Gazette Announces Eight Day Want Ad Sale
Cedar Rapids Gazette promotes a real bargain with an eight day want ad sale. From April 22 to April 29 advertisers pay for four or five days and get eight days of advertising across the Gazette and two Sunday issues with broad eastern Iowa reach. Extra staff available to accept ads by phone mail or in person.
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The
Sun
Charley Moore
Gazette
Big Sunday Gazette
Iowa
Cedar Rapids Gazette
the Gazette
Elephant Falls Into Zoo Moat After Trip of Partner
New York AP report says two ton Brooklyn Zoo elephant Bill fell into a waterless moat seven months after he toppled partner Hilda into a moat and killed her. Bill was reaching for peanuts when he slipped and landed in the 25 foot drop. Sanitation workers freed him and Dr Nimphits will assess possible hip fracture.
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New York
Bill
Brooklyn
Hilda
Department of Sanitation
Derrick
Harry Nimphits
Elephants’ Paradise
Great Western Reorganization Plan Modified
The Interstate Commerce Commission on Friday amended the Chicago Great Western railroad reorganization plan to provide about 800000 more working capital, raising total capitalization to 63091827 from 62291827. The change adds 16386350 in first mortgage bonds at four percent, up from 15586350, by increasing working capital bonds from 1250000 to 2050000, with fixed charges adjusted accordingly.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago Great Western Railroad Company
Plan for reorganized railroad seeks court approval
The organized company for the calendar year 1939 reported about 849000 in value, rising to 863000 in 1940. The amended plan moves to the United States district court for the northern district of Illinois where the railroad is in the process of reorganization. If approved by the court, it will be submitted to security holders for action.
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United States District Court For
Northern District of Illinois
British Ski-Suit Uniforms For Soldiers Announced
London reports that British soldiers will wear a future uniform resembling a skiing suit, with details released Friday by authorities. The move aims at practicality and modern design while maintaining military readiness.
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London
Notice of Will Probate in Linn County Iowa
In Linn County District Court the last will of Emery E. McElhinney deceased will be probated. The hearing is set for April 29, 1939 at 9:00 a.m. in Cedar Rapids before the district court clerk Edwin W. Lundquist. Attorney Fred W Hann represents the case.
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Linn County
Emery E. McElhinney
District Court
Cedar Rapids
Edwin W. Lundquist
Fred W Hann
Notice of Administrator Appointment in Linn County Iowa
On April 20 1939 the undersigned was appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Pheba Ann Wright late of Linn County Town deceased All persons indebted to said estate must pay promptly Those holding claims against the estate should file them duly authenticated in the office of the Linn County Iowa District Court O W Lawrence Administrator Co W Lawrence attorney
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State of
Iowa
Linn County
Pheba Ann Wright
Iowa District Court
O. W Lawrence
W. Lawrence
Notice of Maude C Walker probate hearing in Iowa court
In Linn County Iowa the District Court will hear on April 28 1939 at 9 am the will of Maude C Walker deceased for proof and admission to probate. Clerk Edwin W Lundquist notes attorneys Sareent and Spaneler for the case.
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EDWIN W._LUNDQUIST
Sareent and Spaneler
Whale lesson in Hollow Tree School ends with danger
Jimmie Wibblewobble and Bunty ask Uncle Wiggily to explain whales while a rubber gun incident distracts the class. Buster pretends with a rubber band to snap, Uncle Wiggily warns of harm, and a door burst brings a cliffhanger about Snoopy Bob Cat.
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Jimmie Wibblewobble
Hollow Tree
Uncle Wiggily
Jimmie
Baby Bunty
Bunty
Buster
Whales,” Went On Uncle Wiggily
Mr. Longears
Miss Mouse
Alice
Duck
Snoopy
Bob Cat
First Lutheran Will Honor New Members
First Lutheran Church at Tenth street and Third avenue SE hosts an informal reception tonight at 7:30 to welcome 101 new members for the year ending Easter Sunday. Luther league decorates, council members serve refreshments, Women's Guild leads program with introductions and responses for younger and adult members, Pastor Scherer remarks, violin solo by Henry Vyskocil, games by George Wetzel, and invitations extended to all members and friends.
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First Lutheran Church
Tenth Street
Third Avenue SE
Luther League
Women’s Guild
C. A. Kent
J E. Johnson
Church Council
A Cc. Gertsen
Fur Garment Estimate Reveals Inexpensive Pelts Used
Estimates show that far more than half of fur garments use inexpensive pelts from cats goats and sheep. The figures underline a shift toward lower cost materials in the fur trade.
County Tax Collections Rise in First Quarter of 1939
Linn county reports higher general and delinquent tax receipts for January through March 1939, totaling 1 312 974 40 compared with 1 178 977 26 a year earlier. March yields led both years, Cedar Rapids tax receipts rose to 921 892 24 from 803 889 85, while delinquent collections reached 66 018 68 versus 46 969 29. Cedar Rapids delinquency payments accounted for 48 568 03 of 1939 and 32 399 21 of 1938.
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Linn County
Frank Bates
Cedar
Laborites to Debate Spain in Commons Next Tuesday
The Labour opposition in London announced it would open debate on Spain in the House of Commons next Tuesday after the annual budget statement.
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London
Spain
House of Commons
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First Street
Dial
Veal Pocket
Kraft
Maude C Walker
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Towa
Bedtime
William Ann Company
William James Coo
West End
F Avenue
First Street NW
First Lutheran
Idaho
M-J-B
We By
Sojka
Sixteenth Avenue
Cudahy
Rativs
Broilers
Cudaisily
Sis
Clover Farm
Northern Paper Mills
Green Bay
Wisconsin
IGRAM
M. Ave
Folger's
Ma. Soffe
H.k.igram
Sixth St. SW
Wilson
Nash Coffee
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