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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1933
Page
4
250000 Men to Work on Reforestation Bill
The president's reforestation bill would employ about a quarter of a million men in useful work to conserve natural resources. It emphasizes long term benefits and future dividends, noting it will not immediately balance the budget and will require patience as trees grow.
Was It A Bomb A Copper Beer Mug At Roosevelt Post Office
A Washington dispatch reports a package addressed to President Roosevelt was checked in the D C post office. It proved to be a one pint copper beer mug rather than a bomb prompting discussion on temperance and the potential impact of mild beer on society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Washington D. C
Call for Investigation of State Highway Commission Conduct
A demand calls for examining the State Highway Commission and its engineer Fred White. The piece notes the commission has avoided assault for years and urges a fair inquiry into expenditures and possible technical errors, while recognizing the enormous work handled by the agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Fred White
Office of the Highway Commission
Mooney case stirs outside voices and California resolve
The piece argues ongoing external criticism of California’s handling of the Mooney case. It notes decades of agitation and multiple governors' refusals to overturn the prison status, suggesting outside pressure may affect California officials and justice perceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Mooney
State Decency Tact Shown in Adjusted Rhetoric
A cautious shift in approach credits the state with modest decency and tests its reception. The remark suggests reevaluating tactics to gauge likely responses and avoid escalation.
State Fair on the State Theater dazzles Iowa crowd
The State Fair production set in Des Moines and filmed at the state fair is hailed as one of the best yet. Will Rogers delivers laughs while handling Hampshire hog knowledge with style amid comedy, sentiment, and real human nature.
Kansas Rebels Defend State Against Wind Nonsense
Harvey F. Jones defends Kansas in reply to a critic who mocked wind reports from Topeka. He argues prairie dogs in the air and high winds were exaggerated and credits Kansas people with optimism, noting spring zephyrs and Roosevelt as good omens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Harvey F. Jones
Iowa
Roosevelt
Letter defending Federal Farm Board and farm relief
H L Walker praises cooperative marketing and federal experiments aiding farmers while critiquing opposition. He argues spending on subsidies and development has funded broad progress, notes production trends and price support, and urges continued experimentation to restore farmers buying power with various goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Journal
H. L. Walker
Mushroom season timing teased in journal note
NAU Stubby Moore and I discuss mushroom prospects with April 15 as a rough estimate. If rain persists and heat arrives early, mushrooms may appear sooner, the editor suggests. A contest offers an autographed edition for the finder of a genuine sponge type mushroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stubby Moore
Journal
Spring Fugal Rants on Birds and Politics in Iowa City
A quirky column blends spring imagery with satirical wit about birds and critics. It riffes on tainted phrases, references robins and sparrows, and ends with casual notes about Iowa City residents Daisy Franklin Charlotte Squire and a misunderstanding over Lombardo’s first name Guy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Franklin
Charlotte Squire
Lombardo
Guy
One for the Girlies and a Gentle Auto Tale
A mixed page of humorous anecdotes and poetry continues with a cautionary fairy tale about an auto mechanic. Readers are invited to join a Spring Poetry Contest as letters and rhymes fill the scene, with light banter between patrons and the conductor.
The Old, Old Song
A reflective verse about renewed dreams and lingering pain from past seasons. The speaker notes how memory reshapes desire and the mind clings to moments once thought gone, while life’s paths remain hidden and time closes in on fleeting hours.
Church Services and Weekend Socials Highlighted in Wellman News
The Wellman Cordellery report covers a Sunday service led by the M. E. church men class with scripture read by John Durst and music by the choir. The article mentions a weekend music contest, visits from guests Paul Mahin and Mr. DeLitt of Washington, and several high school students from Ainsworth and Washington sharing meals. It notes funerals for former pupils Kenny Neibuler and Hubert Coffey, and visits by Helen Coffey to Blairstown. Lutheran church notes include G F Schroeder as minister and bilingual services at 10:30 with a sermon on Peter's denial from Luke 22 54 62.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Ee
Paul Mahin
Mr. DeLitt
Washington
Ainsworth
Virginia Scranton
Wilma Stephens
Lola Coppock
Kathleen Coffey
Helen Coffey
Blairstown
Kenny Neibulr
Hubert
Jean Coffey
Coe College
Calbe
Stanley Wesley
Art
Paul S. Ray
Harvey R. Waugh
Coffey
Max Coffey
Lutheran Church
G. F. Schroeder
Peter
Christ
Tarzan’s Clockwork Finish Ends Workday At 4 30
In town for a time, stars and locals recall Tarzan the palomino pony who stops work exactly at 4:30 p.m. regardless of coaxing. Ken Maynard’s Tarzan is highlighted in Tombstone Canyon at the Fox theater, a World Wide picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinc
Tarzan
Ken Maynard
Ken
Maynard
Fox Theater
Tombstone Canyon
State Fair shines with star power and strong tale
Fox Film presents State Fair with Janet Gaynor, Will Rogers, Lew Ayres, Sally Tillers, Norman Foster and Louise Dresser in lead roles. The studio promises record crowds and high entertainment value as the story unfolds through rich characterizations and a capable ensemble cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Film
Janet Gaynor
Will Rogers
Lew Ayres Selly Ilers
Norman Foster
Louise Dresser
Frank Craven
Victor Jory
Miss Gaynor
Margy
Rogers
Abel Frake
Lew Ayres
Sally Iiler
Foster
Wayne Frake
Miss Dresser
Short-Lived Fancy Apostle Spoons in England Timeline
The text notes that fancy Apostle spoons originated in England in the late fifteenth century and were rarely made after 1980, highlighting a brief historical peak and subsequent decline in production.
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England
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