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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1936

Page

6

Secret of Success

Quotation attributed to Arnold Bennett on valuing personal abilities and recognizing opportunities as keys to achievement.

Arnold Bennett

Brookhart seeks Republican Iowa Senate nomination

The blustery Brookhart, a Marylander now aiming for the Iowa Senate GOP nomination, argues the party needs policies far ahead of the New Deal. He criticizes current leadership and contends he can lead reform, while observers doubt his fit to outpace the New Dealers.

Brookhart Iowa Rex Tugwell Felix Frankfurter Harry Hopkins

Cedar Rapids Raiders Baseball a Community Asset for City

Cedar Rapids enters its third Western league season with continued support seen as vital for financial backing and local interest. County Attorney G K Thompson notes the region depends on organized baseball to attract fans and keep visitors from other cities, while business leaders are urged to back the Raiders as a community asset even if they never attend a game.

Cedar Rapids Raiders G. K. Thompson

Impeachment Trial Precedents and Historical Overview

A review of impeachment history notes the process for removing civil officers, the two thirds Senate conviction requirement, and past outcomes. It coversJudge Rit ter’s Florida case, Johnson’s presidential trial, and other notable impeachments including Chase and Blount with verdicts and vote tallies.

Senate Blount Belknap Daugherty English Illinois House McAdoo Ritter Sumners Judiciary Committee Judge Louderback California Louderback Halsted L. Ritter Florida United States Pickering Humphries Swayne House of Representatives Andrew Johnson Supreme Court Samuel Chase William Blount Tennessee

Brothers' choices test honesty and ambition in city life

A parable style piece contrasts John and Billy as they seek fortune in the city. John stays strictly honest and respected, while Billy parties and struggles despite charm. The piece blends political and social satire with notes on reform, destiny, and human nature, ending with a 1936 copyright.

John Billy

New York Crooners Face Accidental Cabaret Refit

A wave of old time singers challenge modern crooners as Benny Fields blends balladry with a nasal Rudy Vallee style. Figures like Honey Boy Evans John Steele and Frank Fay surge in popularity while Al Jolson and Harry Richman face calls to adapt. A snuff culture segment spotlights ED Woodyard and a New Orleans colonel.

New York Benny Fields Honey Boy Evans John Steele Rudy Vallee Frank Fay al Jolson Harry Richman

Women of early fame and their private cigar habits

The passage notes Lillian Rus sell as the first American female celebrity to smoke a cigar at private dinners and mentions Cobina Wright lighting large cigars, with references to actresses calming before curtain rise and a lively image of women in smoke culture. It highlights private rather than public smoking among women.

Lillian Russell Tampa Cobina Wright Social Register Joe Cannon Hoyden

Tobacco and nicotine poisoning chronic effects explained

A health talk outlines tobaccosis from excessive tobacco use including smoking and chewing. It notes uncertain contribution of nicotine versus other tobacco components, cites tachycardia as a common sign and explains how a rapid pulse accompanies breathlessness and weak wind, affecting athletes.

Kruschen Salt Regimen Promises Health and Vitality

An advertisement urges readers to slim down by cutting fat meat butter and sweets and to eat lean meats fruits and vegetables. It promotes Kruschen salts a blend of six salts taken daily in hot water before breakfast claiming health benefits and a money back guarantee after one jar if no real improvement.

Tobacco and theatrical smoking in early 20th century culture

The piece notes actors and famous smokers like John Drew Joe Laurie Jr. and George Jessel showing off pipes in public. It discusses garter fashion trends and warns tobacco harms including tobaccosis with risks such as high blood pressure atherosclerosis and Buerger disease. It predicts women may face similar health issues as smoking rises among them.

John Drew Frisco Joe Laurie, Jr Robert Woolsey Bobby Clark George Jessel Francis Albertanti Ank

Somersault advice and health Q and A column

A 1936 health column offers tips on aging gymnastics with a stamped envelope request for an illustrated Somersault invitation. It discusses circulatory issues and conditions like diabetes Pellagra and tooth extraction, noting vitamin rich diets and practical medical cautions.

B. P

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