Today’s Bible Thought: Defraud Not
The December 15 1932 Bible Thought urges readers to heed the counsel of Thessalonians that no man defraud his brother in any pattern. The short reflection emphasizes honest conduct and integrity in daily dealings.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1932
Page
4
Old Time Winter Signs Point to Cold January and February
The piece argues that after December 21 the days lengthen while temperatures often drop, predicting a cold winter in January and February as Iowa cools after a hot summer, with sunward warming resisted by the frozen earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Potatoes Sell Ad Wrecks Family Home
Uncle Tommy Simpson laments being out of potatoes as a 45 cent for sale ad he placed in the Journal led to selling 130 bushels. He and his family face winter without spuds, while potatoes abound elsewhere. The tale highlights a buyer misused by a cheap classified appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Simpson
Journal
Mr. Simpson
Bart
Wogan and Halliwell
Monsieur de Bernis
Albuquerque Keys
Priscilla
Albuquerques
de Bernis
Monsieur de Berni
Sieur Simon
Santa Catalina
Bernis
Toulousain
France
Nanter
Lincoln at Gettysburg Inspires Youths Evangelist Copy
Dr. J. C. Boice hands the Journal a May 28 1893 issue owned by Mrs Mildred Guthrie found among old papers. The lead article reprints Lincoln Gettysburg address remarks and Everett two hour ovation with Gettysburg battlefield dedication dated November 19 1892.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Boice
Journal
Mildred Guthrie
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Legislature of
Pennsylvania
Gettysburg Battle Field
President Lincoln
Edward Everett
Willis
Mr. Lincoln
Judge Willis
Everett
United States
France and England Drove Payment Error Corrected
The paper recalls a mistaken claim that France and England would pay a debt. France did not pay. England did. The French Congress balked though the government and people favored payment, fearing the cost of defiance and potential future losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
England
Frances
Europe and Britain Face War Debt and Citizenship Vision
The author notes heavy U S payments to France and smaller debts from Czecho Slovakia and Lithuania, promising future consideration. The piece credits Great Britain for rising to the moment and muses on a future blended citizenship drawn from educated European citizens, capable of rational views on international matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Czecho-Slovakia
Lithuania
England
Great Britain
Paris Visit Reveals Foreign Life Through Lloyd McCall Letters
Lloyd McCall writes from Paris about travel hurdles language barriers and lodging. He notes higher prices crowded nightlife cafes and mixed views of French life while comparing stores markets and social behavior to England and the United States. He observes police checks and work rules for foreigners and says he values letters from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. McCall
France
England
Rue de la Budepest
Paris
N. Y
Philadelphia
Oyster token from Chesapeake bay flavors church stew
A 2 pound oyster from the Chesapeake Bay is described as capable of flavoring at least half a dozen church stews in a vivid regional quip from the Lowell Evening Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake Bay
Lowell Evening Leader
Homey Hotel Motto Sparks Debate in Ashland
Ashland Daily Independent notes that turning hotels into homelike spaces may please guests but risks blurring lines with modern home comforts. The editorial questions practicality and design standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland Daily Independent
Daily Lesson in English Word Misuses and Study
This item previews a language column teaching correct usage of phrases and misused terms. It highlights avoid stating goods delivery as per directions and explains the difference between relevant and irrelevent in examples.
Is Dietrich Through in Movie Magazine Gossip
A chatty item riffs on Dietrich Garbo and other stars imitating Garbo and flopping. It questions Dietrich's chances, notes playful comments from Hank Curtis and Marlene Dietrich dishes, then shifts to editor anecdotes, a royal gorge tale, and a chilly quip about a train ride with a woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dietrich
Millie
Henry
Hank
Curtis
Pim
Marlene D
Garbo
J. ©. Elder
Royal Gorge
Arkansas River
Colorado
Claude Essely
Brighton
Claude
Movies You Ought to See News Reel Satire
A quirky column highlights upcoming 1932 film releases and jokes at a Y's Men's Club luncheon. It lists capsule price calls for direct ordering and contains snappy quips about deans, humor, and a misheard pun about calcium oxides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Moore
Fred
Wallace School Children Entertain P T A With Christmas Program
The Wallace Building hosted a Christmas program by fifth grade singers and a Christmas story recited by six fifth graders. Third grade reader Nellie Anderson impressed, while Miss Helen Wytie led first and second graders in songs. Eighteen mothers attended as Billy Brown and Robert Romer announced items. The PTA plans a Tuesday popcorn treat and appointed a welfare committee chaired by Mrs. Loyd Morrison with members Mrs. Kk. Ui. Hammer, Mrs. Maynard Brown, Miss Myrtle Macon, and Mrs. Evaleene Lemley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Nellie Anderson
Helen Wytie
Billy Brown
Robert Romrer
Loyd Morrison
Chaiirman
Kk. Ui. Hammer
Maynard Brown
Myrtle Macon
Evaleene Lemley
H Club Holds Farm Bureau Lesson and Christmas Party
The W J club met with Mrs George Shalla for the farm bureau lesson and Christmas party. President Mrs Joe Teockhorst gave the second nutrition lesson on cereals. Guests included Mrs Frank Havel Mrs Georgeavel Mrs Wes Sojka Miss Wilma TeBoekhorat and Miss Ella Shalla. A Christmas tree and treats were provided for children, gifts exchanged, and a luncheon served. The next meeting will be in three weeks with Mrs James Shalla. Jesse Shalla of Wellman who had a minor operation at Washington county hospital yesterday left the hospital this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Club
George Shalla
Farm Bureau
Joe Teockhorst
Clu
Frank Havel
George Avel
Wes Sojka
Mies Wilma TeBoekhorat
Ella Shalla
Edward Prebyl
Wilma
Ella
James Shalla
Jesse Shalla of
Wellman
Washington County Hospital
Stevens Family Involvement Tied To Illin Illinois Life Collapse
Chicago December report on the Illinois Life Insurance Co failure shows Gen. Abel Davis tracing intercompany transfers between the Stevens family tied hotels and Lincoln Securities. Raymond Stevens resigns as adviser, Ernest Stevens steps down as co receiver. Davis pushes for policy reinsurance and probes personal culpability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois Life Insurance Co
Abel Davis
Stevens
Raymond W. Stevens
The
Illinois Life
Gen. Davis
Ernest J. Stevens
la Salle Hotel
Nother Strong Company
Gen Davis
James H. Wilkerson
Tincoln Securities Company
J. W
R. W. Stevens
M. B. Stevens
Catch of Thanks for Aunt Fannie
A brief thank you note from Mr. and Mrs. Ray Page and Maurice expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for kindness and flowers sent to Aunt Fannie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie
Ray Page
Maurice
Miss Edith Elgar Plans Weekend at Riverside Home
Miss Edith Elgar who terrhes near Riverside will spend the weekend at home. She comes the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Elgar
Riverside
Pirate Leach and De Bernis Plot aboard the Centaur
Tom Leach captains the Centaur as Priscilla Harra dine seeks safety with de Bernis and Major Sands aboard the ship. De Bernis reveals his buccaneer past and plans to lead Leach to a Spanish treasure while fostering Priscilla’s trust and a wary alliance with Morgan’s former lieutenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Leach
England
Leach
de Bernis
Priscilla
Major Sands
Santa Catalina
Morgan
Spain
Jamaica
Monsieur de Bernis
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