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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1936

Page

4

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.

Mahomet

Farley’s Reach Draws GOP Fire as He Joins Bermuda Trip

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.

Jim Farley Washington Bermuda Jim New Deal Farley Democratic National Committee Dr. Tugwell Harry Hopkins Henry P. Fletcher

Is Drawing Funny Pictures Fun

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.

Subpoena Privacy Case Heads To Higher Courts

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.

Hearst District of Columbia United States

Supreme Court limits on subpoenas in American Tobacco case

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.

Supreme Court Congress Senate Federal Trade Commission Tobacco Company Justice Holmes The Trade Commission Holmes Black Committee

Moron traits and thrift contrasted with civic sense

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.

Louise Bobby

Columnist Glides Through Ink and Showmanship

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.

Only One Will Rogers and the Broadway Jack of All Trades

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.

George Bernard Shaw Kaufman Jack of All Trades Billy Gax

Will Rogers’s unique greatness endures beyond generations

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.

Will Rogers Tom Thumb Mark Twain Kipling Shakespeare

Three year old injured after car collision in Gazette note

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.

Jackie Evans R. E. Evans Emma Sufficool Iowa School For the Blind M. Everhart York

Cleary-White Construction Completes Local Dam Project

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.

Cleary-White Construction Company R. N. Buck Spencer Cedar Rapids Etha Buchanan Des Moines V. F. Hasek Civil Service Board

Local Notables Update and Appointments

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.

Nellie Hibbard Robert Sinclair Philadelphia C. H. Foy Florida A. E. Snyder Cedar Rapids Grand Council of the Royal Arcanum Albia Grace Hickox Chicago

Evening Radio Schedule Dense with NBC CBS and WABC Listings

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.

King’s Jesters NBC WJZ Chain Frank, Parker CBS WABC Bruna Castagna Wabc Chain WEAF Zie Jeeteld Sort Wabc Ziegfewcco Eebelenan Nino Martini Tenor WBBM KMOX WGST Nate Barn Dance WJZ WLW Victor Young Orch Galen Moderne Wabc N Rep Celler Serr Reo Orch Weaf Kywl de Morgan Orch Emily Coleman Orch WJZ Ain Bisargo Orch Ozzie Nelson Orch Glen Gray Orch Sosnik Orch WBBN Charles Dornh Heze Gerger Orc Chany Harris Rady Duchin Orch Heny Halstead Orch Oe ‘Williams Johnny Quintinston Bernie Cummins Cow Salvation Army Service Soldiers Field WCCO Iwood Bailey Tone Pictures Arlington Service Mexican Arch Chilaren R Ito Bowes Capitol Family Germany WJZ _ chain Salt Lake City Wcco Woc Ee Johnson Orch New York City Weaf Chain Symphony Orch Wgsternoon Church the Air Weaf Kyw Gerona Youth Conference N. Tenet Richard Leibert WEAF _ key of RCA Wbbm Co Weaf Chain Nzanares Orch Wee York Widow's Sons Hice Davies Jerry Sears Eo Terris WIZ WJZ_ chain Jack Ti Pel Horeh ABC Kmo Pi Talny Oseh New York Nelson Orch I Kemp Maior Eves Leo Lud Gluskin Manhattan Freddie Rich Vincent Travers Orch Cco Philip Crane Orch Wbbm Wi Chico Nes Worse” Orch Lewis Orch Freddie Bergin Earl Hines Frank Ieiley Sammy Kaye Tom Coakley

TWA Sun Racer crash and radio beacon clash examined

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.

Universal Service Washington TWA Pennsylvania Air Commerce Pittsburgh Roper All Airways Eugene Vidal Central Airlines Central Pennsylvania Airlines Commerce

Young Sportswoman in National Championship Highlight

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.

U. S

Those Who Rise Above Troubles and Farm Wife Letters

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.

Ethel Anne

Judge Curran Dismisses 35 Lawbreakers on Good Friday

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.

Washington Edward M Curran Curran

Notice of Appointment of Executrix in Linn County Iowa

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.

State of Iowa Linn County Julius E Gauthen State of Iowa Clara M Real

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