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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1936
Page
44
The piece promotes pressure cooker use to quicken roasts and hot dishes for summer evenings. It offers potato salad ideas with dill and capers, a Miroton of Fish and Potatoes, and other potato and cheese dishes. It also shares raspberry, cherry, and mango canning tips plus sugar syrups for fruit canning.
A drought article by Mrs J L Rhea laments failing crops and forecasts, noting scarce rain and garden uncertainty. She shares anecdotes about rain clamor and a Hyla Versicolor tree toad, describing its color changes and gentle rain-call, and recounts finding one inside a house.
The writer laments lack of rain and varied soil in gardens, noting burned root systems and widespread watering needs. Perennial bloomers shift earlier, May bloomers lag, and the season proves topsy turvy with hope for fall asters and phlox while planning for midsummer flowers. Tulips and daffodils expected to surge in planting.
The forecast notes gains in possessions and finances from labor but warns of employment difficulties and a potential abrupt disruption. Personal neglect of practical matters for romance may cause cross currents, urging prudence and discreet management. Christine Nilson is listed as a notable natality.
Washington reports confidential Japanese plans to expand naval construction, possibly adding cruiser types beyond 10 000 tons and even super battleships. If confirmed the London pact escape clauses force the United States Britain to match ship for ship, risking end of the pact and shifting toward a three power naval buildup aimed at Soviet Russia.
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