The Eye of the Lord Beholds the Fearful and Hopeful
Bible thought reflects on Psalm 33 verses 18 and 19, stating the eye of the Lord rests on those who fear him and hope in his mercy to deliver their souls from death and preserve life during famine.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1934
Page
4
Bible thought reflects on Psalm 33 verses 18 and 19, stating the eye of the Lord rests on those who fear him and hope in his mercy to deliver their souls from death and preserve life during famine.
Dean Chester A. Phillips of the College of Business spoke at the Rotary about the economy. He argued for temporary relief with each new emergency and cited how bond purchases by banks affect deposits and reserves, warning of a saturation point if bond sales expand too far.
A cautious forecast notes a hypothetical apprehension point where faith in government obligations as bank assets could crumble. It warns heavy withdrawals and potential crisis if reached, while affirming current confidence and deposit insurance as safeguards. Dean Phillips is praised as a strong, analytical potential governing addition to the political brain trust.
Colorado Springs man planned to exhibit his 1898 Winton at the Chicago World's Fair. A manufacturer quoted 16000 dollars for four tires. The seller balked at the price since full new equipment would be needed, so the old tires will have to do.
Daniel Webster condemns critics who oppose banks and corporations and Fear that agitation against wealth harms industry. He argues such opponents seek only to enjoy others' labor and would disrupt moral order in a liberty loving republic.
Bert L Opsal urges readers in the Wilmot Dakota Enterprise to place ads in the paper. He asks if families would share obituaries, slides at theaters, hotel guest registers, or wedding news, then challenges why ads are not run in the newspaper.
The Los Angeles Times reports a scientist estimating a gunshot sound speed as 1.087.13 feet per second or about half rumor speed. An editor from Kansas apologizes for a wedding misprint where the typesetter printed roses were punk instead of noses were pink.
The judges could not reach a unanimous decision so four prizes are awarded. Two poems tie for third, and patrons are invited to applaud the winners as the results are revealed in the edition.
First prize goes to Minnehaha of Haskins for the poem Indian Spring. She may choose from printed stationery flowers or candy and must send name and address to receive her prize.
The poem Spring on the Farm by Bluebell wins second prize. Bluebell may choose flowers or candy and is asked to send an address for prize delivery.
Third prize goes to The Student Prince for God's Spring and ding for It Is Spring. The note invites both winners to send addresses to receive a fine box of candy.
A Spring Poetry contest awarded honorable mention to several poems as judges noted merit beyond the top prize. The discussion highlighted the diversity of styles and voices recognized in the competition.
News notes discuss widespread chinch bug damage with states like Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri cited. Ray Murray says two years of drought and mild winters created favorable conditions for the pest, now found in thousands rather than hundreds, threatening crops unless weather changes occur.
A reader thanks contributors for a contest response and looks ahead to a next year contest with plans to reprint prize winning poets. The note mentions anticipation of prizes, a future event, and invites participation from all readers.
Former Guy Dan Turner campaigning for the Republican nomination for governor told a Father and Son banquet in Madrid that Iowa should permanently remove deferency judgments. He called the current law outdated and urged modernization to begin the renovation of state statutes.
A first of its kind conference for physical education teachers and students from across Iowa opened at the University of Iowa. Ted Shawn and his troupe delivered lectures and performances featuring music, primitive themes, play and labor rhythms. Shawn performed two solos John Brown Sees the Glory and The Invocation of the Thunderbird.
A historical note explains lynching as a self constituted court that promptly executes a person charged with a flagrant offense. It clarifies that lynching is not limited to hanging as a method of execution.
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