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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1939
Page
2
The quotation notes that final mortality strips away titles and status, leaving each person in their pure individuality as Daniel Webster asserts that a life ends in humanity rather than rank or title.
A columnist notes repeated state department warnings over Mussolini's Albania invasion and questions Kellogg pact relevance. While criticizing empty rhetoric, the piece cites Dr. Zachry's study on American youth and warns against overstating pessimistic conclusions without solid evidence.
The American Federation of Actors condemns jokes about the WPA as unseemly while some see fair game in humorous takes. The piece argues professionals should aim to amuse with decency, noting WPA workers can handle light ribbing better than harsher class based humor. It urges creators to avoid targeting the dead and to maintain broad appeal.
Dr. Caroline B. Zachry of the Progressive Education Association warns that American adolescents, ages twelve to twenty four, are apathetic and frightened about their futures. She reports interviewing 600 youths over five years and finds a discouraged, uncertain generation.
A column outlines warnings about state department officials and military leaders, noting past misreadings of threats, questioning competence in high places, and the need for vigilance. It cites Messersmith, Admiral Bloch, and Baldwin as lessons while urging scrutiny of authority and integrity.
Charles Driscoll chronicles a Lotos Club evening featuring Arthur Anderson and Earl Spicer, plus Earl Whitehorne and Grace, at a Wine and Food Society tasting. He notes Glaenzer’s scarf-pin style, Kansas tasters like Murdock Pemberton, and appearances by Sobel and Patterson, all amid sociable chatter and gourmet sampling.
Cuticura Ointment Soap and Talcum are advertised as ideal care for a baby’s skin approved by the Good Housekeeping Bureau. Available now from all druggists at 25 cents each with a free sample offer by writing Cuticura Dept 19 Malden Mass.
An old advertisement urges better daily habits to prevent constipation. It promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle, vegetable remedy that stimulates liver bile and aids digestion, claiming decades of use and thousands of satisfied users. Prices listed 15¢ 30¢ 60¢ with druggists carrying the product.
Mary Manners offers advice on using idle time to help others and improve appearance. A letter from Hazel laments leisure hours and lack of purpose and Dora reports improved looks after following grooming tips. The column encourages continued effort and kindness.
A reader confesses falling in love with her boss whom she hardly knows. The columnist urges action over fantasy, noting admiration and love often blur into hopeless longing and recommends focusing on work to redirect feelings.
A bulleted admonition advises focusing on duties to avoid unprofessional crushes on a married boss. It warns that any romantic vibes would anger him and backfire through workplace consequences.
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