Forsake Evil
A brief Bible Thought for March 4, 1933 encourages turning away from wickedness and pursuing righteous conduct through faith and guidance. The message emphasizes personal commitment to omit wrongdoing and seek moral growth.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1933
Page
4
A New President and the Call for Unified Support
The piece praises Franklin D. Roosevelt as the thirty second U S leader and urges readers to back his presidency. It argues the presidency crowns effort not birth, highlights the citizenry owe allegiance to leadership, and asks to set aside partisanship for good government and national progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wall Street Smells to Heaven
A reflection on National City Bank of New York and Wall Street figures criticizing alleged avarice and thievery. The piece mocks political attacks by Senator Brookhart and argues big business manipulated public perception and harmed trust in finance and ethics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National City Bank of New York
Wall Street
Smith W. Brookhart
Senator Brookhart
Hoogey
Inhan Man
Inflation boom era fools financiers at big bank
The text critiques a period of inflation described as a boom where respected men misjudged finances. It accuses some leaders at National City Bank of being high-binders and aces, implying they manipulated outcomes and ignored risks as the era’s supposed normalcy persisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National City Bank
Bank Holiday Grips United States Amid Roosevelt Fear
A wide bank holiday spreads across the United States as withdrawals force banks to draw on the federal reserve, which halts operations. Roosevelt labels fear as the root cause. Midwestern stock yards promise minimal impact on livestock trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Federal Reserve Bank
Roosevelt
Federal Reserve
Cure Cease Hoarding And Bank Troubles In Washington
Editorial argues that panic and hoarding by the public worsen banking woes nationwide. It urges moving money back into banks to restore active credit and end tight money conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington National Bank
United States
Exorbitant Congress Mileage Sparks Taxpayer Debate
A Wisconsin clipping accuses lawmakers of inflated mileage payments and lavish trips funded by taxpayers. It cites 1931 expense figures, junkets from Madison to Washington, and a “River of Gravy” claim, arguing excess costs could be cut to save millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville
Wis
Madison
Washington
U. S
Federal Treasury
William P. Helm
Albert and Charles Boni, Inc
New York
Roscobel
Wisconsin
Congress
Senate
Florida
Alaska
Treasury
Royal York Hotel
Toronto
Canada
Dear Patrons Quips on Fashion and Farewells
A letter mentions Joe Palooka flying to Paris with fear and affection from Millie. Cora Dunsmore departs for Chicago inviting visits on return. Journal notes a trousers party by young women echoing suffrage and hair trends, amid warnings of fashion excess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Palooka
Paris
Millie
Old Ironsides Visit Attracts Loyal Shavings Fans
In a quirky note from Shavings, readers are urged to charter ships to view Old Ironsides now at Long Beach before departure to San Diego in 20 days. The piece notes San Pedro crowds, Washington’s birthday patriotism, and a missing 24 lb cannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
X. A
L. A
Washington
Constitution
P. S
Mysterious Number Sequence Echoes Through A Diary Entry
The writer notes a dramatic shift from illness to recovery and reflects on a telephone call from Mrs. J. M. Kelley about a startling date 338-3835. They predict the next similar digit sequence will occur on April 4, 1944, hoping 4 4 44 brings luck over a perceived ominous day yesterday.
Up Against It Cartoon Dialogue on Prestige Buy
A humorous exchange shows a parent debating purchasing an encyclopedia to avoid losing prestige in front of his children. The humor rests on the contrast between desire for knowledge and pride.
Americans and Australians in linguistic contrasts and a new dance
The piece notes translations between American and Australian slang from memory and everyday terms such as cop and pop to spuds and gob. It then mentions a hall room event in Iowa where a new dance called Technocracy is described as staggering figures by participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Hall
Shower Given for Miss Lena Donaldson
Mrs James Chapman and Miss Elia Rice hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Rice home for Miss Lena Donaldson who will wed Ted Cross of Colfax. Fourteen friends attended none of them relatives. The program included special stunts and jigsaw puzzles with a rule to reveal plans for gifts before opening. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Chapman
Elia Rice
Rice
Lena Donaldson
Ted Cross
Colfax
Havre Social Club Holds Meeting with Mrs Bleess
The Havre Social Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Fred Bleess. Eleven members and three guests attended, and the group spent time socially and solving puzzles. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Will Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
Fred Bleess
J. K. Linder
Forest de Walker
John Erlenbush
Little Martha
Harold Gamon
George Sojka,Jr
H. J. Club
George Sojka, Jr
Ray Sojka
Jolly Quilting Circle Meets at Mrs Askea House
Eight members of the Jolly Quilting circle met with Mrs Albert Askea to help with a nearly finished quilt. The hostess and her sister Miss Lillian Nicholson served dessert and coffee after lunch. The next meeting is March 10 with Mrs Will Saville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Blanche Grecian
