Bible Thought for February 28 1933
Today's Bible Thought reflects on God's generosity and asks for all people to praise him. A verse from Psalm 67:5-7 is cited, promising earth’s increase and universal reverence for God.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1933
Page
4
Poppy Land Express Poem
The poem describes a mother as engineer driving trains to a dreamland where a child travels with a kiss as fare. It asks for divine protection of children and the gentle engineer in daily journeys. The verse likens maternal care to a sacred train voyage.
Iowa’s Wallace Receives Roosevelt Cabinet Appointment
The piece notes four Iowa born Secretaries of Agriculture since McKinley. Henry C Wallace is named by a Roosevelt election, seen as political recognition for farm group work. It mentions his stance on currency inflation and implications for cabinet policy alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Tama
Jim Wilson
McKinley
Roosevelt
E. T. Meredith
Wilson
Henry C. Wallace
Henry A. Wallace
Wallace
Henry C
Harding
Mr. Roosevelt
Hoover
Mr. Wallace
Henry A. Named as Iowa Secretary in Cabinet Hope
The article notes Henry A. being regarded as a potential Iowa cabinet successor, with hope he can aid the administration in agricultural relief amid a Senate committee farm bill not meeting his desires. Towans and observers expect his service to be significant and honorable, continuing Iowa’s representation in national governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Committee
Towans
Henry A
Iowa
Real Farm Relief Tied to Tax Cuts and Fairness
The speaker argues against farm aid plans without tax relief, urging equalization and rational cuts to taxes. They warn that without fairness in taxation, farmers pay more and long-term justice suffers, calling for practical steps before broader policies.
Why Pick on Washington
Columbus Junction Gazette praises small towns for backing local banks during financial stress. It contrasts Columbus Junction’s loyal, united support with slower, less supportive responses in Davenport Burlington Muscatine and Washington. The piece argues cooperation and loyalty help towns meet banking crises and protect depositors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Davenport Democrat
Burlington Hawkeye
Davenport
Burlington
Washington
Muscatine
Technocracy Proposes Four-Hour Day and Four-Day Week
The Technocrats' plan for a four hour day and a four day week would boost demand for whittled timber and spark a revival in industry according to the Nashville Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville Banner
Penitentiary workers seek five day week opinion piece
A newspaper collage notes inmates and public figures hinting at labor reforms and broader workplace moods. The brief cites Indianapolis News and Philadelphia Sunday Dispatch style quips about wages and banker appearances, reflecting era humor and social topics.
Wooden nickels warning in city scrip story
A Philadelphia Evening Bulletin note suggests the municipal scrip debate may literalize the old warning against taking wooden nickels as policy implications loom over currency issuance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Wenonah Poem Echoes on Life Tools and Time
A reflective verse recalls Wenonah and contemplates age memory and the power of common people to shape history. The poet muses on birthdays pride and the transforming impact of effort as life moves from a shapeless mass to a tested stepping stone.
Weathy Harold Gif Ford Mystery Telegraph Puzzle
A noted detective reports a cryptic telegram naming three men Johnson Jones and Jef Fries as thief blackmailer and murderer but not necessarily in order. Jones admits blackmailing Gif Ford. The killer is one of the three. solve who killed Gif Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Giifford
Johnson Jones
Jeffries
Jones
Gifford Stop
Johnsons
Giffords
Stiggins
Quip about Hebrews and Alaska in Globe Trotter dialogue
A playful exchange features Globe Trotter remarking he finds Hebrews in every land except Alaska and Mr. Goldstein musing about Alaska and the Ice berg being no Presbyterian name, highlighting cultural humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Trotter
Correct This Washington Mother's Stray Dog Quote
The Washington mother asks if the dog is a stray and allows keeping it if sure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oh the Shame of It
A humorous exchange frames a rummage sale mishap. Mrs. Smith asks about his wife, who is upset over a Paris hat sold for thirty five cents while helping at the sale. The dialogue voice captures light domestic whimsy and social small talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Jones
Paris
College girl asks for nuts as professor muses on flunking
In a boarding house scene a college girl asks the professor for nuts and he replies absently that most of them ought to be flunked, delivering a stinging line about the students.
