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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1933
Page
4
Waiting for Work for Her and the Old Song
A speaker pleads for honest labor to support a girl like his own child. He describes long days in lines and streets and a return to her, seeking a meaningful task for head and hands and an eager heart. He asks for opportunity and dignity, naming the blessing of work and the joy it brings to loved ones. The verse ends with a prayer for the girl and the smart one.
Thumbs Down on College Props in Roosevelt Era
The piece notes Democratic leaders dislike Roosevelt's ties to college professors while comparing Wilson's collaboration with Col. House. It suggests some senators distrust professors, cites Lodge as an unexpected close associate of Roosevelt, and argues leaders share a common core of political responsibility despite differing forms of advisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Wilson
Col. House
Mr. Wilson
United States
Mr. Roosevelt
Teddy Roosevelt
Congress
Henry Cabot Lodge
Teddy
Postal savings critique urges backing local banks
A Jackson Sentinel letter argues postal savings drain home banks and hurt local industry. It questions government profits from deposits, rail and mail subsidies, and warns that continued support of federal services may erode the value of money and harm local institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Savings Department
Treasury
Uncle Sam
Crusade Against Crooks Outlined in Deliberation
The speaker emphasized deliberation needed for the occasion and framed his main aim as a crusade against crooks. The remarks highlighted moral stakes and a call for accountability in public affairs.
Hidden Big Bills and Courage in 1933
Amos Parish argues that 470 million large denomination bills remain hidden as banks ship them to Washington for destruction. He notes per capita money has risen, urging spending now while the dollar holds power as he predicts 1933 will test public courage and resolve.
National festival of music at Chicago World’s Fair
A recent article announces a national festival of music at the Chicago World’s Fair, described as a scale never before attempted in this country. The piece hints at the overwhelming audacity of the undertaking and its impact on attendees.
Iconoclast Aims Shifting Shirt Styles and Attitude
A fashion brief notes iconoclast designers moving away from classic shirts toward bold textures and unexpected fits. Observers expect a shift in retail displays as new silhouettes appear in limited runs and collaborative lines.
Captain Answer Le Why Did You Desert Under Fire
A captured exchange shows Private Rastus explaining his desertion as seeking a better position to advance. The exchange depicts a soldier asking why he fled while under fire and the reply claims he was backing up to gain a start for a charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rastus
Africa and marriage query sparks quiet town talk
A fragmentary exchange shifts to a question about male ignorance of a wife before marriage, prompting a puzzled dad response and leaving locals greeting the evening. The snippet ends with a greeting to townspeople.
January Dawn Snow White and Rose Red Poem Fragment
Fragment of a poem describing January dawn with snow white features and rose red hues. Imagery centers on morning light, frost, diamonds, gold, blue eyes, and a bright, cheerful day until night. Ends with moon watching over rest.
The Old Timer Advice Column Snippet
A series of wry maxims on work marriage and life from The Old Timer. Humorous quips touch on choosing between love and career, Ford Americana, and light guidance about communication and appearances. The tone is breezy reflective and lightly satirical.
Song of Soap and Suds
A whimsical verse about household chores and a wish for never washing dishes. The speaker imagines fairy wishes, the burden of dirty pots, and ends with a tidy scene where hot suds and rinses leave dishes clean and happiness restored. Anonymous.
The Universe Made Of Particles Not Morons
A lighthearted quip notes the universe is built from protons photons electrons and neutrons while joking that morons were omitted. The author signs as Oscar and addresses a reader named X A. in playful fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
X. A
Marcus Aurelius Quote on Kinship and Ignorance
Salvage note contains a reflection by Marcus Aurelius on loving those who err when they are kin, act through ignorance, and cause no real harm since the ruling faculty remains unchanged, reminding that mortality will end all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Aurelius
Grudge Over Poetry Contest Sparks Wordy Exchange
A reader derides poetry as melodious nonsense while praising a submitted poem and contrasting Shelley lines with a later contrary verse. The missive mocks Mr Longfellow and comments on poetic contradictions in a sharp exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Longfellow
The American Boy Youth's Companion highlights
The editor promises more thrilling adventures and diverse articles for 1933 including journeys with the Royal Canadian Mounted, Borneo posts, Indian cavalry, and Amazon jungle expeditions. It outlines stories on professions travel science and school life and notes subscription costs and gift options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eader
Royal Canadian Mounted
West Lafayette Blvd
Detroit
Mich
Ady
Girl Scouts Sew For Red Cross At Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville February 4 Girl Scout meeting at Mrs Mary Packers home. Eleven garments sewn for the Red Cross and several girls earned pins. Valentine exchange and refreshments featured. Leaders praised for capable guidance. Boys and girls basketball teams from 7th and 8th grades played Olds and lost 41 to 3 or 5. Y girls and Y reserves tied alumni. local girls beat Washington Y 35 to 10. Players named include Marjorie Hanna Irene Mitchell Grace Holmes Florence White Ethyl Martin Ruth Meyer Helen Meyer Doris Cherryholmes. Three overtime periods decided the Inde pendents vs Reserves score 41 to 38 in favor of Y Reserves. Referees Stanley Smith Vernon White. Mrs S F Wenger and Miss Olive Moore attended Ladies Aid at Haskins church. Mrs Wenger awarded sunburst quilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Mary Packer
