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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1936

Page

6

Ickes Targets Landon Hearst Links In Campaign Pulse

The piece critiques Secretary Ickes remarks on Governor Landon and Hearst, arguing his claims of Hearst puppetry are overblown. It notes Landon’s weaker speaking style and suggests voters focus on real issues rather than Ickes rhetoric or Hearst’s influence.

Ickes Interior Landon London Kansas William Randolph Hearst Hearst John N. Garner Roosevelt

Imports Exceed Exports In Early 1936 Trade

The Gazette notes a net US import surplus of about 24 million dollars in the first seven months of 1936, with 1935 showing a 235 million dollar export surplus. Editorials frame the figures in light of tariff policy while Secretary Roper cites growth abroad in the period and argues the mix of imports indicates broader prosperity or weakness depending on commodity types.

United States Gazette Commerce Roper Roper

Family Letter Echoes Social Reform and Anger at Power

A dated epistolary piece blends social critique with political aphorisms. The writer argues for compassion toward underdogs, condemns violence yet notes historical injustices and the lure of reform, referencing Roosevelt, Landon, and Americanism debates.

United States Foreign Balance Shifts as Exports Lag in 1935

A Commerce Department study shows the 1935 foreign balance sheet with the United States moving from creditor to debtor status. Net capital, merchandise exports, services, and unrecorded items total to 2 573 million dollars, offset by gold imports and other inflows, reflecting a reversal from postwar trends.

United States Commerce Department

Silent war games in Michigan worry editor

The writer notes a lack of news on army war games in Michigan and questions what generals learned and the cost. They warn that military spending often rises after such exercises and fear Congress will face another costly appropriation battle, with casualties mentioned only in passing.

Michigan Congress

Lovers Lanes Faded In New York Memories Of Courtship

A reminiscence recalls Petti coat Lane in Kansas City and a St. Joe Lovers Lane as romantic haunts of youth. The piece laments New York lacks similar alcoves and notes public displays of affection prevail. It mentions a single formal marriage proposal told by a famed prize fighter.

York Kansas City Petticoat Lane Oldsters St. Joe Eugene Field New York Metropolis

Evolution of Newspapers and Typography Echoes

The piece reflects on rapid publishing changes and the rise of standout typography. It notes leaders like Hearst and Scripps shaping layouts, recalls Make-up editors guiding headline design, and praises Ray Long for two typographic classics including the Stanford White murder montage and a double truck spread of the Billy Whitla kidnapping.

Beft Ray Long Stanford White C. D. Gibson Evelyn Nesbit Martin’s Madison Garden Billy Whitla

Vitamin D for infants and adults rises in modern practice

Dr William Brady outlines updated vitamin D guidance noting infants may need 1000 to 3000 units daily to prevent rickets, with synthetic visterol offering 250 to 300 units per drop. He cites ten to fifteen drops daily for infants and 200000 to 400000 units daily for adults with arthritis, and urges supplementation for sun-deprived or sunburned individuals.

Opinion on Vitamin D drops for arthritis prevention

The speaker suggests five to ten daily drops of tasteless vitamin D concentrate as a supplemental source. They note uncertainty about its effect on chronic arthritis and speculate on insights from many more people trying the idea.

Acid balance and home remedies in a vintage inquiry column

A reader asks about treating a sore root with aspirin and home remedies. The exchange discusses cold wet compresses for relief, dietary acids and alkaline foods, acidosis linked to disease, and doubts about abdominal puncture risks in ambulance care.

Worry to Work: Nancy’s Turnaround Tale

Doris escapes a broken engagement and, plagued by unemployment, shifts to action. She follows two lessons on worrying, buys a dress and hat, lands a job, and learns you get out what you put in. Nancy concludes that personal effort shapes results and offers a shows shower leaflet from The Evening Gazette.

Doris Nancy Evening Gazette

Radio Schedule Highlights NBC CBS and WJZ Listings

A dense transcription of a radio program grid shows multiple orchestras and hosts across NBC CBS and WJZ channels. It includes Bruna Ca contralto Dolores Coste Xavier Cugat Benny Goodman and many others with times from 7:00 to 11:20 and Sunday selections.

Ee Orc ENBO Wonion Orch NBC WJZ Weaf Chain CBS Wabco Philharmonic Orch Wabco Emox Dolores Coste WABC WEAF Bob Crosby al Donahue al Bemos Orch EMOX Lou Bring Orch WJZ ci Manzanares’ Orch Jan Garber Orch WACO Xavier Cugat Orch Jimm Lunceford Orch WEAP Benny Goodman Edna_ Sellers Sin Organist WOO Kmox Carl Schreiber Orch Katcher Aunt Susan's Church of the Air Walbere F Brown Ord Major Bowes Capitol Family Stetch NEBC WJZ Chain Salt Lake City Choir Wabco Chain Jenens Johnson Wjz Fusseil Corr WOC WGST W. Chain Benno Rabinoff WABCO London Don Vorhees Manhattan Cornelia Otisner Frank Ss Roy Fous Bismarck Orch BCO Artie Shaw Enderees FBC Moup Y Hayes’ Orch Henry Busse BBC Wiz Chassie Barnet Orch Kes Stenross’ Orch Caine Orch WI Guy" Lombardi Orch Wg8t

Wilton Junction to Host Third Annual Day of Festivities

The Wilton Junction day returns for its third year with events from 10 a.m. boxing in the morning to a street dance at night. A 1:30 p.m. parade sponsored by local merchants, free vaudeville, Wilton Junction band performances, and concessions complete the lineup.

Wilton Junction

Cunning Animal Puzzle Clues and Answers

A mixed themed crossword with horizontal and vertical clues covering animals textures verbs and nouns. Includes entries like genus reference and various object terms with several unclear fragments and partial hints.

Joe Refuses To Change Himself To Suit Others

A woman writes about a plain, honest man who stays true to himself despite social pressure from his wife and daughters. The letter praises his modesty and outsider status, while a separate note from Marj shares marital advice about marrying an older man for happiness. The reply thanks Marj for her experience.

Joe Miss Manners Marj

Dear Miss Manners Patient Thanks for Kind Words

A patient in a sickroom thanks Miss Manners for advice and comfort. The columnist replies that future guidance will consider reader reactions and hopes the patient won’t remain a shut in long.

Miss Manners

Lightning Damages Dan Regan Home During Storm

An early morning electrical storm drenched the Dan Regan residence with a lightning strike injuring a sleeping child who suffered burns on the foot. Mrs. Regan’s mother was stunned when the light above her bed was hit.

Waulkon Dan Regan

District Court Notice in Linn County Iowa September Term

In the District Court of Iowa in Linn County September term A D Susan I Wingate plaintiff versus Nellie Barton Susie Colgan Annie Col Grunewald Masters Mans Marie DeCastello Emma Grunewald J Grunewald Executor Edith J Passmore and others defendants You are notified there is a new on file at the Clerk of the District Court Linn County Iowa that the last will and testament and codicil of Edith J Passmore were offered for probate and that a hearing will be held at the Court House in Cedar Rapids on a specified date.

District Court of Iowa Anda Lina County Susan I. Wingate Nellie Barton Susie Colgan Annie Col Grunewald Mans Marie DeCastello Emma Grunewald Central Rapids Iowa Home For the Prendion Cedar Rapids J. Grunewald J. P Jennie W. Grunewald Edith J. Passmore J. Passmore Ofric

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