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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1934
Page
15
A quoted line presents Ludwig Lewisohn’s view that love functions not as an end, but as an instrument toward various goals and purposes. The remark frames love as a practical means shaping relationships and outcomes.
A New York State Economic council board proposes disenfranchising those on public unemployment relief and public payrolls to curb demagogic influence. Merwin K. Hart warns organized relief beneficiaries could shape elections, including presidential and congressional races. The piece weighs protecting government integrity against voter rights.
A compact remark asserts Huey Long would be considered crazy unless he acts in this manner. The statement implies a strong expectation of decisive conduct as a test of sanity.
Postmaster General Farley returns to Washington and signals renewed federal hiring to shore up his administration. He asserts a need for jobs at large post offices, cites survey findings, and predicts Senate support for administration allies. Intricate politics and social commentary fill the page with opinion on faith, leadership, and public policy.
Dr Poll notes similarities between fingerprint traits and certain illnesses and imagines how records could reveal individual susceptibility to insanity, infantile paralysis, cancer, and other disorders. He cautions against premature conclusions while highlighting potential for early diagnosis and preventive strategies.
The text suggests that ending the drought may hinge on mobilizing public opinion as advocated by political speakers, implying a push for collective action and urgency among citizens. It frames aroused public sentiment as the key driver to accelerate relief or policy measures.
Police Chief Tapper urges observance of the common miles of courtesy by local officers, arguing tactful instruction, firm but polite behavior, and mutual courtesy between police and public. The piece notes veteran officers understand courtesy and that civility eases police duties for all involved.
The city embraces outdoor dining as sidewalk cafes spread from uptown Bustanoby’s to Fifth Avenue and Broadway. Pavement tables, umbrellas, and a ten dollar annual city tax appear at venues like Cafe Royal, St. Moritz, Brevoort, and Park Lane as patrons sip al fresco while waiters dodge sudden downpours. Mike Romanoff moves from ghetto to uptown hosting at rowdy venues.
A 1934 reminiscence captures New York sidewalk cafes as hangouts for iconic raconteurs like Mizner and Bulger. Tales recall Pop Corn Bill, Dinty Moore style caricatures, and a lively scene at Doyle’s Marlborough Considine’s with sharp bon mots and slang revived from earlier decades.
Dr William Brady explains that modern refined foods reduce vitamins and minerals, driving overeating and obesity. He warns refined flour sugar and cereals strip nutrients, cites May Mellanby on teeth calcification, and notes pellagra from deficient diets in the rural south.
A historical note states the Rhine is the swiftest major river with currents ranging from six to forty miles per hour, highlighting its rapid flow and potential navigation challenges.
A reader seeks plain information on angina pectoris and how serious it is for a friend. The reply notes even doctors hesitate to diagnose from limited details and warns against sensational morbid broadcasts while offering general guidance for discussing health matters.
A smallpox epidemic warning was issued by the local board of health and city physician Thomas Suchomel. John B. Terry and Kenneth Lindsay upset Cyril Walker and Bobby Cruikshank in an eighteen-hole match. Cedar Rapids military units headed to a ten-day encampment at Fort Dodge. The Kronprinz Wilhelm capture report was credited after Canada announced Essex prize status. French losses at Muelhausen deemed not excessive. German losses described as very serious.
Mrs George Nyere travels today to Atlantic City New Jersey to visit her daughter Mrs E L Shelton for several months. John S Broeksmit returns home from a brief visit to his New Mexican ranch. The Cedar Rapids Sokols came back from St Louis after competing in the national Sokol contest and won third place. Mr and Mrs Frank G Clark have gone to Boston to attend the national G A R encampment.
A new automobile jack operates by pressing a button on the instrument panel. When not in use, the lower end of the jack retracts to be level with the axle.
Mr. J. G. Dodds of Cedar Rapids testifies Gly-Cas eased years of acid stomach neutering sleep, neuritis pain, and weakness after prior medical failure. He says the glycerine-based remedy restored his health and energy. Gly-Cas sold at Thrifty Drug Store Corist Street and 3rd Ave SE.
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