Philippians 4 8 Guidance Quote
A devotional verse urging focus on truth honesty justice purity and virtuous praise. It emphasizes thinking on things that are good and worthy.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1925
Page
4
League must have teeth to curb fights among nations
The piece argues that the League of Nations acted to delay a Greece Bulgaria clash and must be strong enough to back its commands. It questions whether the League would confront England or France and calls for a world court or police authority to curb external conflicts as well as intra member disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Bulgaria
League of Nations
League
England
France
World Court
Quite So Quite So Interviewing a Sparrow This
A quirky column notes a sparrow as the focus of a playful interview. The piece uses light humor to imagine the bird’s responses and perspectives.
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason The Monthly Job
The poem riffs on the first of the month and the thrill of paying bills for groceries, clothing, and pets. It praises prompt payments to earn respect and warns that debt is a fiend, as the narrator takes pride in settling every cent promptly and encounters school figures urging prudent fiscal policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Este
Sparrow on a Namesake Forecast in October Weather Tale
A Journal reporter records a sparrow's quizzical take on an abrupt October cold snap. He recalls moving from Labrador to Florida, worries about rent and nest sites, and hints at staying north to avoid a harsh winter as he sights possible milder days yet to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Labrador
Florida
Miami
Iowa City Man Testifies in Father-In-Law Murder Trial
Robert Leeper on trial for a second time testified in his own defense. He described his past record and the ill feeling with Roy Wertz over his relationship with Wertz’s daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Robert Leeper
Roy Wertz
Wertz
Wehr and Conklty families travel to Iowa City in mud
Joe Wehr and Frank Conklty drove through mud to Iowa City taking John Wehr and Alice to catch the interurban to Waterloo for Mrs. Wehr’s mother Mrs. Sexton who was seriously ill. Mrs. Sexton died that morning, and the community offers sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wehr
Frank Conklty
Iowa City
John Wehr
Alice
Waterloo
Mrs. Wehr
Mrs. Sexton
Wehr
Genevieve
Keot
Hawkeyes to Meet USC Trojans in Los Angeles Tilt
Iowa City reports the Hawkeyes will travel November 17 to Los Angeles to face the Southern California Trojans in what western observers call the season’s big game before an anticipated crowd exceeding 70,000 at the Los Angeles venue. Coach B A Ingwersen will guide Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
Trojans
University of Southern California
Pacific Coast
B. A. Ingwersen
Hawkeyes
Los Angeles
Laugds Book And Jokes From Ada Marie Youmans
A reader note from Ada Marie Youmans of Chicago sends a joke book titled Laugds, with polite appeal to remittance or return. The items include vintage gags from around 1868 and short clippings, plus social quips about dances and fashions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Marie Youmans
Indiana Avenue
Chicago
Ada
Little Girl I Love You So Poem Quotation
A short sentimental verse from a parent to a daughter expresses steadfast love and hope for growth. The speaker describes the girl as a fragrant blossom and butterfly message carrier, blessing the parent with her merry smile and cheerful days.
Fragmented dialog and stray lines from a column
A collage of quips and lines from various sources including jokes about herpicide dandruff women aging paint in mines and a poetic misquote. It closes with a stray Mary had a little lamb line.
California jokes and classroom quips collection
A humor snippet reel notes Cal jokes from Shavings and Passing Show and Watchman Ex aminer. It contrasts a college exam quip about embarrassment with a Nose rubbing greeting in Africa and ends with a brief punchline about cultural practice.
Topeka Party Sets Limit on Hair Long Guests
A West Side Topeka gathering limited attendance to women with long hair. Four guests attended amid a lighthearted, gossip tone in a domestic scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Topeka
Secret Ambition Reflected By The Way Column
Two days remain in the contest as By-The-Way shares a California nurse’s pledge to help others and radiate love. The writer muses about ambitions to write truth for papers, prefers Des Moines or Burlington, and reflects on religious duty and the Golden Rule guiding a life of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
San Francisco
By the
Florida
Des Moines
Purlington
Texas
Iowa
One Thing Bible Omits Mrs Noah Said About Flood Mud
Mrs Noah later notes mud tracked into the ark during the flood as a detail the Bible omits. The statement highlights the mess and practical hardship faced by the family aboard the vessel.
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