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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1934
Page
4
Mary Manners explains a girl named Hazel who feels plain becomes attractive by improving self knowledge and social skills. The piece blends advice on appearance and character with a Q A about marital worry and missing letters, urging practical steps like contacting the police to locate a husband who may be away for work.
William Brady Nod discusses health risks of conversational spray in daily talk and criticizes broadcasting censorship for omitting mention of spray produced during normal conversation. He contrasts with cough and sneeze spray and urges candid public discussion of transmission.
The text argues that respiratory infection spreads mainly through spray from coughing and talking, not from handshakes. Cough or sneeze spray reaches ten to twelve feet, while ordinary talk stays under five feet, so distancing and masks reduce risk.
A reflective note bids farewell to a outspoken commentator who warned against polite restraint and urged direct, unguarded dialogue. The message laments the difficulty of civil, thoughtful exchange without resorting to provocative or forceful rhetoric.
A reader asks about risks of underweight and dairy intake and the safe limits of coffee for diabetes. Advice suggests moderate cream and milk, raw or certified milk if safe, and to seek physician guidance on coffee and tolerance. A woman aged 42 asks about risks of another pregnancy after previous births and infant loss. the response implies continuing fertility if health allows. Pirates operate along the China coast, noted as ongoing piracy.
Treasury notice to all persons with claims against The Cedar Rapids National Bank Cedar Rapids Iowa to present proof within three months from February 2 1934 or be disallowed The receivership is led by Robert S Cook as receiver with the credit and proof required by law.
The Grocers' Code Authority announces that fractions must be added in cost plus markup per NRA ruling. A single unit priced at 8 cents with a 6 percent markup yields 8.48 cents, but units cannot be quoted below 9 cents. In multi unit lots, pricing can use actual cost plus markup, such as two articles for 17 cents.
Independence St John’s high school schedules graduation exercises for May 27 with a high mass at St John’s church. The junior senior banquet is set for May 16. Graduates include Herbert Brockling Bernice Duffey Joseph Herrick Laverne Jamason Richard Preble Lorraine Leyden Mary McClung Mary Ryan and Marion Wendling.
The article discusses science's role in law and society, noting flexibility in modern legal work, and questions about universal legality. It contrasts how wealth shifts affect ego, calling it an egocentric predicament. It cites Vicki Baum on marriage's endurance, asserting many marriages persevere through hardship.
A 28 page booklet on forming and controlling habits is offered by Dr. Albert Wiggam. It quotes William James and outlines principles of habit formation. Send a self addressed stamped return envelope with 10 cents to cover costs.
A 1934 remark asserts marriage will not collapse so long as human nature remains, describing deeper, higher forces at work in marriage that align with the best in humanity. The quote emphasizes eternal forces guiding lasting unions.
City Council invites sealed proposals for exclusive rights to operate refreshment stands in Bever Elis Daniels and Riverside parks from May 5 to November 1 1934 with Labor Day ball diamond exclusion. Bids due May 3 1934 with certified checks equal to half bid, 5 percent default penalty. Council reserves right to reject all bids. Published April 26 27 1934.
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