What property has he left behind him
What good deeds has thou sent on before thee. A reflective proverb on life and legacy replacing wealth with deeds as one departs.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1936
Page
4
What good deeds has thou sent on before thee. A reflective proverb on life and legacy replacing wealth with deeds as one departs.
The article criticizes Jim Farley for holding multiple positions and making controversial remarks. It notes his role in air mail errors postal deficits spoiling the spoils system and calling opponents porch climbers. Republicans are said to regret his limited workload and fear impact on 1940 prospects.
An opinion piece on the perils of cartooning and writing for publication. It notes critics mock long haired artists and spelling errors, and argues that a cartoonist must bear responsibility for visual missteps while writers may be misquoted. It ends with the notion that cartoonists carry the burden of their choices with long faces.
Hearst interests push a case to the Supreme Court after a District of Columbia ruling on blanket subpoenas. The dispute centers on how far production of evidence can be compelled and the privacy limits for individuals and corporations. The history of subpoenas is noted, with emphasis on description and Fourth Amendment implications.
The 1924 American Tobacco decision held Fourth Amendment protections extend to private individuals more than corporations. Holmes noted commerce across states does not make private affairs public, and Congress cannot turning a fishing expedition into private papers. The text discusses subsequent potential challenges to broad Senate powers and Black committee subpoenas.
A columnist reflects on self restraint and foresight using anecdotes of a boy named Bobby, ship officers, and flawed boasted intellects. He argues laying by and prudence trump vanity, urging preparation before hardship and critiquing educated elites who squander abundance.
In a tour of career reflections, a veteran columnist recalls the thrill of writing and the allure of showy prose. Profiles of Jean Patou, Gelett Burgess, Sidney Zeigfeld's valet, and Jay Kaufman trace fashion, wit, and the roam of literary life across Paris, London, and Broadway.
A short portrait notes Will Rogers fine acting earning approbation and Shaw plays. It highlights Kaufman as a Broadway jack of all trades master of many who introduced row of innovations in newspaper columning and who has produced acted and written vaudeville skits including Billy Gaxt.
The piece notes Rogers’s irreplaceable talent and influence, arguing no successor can fill his shoes. It calls out attempts to find a new Will Rogers as futile, comparing him to legends like Mark Twain and Shakespeare and praising his lasting legacy.
In 1926 Jacqueline Evans, son of Mr and Mrs R E Evans, suffered serious head injuries after striking a car. Emma Sufficool secretary Iowa School for the Blind visits the city. M Everhart returns from York Pa due to his mother's illness.
On April 11 1916 Cleary White Construction finished the dam work. Mrs R N Buck returns to Cedar Rapids from Spencer to make her home. Miss Etha Buchanan resigns as YWCA girls secretary to take a job in Des Moines. Dr V F Hasek elected chairman of the civil service board at last night’s meeting.
Mrs Nellie Hibbard police matron re-appointed. A E Snyder of Cedar Rapids elected to laws committee at Royal Arcanum grand council in Albia. Miss Grace Hickox arrives from Chicago for a brief home visit. Robert Sinclair heads to Philadelphia for several weeks. Mr and Mrs C H Foy return from Florida after wintering there.
A long list of radio programs across networks NBC CBS and WABC from 6:00 to 11:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday. It names performers such as Frank Parker Bruna Castagna Nino Martini Victor Young and Ozzie Nelson with various orchestras and hosts across WEAF WJZ KYW WBBM KMOX WGST WLW WCCO WOC and others. The schedule shows multiple blocks per hour featuring singers ensembles talk shows and dance programs across the era’s stations.
The pieces recount the Pittsburgh Sun Racer crash amid Air Commerce debates over beacon systems AN and A I. Secretary Roper Vidal and industry heads argue weather reports interrupts, with pilots and airlines split on the best navigation aid.
A female athlete featured as a champion candidate competed in the U S women’s national championship. The article notes her skill in tennis or track and emphasizes her status as a rising sports figure.
A reader praises Ethel for resilience facing misfortune, while Miss Manners advises patience in choosing between two suitors. A farm wife shares challenges balancing rural life and money, and responders commend her spirit, urging perseverance for her family’s future.
Washington police court records show 35 arraigned offenders told by Judge Edward Curran that it was Good Friday and were dismissed after he urged them to attend church.
Notice states that Imogen B. Emery is appointed Executrix of Julius E. deceased in Linn County Iowa on March 27 1936. It asks all creditors to file claims properly authenticated with the Linn County Clerk. The document also lists Mabel A. McLaughlin as Administratrix and W Bingham as attorney.
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