Improvements Surge in Residential Heating Systems
Otis L. Leefers notes major progress in heating over five years, pushing safety in new furnaces, bonnet controls and humidity aids. He urges chimney tests, proper pipe sizing, metal cold returns, and unit sizing to prevent fires and carbon monoxide hazards.
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Otis L. Leefers
Cedar Rapids
Leefers
Being Movie Star Is No Bed Of Roses
Hollywood profile questions the glamour of stardom and lists the harsh realities faced by actors. Kidnap plots threats public scrutiny long hours illness and personal sacrifices are described with examples from industry figures. The piece argues the star life is stressful despite fame and wealth.
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Hollywood
Europe
Florida
Riley
Martha Raye
Miniature home elevators offered for stairway steps
Manufacturers produce compact chair elevators that run on a track beside the staircase. These units suit homes under construction or as post sale installations for households with an invalid member.
Hollywood stars spark heated debates in cinema circles
The piece surveys clashes over fame and talent, naming Katharine Hepburn Jeanette MacDonald Martha Raye Simone Simon and others. It notes fans and critics fiercely divide over who deserves praise and who deserves derision in Hollywood discussions.
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Hollywood
Notre Dame
University of Southern California
Helen Wills Moody
Rudy Vallee
Mae West
Norma Shearer
Fred Astaire
Katharine Hepburn
Hepburn
la Hepburn
Jeanette MacDonald
Jeanette
Martha Raye
Martha
Simone Simon
Shirley Temple Tops as No 1 Box Office Draw
The little crown princess Shirley Temple is cited as the No 1 box office draw in pictures. Opinions vary on other child actors and stars including Joan Crawford Greta Garbo Marlene Dietrich and Robert Taylor, with contrasting views on makeup and hairstyles.
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Shirley Temple
Shirley
Freddy Bartholomew
Jane Withers
Spanky
Temple
Joan Crawford
Greta Garbo
Marlene Dietrich
Robert Taylor
Mae West and the public debate over her figure
Mae West sparked discussions about body image in entertainment, with critics and supporters weighing her curves against era norms. The conversation highlighted how stars challenged standards while using bold humor to shape public perception.
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Gary Cooper
George Raft
Hollywood
Madeleine Carroll
Philip Astley
London
Irene Dunne
Francis Griffin
New York
Midland Mortgage Extends Loan Area to Town City and Waterloo
The Midland Mortgage company, Cedar Rapids representative for Northwestern Mutual Life of Milwaukee, is authorized to extend its loan area to Town City and Waterloo. First mortgage loans are available for refinancing old loans, construction purposes, and purchase of new property. Erin Go Bragh meaning Ireland Forever.
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Midland Mortgage Company
Cedar Rapids
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Milwaukee
Wis
Town City
Waterloo
Kitchen Shelves Create Space In Small Kitchens
Open shelves offer extra storage for canned goods and packaged items, fitting where cabinets may not reach. They add usable room and practicality in most kitchens.
Easy Stair Tread Tilt Tips for Safer Mounting
To ease climbing and descending, tilt the tread so the back edge sits one eighth inch lower than the front. This simple adjustment improves footing and reduces slip risk on stairs.
Thumb bolts for nursery doors with child-safe keys
Guidance for homes with young children recommends bath room doors use thumb bolts that can be opened from the outside with a key. This safety measure helps caregivers manage access and prevent accidental entrapment. Ensure keys are kept secure and inaccessible to children.
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