Schuyler Colfax
Oscar Jugenheimer
Hilma Larson
Roy Stewart
Washington National Bank
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
KE. N. Haney
Topeka
Kans
David Haney
Jolly
Albert Askea
Lillian Nicholson
Will Saville
Campfire Girls Hold After School Meeting
The Namakamoka Campfire girls held a after school business meeting at the home of assistant guardian Mrs Bertha Phillips. Five girls expect to receive the wood gatherer rank at the next ecouncil fire. The Wahwah taysee and Namakamoka fires are postponed as guardian Mrs George Dowell is in Oakland for her son's illness and Mrs Kruser and daughter Gweneth travel to Belknap for Mrs Kruser’s mother's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Namakamoka
Bertha Phillips
George Dowell
Guardian
Oakland
Calif
Malcolm Dowell
J. R. Kruser
Gweneth
Belknap
Krusor
Wahwahtaysee Group
Salvage Gold Light is the task when many share the toll
A terse motto attributed to Homer cited in a fragment about collective burden and effort. The text juxtaposes light as a task with widespread sharing of the toll, implying cooperation under strain. No further context or names are readable from the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer
Keat of the Trouble Sermon Invitation
A fragmentary notice urges readers to make 1943 a year of "echures" by attending Sunday services. It promises spiritual riches in cash and living abundance and quotes a North Dakota paper phrase “Righteousness exhausteth a nation.” The text is incomplete and unusual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Mt Pleasant Woman Shares Africa Mission Work
Mrs. R. B. Kipp of Mt. Pleasant spoke to Washington church missionary workers at the Methodist church in observance of World Day of Prayer. She described Africa mission efforts from 28 years as a western Africa missionary while group singing and special prayers framed the gathering of women from several denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Kipp
Mt. Pleasant
Africa
Washington
Methodist Church
Presbyterian
United Presbyterian, Baptist, Christian and
Methodist
J. H. Peet
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
Kipp
Carolyn Hamilton
Edna Klein
Dave McLaughlin
T. A. Jones
Our Nation
E. C. Sarchett
Stout Newlyweds Host Progressive Night and Gifts
The Stout couple, recently married, hosted a progressive rock evening at five tables with high scores by Laf Klopfenstein and low by Ernest Wagner. Guests included Bertha Klopfenstein and many others as gifts were presented, followed by ice cream angel food cake and mints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera
Pauline
Maxine Darbyshire
Bertha Kephart
Marguerite Hering
Ernest Wagner
Harold and
Jafe Klopferstein
Claire Darbyshire
Miles
Neill
Beojie Stout
Warren Donaldson
Mystery of the Wax Museum at theaters charms crowds
The Mystery of the Wax Museum brings thrills chills and laughs with vivid Technicolor. Critics note a strong mix of mystery and entertainment that captivates the public with its stagings and suspenseful scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Byer Seon
90th Birthday Greeting and Community Notices
A. Struhm announces her mother O A Strom will celebrate her 90th birthday on March 13 and invites letters or cards. Jackson Township 4 H club plans a pot luck supper at Boyd Foster home March ? at 6 30 with dishes to pass and rope and stick requested for boys. Epworth League plans a five o clock social hour at M E church hall with sandwiches for girls and five cent contributions from boys. Warner Bros screens at State Theatre Sunday and Monday with a color rich crime mystery said to rival Doctor X in spectacle and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Struhm
O. A. Strom
W. EK. Draper
Ashland Avenue
Chicago, Il
Jackson Township
Boyd Foster Home
Methodist Epworth League
M. E
Warner Bros
Warner
Extra Police Deployed in Chicago Hunger Marches
Two hundred additional officers were sent to control hunger marchers marching through the Loop. Authorities feared their stance could be influenced by the bank moratorium and rising tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kepharts mark 52nd wedding anniversary with family
Mr and Mrs Elmer Kephart celebrated their fifty second anniversary Friday night at home with forty five guests. A junior high orchestra directed by Miss Irene Geyer performed with members including David Pearson Virginia Stutsman Paul Davis Vernon Beenblossom and others. Guests enjoyed a cafeteria supper, rock music, and songs as Mrs Homer Kephart accompanied on piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blumer Kephart
David Pearson
Cloud Willits
Virginia Stutsman
Catherine Beenblossom
Paul Davis
Vernon Beenblossom
Donald Beenblossom
Bob Masson
Irene Geyer
Homer Kephart
Kephart
Carl Beenblossom
Ralph Williams
John Beenblossom
Roy Kephart
Alvin
Fred Kephart
Amile Daub
Pred Sayre
Howard
Leonard Johnson
Robert Kephart
Elmer Kephart
Welfare Agencies Not Affected By Governor Proclamation
The governor announced that welfare agencies will not suffer despite the proclamation. No further details available in the readable text.
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Cora Dunsmore
Mrs. D
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Death
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Miss Donaldson
Mrs. Bleess
Mrs. Askea
Beatrice Kephart
Edgar J
Palooka
Bulletin
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Roosevelt Field
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France
Walsh
Ann Howe
Electra
Flash
Merrymarkers Club
Preel
Clifford Freel
Merrymakers Club
Frank Leeper
Van
Elmer Kepharts
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