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Newspaper
Atchison Weekly Globe
Location
Atchison, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1933
Page
2
A string of social maxims and wry observations on human behavior, gossip, pride, and mood. The narrator notes jealously against a man who can pronounce a difficult word, jokes about gossip, lawsuits in low moods, work ethic, and the forgotten man amid prosperity and depression. Jude Johnson suffers yearly sun stroke while not in the sun. sermons fail to lift the depression. natural and economic laws ignore editorials.
A wary note on character shows the disagreeable man more despicable than a drunken one. The piece rails at social folly, imagining a law forcing men to sleep in garages a week monthly. It ends with a line about a man cursing himself.
After a bridge party a woman arrives home and states to her husband that next time she goes anywhere she will go alone, tossing her wraps on a chair. The brief domestic remark signals a wish to change joint outings.
A reflective remark contrasts ongoing poverty with those who once had wealth. The speaker notes he did not fall far, only a small step from fortune, suggesting a gentler view of poverty compared to former riches. The quote frames a critique of social ascent and enduring hardship.
An Atchison young man was convicted of manslaughter and faces a penitentiary sentence. The piece argues bootleggers and bootlegging are central to crime, urging the county to purge bootlegging as a means to reduce crime and hold the community accountable.
The Jewell Republican notes a proverb about the blue jay waiting for true spring while the robin often arrives early and meets a blizzard. It suggests the robin is too progressive, a fault seen in many people today who are likewise too progressive.
Kansas residents show cautious optimism as a new legislative session appears sensible. The Town Grouch urges readers to knock on wood and temper hope with prudence amid the observed reform.
The Jewell Republican notes that many cannot purchase eggs or cream unless prices drop to nearly nothing, underscoring the fragile value of the American dollar as shortages bite the public.
A Republican editorial quotes a grocer saying if the butter isn’t very good then it simply isn’t. The remark reflects a practical stance on product quality and consumer expectations in local commerce.
A congressman with a bold stance aims to impeach President Hoover amid national friction. In North Dakota a public figure advocates secession from New England, signaling growing regional tensions.
Critics of President Hoover have subsided as observers wonder how Mr. Roosevelt will stand the test.
Sinclair Lewis issues a new vet. Some days readers will feel the urge to read the book and browse the livery table.
A reflective note questions the value of criticism suggesting that true improvement would yield a flawless government. It implies skepticism about criticism's ability to drive perfect governance and hints at practical limits of corrective discourse.
A Kansas legislator introduces a bill to classify false reporting as a misdemeanor aimed at curbing Dame Gossip. The move appears intended to curb perceived disruption to bridge tournaments.
Governor Landon has gained fifteen pounds since his election prompting speculation about his health and routines as observers note a visible change in appearance. Rumors circulate about pressures of office and upcoming public duties amid growing attention from local observers.
During the World War onset American soldiers entered France the French government cheered We can never repay you The writer notes growing suspicion that the greeting was sincere.
Charrie Finch of Lawrence argues the short ballot concentrates power, though it can be economically unsatisfactory to have many fools in control. The editor notes that with many chumps in charge the system loses accountability and efficiency.
A terse remark reflects a state of ineffective governance or leadership. The source implies stagnation and lack of progress despite ongoing efforts, with no clear actions reported or outcomes achieved.
The speaker notes fatigue with the constant labeling of opponents as un-American. In a young growing America, defining true Americanism remains uncertain, and a supposedly good American is not defined by perpetual loud remonstration.
In congressional debates the dry faction shows firmer ground than the wets who waver over beer choices leading to delay and uncertainty in voting.
A St. Louis sportsman allegedly released two weak lions on a safe island and shot them. The tease wagers a bush el of wheat against rheumatism that the man will turn pale and tremble at the roar of a sick mouse.
A reflective meditation on readiness for independence arguing that no people are ever truly ready. It parallels the past American struggle for independence with the present stance, noting ongoing difficulties and questions about timing and readiness.
An obscure political remark argues Harry Woodring made a good governor and would have won reelection if not for his involvement with Helvering, whose mannerisms resemble Clyde Reed.
The Douglas County Republican columnist argues the legislature plans to seize control of the highway commission and remove Helvering from the agency, signaling a major shift in oversight and governance.
Kansas lawmakers consider two resolutions from Rep Frank McFarland Topeka to submit constitutional amendments. One proposal would elect governor and lieutenant governor as two state offices while others could be created. The second would allow cities and counties to draft a dual government charter under one board of commissioners, with Wyandotte County as a notable case. Proponents say reducing elective offices may ease voter choices and improve efficiency, urging votes at the 1934 election.
The essay discusses likely choices for Roose velt's cabinet, naming Glass Walsh Hull and Cutting as probable appointees. It notes the challenge of securing acceptances, the benefits of many ex Senators in the cabinet, and the potential impact on legislative relations and policy enactment.
Local notes mix garden plans, rail rumors, hospital visits, birthday remembrances, and community chatter. Mentions Pat Mason and Moon Mullins, hometowns like Doniphan and Kansas City, audits, births, marriages, weather, and a range of personal observations from Atchison and surrounding areas.
Grover Allison seeks chief of police. A D of I card party at K C hall on February 14. Western Kansas winds roar Saturday. John Werner Levin’s son improving. Local figures discuss politics and civic events. Miss Fan Friedman returns from Kansas City. St Marks Missionary society meets this evening. Various social notes include dinners, birthdays, and community updates.
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