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Newspaper
Atchison Weekly Globe
Location
Atchison, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1933
Page
2
The column riffs on religious folks, prophets, clever talkers, and aging jokes. It parries with quips about proving cleverness, Moses dyspepsia, and the perils of waitresses nostalgia. It also nudges Bible devotion toward comfort, not debate, and laments poor railroad names.
The piece presents a string of pithy, paradoxical lines on honesty, folly, and motives. It jokes about smart fools and dumb alibis, then pivots to a quip about Jude Johnson being overcome by heat while studying a lodge ritual and neglecting children.
The Globe’s morgue features an excess of images of young ladies in revealing attire and too few depictions of girls helping their mothers with chores like washing dishes.
An Atchison woman has been kind to her husband since she started reading the magazine Dumb Animals.
A reader notes it costs about $98 per person to see every department at the Chicago World’s Fair excluding meals and lodging. It would take six months to tour all departments, but the top attractions can be seen for far less than $98.
Report notes that visitors and exhibitors alike endure sore feet amid the Chicago exhibition crowds. Despite discomfort, the event draws substantial attendance and vibrant activity across pavilions.
The chief trouble with Wall Street is that it is the terminal for unearned profits.
In a 1929 era reflection the author argues the American public plunged into stock speculation after collapse, remains predisposed to gamble, shows little learning from past experiences, and displays nervous irritability and ignorance.
The president fears American speculation is reckless though critics say worry won’t change the public mindset. The remark frames a debate over market behavior and national prudence amid economic mood.
A sharp critique argues MacDonald has double crossed President Roosevelt, reflecting harsh but common European diplomatic practice and urging the United States to recognize this pattern in its relations.
An article argues it is easier to earn money than to invest, claiming the American public is cheated out of $500,000,000 annually through security swindles and urging caution.
The government enacts a federal securities act requiring all companies selling stocks and bonds to register with the government and disclose corporate integrity history. It protects most investors but not gamblers who routinely risk and lose money, as one gambler is described as able to win $50 one day and lose $100 the next.
A historical note compares Mr. Roosevelts push to purge Congress with a womans attempt to rid her house of roaches. The present American mood centers on a man who and cooke believes he is.
In a light reflection on wealth and taste, the piece notes J. P. Morgan can afford any fashion choice, from suspenders to a belt, highlighting the irony of a man who became rich through thrift and caution.
A reflective critique argues civilization did not arrive with progress and that culture defines civility more than gadgets. It urges recognition that material ease does not equal refined society, warning against conflating comfort with civilization.
A commentator muses that the world needs men like Huey Long to provide a benchmark showing that others can be reasonable. The remark frames Long as a standard against which other leaders might appear sensible.
Two years are needed to pour 5,500,000 barrels of concrete into Boulder dam frames. The amount equals the same number of barrels of pork, a comparison offered in light humor about scale.
A witty note asks what the shade of Thomas Jefferson would think of President Roosevelt’s dictatorial stance now that Congress adjourns. The piece frames a playful historical reflection on executive power.
In New York City debate grows over a four-track transcontinental highway to speed motor travel to two days. Critics call the push ill advised as unpopular proposals resurface amid agitation for faster roads.
The report notes a 14 percent drop in visitors to New York City last year, linking it to lower incomes and a 400 percent perceived theft burden, suggesting the reasoning may oversimplify tourism trends and discourage visitors rather than clarify causes.
A reader asks Governor Alf Landon to use influence to set fishing licenses to expire on December 31. The letter argues July renewals disrupt mid season and seeks a policy change to end annual license purchases.
The season saw stark reductions in arable land as natural events reshaped farmland. Officials note the devastation narrowed productive acreage, with farmers facing higher losses and resource challenges across affected counties.
A historical brief notes that Benito Mussolini holds tight political power in Italy while Mount Vesuvius erupts anew, reminding observers of ongoing volcanic danger alongside fascist authority.
France cannot balance its budget, as officials warn that preparations for potential conflict are driving up costs. Analysts note that war readiness expenditures press the deficit, even if actual combat does not occur.
Governor Alf Landon visited Leavenworth and Topeka and urged enforcement of Kansas truck regulations after a 15 ton vehicle traveled at 55 mph with no license. He said modern roads should stay safe and pleasant for citizens and their cars, and that state, county, and city workers must enforce the rules.
The piece reviews Roosevelt’s first special session, praising leadership and bipartisan cooperation. It notes the administration’s plans rest with Roosevelt and his advisers, relies on a business-professor mix, and stresses individual responsibility within the national program.
Interior of the Latter Day Saints church at Ninth and Santa Fe redecorated. A lengthy column recalls a cross‑country automobile journey from Atchison to Los Angeles with vivid notes on towns, weather, prices, and landmarks, and ends with Mr. Johnson planning to settle in California.
Various brief items note births and illnesses, farm work, and community happenings around Atchison. Mentions include Ben Holland born dates, Rich Handke near town cutting wheat, county farm harvest, F. M. Buckles of Muscatine improving, Dave Condon on distances to Denver, and local residents with minor incidents and remarks.
Friday’s Community Chatter notes local curiosities and names from Atchison and nearby towns. Items include remarks on residents like Clancy Miller and Jude Johnson, political jests, a senator, a press agent quip, and community anecdotes about shops, pensions, and local events.
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