Cantonese Prominent Citizens Taste Fruits and Veggies
Daily gossip notes AL CantonI remarks on preferring fruits and vegetables as a lighthearted memory of a past era. The column playfully recalls how a father once bore blame for ashes on the rug in earlier days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Puzzle Caption Encourages Patrons to Persist
A playful column note thanks a contributor and encourages readers to keep solving the puzzle today. The message blends casual chatter with a cheerful reminder to enjoy the read and stay engaged.
Mixed January Gains and Losses Across Seventh District Industry
A U P report for the seventh federal reserve district shows small increases in employment and payrolls through Jan 15, with gains led by the vehicle industry and food products. Losses appear in rubber, wood, stone, and textile groups, while nonmanufacturing totals decline and construction employment falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U.P
Federal Reserve District
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Usif
Des Moines
John W. Strohm
Strohm
Gingerich on Program in Iowa City
Historian delivers lecture in Iowa City outlining research topics from Germany and Pacific Islands to the southern planter since the Civil War. The talk covers historical subjects and their interconnections across eras and regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Iowa
Winfred T. Root
Department of
United States
West
C. H. Norby
Fort Kearney
Iowa City
Germany
Pacific Islands
Colonial themed Sorosis Study club meets in Riverside
Riverside February 25 Sorosis Study club enjoyed a Colonial party at Mrs Allan Forst home. Members dressed in colonial costumes, Mrs Hazel Blythe and Mrs Mary Salladay led skit and luncheon before dancing. Attendees included Fannie Buchwalter and many others. Next meeting set for March 10 at Mrs Iva McCreedy home. St Marys basketball team was mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Sorosis Study Club
Allan Forst
George
Martha Washington
Irma Heitzman
Estelle Critz
Hazel Blythe
Mary Salladay
Fannie Buchwalter
Jennie Sterett
Anna Griffin
Alma Ott
Birdie Godlove
Bird Cress
Helen Kron
Laura Cress
Nellie Quinn
Nettie Reardon
Rose Karel
Hagel Blythe
Emma Knight
Victoria Griffin
Erican Legion
E. E. Blythe
J. J.earden
J. Karel
Edward Godlove
William Korpus
St. Mary's
Riverside boys triumph over St Mary’s on Friday
Riverside High School defeated Nichols 31 to 23 on the local gym floor Friday night. The game stayed tied 16 to 16 at halftime before Riverside pulled away in the final six minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's High School
Muscatine
Riverside Boys
Nichols
Riveside High School
Local Stringtown Notes Include Birthdays Visits and Falls
Noah Wimer was surprised by relatives visiting for his birthday on Saturday night. Names mentioned include Widm(k)d Widmer, Dp Widmer, John Guy, Frank Nebel, and Ross Wills. Ice cream and cake were served as Lori Messer’s funeral was held in Gree Mountain Wednesday. Several neighbors and families appear in social updates and a school play rehearsal for My My's Lil Wild Rose at the Hatcher school on March 4. Rex Swan and daughter MaJan attended a declamatory contest in Washington Saturday. Community members attended, hosted, or visited at various homes Sunday dinner at the J Graber home south of Wayland and at the Wilbur Schanighom, with many Widmer and Graber family members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stringtown
Noah Wimer
J. W. Widm
Kdd Widmer
Dp Widmer
John Guy
Frank Nebel
Ross Wills
Helen
Raymond Rich
Lori Messer
Gree Mouny
Karl Ferguson
Lee Swartzendauber
P. R. Lehantg
Saturda
Mamy
Hbtcher School
Rex Swan
Ma Jan
Wasington
Josephine Stewart
Leoland
Walter Schroeder
Washington
T J. J. Rieh
J. T. Wenge Dessie
Frederick
Wilbur Sehanighom
Peter Graber, Jr
Widmer
Paul Widmer
J Graber
Waylan
Kriefer Fund
Mad Brooks
Marian Rinner
Mildh Rieh
Verdella Widmer
Kathy Widmer
May Leichty
Play Writing Contest Winners To Be Announced
Cedar Rapids event selects three prize winning plays in a community contest. Audiences will cast votes for first second and third place. The top entry advances to the state one act play contest at the University of Iowa later this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Seco
University Iowa
Iowa Illinois game attended by Mr and Mrs Russell Rin
Mr and Mrs Russell Rin and their son Bobby were among spectators at the Iowa versus Illinois game played at Iowa City last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell — Rin
Bobby
Iowa
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