Whosoever Will Deny Self and Follow Christ
A devotional note cites Mark 8 34 35 urging self denial and cross bearing for those who seek saving life for Jesus and the gospel. It emphasizes commitment over self interest.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1934
Page
4
A devotional note cites Mark 8 34 35 urging self denial and cross bearing for those who seek saving life for Jesus and the gospel. It emphasizes commitment over self interest.
Calvin Coolidge argues the nation’s authority rests with religion not law alone. He warns against substituting legal power for moral virtue and urges individuals to uphold truth, justice, equality, and liberty in public life.
A dated reflection outlines Cuba as unsettled and vulnerable. It traces discovery by Columbus in 1492, Spanish and French struggles, Havana fires, and foreign threats. The piece frames Cuba as dependent on outside powers and haunted by centuries of misrule and oppression.
Huey Long, described as a brave and bright eyed boy, stands out in a local feature highlighting youthful resilience and community spirit. The piece emphasizes his courage and engaging personality in a small town setting.
The Louisiana senator remains upbeat as enemies surround him from many angles. He plans a weekly publication The American Progress to advance personal aims. Investigations into Huey Long's tax reports look for alleged income underreporting. Personal organs to self promote fail. leaders Bryan and Lackllette failed similarly.
Two New York girls exploring in the southern seas were riding in an outrigger canoe when trouble arose. The canoe threatened to capsize as spray dashed into it and the girls used the ukulele to bail water from the boat.
The Union Pacific issues one million aluminum lucky pieces to celebrate a new high speed light weight passenger train. Pieces total 10 000 pounds of aluminum and will be scattered nationwide as advertising. The metal promises strength with one third the weight of steel, enabling reduced power needs and faster service.
The County Board of Supervisors last Friday voted to end the county appropriation for the public health unit this year. Supervisor M. T. Coon led the motion with support from Roy Mapel while J. E. Brown opposed. Supporters hope for reconsideration as the unit’s discontinuance draws comment. the Rockefeller Foundation will fund 160 dollars monthly to maintain the unit, with minimal county tax impact about one dollar per hundred dollars of assessed value.
Dear Patrons announce the contest end and prize winners to be named tomorrow. A reader suggests using a whip socket as a nesting site for a wren, noting how a pair built a nest and raised fledglings in a stall house.
Paris bankers report growing numbers of French men and women buying and selling dollars francs sterling and florins as they bet on next day exchange rates. Officials cite human craving for unearned profits and memories of 1926 28 franc speculation, noting surprisingly many small gamblers are women who once controlled the purse.
Washington reports a small but definite rise in the farmer’s share of the consumer dollar for 14 foods, reaching 38 cents in 1933 from 35 cents in 1932. Experts emphasize need to raise farm prices faster or cut processing and distribution costs to reach prewar levels.
A reader proposes using a pair of whipsockets as candle holders and fixtures on a wall. The note also critiques ongoing whipsocket controversy, calling for an end to debate and addressing a friendlier tone.
A quirky exchange between Dear X and NX hints at a whip socket joke and fashion quips. The Office Boy notes the judge will file out and a great decision tomorrow. Irreverent chatter ends with farewell.
District court in Washington County Iowa sets January 26 1934 at 9 AM for a hearing on theReceiver D W Bates request to settle or sell the remaining personal assets of the Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank of Haskins Iowa The notice to stockholders creditors and interested parties names W Bates as Receiver and PD W Mates as Superintendent of Banking of Iowa as party to the action and lists A Michel as attorney The order warns that without appearance the court may grant authority to convene a settlement or sale to the best advantage of the receivership
The District Court of Iowa in Washington County sets a hearing on January 16 1934 at the Washington courthouse. D W Bates as Receiver seeks authority to settle or sell all remaining assets of Ainsworth Savings Bank of Ainsworth Iowa to benefit the receivership. All stockholders creditors and interested parties must appear to show cause. A notice appears in the district court file and on the court docket.
Four hundred two men with a weekly payroll of 10 900 are surveying across Iowa on the CWA estate project directed by Prof. J Dodds of Iowa State College. Since work began a month ago the crews have completed 5000 miles of reconnaissance survey prepared ground for 4000 bench mark monuments cast 2000 concrete monuments and placed 1500 monuments in the gizzard of a turkey bought for New Years.
Ames Iowa January 16 a radio forum on the New Deal and banking will air Wednesday at 4 am on the Iowa State College radio station WO. Dean Charles E Finley chairs the session with Dr Friley Prof Wadnes Wright and a prominent Iowa banker as panelists. If Kaufman cannot attend a Banking Department representative will speak in his stead.
Max Peek sprained his wrist in a fall on a Saturday night. Vines Gevoek hauled corn from the Gevoek farm to his home last Wednesday. The journal is thanked for Christmas tokens and best wishes are sent in return.
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