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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1933
Page
4
New Years Day at the Y Draws Large Turnout
January 2nd New Years Day events at the Y attracted an estimated 1000 to 1200 visitors. The girls served tea and cakes upstairs while staff welcomed guests at the door below. The aim remains to guide youths toward a healthful environment and character building through the Y’s facilities.
Russia proposes new five year plan to raise morale
The end of the four and a quarter year Five Year Period in Russia ushers in a new five year period aimed at improving comfort and feeding the masses. The text notes the goal to boost morale though peasant progress remains unsatisfactory and unrest has surfaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Abandoning Filipinos sparks debate on Philippine independence
Sunday headlines warn that proposed legislation may abandon the Philippines as calls grow for immediate independence. The piece notes 800 in favor and outlines fears of chaos across the 7000 islands acquired from Spain for 20 million dollars and questions America’s imperial stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Islands
Spain
Philippines
Uncle Sam
Competing Views on Philippine American Role in Independence
The piece contrasts three groups: one sees US protection of Philippines as exploitation by vested interests. another supports immediate independence and limiting Filipino imports to protect US markets. a third notes a broader international angle, citing Winston Churchill that American sovereignty in the Philippines caused less friction than abandonment, with Taft's “little brown brothers” remark referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Philippines
United States
Taft
Mars intrigue hints at Martian bond issue attracting Earth
Deseret News suggests Mars inhabitants may be attempting to gain attention on Earth by signaling a bond issue. The piece notes gratitude for fewer general elections here compared with Germany, reflecting a lighthearted editorial tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Salt Lake City
Deseret News
Daily Lesson on Word Misuse and Apocalypse Definition
A compact note presents a daily word study for vocabulary building. It defines APOCALYPSE as a revelation or disclosure and gives example usage, alongside guidance on common mispronunciations, misspellings, and related synonyms.
Sunset Wonder Draws Visitors From Pittsburgh And Chicago
Two visitors to Washington from Pittsburgh and Chicago delight in an Iowa sunset. The writer notes the daily spectacle of fields and hills behind rose, crimson, gold, and blue, calling it unmatched in the United States and to be remembered and written home about.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Dark hills and fading wars in an evening sky
A reflective verse laments ancient battles and long distant banners while contrasting with a party scene where relatives play games and discuss cheaper pastimes during the Depression era. An idle social moment frames broader historical echoes.
Could Ananias Beat This One An Old-Time Joke
A collection of humorous vignettes and a short poem about language and love letters. It covers an elderly man seeking youth through gland therapy, a nurse’s quip about time, a love-letter reader, a Chinese student and coach exchange, and a playful poem critiquing English plurals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Iowa
Tariff Loopholes Exposed in Treasury Report
Washington report shows 1000 tariff loopholes due to depreciated currencies and abandonment of the gold standard. It details sharp rises in dutiable imports from Canada Denmark and Japan and wide effects on farmers and manufacturers across meat, fish, cotton, leather and steel sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jan
Treasury
Congress
Portugal
Norway
Spain
British
Malaya
Egypt
Newfoundland
Canada
Denmark
Japan
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Gold Standard
Salvage Gold On Sorrow And Faith In The Great Happines
A reflective adage urges bearing sorrow with generosity as true happiness. It notes three faith dependent matters including love political statements and hash as examples of belief shaped outcomes.
Five Sons Named William Taught by Father’s Nickname Lesson
A man who disliked nicknames raised five sons. The first son remained William, later shortened, while the others were named Wilmont Wilbur Wilbert and Wilfred. He joked that people would now use their given names, not nicknames, and the boys became known by nicknames like Rin Chuck Skinny Tubby and Mud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Will
William
Wilmont
Wilbur
Wilbert
Wilfred
Ah-ha
Rin
Stockholders Meeting Vote on Distribution Plan
Notice of a special stockholders meeting of Washington International Company at 1100 AM in Washington Iowa on December 1942 to decide distribution of assets after settling debts. President J Zeiders and Secretary George Shanklin sign the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Int ‘Tenational
Washington
Iowa
Sach Corporation
J. ¥. Zeiders
George Shanklin
Dan
President Hoover and Party Return From Fishing Jaunt
President and Mrs Hoover and a small party of deep sea fishermen returned to Washington at 8 am from a fishing trip in Florida. They traveled from Savannah to Jacksonville and began December 23. Hoover plans to tackle a busy three to four days of routine work including the Philippine Independence bill, which he has not yet reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Hoover
Florida
White House
Congress
Lawrence Richey
Major Sands
Monsieur de Bernis
Priscilla
Hoover Catches Five Sailfish Including 95-Incher
Captain Hoover reels in five sail fish with one measuring 95 inches just under the standard for a diamond sail fish button. The catch showcases a near qualifying specimen amid a productive outing for the angler and crew.
Kidnapping Tale Investigated After Teen Found Wandering
Lena Montoya 16 of Los Angeles was found semi hysterical on a highway near LAS ORUCES New Mexico and told incoherent tale of kidnapping and hardships while claiming she started hitchhiking from Los Angeles to Albuquerque and met trouble along the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Oruces
N. M
Lena Montoya
Los Angeles
Albuquerque
Sister Abduction Claim Near Los Angeles and Arizona Cabin
A Los Angeles sister alleges two unidentified men abducted her to a cabin in Arizona for four days. She endured bread and water and returned home after escaping as her parents had separated following a quarrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Arizona
Two-year-old golfer shocks readers in LA Times tale
A LA Times feature recounts a toddler who took up golf before learning to walk, highlighting early skills and curious child prodigy traits. The piece notes the unusual path of talent development in a very young player.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles Times
Comedy and tensions rise aboard the Black Swan
Leach meets defiant resistance as Bundry and officers threaten a flare up over the plate fleet. Halliwell diffuses the quarrel while Wogan and Leach jockey for loyalty. De Bernis and Priscilla drift in a tense bedside exchange about truth, comedy, and paradise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bundry
Plate
Tom
Leach
Ellis
Black Swan
Halliwell
Wogan
Topgallant Charley
Mebber
Ned
Bernis
Plate Fleet
Tom Leach
Charley
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