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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1936
Page
4
A compact doctrine from William Penn asserts that resisting evil is more beneficial than many formal prayers. It frames temptation as a challenge to moral action over ritual prayer.
Anti Roosevelt Democrats gather in Detroit to map a Jeffersonian bolt. The lineup suggests limited strength, with leaders like Smith Ely Reed Peek and Breckinridge, while others like Carter Glass Byrd and Harrison could shift momentum. The piece weighs realignment prospects and hints at a national unemployment census as a crucial public question.
Germany and Italy seek an international force to intervene in Spain. They anticipate personal involvement and offer to contribute spiral puttees to the effort.
The piece discusses President Roosevelt's Quebec remarks and the word Americans. It argues the term should include all people of the Americas and notes Canadian resentment at US dominance. It suggests officials avoid using Americans for US people and calls for a neutral demonym.
A college friend recalls Landon as the frugal figure of his fraternity, attributing his distinctive neckties to that thrifty habit. The remark casts light on Landon’s early style and resourceful wardrobe choices.
Commerce Department officials announce about 9 550 000 unemployed in a composite estimate. They admit the figure blends other agencies data and conjecture and may be unreliable for official purposes.
A 1936 note from Qasim warns Louise to beware hidden glands that can overpower free will. The letter cautions about hypnosis, urges self guidance, and cites examples of temptation and social danger. It includes musings on intelligence tests, politics, manners, taxation, and media.
A quirky New York Day by Day column mix of thoughts on ideas and brain mysteries. A brief mention notes Max Schmeling's post fight call to his wife in Berlin, declaring victory and happiness.
A 1936 reminiscence surveys sharp-tongued Chicago San Francisco and Minneapolis reporters. Notes Bill Corum Ray Long and Dr John Finley among era’s best descriptive writers. Mentions Meredith Willson broadcasts and various cultural figures with wry nostalgia.
A letter-wielding health columnist argues that iodide supplementation boosts energy and metabolism across ages. He cites a tired teen girl and general cases, urging weekly iodine doses in organic or inorganic forms and suggesting potential prevention of high blood pressure.
The text warns against poisoning and recommends avoiding the poison route. It notes tincture of iodine is hard to misuse, and suggests iodized salt for daily iodine intake while personally taking the tincture in small amounts for possible deficiency.
A 1936 health Q and A feature answers readers on pruritus soap irritation skin care moles sun exposure and alligator skin. It advises rinsing after soap and provides information on request for monographs and books from Dr William Brady National Newspaper Service.
A reflective poem warns against overpraise and flattery while advising truth from foes. It cautions that praise can mislead, urging humility and steady self-improvement over applause. The piece blends fatherly counsel with a cautionary mood about public esteem.
Each species of whale has its own characteristic spout which allows whalers to identify the different species from afar.
Saturday radio grid lists NBC and CBS programs from WEAF WABC WJZ KMOX WGST WCCO and others. Acts include De Geet Ha revue and various orchestras led by Crosby Kemp Duchin Navara Cherniavsky and more with times from 6 to 10:30 p m.
A dense cryptic crossword style list of clues and partial phrases about metals and related terms. Entries include definitions for minerals and chemical properties such as iron tin copper and zinc, plus various wordplay hints like forms of to wash to soften leather and to elevate.
A column highlights Mrs F who overcomes a disabling ailment to live a useful life. She leverages talents, shows patience, and bears hardship without complaint. The note credits her for inspiring others and building a strong, emulable personality.
Sally and Sue seek guidance on two gentlemen who drink too much in crowds. Miss Manners says to drop them if they refuse to change, delivering an ultimatum: they must reform or lose the friendship.
Cedar Falls AP I H Hart director of extension at Iowa State Teachers College was named general chairman for the sixtieth anniversary events to run October 8 through 10. National educators will toast the college at a Thursday banquet and present campus survey results Friday and Saturday.
On July 31 1936 Carl Hendrickson attorney records the appointment and qualification of the Administrator with Will Annexed for the estate of Sarah C Mooney of Linn County Iowa The notices call for immediate payment of debts and prompt filing of authenticated claims with the Linn County Clerk for settlement and administration
Notice is hereby given that a instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of a deceased person will come on for hearing before the district court in Cedar Rapids Iowa for proof and probate. August 6 1938. Edwin W Lundquist Clerk. Sargent and Spangler Attorneys.
In Linn County Iowa an election is ordered by court action to determine incorporation of a named territory. The notice lists voters residents within the area and specifies officers to be elected including a treasurer and five trustees to govern a tax levy. The election is set for a designated date at the Fairfield schoolhouse with regular voting hours.
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