Bible Thought for Today September 24 1025
A short devotional note quotes II Corinthians 4 18 urging focus on eternal rather than temporal things. It presents a spiritual reflection suitable for daily quiet reading.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1925
Page
4
Knoxville Man’s First Times Aged Citizen’s Rail and Auto Firsts
A Knoxville resident James Thompson, long near a rail hub, has never ridden a train in forty years nor visited Knoxville for thirty. He recently moved here to live with his nephew and took his first automobile ride, amid questions if city noise will suit him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
James Thompson
Thompson
Court House
Cumberland Pike 1806 Road Still Carries Heavy Traffic
The Cumberland Pike, described as America's first national highway begun in 1806, remains in existence with portions of the original road bed and drainage structures intact. It is cited as a lasting example of durable engineering as modern roads are improved to permanent, all time grade and drainage standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Eating to Excess and the Diet Dilemma
A satirical meditation on diet and doctors warning against gluttony. The narrator notes sedentary life, rich foods, and promises to reform, but each day yields more roasts, pies, and excuses as health warnings fade and indulgence returns. The piece ends with a defiant claim to still seek a good square meal.
A Century-Long Road Building Effort Gains Ground
The speaker praises enduring road construction as a permanent asset and a key part of national wealth. Twelve years of disorganized planning have yielded a coherent program uniting interstate and county highways under government leadership. Completion promises broad public benefits and satisfaction.
Airplane landings atop Chicago post office proposed
The plan envisions a roof landing area covering two city blocks for post office aircraft. Over time planes would link with downtown activities and buildings may be designed to receive air traffic, prompting skyscrapers to monitor soaring traffic above the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Local Social Highlights In Brighton and Nearby
The H W Helmick family returns from LeRoy visit as Birmingham guests Mrs Harry Wentworth and baby visit parents in Brighton Des Moines visitors J W Lemley stay with son Lawrence and family Chicago guests Randoph Hicks arrives after his mother Eletha Hicks dies Chapter A P E O hostesses at Eugene Brinton home for B I L event Farewell reception for Rev L R Burdock at Methodist church About 100 attend chicken supper Wedding of Elizabeth Harris and Vance Curtis in Washington and return to Richland for a home awaiting them
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
H. W. Helmick
LeRoy
Town
Harry Wentworth
Baby
Birmingham
Dave Wentworth
J. W. Lemley
Des Moines
Lawrence
Randolph Hicks
Chicago
Eletha Hicks
B. I L
Eugene Brinton
L. R. Burdock
Kirksville
Iowa
ER. S. Rudolph
Robertson Homebound After Month-Long Car Trip
Robertson returns Tuesday from a months long car journey spanning Canada Colorado and other points of interest. The trip blended business and pleasure. Mrs. Katie Hart of Burlington visits at Mrs. Frank Smith’s home with friends. The writer plans a vacation and asks for a substitute while away. John McKinstry, approaching 93 in February, went to Chicago with two carloads of fat cattle. Freddie Pine was ill but improving. Several families and individuals from Brighton and Burlington visited Mrs. Frank Smith. Mrs. Ralph Robertson visits her mother Mrs. Fleming in Washington. Dublin Passport Area Enlarged. Dublin Aug 30 Free State counties Cavan Monaghan Leitrim Donegal move to Dublin for passport purposes to the United States. Belfast will serve six Ulster counties. Belfast office handles about 70 applications daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson
Canada
Colorado
John McKinstry
Chicago
Freddie Pine
Walter Sheets
Caroline
J. W. Combs
Bert Smith
Maurice Cole
Ira Waterhouse
Brighton
Marion Smith
Ireta Ferne
Katie Hart
Burlington
Frank Smith
Dublin
Free State
Cavan
Monahan
Leitrim
Donegal
United States
Belfast
Oyster delivering boy bicycle ride promo shocks locals
A Rhode Island firm advertises a boy who can deliver oysters by bicycle surprising readers. The unusual stunt draws walkable interest as residents pass the Journal counter railing where a row of four cars is rapidly consumed by the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal Counter
Rhode Island
Contest closes in a week for best entry prize
A local contest announces a £1 reward for the best real sounding entry. The notice urges aspiring participants to submit work by the stated deadline.
Actor Leaves Chicago Flat After One Week
An English actor beginning a long Chicago run moved into an apartment near the railroad and abandoned it after a week. He complained trains woke him each morning as engines rehearsed under his window. A lighthearted quip about sailors closes the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ile
Wenonah Becomes One Of The Truly Faithful Cartoon
A humorous fragment shows a man pleading to kiss tears away and a woman blaming hay fever as a backdrop. A hard boiled sergeant recalls wooden soldiers and a mother’s reassurance. The piece ends with a teacher asking what Caesar said at Brutus stabbing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Easing the recompense in virtue and reward
Poetic line argues virtue deserves reward beyond merit alone and warns that raising the ante could spur more virtue in the world. It emphasizes that virtue is its own reward but questions whether greater incentives would foster more good.
Fragmentary Quote on Wealth and Happiness Perfection
A reader quotes a man claiming he would be perfectly content only with a certain amount of money. The statement reflects a belief that financial thresholds determine total satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liak
Boy in First Real Suit Attends Party
A six year old boy in his first real suit is asked if he will look pretty at a party. He replies that he would rather not, noting that compliments to girls would imply a gender stereotype. An aside mentions T. R. Phillips ads and large postage stamp sales, arguing volume drives margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
A Fragmented Verse And Local Remarks In Town
A rough composite text blends notes on samples for a project with a sorrowful poem about a late friend Ingerio and a casual town remark about marriage. The piece ends with a stray line about dues and social chatter reflecting small town life.
Sample Case West Chester Town
A terse note recalls a friend facing danger after a threatening letter arrived from a man who vowed to shoot him on sight if he pursued the man's wife. The case references missed dates and an unsigned message ending with Yours Very Truly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester Town
Modern Styles and Friendly Pokes in A Woman's Verse
Dear Ivy the writer mocks fashion trends with playful lines about bobbed hair long skirts and street heels. A contributor signs off asking for a better poem and notes editor praise. Pasadena Star News item mentions a Long Beach vertical race with pilots reaching 5000 feet and a donated silver cup by Mottell the local undertaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Mottell
State Spends Nine Million on Roads Initiatives
Ames Iowa September report shows the state allocating about 9.9 million dollars for roads this year. Half funds new construction, rest covers bonded road debt. Iowa counties connect 72 miles of paying highways, with 46 miles paved at 26 to 27 thousand dollars per mile. Gravel work totals 260 miles with 18 and a half miles complete at roughly 2180 dollars per mile. 228 miles grading done of 343 contracted, averaging 7500 dollars per mile. Eight weeks remain in paving season, weather permitting major projects should finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
J W. Eichinger
Highway Commission
Eichinger
Lowa
Jichinger
Special meetings held at New Haven church invite all
Rev and Mrs KE Hillis conduct two weeks of sermons at the New Haven church inviting everyone to attend. the Ladies Social Union met Tuesday with Mrs Maggie Engle, Mr and Mrs Seymour Stattler and daughter Hazel and Marion present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
C. KE. Hillis
New Haven Church
Ladies Social Union
Maggie Engle
Seymour
Stattler
Hazel
Marion
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