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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1933
Page
4
Vermont Poem by Calvin Coolidge in Newspaper
The piece presents Calvin Coolidge’s verse on Vermont praising its landscapes and liberty. It reflects on Ascutney Killington Mansfield and Equinox, the speaker’s birthplace and memory, and the state’s enduring spirit supported by its people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Ascutney
Killington
Mansfield
Equinox
Union
State
Coolidge Commandments Outlined for Public Service
The clipping presents Calvin Coolidge’s proposed commandments for public service. It emphasizes doing the day’s work to protect the weak, aid strong corporations for the public good, avoiding being a standpatter or demagogue, and balancing science driven revolution with steady traditionalism.
Clean Pockets and Desks Puzzle Stays With Him
A man finds a scrap marked 491 in his pocket and cannot decipher its meaning. He recalls puzzling notes that cling to the mind and cause agitation as he ruminates over what the number may signify. The article notes how such mysteries linger and torment the thinker for hours.
Clean desks and pockets reveal hidden money lesson
A tale of Lup and a lost desk clean up leads to discovering 4.91 in old coins and bills. The narrator notes how clearing clutter uncovers cents and dollars and urges keeping pockets and desks tidy to keep money circulating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lup
Some Reflections on the Present Situation
Octo offers wholesome guidance urging prudent business, restraint against promoters and waste, pride in finishing work, and keeping homes neat. He notes the need for public civic involvement, describes democracy as a partnership, and stresses voting duty regardless of party.
Daily Lesson In English Word Usage And Pronunciations
A compact guide presents misused words and pronunciation tips for common terms. It highlights cautions about phrases like caution vs amusing, notes mispronunciations for Auld Lang Syne and Albumen, and offers guidance on spelling Roulette. The piece defines ASTUTE as keenness of perception and insight.
Overriding veto grants Philippines independence plan
The piece notes Congress overruling the President to grant Philippine independence in ten years. It laments Supreme Court checks on laws, imagines sugar lobby reactions, and contrasts optimism in U S politics with reformist movements while recalling early independence sentiments and diverse political voices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Philippines
Supreme Court
Candy Makers of America
Little Brown Brothers
Speak Kindly and Help the World Along
A reflective poem urges gentle words and acts of kindness to ease sorrow. It contrasts soft speech with hard words and notes how kindness rewarded uplifts the world. A playful aside references a snowbound morning and a musician day, ending with a wry joke about construction and medical irony.
Tiny Hair Weighs Very Little Yet Could Crown Earth
A Seattle chemist using precise scales reports a one inch strand of human hair weighs 0.00002 grams. If a hair strand were long enough to encircle the earth at the equator it would weigh about 759 pounds. The note adds that a two cent postage stamp weighs 0.01297824 ounce and a common pin weighs 0.9247975 ounce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Puzzle reveals field size of 696969 acres
In a By-the-way column a reader recalls a puzzle about a square field surrounded by a rail fence. Rails are ten feet long and the fence is ten rails high. The number of acres equals the number of rails in the fence. The answer is 696969 acres.
Life Lessons from a Frugal Sage
The Old Timer muses on fate and expectation. He jokes that Christmas yields what you expect not what you want and notes a clash of fishing season with house-cleaning. A playful riff on wisdom ends with Old Dobbin’s blame.
