Washington National Bank Reopens Plan Urges Cooperation
The article explains a new federal measure allowing national banks to reorganize like state banks. A Depositors Agreement plans to reopen the Washington National Bank as a going concern with stockholders funding a 100 percent deposit backstop, while old business remains frozen until reorganization or receivership.
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Washington National Bank
Comptroller of Currence
Fai
Washington
Things Could Be Worse in Norwood Jobless Relief Tale
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes unemployed in Norwood Mass 300 offered free training in gardening cooking and more Yet 134 24 48 asked for modern dancing 91 chose reducing exercises 42 learned contract bridge The piece argues morale measures matter but harsher times could follow if relief slips away.
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Norwood
Mass
Norwood Recreational Committee
Washington's Stand for Bank Waiver to Preserve Independence
A community argues Washington must reopen its bank under a waiver system to avoid receivership or outsiders running the bank. It emphasizes local pride, strong schools and public services, and urges 100 percent participation to release public funds, help depositors, and allow borrowing for farming and taxes. A late signer warns of receivership if waiver fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Des Moines
Middlewest
Depositors urged to act on state bank plan
A 1933 letter from Wellman urges bank depositors to sign the state plan now before federal and state taxes rise and changes inside banks occur. The writer argues stockholders and depositors must unite to keep banks operating and warns of potential closures without action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Joe Palooka the Hitch Hiker by Ham Fishe
Dear reader this fragment introduces Joe Palooka as a hitch hiker comic strip character. The note previews humor and adventures typical of the series in a periodical feature.
Journal Building Stirred by Wandering Photographers
Washington offices woke to mild uproar as two roaming photographers entered The Journal Building and snapped flashlight shots of occupants. Hours later they sold many pictures to staff including the narrator who dodged a self portrait error and wore a bruised nose from the encounter.
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Journal
Washington
Journal Office
Quotations on intellect critics and reformers
A collage of quotations modern and historical definitions. Notable lines include Brander Matthews on the highbrow, Ambrose Bierce on critics, and James J. Walker on reformers. The set spans views of gratitude politics and history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Bierce
Eliot Gregory
James J. Walker
Edward A. Freeman
Dad and son joke about marriage customs in Africa
A humorous exchange where a boy asks if in Africa a man does not know his wife until marriage. The dad questions singling out Africa, delivering a light cultural quip.
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Dad
Africa
Idol and its ruin in Dowson's lament
The poem expresses a speaker's idolatry and passionate prayer for a vision of a beloved woman. Jealous powers transform the cherished image into cold marble, turning both idol and heart to stone as the speaker confronts the limits of adoration.
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Epi
Ernest Dowson
Umbrella thief note swap echoes old vaudeville
A stout man leaves a umbrella with a note claiming a champion prize fighter will return. The owner finds the umbrella swapped for a note saying the umbrella now belongs to a world champion long distance runner and he is not coming back. Bill of Havre Burp took his aunt riding in icy breeze with a rumble seat to view anti freeze.
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Havre
Burp
Minister-Who and Bride’s Father Toast at Campbell Event
A wedding program remarks show a minister and the bride’s father, Walter T. Campbell, president of Campbell Bushing and Winch Corporation, praising sponsors. Campbell’s firm makes Little Wonder Winches and Milady Dainty Bushings sold at hardware stores.
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Bride
Walter T. Campbell
Campbell Bushing and Winch Corporation
Little Wonder
Actor Director Quarrel Over Bishop Marriage Claim
A director tells of a crowd waiting to see him and a bishop who claims to have married him. The film actress replies she cannot recall ever marrying a bishop, producing a comic miscommunication about a wedding.
Hints to the Hostess and a Bishop's Breakfast Bite
The column quotes Jess Busby praising hash for its all in one dish. Rev Eastwood of the Presbyterian church cautions that champagne the night before means real pain the next morning.
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By - the - Way
Jess Busby
Rev. Eastwood
The
Presbyterian Church
Child asks for pony instead of sibling in friendly chat
A lighthearted exchange captures a mother asking Johnny if he wants a baby brother or sister. He replies that he would prefer a Shetland pony, if allowed, signaling humorous family banter.
