Better Than Life Bible Thought for February 20 1988
Today's Bible Thought reflects on Psalm 63 3 praising God's loving kindness as superior to life. The message invites readers to heartfelt praise and devotion anchored in scripture.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1933
Page
4
Roosevelt plans 25 percent cut in White House expenses
The article argues Franklin D. Roosevelt should cut national expenditures by 25 percent to balance the budget. It jokes that Mrs. Roosevelt would share the burden, noting Congress might also need to cut salaries, and suggests the public would prefer the president to lead by example with substantial savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Dr. Roosevelt
White House
Roosevelt
Franklin
U. S
Mr. Roosevelt
Mrs. Roosevelt
Congress
Six year term proposed to curb reelection pressures
The Sun endorses a six year single term for the president and similar amendments for governors. It argues this would reduce political maneuvering and enhance national policy by removing reelection pressure. A president would govern for the whole people without worrying about renomination.
Farewell Flaming Youth Children Should Be Seen and Not Heard
In a reflective critique the author laments the demise of the flaming youth movements once seen as catalysts for social reform. He argues generational leaders failed to act, allowing old shibboleths and private gain to persist, while youth remains silent and disengaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flaming Youth
Hat fashions mock the crowd with flowing frills and fads
A poem satirizes hat trends from flat small pieces to velvet plumes. It mocks styles like the Merry Widow and Queen Mary and notes idle hands and unemployment as a sobering undertone amid fashion chatter.
Iowa Legislature Favored by Loyal Washington County Man
A Des Moines letter from February 18 1933 extols Iowa lawmakers The writer praises Senator John Speidel Speaker George F E Miller Lieutenant Governor Nelson G Kraschel and Governor Clyde L Herring hailing their integrity and leadership and placing Washington County on the map through their service. Humphrey Richards signs the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Senate
House
Washington County
John Speidel
George FE. Miller
Harlan Shelby County
Assembly
Netter
Nelson G. Kraschel
Harlan
Clyde
Herring
Humphrey Richards
One Term Enough The Lowden Single Six Year President Term
The New York Sun quotes ex Governor Lowden of Illinois advocating a single six year term for presidents. He supported one four year term as governor and argues six years would reduce political maneuvering for reelection. He also muses whether a four year term in the lower house could be preferable to a two year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowden
Sun
The
New York Sun
Illinois
United States
Congress
Assassin’s Victim Mrs Gill in Shot Incident Near Roosevelt Attack
Mrs. Joseph H. Gill wife of a Miami official was among victims in the Zangara assassination attempt. She was shot in the stomach and is in critical condition after doctors performed two blood transfusions to save her life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Gill
Miami
Roosevelt
Guiseppe Zangara
Gill
Frosty Exchange At The Beach Sparks Poetic Joke
A young man with premature gray hair boasts of his look to a girl at the beach. She suggests it evokes a poem. He muses that if machines ever seize control they will have improved as we have.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mose
Thoughts and Things Dear X. A. A quirky misquote column item
The snippet jokes about how to flatter a person by mentioning their wife. It notes supposed declines in insanity and the odd perception that craziness is common. An architect predicts future living in glass houses within a century.
Contest Results in Marion Township Winners Announced
Results from the rural schools contest in Marion and Crawford Townships held Friday night in Eureka list winners by division. Primary winners include Ellen Caldwell Shiloh School and Donald Kuhn Gray School. Intermediate divisions crown ia Mae Weekly Gray and Jean Essley Eureka. Advanced oratorical honors go to Orlin Frey Richer and Gilbert Wenner Sommers. Advanced dramatic winners Marian Swan Stringtown and Faye Lambert Gray. Advanced humorous honors go to John Wegner Eureka and George Green Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Township
Crawford Township
Eureka
Ellen Caldwell
Shiloh
Grandpa
Donald Kuhn Gray
the Little Turtle
Ia Mae
Gray
Jean Essley
Joey
Fae Schoonover
Jimmie Jones
George Green
Gray School
Elder Brown
Horses and Mules Show Decline on Iowa Farms
Des Moines reports a 1933 versus 1932 livestock table by USDA statistician Leslie M. Carl shows declines in horses and mules swine sheep and lambs while cattle rise. 1932 1933 figures for cows and heifers milk cows heifers milk and total cattle are listed. hog slaughter and market totals for Iowa farms and plants are given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Leslie M. Carl
United States Department of Agriculture
Carl
Lowa
Local Social News From Noble and Surrounding Areas
Mrs J A Free Correspondent reports Sunday dinners at the J M Rich and Wm Roth homes with guests including Mr and Mrs J C Wenger and the extended Rich Roth Widmer and Kauffman families. Hattie Frey spent Monday in Brighton for dental work and shopped with Mrs Roth Mitchel in Washington. Swartzendruber family plans move to PP Boshart place. Ed Cummings to occupy Heble place. Karl Frey and wife visited the J A Frey home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ro Schantz
J. M. Rich
Wm. Roth
J. C. Wenger
Barbara Widmer
D W. Widmer
J. R. Kauffman
Davgbter
Omer Roth
Lena Roth
Wayland
Hattie Frey
Brighton
No clear article title in readable text
Fragmented dialogue snippets and quotes from various sources lacking a coherent news item or identifiable event. Several lines reference people and phrases but no single report or outcome is discernible.
Government Should Coin More Silver for Food Relief
A letter argues that fixing agricultural prices via the Farm Board has lowered cotton and wheat prices and caused widespread hunger. It urges inflating currency through silver coins or certificates to bridge producer and consumer gaps, reduce starvation, and spur employment, criticizing government payers and officials for neglecting duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Board
Gibralter
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