Bible Thought for Today September 27 1922
A devotional brief cites Matthew 6 6 8 urging private prayer in solitude. It emphasizes that God sees secret prayer and will reward openly, encouraging faithful personal communication with the Father.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1922
Page
4
Too Lenient Law Weighs On Drunken Husband
A newspaper excerpt recounts a drunken husband harming his wife and infant, with the mother describing years of abuse and seeking protection. The piece argues liquor fuels violence and urges stronger punishment and safeguards for vulnerable family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papa
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason
A verse about Jemima and her groom, a witty pair with contrasting fancies. She seeks spending and show while he hoards coins, yet steady affection prevails as they wed and endure daily quarrels. The poem ends noting lasting marriages need sympathetic hearts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jemima
Fall Frolic Notes and Humorous Quips of North Dakota
A collage of jokes and quotes about crops, memory, and everyday life. It includes remarks on North Dakota drought, a Central Park speech by Clyde L. Herring, and light anecdotes about forgetful men, kitchen mishaps, and playful misreadings in public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde L. Herring
Congress
Central Park
Child questions and parental banter echo through home scene
A lawyer father, busy at his desk, answers a trio of odd child questions with short refusals. The boy asks about Santa Claus, the stork, and cannibals, prompting the father to admit ignorance each time. The piece ends with a quip on beauty and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Enduring Terror in Unbearable Home Conditions
The piece argues against years of fear, noting that women and children suffer under a terrorizing spouse. It says regulation cannot stop every hostile home, but physical assault is the height of viciousness and society must move beyond tolerating it.
Bootleg Liquor Exposed by West Virginia Probe
J Walter Bee head of the prohibition field force in West Virginia reports bootleg whisky is tainted by filthy conditions. He cites stills near outbuildings where cattle roam and dead cows nearby, with mash containing filth. He notes liquor made from mash with dead rats and maggots and mentions cadaver vats drained for bootleg use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Walter Bee
Prohibition Feild Foreg
West Virginia
Mr. Bee
Federal Prohibition Headquarters
Washington
Careful Crossing Campaign urged for railroad safety
A call for safer behavior at crossings stresses drivers must look and listen to avoid tragic collisions. The piece cites rising licenses in 1921 and urges persistent public effort, led by editors and chautauqua speakers, to promote a humane safety campaign against thoughtlessness at crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C, B. & Q. Bulletin
Wright County approves $172000 drainage bonds in Clarion
The Wright county drainage bond issue for the Clarion storm sewer district was signed by Chairman Gratlidge and Auditor Frank Walker. The total $172,000 covers 200 bonds, issued for twenty years and drawing 50 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion
Wright County
Gratlidge
Frank Walker
No Denial Is Possible on Crossing Accident Issue
Editorial asserts railroad crossing accidents are the era’s top domestic problem and demands urgent action without dissent. It frames the issue as a national crisis requiring policy changes and stricter safety measures.
Children talk of braces and glasses in playful morning mood
Patricia Keeley and Frances Dar byshire chat about dental braces and eye glasses with happiness. Dickie Edgington’s grandfather reads Bible stories each night as his mother tucks him into bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Keeley
Frances Darbyshire
Patricia
Frances
Dickie Edgington
Dickie
At a Glance Caricature Dialogue Exchange
A series of quick lines features characters named Walker Rider Hunky Dory and others. They joke about accidents hair loss and shopping while a couple exchanges taunts about cigars and driving. The skit ends with a lighthearted tease about kissing and making up.
Standpat refuses to cut daughter’s hair bob
A rugged father proudly defends his family stance on hair bobbing despite his daughter’s pleas. He recalls how he and Mandy stood firm together against the demand, united in their decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandy
Reading Enthusiasts and Orators Featured in Local Portraits
A woman dedicates a portion of her day to reading, while a man impressively recites entire passages from Shakespeare. A third woman appears hesitant about a particular situation, reflecting local personalities.
Pancake Frying on a Fireless Cooker Questioned
The reader reports a conversation where Ralph Kellar says he has cooked many items on a fireless cooker with uniform success and asks if pancakes can be fried on one. Dickle challenges his father's reading of stories and a grandparent resting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Kellar
Big Cities Show More Employment
Washington Sept 27 The Department of Labor reports employment conditions improved in thirty of forty two major cities in August over July. Notable gains occurred in stamped wear fertilizer and printing newspapers with declines in tobacco products and men’s clothing plus car building and repair shops. Thirty three industries showed payroll gains while nine posted decreases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Labor
Train Schedule Fragments Under Western Division
Partial timetable shows train numbers for express, local passenger and freight trains with arrival and departure times. Section lists daily and weekend patterns and notes agent H. W. Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Russell
J. Cc, McKay
John Park
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