France and Italy move toward alliance over naval balance
Paris considers Bar doux proposals for Franco Italian military pact defending eastern and Tyrolean frontiers. Plan calls for naval sharing based on coastline and tonnage, neutralization of the Mediterranean, Abyssinia access for Italy, and mutual consults on third power deals.
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Paris
Ins
Mussolini
Mediterranean
Italy
le Capital
Jacques Bardoux
French Institute
Bardoux
France
Austria
Mediterranean Sea
Great Britain
Abyssinia
Tunis
England Faces 5800 Railway Level Crossings
The report notes that England has about 5,800 level crossings on its railway network. It highlights the potential safety and maintenance implications for operators and local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Culbert son bidding verses open Bridge hand
A humorous note on Culbertson style bidding introduces today’s hand. The declarer, South dealer, with neither side vulnerable, manages to make his contract despite the double dummy complications.
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South
North South Bridge Hand in Vanderbilt Cup Play
In the Vanderbilt Cup round the North South pair bid to three no trump and were defeated at one table. The other table featured a strategic line by North using a heart finesse and precise trump management to limit loss to three trump tricks, despite East’s opening clubs and the double. The Gazette offers a note on the hand and a chance to receive a free Bridge Rules and Etiquette booklet by Josephine Culbertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
West
Gast
East
The
Gazette
Josephine Culbertson
Culbertson
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Lydia E Pinkham Remedies Promote Women Health
A Carlisle Kentucky woman's letter praises Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound for postnatal weakness and renewed strength. Advertisers urge using Lydia E Pinkham's Tablets for period relief and reduced monthly discomfort with purse size 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Funeral Rites Friday For Mrs Louise Tilson
Funeral services for Mrs. Louise Tilson pioneer of Vinton were held at the home of her daughter Mrs. W E Gilchrist with Rev John Bostrom in charge. Burial followed in Maplewood cemetery. Born Louise Roose June 23 1845 in Strausburg France she came to the United States at thirteen and settled in Ottawa Illinois. She later taught French in New York City and lived in town nearly sixty five years. Surviving are daughter Mrs Gilchrist son D E Tilson of Vinton and another daughter Mrs Garfield Dorsey of Santa Maria California.
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Vinton
Louise Tilson
Eva Root
W. E. Gilchrist
John Bostrom
St. Paul, Minn
Maplewood Cemetery
Louise Roose
Strausburg
France
United States
Ottawa
Ill
Lincoln
Gilchrist
D. E. Tilson
Garfield Dorsey
Santa Maria
Calif
Anamosa Parish Fete Set For August 16
ANAMOSA The fourth annual festival sponsored by St Patrick's Catholic parish will be at the Anamosa fair grounds on Thursday August 16. The parish women will serve a chicken dinner in the floral hall at 5 pm. A kittenball game between two local league teams and a dance are among the special events.
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Anamosa
St. Patrick’ Catholic
Anamosa Fair Grounds
Notice to Bidders for Coal Supplies in Cedar Rapids Iowa
Bids due by 2 PM August 2 1934 at the County Auditor’s office Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa for 13000 tons of coal with option to add 2000 tons for heating and cooking for the poor. Delivery in Cedar Rapids during 1934 1935 with bond of 1000 dollars.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn
County
Iowa
Director of Relief
MI. Vesely
Notice to Bidders for Linn County Road Improvement
Sealed bids for grading and incidental work on Local County Road in Monroe Township Linn County Iowa Project No 10 Two Year Road Program are due 10 30 AM August 23 2934 at the County Auditor Cedar Rapids. Bid bonds five percent must accompany bids with performance bond and contract within ten days if awarded. Plan and proposals available from the County Engineer Cedar Rapids Iowa. The County reserves right to waive technicalities and reject any bids. All contracts require State Highway Commission approval.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Iowa
Monroe Township
Cecur Rapids
State Highway Commission
CESRE
Sthay Crust
Robt
Mvesely
Towa
Viola
Brown
Biider
State Highway
Toddville
State
Sibway Commission
Robt. M
Vesely
Decorah Sets Third School Bond Election for Sept 14
Decorah voters will again decide on a $100,000 bond issue to enlarge the high school building. The petition collected 468 signatures and this will be the third election after two narrow defeats. Government aid has been approved for the new structure.
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Decorah
Decorah Board of Education
DeWitt Child Drowns While Wading in Creek
AP report: Allen Ray Mc Culloh four died after wading in a small DeWitt area creek. Father nearby as boy collapsed. He was rushed to Jane Lamb hospital for resuscitation but did not recover.
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Clinton
Allen Ray McCulloh
Winnie GC. McCulloh
DeWitt
Jane Lamb Hospital
Red Cross
Bidding Notice for Brown Township Road Project 1934
The County Auditor of Linn County Cedar Rapids Iowa invites bids for grading and incidental work on Local County Road east of Viola in Brown Township Project No Two Year Road Program. Bids open after 10:30 a.m. August 23 1934 with 5 percent certified check.
Anne Adams pattern promotes summer frock design and mail order
The article advertises Anne Adams pattern 1940 with a busting frock design including sleeves and an inverted pleat. It notes sizes 10 to 18, fabric need, illustrated instructions, and pattern book offer. It also mentions staff changes at local schools in Boulder and Vinton.
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Anne Adams
Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department
West 17Th Street
New York City
50th Anniversary Wedding At Wheatland
Mr and Mrs Herman Martens pioneer Wheatland couple celebrate golden wedding Friday at their son William's home. Born 1860 and 1864, they married in 1884 at St Pauls Reformed church. They return to their Wheatland home this month with five children and six grandchildren.
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Wheatland
Herman Martens
William
Mr. Martens
John Martens
Amelia Rehder Martens
John Rehder
Germany
America
American Legion Auxiliary
Mothers Club
St. Paul's Reformed Church
C. G. Zpf
Wesley Robley
Dora Wohlenburg
Augusta Martens
Stanford, Mont
Emery
Cedar Rapids
William and
Erwin
West Union Obituary and County Road Bid Notices
Jacob Espeland aged 46 died at his West Union home after long illness. Survived by widow and several children from a first marriage living near Forest City. He was born in Norway and long a member of Norwegian Lutheran church. Public bids in Linn County Iowa for Local County Road north of Toddville Monroe Township Project No 10 Two Year Road Program due August 23 1934. Plans at County Office Cedar Rapids. Bids must include 5 percent certified or cashier’s check. county may waive technicalities and rejects bids. All contracts require State Highway Commission approval. Dated Cedar Rapids August 9 1934. ROBT. M. VESELY
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Jacob Espeland
Norway
Forest City
Fried chicken methods from Nancy Page menu guide
Nancy describes fried chicken preparation based on age and weight of birds. Techniques include high heat first for browning, then low heat with a covered dish to finish, plus batter or crumb crust options and deep fat frying at 375 degrees. A print note invites Sumner Menu leaflets from The Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Berry
Nancy
Joseph Barnett Co Advertising Offer In Downtown Notice
Local ad from Joseph Barnett Co promoting protection against lightning with 28 years of experience. Mentions address 418 1st Ave NW and phone Dial 2 0948. Prices emphasized as never being so low.
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Eee
Joseph Barnett Co
1St Ave
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