers. He notes potential rises from 15 to 22 1/4 cents per bushel and cites Coolidge support, Hoover investigations, and Argentina’s objections as signs the tariff debate and defense of midwestern growers move forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrenus Cole
Iowa
United States Tarriff Commission
Cole
Washington
Congress
Coolidge
Commission
Seaboard
Argentina
Chicago
New Jersey
San Francisco
Seattle
Hoover
Middle West
Tariff Commission
Word Study Enshroud How to Use One Daily Word
English lesson notes by W L Golden present misused terms pronunciation and spelling tips. It introduces the word enshroud meaning to cover or conceal and applies it to a mystery shrouding intentions.
Keep Your Head Up Style Into Hard Times
A reflective verse celebrates endurance through hardship with lines urging persistence. It speaks of bills, toil, and imminent death, but ends on a note of resilience and hidden reward. The speaker addresses a "Fancy Veree" style exhortation to stay hopeful.
Farm letter questions buyer of riding plow
A farmer received a collection letter from Samuel Maguire harshly blaming the recipient as a “dirty no-count” for a riding plow bought last fall. The letter questions who promised payment when crops were sold and demands identification of the debtor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir
Samuel Maguire
Ham and Eggs and Apple Pie Declared Healthy by Experts
A National Republic column praises diet experts for reaffirming traditional American foods ham and eggs and apple pie. It laments liberal and internationalist critiques while celebrating a swing toward endorsing familiar customs and institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat. Republic
Conquering Our Enemies A Discovery Adapted from Good Housekeeping
The piece argues every person has an inner enemy born from self and urges identifying and managing it. It uses animal analogies to illustrate how enemies arise, noting temper, caution, and modesty shape character and success. Controlling these inner foes is the key.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears
Language and toll gate encounter joke
A judge approaches a collector at a toll gate entrance and asks how he is. The collector replies with a humorous exchange saying farewell and thanking the judge for the toll, ending with the punchline about payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Gaines Lynch
North Dakota shopper reports a holiday burst of cheer
A rumor claims a North Dakota man finished Christmas shopping, but it is dismissed as unfounded. The piece playfully notes fashion changes with a straight stand up collar and short pant-legs while recalling Fred Neiswanger's reprimand at the country club and a new mashie presented to him as a lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Fred
Enviable Park Slumber In Central Park Corner
We watched a person sleep three hours in the southeast corner of Central Park under autumn sun. They lay flat on the grass, prompting worry that they might be dead. They finally rose and walked away as evening cooled. Would you try that snooze tomorrow?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park
Family Doctor Appeal and Droll Courtroom Exchange
A newspaper piece recalls a young doctor witness in a trial and a sarcastic judge remark about concussion. It honors physicians with a mid 20th century glow, claiming doctors sacrifice rest and money to aid suffering humanity. It ends with a quip about gold and a joke on efficiency experts. Lucille is referenced in a shoe heel anecdote.
The Violets and a Lesson on Careless Hearts
A narrator recalls admiring violets then crushing them by accident and reflects that hearts are crushed the same way. The piece shifts to a workplace scene with a boss correcting a stenographer and a joking exchange about driving and work hours.
Eeriest Road Deaths Replace Ordinary Epitaphs
A fragmented obituary notice recalls several traffic fatalities. Names include Tom Jones Amos Bossing and Brown, each noted for fatal incidents on curves and at intersections while driving without proper lights or brakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Jones
Heavenly Heights
Local Driver Tragedies Highlight Roadside Losses
Dallas News recounts a string of fatal road incidents citing Ted Small Tony Dix Jim Henry Ben Gray Bill and Tom as victims. Each case notes risky driving choices such as speeding left turns and passing maneuvers on a rainy day.
Flea Dilemma for Dogs and Homes
Questioning readers on the proper number of fleas a small dog can bear before discomfort begins. The piece explores how families should respond to a troublesome dog with ongoing flea issues and seeks guidance on effective discouragement methods for the pests.
Motivational Quip Reflects On Life’s Inevitable End
A pointed quotation questions why people take life so seriously. It suggests that no one escapes life alive, framing the message as a wry reminder of mortality. The line reads as a blunt philosophical aside.
Witty verses on streets, lamps, and motor myths
A humorous column parodies urban life with lines about an alley mistaken for a street, lamp posts, and drivers avoiding losses. It mocks traffic, home chores, and penny pinching while riffing on stubborn noses and rustling rock textures in a playful, era-tinged voice.
Local News from Havre Highlights Illness and Visits
A doctor visited Maroin Reese at the Ferguson home last week for whooping cough. Hiram Westen aided John Zieglowsky this week. Mrs. Howard Baker has dental work. Farm bureau ladies were entertained by Mrs. Frank Dittmer. Geo Barnette and Cedar Rapids guests stayed with Will McBride. Helen and Donald Bishop remain on the sick list. John Baer painted on his farm this week. Jim Embree of Washington visited Will Stafford who is not much improved. Joe Klopfenstein and family were also in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
David Ferguson
Maroin Reese
Hiram Westen
John Zieglowsky
Howard Baker
Frank Dittmer
Farm Bureau
Geo. Barnette
Cedar Rapids
Will McBride
Helen
Donald Bishop
John Baer
Jim Embree
Washington
Will Stafford
Joe Klopfenstein
Saturday at Muscatine Health officer reports cough cases
Dr. Stewart the health officer called last week and reported several cases of whooping cough in the Muscatine neighborhood. Miss Weebee Weerman assists Mrs. Geo Koehler with housework this week. Rev. Hunt of Ottumwa gave the morning address at a large all day church meeting. Sunshine Community club gathering at Mrs. Joe Klopfenstein's home drew a large attendance and a jolly mood. Lizzie Nangle returned to Davenport after visiting her nephew Harry Bishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Stewart
Weebee Weerman
Geo. Koehler
Hunt
Ottumwa
Joe Klopfenstein
Sunshine Community Club
Lizzie Nangle
Davenport
Harry Bishop
Local Social Roundup and Community Notes
Guests shared a Sunday dinner with Mrs. Clara Engel. Mrs. Ella Hanley remains in critical condition and friends hope for improvement. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Rehmel of Washington visited services and spent the day with the Frank Anderson family. The G. O. Dunbar home hosted Arlie Hayes, L. C. Dunbar, and Minerva Nichols. The aid society held an all day meeting with a productive dinner. Walter Wilsons moved into the Robert Blick property. Sherlocks visited the Mark Churchill home. R F E Brinning aided Rev. Zimmerman in gathering wood for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Engel
Ira Miksch
Ella Hanley
Ivan Rehmel
Washington
Frank Anderson
Arlie Hayes
Crawfordsville
Indiana
L. C. Dunbar
Brighton
G. O. Dunbar
Minerva Nichols
The
Aid Society
Walter Wilsons
Robert Blick
Front Wheel Alignment Offer After Uneven Tire Wear
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