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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1933

Page

11

Assessed Values Transmission Lines Reduced for 1933

1933 reductions in assessed values for electric transmission and telegraph lines in Linn County are shown. The Iowa Electric Light and Power, Northwestern Bell, Western Union Telegraph, Postal Telegraph, and other companies report lowered taxable valuations and per mile rates. total county figures for larger lines and suburban routes are detailed, alongside 1932 comparisons.

Linn County Robert State Board of Assessmen Iowa Electric Lich and Power Company Cn S Genera Assembly Lev Western Union Teetranic Company Companys & Acatelaa & Ses American District Telegraph Company of New York Postal Telegraph and Cable Company Central City Telephone Company Pauyfax Mutual Telephone Company Railway Express

10 20 30 Years Ago in the Gazette

Fragmented OCR text from a 1923 column shows a nostalgic recap with unreadable lines. Includes names and events but garbled by poor transcription making specifics unclear.

Elizabeth Returns From Denver Visit

Elizabeth has returned from a weeks long visit with relatives in Denver. Wam and Fred Walter left last night for Essen Germany to visit for three months.

Ter Elizabeth Denver Wam Fred Walter Essen Germany

Lehman Family Ninth Reunion Held in Elgin

Special to The Gazette reports Elgin hosted the Lehman family ninth annual reunion on Sunday with attendance exceeding 20 members including Max Lehman and Eéna Honsbderect.

Elgin Lehman Famil Max Lehman

Siepman Special Showing Of Continental Autos In Cedar Rapids

Siepman Auto Co promotes Continental Autos with a week long display in Cedar Rapids. A Courtesy Squad will tour streets offering demonstrations and rides to interested residents as the new Continental Ace debuts with improved features and higher fuel efficiency.

Siepman Continental Nes Rome Siepman Auto Canpany

Supervised Playground Work Closes Saturday

Playground work ends Saturday noon as six grounds finish up under Willard Hayes. Handcraft classes make dolls puzzles games for Iowa City Children's Hospital. The trip to Iowa City and toy distribution occur Friday with a hospital entertainment. Attendance this year exceeds previous years, especially among older boys and men.

Willard Hayes Children's Hospital Iowa City Hayes

Massive annual cut thins millions of trees for poles

An estimated 5,000,000 trees are felled each year to supply telegraph and telephone poles. The figure highlights the wood demand driving forestry practices and infrastructure needs.

Untitled fragment describes knitwear items and park scene

A fragmented text lists mittens, sweater, and leggings made of soft wool. The garbled wording references a tree and a park setting, with unclear dates or participants.

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You Can Save Money by Purchasing Draperies Now

Read this notice urging immediate drapery purchases to beat upcoming price increases. It highlights current selection and discounts to attract buyers before new, higher rates take effect.

New Damask Faille Curtain with Pleated Top Features

A new number extra quality faille damask curtain arrives fully lined with pleat ed tops and tie backs. Hooks included for ready to hang now. outstanding value for shoppers.

Lace Net Panels On Sale From Zion Mills

Full 50 inch wide lace net panels offered at one dollar with a note they could not be priced so low if purchased later this spring. Made by Zion mills. On sale now.

Zion Mills

Cable Net Panels Still Priced At Fifty

Advertisement notes cable net panels priced at 50 with hemmed sides and bottom in natural suntan shade and also available in green and rust urging customers to buy now.

On Sale Ruffled Curtains Bargain Deal

A large group of ruffled curtains offered at a special sale price. Only one style remains in stock. If you can use a pair, this is a bargain opportunity.

Lingerie On Sale Novelty Rayon Step-Ins 29

Advert shows rayon novelty step ins on sale with several attractive pink and peach styles in medium sizes. Highlights the sale item and color options for shoppers.

Spun Lo Undergarments Ad Offers Comfort and Value

An advertisement promotes Spin-Lo undergarments with comfort and value, featuring vests panties and sleepwear. It highlights sizing options including extra sizes and attributes quality and price in a retail group listing.

Buoomers

Rayon Pajamas Arrive In New Bright Styles

A new shipment offers clever one and new style pajamas in bright, breathable designs. The range features fashionable combinations and an extra quality run resisting fabric for comfort.

Ras Taborn

Rayon Gowns Go On Sale In Variety Of Lace Trim

New rayon gowns priced at 1.39 offer lace trimmed styles in pastel shades. Available in regular and extra sizes with a range of fashionable touréd options.

Rollins Silk Hosiery Advertises 55 Cent Pair

Rollins Silk Hosiery offers full fashioned pure silk hose in chiffon or semi service weights. Every revenue phrase promises value and urges readers to purchase now as this is the last time Rollins quality hose can be sold for 55c a pair.

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