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Newspaper
Liberty Bee
Location
Liberty, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1933
Page
3
A 1933 New Year note from Liberty Illinois blends humor and cautionary lines about mood and scandal. It references Miss 1934, Mr D. EB Pression, Prodigal Sammy Insull and a call to bear one another’s burdens as the year closes.
A humorous but rough depiction of how France sought aid from Uncle Sam during wartime, Americans loaning money and the German advances. It notes French pride after repayment, tensions over loans, and a later fence incident near water, with warnings of potential anger toward France and a brewing backlash.
In a brief comic quip, the Prodigal Son is praised for hitchhiking home rather than wiring for money. The column notes quirky lines about Old Santa and his reindeer, Europe watching the NRA, and a hypothetical repair kit for toys.
A brisk look at aquatic lore and local tales showing how fish stories never end, feeding curiosity and a hometown sense of wonder as myths drift through neighborhoods and markets.
A humorous observation notes that many turkeys are seen wearing outfits rather than appearing featherless, suggesting a playful distinction between natural plumage and clothing.
The piece plays with the idea of a New Year pause on resolutions for 1934, noting difficulty in changing habits when the metaphorical leaf is missing and humorously asking if a wish is tied to a neck or a drumstick.
The piece urges citizens to wake up and scrutinize candidates, warning that rotten politics comes from lax electors. It promotes voting for honest, patriotic men in both parties and cautions that legislative nominations can mean elections.
The notice warns that many papers will expire with the current issue and will be marked with a Blue X. It states postal law requires discontinuation if not renewed and that readers may not receive next week’s issue. It promises a future summer program and a centenary history feature in 1934 to keep The Bee valuable.
The local recap notes mild frost on the Maine Street area with no snow and mentions Christmas expectations. Several residents joke about the Civil Works Administration and turkey octopus rumors. Five more people get CWA jobs starting Thursday, aiming to start 1934 preparations.
A light half inch of snow fell on Christmas night and temperatures stood near ten above the next morning. Alva Lierle returned home from the hospital after a week convalescing from an auto wreck. Oren Hunsaker and his family visited Clayton and celebrated Christmas at the Mt. Sterling Hunsaker home. Telephone directors met to close the year, with the annual meeting set for the opera house on Saturday.
Well attended and profitable services marked the week at Zion and St Peter’s Lutheran Churches. Luther League met, Christmas programs featured drama and carols, and candlelight services lit the altars. Congregational meetings follow New Year’s Day worship with elections and reports due.
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