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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1936
Page
5
A sharp remark on social conduct notes that self praise hides poor breeding and rough manners. The line tests character and civility, implying vanity signals ill bred behavior.
The Iowa supreme court ruled Friday that lawmakers cannot set minimum or maximum prices for services such as haircuts. The decision upholds individual rights against price controls, contrasting with prior district court findings and public health arguments. The ruling suggests fundamental rights of the individual remain protected in Iowa.
Bert C. Busby grew up in Linn County and served on the county board of supervisors until failing health forced his departure. He supervised early paved street projects and was a stabilizing conservative force guiding county government and fair dealing. His death will be mourned throughout Linn County.
The piece argues that rosette Roosevelt and Landon differ in radio appeal but voters do not always follow listenability. It notes Lincoln Douglas and Grant examples showing eloquence does not guarantee victory, while Bryan shows peak crowd appeal yet faced repeated defeats. Public opinion hinges on issues and district factors beyond speech.
A 1936 column argues cruelty of words can injure as much as physical force. It contrasts mind over body, warns against propaganda and political rhetoric, and cites critics of privilege, with humor about conventions and public affairs.
The passage reviews orators from 1924 to 1928, noting Wilson Hughes Davis Coolidge La Follette Hoover Smith and the impact of radio. It contrasts delivery, legalistic prose, nasal tones, and audience reach, highlighting Coolidge's readability and Smith's strong presence but poor ultimate result.
The article notes no recent pictures or reels show Clark Gable with ears pinned back, and it is assumed he has not yet begun his planned incognito tour of major American cities.
The remark contrasts a leader capable of addressing Canada in French with the need for a president who can confront unemployment directly. It frames language diplomacy versus domestic economic urgency as essential traits for leadership.
The census bureau notes increased life expectancy, though the phrasing hints that impressions of longer years may feel subjective in current times.
An amused narrator in New York endures a heat wave of attention while wearing a white linen suit. He frets at the risk of public mockery and media energy, jokes about fashion fear, and notes mirrors, price tags, and a sprinkling cart. The piece captures urban vanity and social scrutiny with wry humor.
A first person monologue reveals a man in a white suit straining for courage on Fifth Avenue. He taunts strangers, recalls past mischiefs in Cincinnati and Dayton, and salutes a dramatic public display. He fears his fountain pen might explode, ending with a coy nod to a 1936 copyright.
A physician explains angina as an oxygen shortage in the heart muscle and argues exercise is the antidote to repressed emotions. He warns spectators and sedentary people alike that unused energy harms the arteries and heart, noting higher risks in crowded events and playful settings.
A reader puzzle lists clues for horizontal and vertical answers about stage stars and related terms. Many entries reference theater roles, anatomy, objects, and common words with definitions like X spigot bellows and baton. The Serving of answers spans from ancient to modern theater vocabulary and misc notes.
Health note advocates daily somersaults for adults as a way to improve oxygen uptake, metabolism, circulation, and potentially prevent angina pectoris. Advises caution for invalids and suggests oxygen or carboxygen inhalations as emergency aids, while praising established nitroglycerin and amyl nitrite remedies.
Readers ask where to write for infant care booklets from the Children's Bureau in Washington D C. A home dental tip suggests sodium perborate mouth rinse and a warning about gum irritation. A reader seeks arthritis monographs and vitamin D guidance with a two month treatment suggestion.
A poem by Edgar A. Guest contrasts wealth and values while a dense 1930s radio listing follows, detailing NBC CBS and local stations with programs from 7:00 to 7:30. The two items share page space but convey different literary and broadcast flurries.
ELEN seeks work in a highly competitive job market and questions why training is needed when she is willing to do anything. The letter urges self-improvement and skill specialization to secure a place in the modern workforce.
The listing outlines a dense NBC CBS and ABC radio timetable with multiple orchestras and acts. Highlights include Carl Ss orch, Meredith Willson, Bob Crosby, Hank Levy style listings, and various local station marks WJZ WEAF WABC KMOX WGST WCCO WBBM.
The unhappy reader asks if she should call or write her boyfriend after her parents diverted them to another town and he vanished. Miss Manners replies that she should have explained immediately but that it may not be too late and he will likely understand.
Four University of California professors sailed for Europe to study the youth movement and its potential applications in California and the United States. Woodbridge Metcalf and W Glenn Waterhouse will attend the Geneva International Youth Conference and then investigate other nations. C W Rubel and Robert Klamp will observe youth movement developments in Germany Italy England and France with plans to apply findings to California 4 H clubs.
A new German method converts coal into a fertilizer claimed to double yields on certain crops, sparking interest in its agricultural potential and prompting tests by farmers and researchers.
Notice states George D. Clark was appointed and qualified as administrator of the Charles C. Clark estate in Linn County Iowa on July 17 1936. Debts must be paid promptly and claims filed with L D Dennis attorney in Linn County District Court.
On August 3 a public auction will sell trunks, bass and contents from H. Malcolm Mae Bernegger and Eweisn Miskimen at the Roosevelt Hotel.
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