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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1934
Page
4
The article notes recognition of the brother of CJ Lynch for high rank within the NRA. It mentions military and police connections and references General Joramers name in relation to authority. Details on dates, places, and exact titles are unclear due to OCR quality.
An ornate testimonial page touts Lydia E Pinkham's Lablets and Compound for women’s health. Readers report relief from pain, weakness, and menstrual issues after use. The ad lists customer quotes, locations in Portland Oregon and Shamoken Pa, and claims strong familial recommendations.
The State Theater debuts Lazy River a romantic drama set in a Cajun Louisiana fishing village. Jean Parker and Robert Young star as young lovers whose world is threatened by a Chinese smuggler portrayed by Henry Gordon, while Irene Franklin Ted Heely and Nat Penchieron provide comic subplots.
Arthur Hoover and Earl Bach, leaders of Linn County Farm Holiday association, spoke at Cedar Rapids Federation of Labor urging unity between labor and farmers. They argued for common goals and touted potential gatherings in late April to push their joint agenda.
Hopkins 38 year old man and another suspect were arrested on warrants issued after police alleged they stole a radio from a residence on Fifth Avenue SE. Authorities said warrant information was obtained by county officers and the pair were taken into custody by a constable.
Moley outlines three Washington brain trusts after 1932. First group favors inflationary policies with Warren Fisher Rogers. Second group backs regulatory reforms and antitrust enforcement led by Frankfurter Corcoran Landis Cohen. Third group argues government should partner with business and agriculture to jointly solve problems led by Johnson Tugwell Berle Jr.
Members of Chicago's anti superstition society plan a symbolic parade to defy bad luck. They will run for blocks to let black cats cross their paths spill salt smash mirrors raise umbrellas and search for cross eyed red haired girls. The stunt ends with toasts to a goddess of hard luck.
Linn County Recorder Dempsy Jones of Cedar Rapids announced Friday his bid for the Republican nomination in the June 4 primaries. He has served as recorder after filling an unexpired term and previously worked in the Gazette’s circulation and local businesses. Jones is active in music, sports, and civic groups. he lives at 914 Ellis Boulevard NW with his wife and three sons.
Paramount screens Death Takes a Holiday with Fredric March. Iowa runs Wild Cargo and Lazy River with Robert Young and Jean Parker. Majestic features Red Dust with Clark Gable and Jean Harlow. Also Love, Honor and Oh Baby with Slim Summerville and Zasu Pitts. Rialto shows Laughing at Life and Riding Gent. Palace presents Little Women with Katharine Hepburn. Olympic offers Night of Terror with Bela Lugosi and Sally Blane plus Fargo Express with Ken Maynard.
The Iowa Federation of Labor will not hold a state convention in 1934 due to financial conditions and unable delegates. J. C. Lewis of Des Moines, state president, conveyed the decision. The 1935 convention is set for Davenport in June.
Dr. H. M. Gage president of Coe College will travel to Chicago for the North Central Association annual meeting. He serves as chair of the Institutes of Higher Education committee and will present the final report on the four year standards revision. He also sits on the association executive committee.
Victor McLaglen stars at the Rialto theater in Laughing at Life through Saturday. A soldier of fortune battles danger worldwide with co stars Conchita Montenegro William Boyd Regis Toomey Ruth Hall Tully Marshall and more. Also riding Gent a western thriller and two comedies plus Cats and the Fiddle.
Mary Frances Zuercher, 18 months, escaped injury after falling from a second story window in her home while her father answered a call. Adolph Koch, brother of Dr. Robert Koch, died at his Marion home. Local markets listed for wheat corn oats barley straw hay hens eggs hogs steers sheep with varied prices. Also notes from April 13 1914 include Sara Hrbek promotion at University of Nebraska and travels of T H Lansing to Aberdeen. 1904 sale of Union block for 42500 and Monterey Alberts Griswold married Earl M. Baird. Local markets oats corn end entry.
Barley 30 to 40 cents a bushel. Tye 35 to 40 cents. Straw five dollars. Hay six to eight dollars. Chickens eight to ten dollars. Eggs fourteen cents. Hogs four hundred twenty five dollars. Steers three to four dollars. Sheep two to three dollars.
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