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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1934
Page
13
The Cedar Rapids Gasette lists subscription prices by duration and delivery area. Rates cover Iowa, nearby states, territories, and carrier delivery in Cedar Rapids with weekly and yearly options and advance payments.
A quotation from Francis N. Clark asserts that dog eat dog conduct in business undermines its own endurance, warning that ruthless practices undermine long term viability and trust in markets.
In a political year piece, Samath W. Brookhart returns with fresh rhetoric criticizing U S policy and echoing socialist themes. The column mocks his stance while noting his possible motives for public office and references to George Washington and modern policy debates.
Fragmented 1934 opinion piece rails at government waste and private versus public mail work. It questions air mail subsidies, praises private industry, and rails against taxes, inflation, and bureaucratic mismanagement while weaving comments on war, citizenship, and science.
A reader reflects on foundational US federalism with 18th century foresight. The piece contrasts early statesmen’s independence with today’s hesitation to adapt the model to a global system. It cites the Supreme Court and interstate relations, warning against repeating past lessons in the modern world.
New York hockey captures popular fervor with rapid, violent scrambles and heavy crowds. The piece notes rivalries and spills, and profiles Bert Williams a punchline of mixed heritage whose life reflected racial barriers and decline.
The piece notes Bert’s notable but subtle traits, a drenched pretzel seller's ruined wares after a shower on Park Avenue, George Ade’s Miami reflection on Mickey Mouse versus King Kong, Joe Cunningham drafted for rain tour duty to Hollywood studios, and Hollywood’s polo craze with a pay as you play option and odd travel gear questions.
A snooper notes Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. is kept at a distance by wary servants and relatives as gossip spreads of brondaides and self serving meddling. Francis Albertani recalls a guide claiming the Empire Building was fireproof and indivisible.
An author notes that science prioritizes societal rights over individual rights and discusses whether business favors average or brilliant students. The piece cites a large study led by Walter S. on career success potential in fields like law medicine and engineering versus business.
A newspaper notice advertises a 28 page booklet on habit formation by Dr Albert Wiggam and William James. It requests a self addressed stamped return envelope and 10 cents to cover costs, asking readers to request HABITS.
An exchange with Bell Telephone head Gifford continued by Dr Bridgman discusses improving the human race through social and economic conditions rather than direct selection. It argues race can be improved without radical measures and notes women are not universally more selfish, with variations by area of behavior and social welfare. (Copyright 1934.)
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