Cedar Rapids Gazette Subscription Rates and Contact Info
Cedar Rapids Gazette lists mail and carrier subscription rates for Iowa and nearby states with options for one year six months and three months, plus foreign and out of state pricing. It includes advertising contacts in Chicago and New York and notes full wire services from AP International News and United Press.
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Capitalism Blessed by Priests, Yet Destroys Christianity
In a critique attributed to Stuart Chase, capitalism is blamed for eroding Christian faith despite clerical blessing. The argument frames economic ideology as undermining spiritual practice and church authority.
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Stuart Chase
Democrat optimism over Iowa result questioned by editors
The piece questions a forecast by Iowa Democratic Chairman Charles D. Huston that Iowa will swing strongly to Roosevelt and Garner in November. It notes Iowa’s historical Republican majorities and cites past election margins to argue that a 100,000 Democratic lead would be unprecedented, casting doubt on the Huston projection.
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Charles D. Huston
Iowa
Huston
Roosevelt
Garner
New York
Farley
Iowa Corn Country
Democratic Board of Strategy
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
Wilson
Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Hughes
Hoover
Smith
Coolidge
Davis
Harding
Cox
Bryan
Parker
McKinley
la Follette
al Smith
Sex appeal sparks legal debate across Germany
A German court overturns a prominent woman's claim that being accused of sex appeal is a curse and an outrage. Three Berlin judges settle the issue suggesting the phrase reflects social norms. The piece links public fascination with cosmetics and fashion to the persistence of such judgments. It notes the unlikely resistance among women to the implication and cites political and international context. The Kentucky primary and Ottawa conference reports follow, illustrating broader political discourse.
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Berlin
Germany
Hay fever season prompts weed cutting drive in city
The article urges residents to cut ragweed now to curb pollen as hay fever season nears. It notes ragweed grows more than usual and highlights benefits to sufferers, unemployed workers, and authorities if weeds on public and private land are cleared promptly.
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Saris Saeones
Aa Co-Opera
War on ragweed sparks community weed cutting push
A call for prompt weed cutting cites legal notice delays as hindrances. A few days' delay could worsen pollen levels this week. A note praises midwestern cities for ragweed work and asks why similar effort couldn’t succeed locally.
Roosevelt Exercises Restraint Amid Walker Case Press Attacks
The piece notes Governor Roosevelt showing restraint against legal moves from his opponents to delay a Walker case decision until after the election. It comments reporters misquote politicians as often as politicians misquote great figures, and suggests Berlin correspondents imply Hindenburg has rejected Hitler with a mailed thumb.
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Roosevelt
Walker
Berlin
Hindenburg
Hitler
Prospects Rise in Spain post Hoover Speech
The return of the Bourbons in Spain seems blocked yet prospects in this country improve following a Hoover speech. The note hints at shifting political mood and potential influence on royal plans.
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Spain
Hoover
Unknown meaning of Stimson speech puzzles reader
A correspondent notes that Japan is not the only party uncertain about Secretary Stimson's recent address. The speaker expresses curiosity and intent to learn the speech's full purpose.
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Japan
Secretary Stimson
Quotations on duty and progress from world leaders
A collage of famous statements from Hitler, Stimson, Nitobe, Ford, Barrie, Russell, Niebuhr, and others. The readings critique vigilance, charity, apathy, work, and the role of intellect in governance, reflecting tensions of leadership and national purpose. The text weaves together figures across nations and eras.
A Bald Headed Dad Advises His Daughter Louise
A father writes to his daughter Louise urging inner obedience over fear, asking if love is real and promising that true will governs behavior. He warns against harming others for love and blends personal counsel with clipped social asides about publicity and public figures.
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Louise
Dad
Correct this sentence You can tell he's an important business
A fragmented historical monologue ends with a direct instruction to correct the sentence You can tell he's an important business The excerpt critiques social attitudes and language through a stray line prompting linguistic correction with a vintage voice
Iowa Senate Joint Resolution 2 on constitutional amendment
The document outlines a proposed amendment to Article III of the Iowa Constitution by striking Section 12 and adopting a substitute. It seeks to provide a method for filling vacancies in either house of the General Assembly and to set the framework for implementing a general law governing such vacancies. The text repeats procedural steps and envisions a formal adoption process by the General Assembly.
