The Plotting Plow Through Time A History Lesson
Uncle Ray recounts ancient and modern plows from wooden hoes to metal moldboards. He notes early pullers from humans to oxen and describes pioneers like Rotherham Small and Ransome shaping the walking plow. Submarine Warfare leaflet pictured in Cedar Rapids Gazette mail order.
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Rotherham
Small
Ransome
Frank C
Pape
Uncle Ray
Cedar Rapids
Egypt
New England
The Silence Rule in Wartime Verses
Edgar A. Guest urges restraint and secrecy to thwart spies. He notes that talking about ships, tanks, or plans in public spaces risks aiding enemies, while trusted friends may betray secrets with careless tongues. The poem warns to keep all wartime details quiet among the foe.
Let's Explore Your Mind Discourse with Irene Dunne Q&A
Albert E Wiggam explores human nature in a Q and A about love and motivation. Irene Dunne questions whether men can feel undesired, and Wiggam argues belief in love sustains purpose and growth. He also advises rapid yet thoughtful decision making and critiques self centered views of others.
Notable Local Elections and Honors Across Cedar Rapids
Roy T. Curray elected president of Inter-Ocean Reinsurance to fill a vacancy after Dr. Richard Lord I. A Mershan of Cedar Rapids listed among leading genealogical researchers in the Handbook of American Genealogy. David G. Bleakley named city solicitor succeeding Charles Penningroth. Forrest W Stewart named Amherst baseball captain as a junior. A Miller elected grand warden of Iowa Royal Arcanum. J R Murrell elected VP of Western Grain Dealers association in Des Moines. Raymond Powell captain of the Cue track team. Louisiana Lou musical at Greene's Opera House. William King reelected president of West Side Improvement League. E E Richards secretary. Directors chosen include Chandler, J M Ely, H Otterbein, and others. Mary Vaughn of Marion wins ISU declamatory contest, first woman to do so.
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Roy T. Curray
Inter-Ocean Reinsurance Company
Richard Lord I
A Mershan
Cedar Rapids
David G. Bleakley
Charles Penningroth
Forrest W Stewart
Amherst
A. Miller
Royal Arcanum
Iowa
J. R. Murrell
Western Grain Dealers Association
Des Moines
Raymond Powell
Louisiana
Lou
Greene's Opera House
William King
West Side Improvement League
E. E. Richards
Chandler
J M
Ely
Fred Erickson
John C Fuchs
H. Otterbein
John Burianek
Lee Canfield
John H. Shaver
C. D Huston
Mary Vaughn
Marion
Iowa State College
Rail wage study to consider boosts for carriers
L Metcalfe Walling, wage hour administrator, announced a study into railroad industry wages. The aim is to recommend new minimum scales not exceeding 40 cents an hour. Maintenance workers would gain most from any rise, with about 60,000 trunk line and 4,000 shortline employees affected.
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Washington (Ap
L. Metcalfe Walling
Wake Up Your Liver with Carter's Pills
An old advertisement claims the liver should pour 2 pints of bile daily to aid digestion. It warns of bloating, constipation, and sour mood when bile flow is blocked and touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as the remedy. Available in 10¢ and 20¢ packages.
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Australia
Carter
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Uncle Ray's
DEA
Aapel
Edgar A. Guest
the Poet of
the People
Noel
Davis Store
Third Ave
Davis Cleaners
Albert E. Wiggam
Irene Dunne
Caromel
Jerry Siegel
Joe Shuster
Superman
Daily Planet
Lois Lane
Claric
Supeieman
Thimble Theater
Popeye
the Seagonsk
CWS
Escule
Cope
Donald Duck
Walt Disnel
Bomb Suelters
Ella Cinders
Azores
BJ Conselman
Chartie Plumb
Ella
AI Capp
Joe Palooka
BY Ham Uvisher
Disgustin' Jones
Kip
Queensbury
Allo
Little Annie Rooney
Hanna
Brandon Walsh
Annie
Little Carrot
Gee,s
George McManus
Maggie
DHE
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