Bible Thought For Today October 31 1925
Daily devotional note states this is the day the Lord has made and calls for rejoicing and gladness citing Psalm 118 24. Includes the scripture reference and standard October 31 date.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1923
Page
2
Learning and democracy require educated leadership for self government
The author argues that democratic systems depend on intelligent citizens and warns that average intellect risks poor leadership. Education is seen as key to raising standards, with rising high school and college attendance as signs of mental progress, while cautioning against transient impulses in decision making.
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason on boiled cabbage
A humorous verse describes the comforting scent of boiled cabbage on the way home, praising its soothing, plain-spun goodness. It contrasts rustic nourishment with fashionable tastes, noting neighbors’ snobbery and the cabbage’s simple appeal to the weary worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
Cannibalism and democracy pose in world views
The author argues that some peoples in the world are not yet fit for democracy and would vote for cannibalism. They call for higher education to elevate cultural understanding and intelligence before achieving self government, warning that without progress democracy could fail.
Swift in Muscatine on business with mother in town
Richard Swift of Portland Oregon on business visits Muscatine today with his mother Mrs Mary Swift. They are in Washington for business and stay together during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Swift
Portland
Oregon
Mary Swift
Washington
Muscatine
Divorce Petition Filed in Washington County Court
James Christy sues Eva Christy for divorce after 1914 marriage and 1921 deserted period. Case filed in District Court of Washington County Iowa with court date set for November 12 1923 and attorney Brookhart Bros listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Iowa
James Christy
Eva Christy
District Court
Court House
Washington
By the Way and Odds and Ends in a Wander Column
A fragmented column mixes light humor with scattered quips about Halloween memory education and public curiosity. It riffs on a forgetful town dialogue discussing ice damming Keokuk gates and asks readers for knowledge while listing mundane items and observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Bill Reubsay
Charlie Hebner
Information Bureau
Ann S. Thelle
Why Girls Leave Home
A humorous column contrasts borrowed terms across cultures with domestic items such as a lawn mower from the Smiths, a snow shovel from the Joneses, and a baby carriage from the Bumps as a playful take on borrowed language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Willis
Smiths
Joneses
Farewell to Crawfordsville Masonic Hall
A poignant tribute recalls Crawfordsville Masonic Hall as a community landmark. The piece notes Masonry funds aid orphans, the hall's social role, and the sense of loss felt by townspeople who used the building as a safe, familiar gathering place.
Piles Can Be Cured Without Surgery
A book by Dr. A S McCleary, Kansas City rectal specialist, claims pile sufferers can be cured quickly without cutting or burning, with no bed confinement or hospital bills. The method has worked for 24 years in over eight thousand cases and the book is offered free postpaid to readers who mail name and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.S. McCleary
Kansas City
New Filling Station Vies With Old Building in Crawfordsville
The text laments the removal of an old building in Crawfordsville praising the new filling station. It notes voices of Dr N Lease and Mayor Harold Graham guiding henchmen and hints at Mason involvement. The tone bids farewell to decay and welcomes improved scenery and a brighter sight for weary eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. N. Lease
Harold Graham
Weathered Sighs Behind Raincoat Delays
The speaker jokes that changing plans to buy a raincoat are thwarted by sudden showers and brief blue sky, turning shopping into a humorous mood anecdote about timing and weather.
Summer’s End Sparks Fans’ Odd Oddity Sale
A jesting note claims summer’s end caused about 90 million matches to blow out. A quirky advert offers a for sale 6d item in a playful, nonspecific auction.
Time to Face the Facts About Mayr’s Remedy Ad
A reader recounts years of unsuccessful medical treatment for indigestion and related ailments and credits Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy with relief. The ad claims the remedy clears tarrrhal mucus and reduces intestinal inflammation, including appendicitis, with a money back guarantee. Lemmon's Pharmacy and other druggists are listed as distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
Lemmon
Advt
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