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Johnny
Obituary of John Bara Griffin Pioneer of Eureka Iowa
John Ezra Griffin born October 1844 in Clark County Indiana died February 19 1985 at 10 30 at his daughter's home in Brighton after a heart failure. He was a pioneer, married Angeline McKune, two daughters Mary and Annie, two grandsons Carl and Cecil Amrine, two great grandsons Harold and Donald Amrine, and siblings Newton Griffin and others. Funeral held February 19 at Cottonwood church with Rev W T Boston, burial at Wayland Cemetery.
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John Bara Griffin
A. N. Amrine
John Ezra Griffin
Jacob and
Susan
Sample) Griffin
Clark Co
Indiana
Iown
Keokuk
Eureka
Angeline McKune
Mary
Annie
Will
Brighton
A. J. Riley
Carl Amrine
Cecil Riley
Harold
Donald Amrine
Newton Griffin
Washington
Charley Griffin
George Lemley
Wellston
W. T. Boston
Cottonwood
John van Sant
Frank Neff
W. T
Boston
Pall Bears
Roy Eshelman
Andrew Zihlman
James Tucker
Lester Kientz
John Baldosier
Carl Baldosie
Wayland Cemetery
Notice of dissolution Plains Light and Power Company Iowa
At a special meeting of its stockholders Plains Light and Power Company in Washington Iowa dissolved by unanimous consent as provided by law. Articles on record July 24 1918 and this notice published per Iowa code section 8363. Creditors and interested parties should govern themselves accordingly. Earl L. Smith president and L W Turnipleed secretary dated February 14 1933 Washington Iowa. February 15 22 and March 1 8 editions.
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Plains Light and Power Company
Iowa
Washington
Washington County
Earl L. Smith
Said Corporation
L. W. Turnipleed
Riverside social notes and relocations
Mrs Anthony Angelsberg and daughter Marilyn Carleen of Ottumwa visit her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Linsley in Riverside. Mrs Anna Colbert returns from Cedar Rapids. William Best family moves into Nettie Mattis estate. John Geret and family relocate to Yatton. Mr and Mrs A Schnoebelen of Cedar Rapids visit Riverside relatives.
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Riverside
Anthony Angelsberg
Marilyn Carleen
Ottumwa
Joseph Linsley
Anna Colbert
Cedar Rapids
William Best
Nettie Mattis
John Geret
Yatton
A. Schnoebelen
Cedar Ravids
Inventor Claims Robot That Answers 40000 Questions
An inventor asserts he can perfect a robot able to answer 40,000 questions. The claim targets households and parents with highly inquisitive children seeking a reliable, enduring machine. The article references London and a figure named Hanjer.
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Itp Londen Hanjer
Cronin Appointed Senators Manager Sparks Worker Boss Question
The selection of Joe Cronin as Washington Senator manager raises the long debated issue of whether a player can also be a boss and stay effective at both roles. History shows few dual roles succeed. Cronin’s performance will unfold by fall, with past examples like Hornsby, Speaker, and Harris noted.
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Joe Cronin
Senators
Shortstop
Cronin
Bill Terry
New York Giants
Charley Grimm
Chicago Cubs
Marty Ileum
Boston Red Sox
Lew Fonseca
Chicago White Sox
Tris Speaker
Bucky Harris
Roger Bresnahan
Cardinals
Rogers Hornsby
Gerree
Ucky Harris
Sena
Tors
Tris
Indians
Grimm
Cubs
Cour
King Features
Synthete
Circulars Endorse Road Fund Use To Battle Unemployment
Several thousand circulars mailed by the Iowa branch of the National Committee for Trade Recovery back a measure in the Iowa house. The plan diverts county secondary road funds to finance loans or warrants for unemployment relief and road work.
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Des Moines
Iowa
National Committee For Trade Recovery
Glenn Haynes
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Well Spoken Jud Jud Tunkins Cites Household Faults
Jud Jud Tunkins notes many men find fault at home while avoiding work in the shop. The Washington Star presents his view on domestic criticism and labor balance.
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Jud Tunkins
Washington Star
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