Fletcher
Red Cross
Packer
Doris Cherryholmen
Y Reserves
Washington
Washington Y's
Marjorie Hanna
Irene Mitchell
Grace Holmes
Florence White
Ethyl Martin
Ruth
Helen Meyer
Doris Cherryholmes
Stanley Smith
Vernon White
S. F. Wenger
Olive Moore
Ladies Aid
Haskins Church
E. J. Prey
Local safety council to be formed in Dubuque
City Manager F Evans said organizational work will finish tomorrow evening. The council aims to promote motorist and pedestrian safety, cut accidents, and encourage stricter safety practices in industrial plants of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
F Evans
Evans
Deaths of the Week noted in Fordsville and Richland
The notice lists obituaries including a resident of Fordsville who lived there most his life, survived by a wife and two sons Maxwell and George, and Dr. William E. Dodds aged seventy seven who died at his Richland home on February 2 after a two week illness. He practiced medicine in Richland for 55 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fordsville
Maxwell
George
Hayes dies at 85. funeral set in Keota church
Hayes aged 85 died at his daughter’s home near Wellman on Sunday January 2. Funeral services were held from the Keota Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Hiram Hayes
Wellman
Keota
Ferguson-Ferguson matron Agnes dies at 92 in county home
Agnes Ferguson aged 92 died Monday at the county home after fifteen years of ill health. She had lived with her daughter in Wellman until the daughter died last June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson
Agnes Ferguson
Welliman
Longs’ Sister Dies in Racine Home
Longs’ sister Mrs. John Long aged 55 and youngest sister of Frank Macon died at her daughter’s Racine Wisconsin home after several weeks of illness on January 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long
John Long
Frank Macon
Racine
Wis
Calkins of Wayland Dies After Winter Visit
Calkins of Wayland who was spending the winter with his daughter Mrs Oliver Hester at Sheriff died the last of last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calkins
C. FE
Wayland
Oliver Hester
Sheriff, li
Nichols George Nichols dies at 82 in Louisa Center area
Louisa Center resident George B. Nichols died the last of the week at age 82. Funeral services were held on Sunday.
Berane couple celebrate 50th wedding anniversary in Riverside
Mr and Mrs Joseph Berane of Riverside marked their 50th anniversary on January 30 with a surprise charivari hosted by friends. The couple planned to entertain guests at an oyster supper that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Berane
Riverside
Shelman-Gordon birth in La Verne at west town home
Shelman Gordon was born Saturday afternoon at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Gordon Shelman four and one half miles west of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelman
Gordon la Verne
Shelman Was
Mrs
Gordon Shelman
Birth of Bell-Robert Willard Bell
Six pound baby Bell-Robert Willard Bell born Friday afternoon January 27 at home of parents Mr and Mrs Willard Bell three and a half miles west of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Robert Willard Bell
Willard Bell
Stewart Le Roy Stewart born at North Second Ave home
Stewart Le Roy Stewart son of Mr and Mrs E A Stewart arrived this week at 19 North Second Ave He weighs 9% pounds His mother Miss Laura Grahan before marriage is named as his mother
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Robert le Roy Stewart
E. A Stewart
North Second Ave
Laura Grahan
Hesseltine James Richard Born at County Hospital
Hesseltine James Richard made his initial bow at the county hospital on Wednesday February 1. His parents are Mr and Mrs Carl Hesseltine of Wellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hesseltine
James Richard Hesseltine
Carl Hesseltine
Wellman
Humphrey Couple Welcome Nine Pound Baby Daughter
Mr and Mrs Walter Humphrey announce the birth of a nine and a half pound daughter at their home on North Fourth Ave on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey
Walter Humphrey
North Fourth Ave
Birth of Fulton Child Near Washington
Fulton Homer Fulton son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Fulton was born on Wednesday February 1 at the couple’s home seven miles northwest of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
George Homer Fulton
Clarence Fulton
Washington
Plans completed for state safety weeks sponsorship
Completion of plans for the organization were made this week to concur with the statewide Safety weeks sponsored by the Iowa American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Iowa American Legion
Haskins Update Notes Local Social and Church Activities
Haskins reports a day of sunny weather as observers watch for Groundhog effects. Rev S S Wenger and Mrs Wenger visit with locals. Mary Cherwinker travels to Phoenix with stops in Ottawa Kansas. Aid and Missionary society meets with 10 members and visitors. Emmanuel Mennonite church to host a missionary program with Devotional and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskins
Billl
S&s. F. Wenger
J. E. Booth
Davenport
Mary Cherwinker
Washington
Phoenix
Arizona
John Leeper
Ottawa
Kansas
Roy Steele
John Birney
Lee Sands
Charlie Swaggard
The
Aid and Missionary Society
Frey Hostesses Gathered for Quilting Party
Mrs J A Frey entertained a group of ladies at a quilting party on Thursday January 24. Attendees included Mrs John C Roth Mrs Wm B Roth Mrs Myrtle Rich Mrs Joe Zook Mrs Aliee Nebel Mrs Roth Mitchel Mrs Joseph Mast and Mrs F Frey. The Frey home also hosted visits from Dave Richard Roger and Newton Frey and family from Brighton over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Frey
Brighton
J. A. Frey
Washington R 2 Mrs Wagner sick and improving
Mrs Fred Wagner and Mrs Joe Wolfer are reported ill with Mrs Wagner improving. Jay Boyd Logan shows not gaining ground while neighbors and family note mild winter and early spring tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington R
Fred Wagner
Joe Wolfer
Jay Boyd Logan
Ladies Aid
Shuman
Las
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