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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1932
Page
11
A science themed reflection describes tiny night sky specks as nebulae despite a black background. It ponders distances of fifty million years for light, the vast universe, the limits of perception, and ends with a remark on the US Constitution remaining unchanged.
A home mixture claims quick relief for stubborn coughs using simple ingredients. The article describes combining pine oil, alcohol, and water to create a curing paste and suggests a ready made alternative for ease of use.
Freshmen from Coe College and Cornell College held a cross campus debate on taxation. Four teams represented each school with two on each campus, featuring students from Cedar Rapids Cambridge Center Point and other towns in a lively exchange.
Two pedestrians were struck by turning cars on a city street but were not seriously injured. Witnesses described a man who fled on Third Avenue while a woman remained shaken and declined medical aid.
Des Moines reports the Iowa Supreme Court reversed a Black Hawk County ruling, ordering Mrs Frank Pitzenberger of Waterloo to return a five year old girl, Mary Schnack, to her biological mother Agnes Schnack after a long custody dispute. The court found no evidence of abandonment and upheld the mother's rights.
Debaters from Coe College and the University of Nebraska held a no decision exchange luncheon at the Canopus Club. The Coe team included William Whipple and Arthur Bronks. Nebraska was represented by Gere John Bowson and Donald Storter. Also noted is the death of Ossian Ambrose Haider of Oran.
Readers react to repeal debates with criticism of Congressman Cole and editorials. Weather data are cited, listing long historical temperature averages and winters as mild, normal, or severe, reflecting controversy over current policies versus past climate reports.
A letter from Royal H Holbrook of the city argues that historical temperatures from 1901 to 1950 show winters growing cooler, challenging the article's weather outlook. He notes 24.4, 21.3, and 23.7 degree averages across three periods and calls winter forecasts speculative for coal users.
Traer merchants compete for the silver loving cup as the Lions club again sponsors a Christmas window display contest. Scoring mirrors last year with 25 percent for originality, 25 percent for sales value or presentation, 15 percent for Christmas spirit, 15 percent for beauty, 10 percent for neatness, and 10 percent for fighting brilliance or attractiveness.
Fine quality hand made kerchiefs offered with hand rolled hems and hand drawn initial applique. Pure linen options include plain white with colored initials.
Advertising copy for sport sized linen kerchiefs with hand embroidery and appliqué offered in 10c 15c and 25c price points. Describes a marvelous new selection for ladies.
Pure linen white fabrics feature colored drawn threads and appliqué patterns. Also shown are blocked linen prints in a large exhibition display.
Quality leather gloves for men highlighted as an excellent gift choice. Durable pigskin construction emphasizes style and warmth suitable for a variety of occasions.
Beacon offers two sets of Comfortables priced at 1.95 each. The larger blankets feature part wood construction, bound with 4 inch sateen, and come in assorted patterns and colors.
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