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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1934
Page
4
The daily meditation reflects Psalm 42 6 with the line my soul is cast down within me and a reminder to remember God during times of sorrow. It offers comfort through faith and focus on divine presence. The brief devotional invites reflection on spiritual solace.
Poem expressing a plea to God to choose enduring truth over earthly rewards. The speaker asks for guidance from the Father to direct events toward spiritual growth, preferring sacrifice and struggle over mean gains and self contentment.
The article notes an unprecedented nationwide celebration of President Roosevelt's birthday. It praises his leadership in the New Deal era and claims broad, nonpartisan respect across the country, marking a rare moment of unified public recognition for the nation’s chief executive.
In a turmoil France shows signs of regeneration as a large part of the influential public urges Herriot to head a new government. He has urged France to honor debts to the United States, insisting on upright dealings and implying France has fallen short. If leadership fails, national morality and trust erode.
The piece argues easy liquor availability and low cost tempt weak-willed men back to old customs. It warns that ordinary workers face habit formation, increased consumption, and a rising community burden, undermining claimed revenue benefits from the liquor trade.
In a discussion on wet and dry issues a veteran prohibition figure rails against liquor players. He cites rush orders cashing welfare checks and says the liquor crowd seeks 18th Amendment restoration to stay. He notes taxpayer funded benefits fueling booze raises concerns.
William Ford of Tulsa recalls as a ten year old walking between his father and Abraham Lincoln during a 1855 Clinton visit. Lincoln greeted him, held his left hand, and asked what he would do when grown. Ford details the train, reception, and Lincoln’s gentle manner in a fading personal reminiscence.
A fragmented verse traces a young woman’s成长 through risky lessons from smoking to dating. It mentions a car carrying eight, tasting wood alcohol, coaxing, teasing, and a risky cooking method, concluding with readiness to graduate in Ohio Green Goat.
The Birthday Ball in Washington drew large crowds with good music and lively social scenes. Win G Penny Eldridge faced trial before the Y M C A club for making slanderous remarks about the administration and was convicted.
A fragmented clipping collects jokes and wisecracks about radio humor, a famous orchestra leader, and everyday life. A pair of policemen encounter a dead horse on Schenectady Avenue as the banter shifts among misheard place names and quips about manners, marriage, and travel.
A resident reports receiving threatening letters sent to their address. Police investigate the case and urge the public to identify the sender. The dialogue references an alleged suspect: The Dinguss Furniture Company.
A quirky aphorism compares an enemy to the rhinoceros bird to warn and aid an ambitious man. It suggests cultivating a first close enemy, warning against mistakes, and thanking adversaries when success comes, with stray lines about a spree and a hangover.
Charles Huston internal revenue collector announces a deputy will be at the Washington post office February 22 and 23 to assist taxpayers filing 1933 returns. The filing period runs January 1 to March 15 with detailed exemptions and thresholds for individuals and joint returns.
The notice outlines penalties for late returns and fraud. It states fines up to £10,000 or imprisonment up to one year or both for willful failure to file on time, plus 25 percent of the amount involved. For false or fraudulent returns, penalties up to $10,000 or imprisonment up to five years or both, with prosecution costs.
The Washington County Red Cross chapter holds its annual meeting this evening at the Y.M.C.A. community room. Miss Anna Dawson announces reports and discussions to engage all workers and supporters.
Local church sessions at the United Presbyterian church in Columbus City feature talks on The King's Budget Its Appeal led by Rev C S Ramedale with other speakers from Washington California and Ainsworth The Iowa Pearl Button plant resumes operations after a week long shutdown with fifty workers to start A Columbus City school building hosts a Friday evening meeting including a program led by Mrs Harold Shahilion Edward Hugh and Howard Kubo and a one act play In the Fountain of Youth presented by sixteen women The Indian Ceech Community club to be entertained by Mrs J E Sebtichting at Thursday dinner The Conesville high school declamatory contest scheduled Thursday with participants listed and judged by Merc Kemp Rex Abbott Norma Hawkins Le Roy Hleither Aldon Nabbitt and others
In Ames Iowa Professor G B MacDonald urges a permanent CCC to extend unemployment relief and natural resource conservation. He cites approval from the Society of American Foresters and notes Roosevelt's support and the tax burden as key factors.
Old and new members and their ladies will dine and socialize at the Methodist church Thursday at 6 30 pm with members asked to bring a dish to pass A special entertainment program is planned A corn hog sign up meeting is set at Wellston school house Dutch Creek township Saturday Feb 3 at 9 am The Committee 2993
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