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Senate
State of Iowa
General Assembly
State of Laws
State of
Iowa
Personal reminiscences show a flamboyant gallery of tastes
A stream of self descriptions reveals a quirky mix of obsessions and memories from loves of theater and New York to shopping at 5 and 10 stores, avoiding painter's colic, and a fondness for travel. Names like Ethel Merman, Karen Morley, Roy L. McCardell, and Zoe Beckley appear amid reflections on cities, attire, and daily quirks.
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York
Ethel Merman
David Belasco
Karen Morley
Lilyan Tashman
Vermont
Ozarks
New York
Roy L. McCardell
Brooklyn
Dish Drying and Other Pleasures
Personal reflections and humorous asides on daily life from a 1932 voice. The writer muses on fatigue, auctions, carnival flavors, paper cups, and familiar cultural icons while weaving memories of entertainers, social observations, and ordinary routines.
Local Accidents and Disruptions Reported After Evening Incidents
Ellis Kibler was accidentally shot while cleaning a .22 rifle. the bullet hit his left lung but was not fatal. Edna Morgan died and Noble Spillmen Dan Clark and Bina Marsh were seriously injured when their car struck a tree and overturned on the river road north of Ellis park. Bert Fransgrove sustained burns from gasoline vapors near a lit lantern as he filled his car. Merchants faced an embargo on perishable goods and livestock by the Iowa division of the North Western railroad. Unstable rolling stock prompted an extended Vancouver trip due to a shopmen strike. Over 300 Woodmen members and friends took an excursion train to Mo e.
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Ellis Kibler
Edna Morgan
Noble
Dan Clark
Bina Marsh
Ellis Park
Bert Fransgrove
Iowa
North Western Railroad
Poor Pa recounts wedding vows amid family turmoil
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a wedding where the couple’s altar moment becomes a focal point of estrangement. The speaker notes strained memories and a sense of sacrifice surrounding the ceremony.
Appointment of Administratrix in Minnie Beenk Estate
Notice is given that on the 12th day of August 1932 Linn County Iowa appointed and qualified LILLIAN STRENTZ as Administratrix of the estate of Minnie F Beenk deceased. All persons indebted to the estate and those holding claims must present them for settlement as required by law.
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State of
Iowa
Linn County
Minnie F. Beenk
Marion switchman crushed under engine wheels
C D Elder, a Milwaukee switchman, suffered a crushed right leg under a switch engine in Marion. The Cedar Rapids Rubber Company is formed here with Herman Cushman as president and others listed, to succeed Kreider Cushman. W G Haskell named Iowa representative to the American Road congress in Atlantic City. Churchill returns from Duluth and Minnesota points.
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C. D. Elder
Milwaukee
Marion
Cedar Rapids Rubber Company
Herman Cushman
R. R. Boyle
C. S. Bowman
G. W. Taylor
Kreider-Cushman Company
W. G. Haskell
Cedar Rapids
Governor Carroll
Iowa
Atlantic City
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Miss Kittie Bishop and Clarence Chiverton Wed at St Patrick’s
Miss Kittie Bishop and Clarence Chiverton were married last evening in the parsonage at St Patrick’s church by Rev T J Sullivan. Mrs D H Emery left for Omaha to join her husband who has accepted a position with the Union Pacific railroad. Mrs Theodore Stickney left today.
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Kittie Bishop
Clarence Chiverton
St. Patrick’s Church
T. J. Sullivan
D. H. Emery
Omaha
Union Pacific Railroad
Theodore Stickney
KING QUESTION AND CROSSWORD CLUES APPEAR
A clipped puzzle page lists across and down clues with numbers and partial words. The mixed entries reference mythological, linguistic, and geographic terms, including Norse hints and zodiac-like hints, forming a themed grid.
Breath Odor and Misconceptions Debunked by William Brady
William Brady M D explains that everyone’s breath has odor and rejects foul breath as a sign of poor elimination. He cites reverse peristalsis, overindulgence, and emotional factors as common causes, noting that medicines or fad diets may alter breath odor. He promises further discussion of familiar causes and remedies.
Health Q and A on cancer risk and feeding a baby
A reader asks if cancer is communicable and about handling infection risk. The columnist reassures cancer is not contagious and emphasizes cleanliness. The piece also covers a baby’s milk feeding troubles and cautions against laxative and lemon juice routines for reducing weight and heat tolerance.
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D. C. HL
Dora
Foolish Sentimentalists by Edgar A. Guest
A short verse notes how society mocks simple pleasures like songs and nature yet admits beauty brings joy. The speaker acknowledges being fools for loving the simple, tranquil joys while being swept by busy times and clever critique.
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