Guard the Tongue Inspires Daily Verse Readings
A reflective verse highlights moral guidance from Psalm 34 13 14 urging restraint in speech and a call to depart from evil and seek peace through good deeds.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1925
Page
4
Beware of the Charleston and its effects on feet
A cautionary note warns against the Charleston dance as a source of flat feet among young girls. Experts argue excess effort concentrates pressure on tender feet, risking broader muscle issues. avoiding the dance is advised for lasting foot health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
It Will Pay Prohibition Boosts Prosperity Argument
The text argues that prohibition has increased national prosperity by reducing liquor expenses and social costs. It contrasts the U S benefits with England’s continued excess and suggests sobriety improves health intellect time and finances while warning of a price for dissipation.
Read The Shiftless Ones Review and Critics
A reader laments modern fiction and praises classics by Reade Dickens Thackeray and others. The piece mocks contemporary writers for rough themes hazy dialogue and propaganda while extolling the quiet dignity of established authors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickens
Thackeray
Outlaw thought on alcohol and a sober nation
The speaker condemns strong drink and bootleggers, predicting a generation of outlaws will fade. He links vice to saloons and candy kitchens, urging a return to normal life and asserting no authority justifies drunkenness or drug use. He warns against subterfuge and calls for public resolve.
Debtor Nations and War Debts Stir Frayed US Sentiment
Joseph argues France should repay wartime debts as it grows wealth and military power. He notes France’s billions of new possessions, ongoing military activity, and lending to others instead of paying the U. S. Andrew and Calvin challenge terms that fail to satisfy the American people or other debtors, leaving Joe returning home with a cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
France
Calvin
Andrew
Joe
Caillaux Fed No Warm Reception From Coolidge and Mellon
French financier Joseph Caillaux visited the United States to discuss the French debt but left deeply chilled after meeting President Coolidge and Secretary Mellon. He reportedly told French compatriots that the two American leaders possess the coldest eyes and rare reticence. Caillaux noted that their presence did not boost his influence, as they represented a careful, decisive U.S. stance on debt settlements with other debtors already resolved or to be settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Caillaux
Joseph
Sui
Take the Railroads Out of Politics Editor’s Warning
The Journal editor argues railroads face severe depreciation in stock value due to modern challenges from motor companies and political meddling. He notes thousands of locomotives freight and passenger cars and tens of thousands of workers and asks whether railroads will remain a public benefit or become a burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroads of Today
Rail freight rates and political pressure threaten national policy
A lengthy critique argues the Interstate Commerce Commission must balance national needs with railroad interests. It cites alleged political manipulation for rate cuts, wasteful spending, and argues for eliminating state railway commissions while praising the ICC’s scope.
Whimsical Tales and Social Snippets From a 20th Century Page
An assorted column mixes anecdotes about Halloween mischief a calf in a school loft, fashion notes on bell bottoms and female attire, and candid musings on marriage, money, and family life. It mentions upcoming film credits and product endorsements, plus social observations on the Zulus adopting white styles yet shunning short skirts.
Beaten Path of Speeches From The Inventor
A quip on the irony of progress suggests that even a man who creates a better mousetrap is best known for the speeches people want him to deliver. The saying echoes debates on innovation and public attention.
Practical Jokes Contest Crowns Winners Tonight
The notice invites submissions for a novelty contest about practical jokes with a 2.00 first prize and 1.00 second prize. It recalls a humorous anecdote about a mulberry facial prank and teases a new contest idea.
Boston Sign Echoes Paul Revere Route Warning
A vintage sign proclaims this is the house Paul Revere would have passed if he had come this way. The piece prompts readers to keep up with new laws, noting the citizen might know more than they can obey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Paul Revere
Crack a Smile in Phan and Philosophy
Rev J D Kern offers light verse with playful observations on modern manners. He jokes about lipstick and face paint, a father who aided police, and the gendered ribbon tradition as a baby grows. A nursery rhyme scene ends with Jack and Jill on a hill and a minor accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Kern
By The Way Ambition to Move Audiences and Educate
The speaker reflects on secret ambitions to captivate vast audiences as a speaker musician or actor. They value education and time and note a possible PEO path while emphasizing the joy found in working with kids despite others underestimating the effort involved.
Seven Little Children and the Farmer's Little Girl
The poem recalls seven children and Jersey calves in a meadow at dusk. One girl stays awake to watch stars as the others wait. A farmer's daughter and his calves head home for dinner, while a house and barn halt the others at the road split.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Adkins
Oregon
Relative Perspective Humor Stirs Chigger Flea Debate
A playful quip notes that a chigger may deem a flea an elephant, teasing how tiny organisms perceive larger creatures. The wry remark hints at relative scales in nature.
Banker’s wry quip on matrimony’s value as an investment
A lighthearted exchange features Frank Carter signing as E N P S M, where a young banker escorts a damsel and asks her preferred money. She replies matrimony, and he quips about its interest, claiming proper investment would double the original stock every two years.
Barber’s razor slips and repair with pasted notes
A Maine barber shaves a visitor while pasting paper over each cut to stop bleeding. The grateful client tips a dollar, praising the barber as versatile artist capable of healing, printing, and hanging papers in one. Meanwhile revival placards in a western city announce talks and a baritone singer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Hell
Thomas Jones
Slue Ths Snake to Hedge Is Slain to Avenge Boy Death
Davis hunter and trailer of snake tracks the snake blamed for the death of boy Lewis Adams in Douglas Georgia. He ropes the five and a half foot rattler with a shoe string and identifies it by double fangs on the right and no fangs on the left. Adams was bitten while hunting birds with a sling shot and died that night. Davis stalked the reptile and found it near a hedge by a fence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Davis Hunter
Lewis Adams
C. M. Davis
Adams
Davis
Movie Stars Voices On Endorsements And Fashion Props
Baby Peggy will allow her name to be used in advertising by a face powder company while she remains undecided about a reducing corset deal. A consolation for sinners notes that every President has a Vice. In Modern Apartments the kitchen is now called the cannery. A turf follower unhappy with Empire City’s second race results sees a dismal outcome for Reprisal, sold by Frank Kelly to Tommy Maher amid losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby Peggy
Empire City
Tommy Maher
Frank Kelly
Community Reminder Promises Monday Notice To All
A public notice emphasizes that information will be shared with everyone on Monday. Officials urge residents to mark the day for upcoming announcements and participation opportunities.
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