The Cost of Sacrifice Thought From Bible Verse
A reflection on sacrifice citing 2 Samuel 24 24 about not offering to the Lord what costs nothing, urging meaningful devotion and costly commitment.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1931
Page
4
A reflection on sacrifice citing 2 Samuel 24 24 about not offering to the Lord what costs nothing, urging meaningful devotion and costly commitment.
A Grange statement argues milk production must lead, not beer, stressing grain use and dairy product economics. It warns returning to beer would harm dairy and seed more fraud through post office scams as gullible Americans chase quick riches.
A brief note discusses illiteracy among native born citizens, defining illiterate as unable to read or educate oneself. The text hints at a study claiming more than five million illiterate individuals, urging vocabulary mastery and lay education to address the issue.
Fragmentary note mentions Joe Palooka and a boxing spar with an amateur boxer. References KY Ham Fisher and Master of Ceren. Details are unclear but imply a friendly spar at a local venue with aspirations for a bout or training.
Incoherent text references a pedestrian safety line and a revival. Mentions Dave Hide and MePhers or Nine Semple MePhers. Appears to urge reading the last Friday’s Journal for more article context.
A mixed page of letters and odd items. Ben Custer and Red Helwick are mentioned in light spoof and social tone, plus a rocking chair theft on East Main Street and a plea to return it. Capone headquarters reportedly moved from the Lexington Hotel in Chicago with two staff released after a police roundup.
A reader letter from Mrs Robi McCall in a southern paper presents a personal philosophy on prosperity. The writer argues social and economic conditions reflect individual duties and moral analysis, urging readers to examine the situation critically.
South Highland reports a busy Sunday with Knotinerus family visiting Molo Lasek home and Anthony Horgk family at Towa ity. Little Donald Knottnerl noted as very low. several households share visits and support, while new 161 road nears completion easing mud issues. Adrienne Wanerna of Washington visited Morine Lasek, and Louis Kolotek and Blanche Rose from Washington called on J W Lasek.
Frank J. Patterson of Richmond notes a school program at the public school house on Friday night with Miss Geraldine Schulty crowned most popular young lady and Harry Horesowsky named sourest man. Mrs Spevacek returns from Chicago. John Shella Jr. buys a new Plymouth sedan. Holy Trinity church youths plan a home talent play at Casino hall. Kalona families move. Roy J. Smith comments on observing end signs for safe travel.
Judge Hubert Utter Moi k of Des Moines and Rev. Henry C. Jacobs of Pella will headline the fifth district Christian Endeavor convention here on November 6. The program includes helpful talks and social events, billed as the Builder's Convention to mark reopening.
Wellman announces the high school operetta The Wishing Well set for Tuesday November 3 cast and choir preparing. Sympathy extends to Mr and Mrs Cornelius Yoder and family on the loss of Grenle Eugena Yoder aged four months. Funeral services were held Oct 14 at Wellman Cemetery for Grenle. Several Wellman residents join in memorials and condolences.
Science reveals Kellogg's All-Bran offers three benefits to the diet. It provides bulk similar to lettuce, absorbed moisture, forms a soft mass to clear wastes, and promotes regular habit. It also builds blood and aids overall health.
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