Reading as solace: a man and his books
A happy man delights in books as loyal friends from distant ages and lands. They calm Gmail troubles and petty vexations, transporting him to a serene realm of thought, nobleness, and truth as James Freeman Clark notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Freeman Clark
Poetic Muse Rejects Money Burdens to Politicians
A whimsical verse by Heta imagines freeing poets from mortgages and finance. The speaker grants worldly assets to Roosevelt Einstein and La Guardia, urging politicians to handle the practical issues while art remains free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Einstein
la Guardia
Britain Against Continental War
London dispatch notes Britons oppose a new continental war while backing strong defenses. The article cites war debts and loss of the gold standard, yet records Britain’s continued arms spending and naval focus amid tensions with France and Italy over disarmament and Mediterranean fleet size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard D. McMillan
United Press
London
France
Germany
Britain
British Isles
Channel
Europe
Ramsey MacDonald
United Kingdom
Mediterranean
Italy
Great Britain
Harve I Will Pay Off Mortgage and Sail the Ocean
Fragmentary voice notes mention paying a mortgage, desire to sail the blue ocean, and a classroom scene where a teacher explains gravity to a pupil. A telephone visitor and a lecturer sign off with an evening greeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lochinvar
Palooka Knocked Out As Blintz Crowned World Champion
Report of a heavyweight bout where Joe Palooka was knocked out in the second round. Blintz is named new world champion amid dramatic scenes. Joe Humphries sent a telegram describing the shock and rush to the bedside by plane. crowd reaction and public goodwill noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rumford
Joe Palooka
World Telegram
Billy Kelly
Damest
Joe Humphries
Palooka
Stunne
Britain and France Debating Europe’s Future Security
The article surveys British and French views on disarmament and peace guarantees after World War I. It notes Churchill’s stance favoring France as Europe’s protector and Britain’s reliance on League support and American mediation to reach a compromise, while parties seek revisions to the Versailles framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkerke
Washington
London
Mediterranean
Britain
Gibraltar
Malta
Suez
Far East
England
Europe
Winston Churchill
France
Geneva
League of Nations
United States
Mediation Seen Aiming to End Franco Italian Naval Dispute
London believes final mediation may settle the Francs Italy naval squabble, signaling a possible conclusion to the dispute. The statement reflects optimism about a negotiated resolution through diplomatic channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ican
London
Clay Society Activities Highlight Local Visits and Meetings
Clay Missionary Society met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. C. E Dickinson. A club day was held at the Soeten home Wednesday for the Club Ladies and families. Eugene Ingham of Ottumwa promoted Montgomery Ward Co. Shan Campbell of Des Moines made a business call. Washington visitors included Mr and Mrs Herr and daughters and Mr and Mrs Eugene Morgan. The 4 H Club gathered at Esther Parcell's home Saturday afternoon. A. A. Soeten and C. L. Stannard visited Milton and Davis County to buy Ford calves. Mrs W Myers of Oskaloosa is seriously ill. Mrs W J Mallinger and son Robert visited near Harper last weekend. Robert Jones of Oskaloosa was here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay
Clay Missionary Society
C. E. Dickinson
A. A. Soeten
Eugene Ingham
Ottumwa
Montcomery Ward Co
Shan Campbell
Des Moines
Washington
S. Herr
Eugene Morgan
Rettler
Harper
Herrani
Rarph Romine
Keota
Robert Jones
Oskalooa Vis
Funeral held for Stephen Fouchek at Riverside
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p m at the late home for Stephen Fouchek who died Sunday morning The Rev Fred E Miller led the service A quartet sang several selections Casket bearers were Howard and Glenn McCall Clarence Fouchek William Fouchek Raymond Lorack and Roy Gerot Burial took place in Riverside cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Stephen Fouchek
Fred E. Miller
The
Methodist Church
Edith Price
L. R. Bates
R. J. Marner
C. W. Ingram
Howard
Glenn McCall
Clarence Fouchek
William Fouchek
Raymond Lorack
Roy Gerot
Riverside Cemetery
Card of Thanks for Margaret Disberry Death
The family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness sympathy and beautiful flowers during the illness and death of Mrs. Margaret Disberry and for the support of her daughters and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Disberry
Community thanks for kindness after W H Mahoney dies
Neighbors and friends are thanked for kindness shown at the death of W H Mahoney. Lyle Moore and family were among friends visiting over Sunday. Wm Houston visited at the home of his daughter Mrs Marion Farrier, and H D McReedy was a business visitor in Washington Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Mahoney
Lyle Moore
Wm. Houston
Marion Farrier
H. D. McReedy
Washington
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Heta
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