Banking crisis tests United States finance and policy
The piece analyzes the 1933 banking crisis under President Roosevelt and Secretary Woodin, detailing bank closes, emergency banking legislation, public confidence restoration, and the ongoing government reshaping including farm credit agency unification led by Henry Morgenthau Jr. It notes secrecy, expert caution, and the potential for lasting reforms while warning of implementation challenges and political dynamics.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Treasury
William H. Woodin
Woodin
Congress
Michigan
Maryland
Ogden L. Mills
Arthur A. Ballantine
John Douglas
Henry Morgenthau
Federal Farm Board
Morgenthau
Western Newspaper Union
When Self Improvement Echoes From The River
A reflective column noting man’s hard work ethic, perfectionism, and self control inspired by figures like Thomas Edison and C O McIntyre. It contrasts American river improvements with personal progress and laments modern vanity while urging temperance and self management.
Being True to Jesus in Mark Eight Sermon
Lesson for April 9 outlines Jesus as Son of God and the cross as central. Peter’s confession precedes a focus on suffering, death, and resurrection, then the cost of discipleship. Deny self, take up the cross, and follow Christ lead to freedom now and eternal life.
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Jesus
Christ
Peter
John the Baptist
Elijah
God
Jerusalem
Judas
Pontius Pilate
Study Brings Light Quote by George Muller
A compact quotation from George Muller on how study opens insight into divine truth. He notes that true study followed by prayer and meditation yields light and understanding. The line emphasizes personal spiritual practice as a path to deeper truth.
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George Muller
Washes Away Sins
A religious message proclaims the power of the Blood to absolve sins and extend God's mercy to all until hell gates close, asserting universal grace. The bold statement emphasizes forgiveness as available to every person, regardless of past sins.
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Hell
Barter to Money: The Rise of a Common Exchange Medium
The article traces the origin of money from barter, noting how early items like wampum strings, skins, cattle, tobacco, and salts served as measures of value. It explains that money arose from practical trade needs, not government decree, with coins named after weight units such as shekel, as, livre, peso, and pound.
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Reuben D. Cahn
Chicago Tribune
America
Africa
Asia
Virginia
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Sound Money
Howe
O. O. McIntyre
ED Howe
Rhine
Missouri River
Lem Whalen
Lem
New York
C. O. McIntyre
MacIntyre
Thos. A. Edison
Haldane
England
Bell Syndicate
WNU
P. B. Fitzwater
D. D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Sicak
Suterabie
Yc Drucvist
Ita Reyes
Elem
Net Ietaas
A. J. DeLong
LaFayette
Indiana
Chicago
Bayer
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