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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1933
Page
15
The Rev Rasmussen reflects on partial duties of the church, noting salvation of individuals and care for the world as essential parts of ministry. The quotation emphasizes doing good works beyond personal faith to aid broader society.
The piece describes a proposed EHFA to back the TVA with a million dollars to provide cheap credit for Tennessee Valley residents to buy electrical appliances. It notes the goal to stimulate appliance use and power demand, while criticizing private rates and suggesting government backing for consumer devices.
Opinion voice questions modern life’s fragility and the erosion of absolute values. The piece laments moral drift and invites reflection on secure foundations amid uncertainty.
A historical meditation notes how in earlier days towns hired professional players and offered scholarships to win games. It cites Carnegie findings, cases of colleges built on money, and the shift from local homegrown teams to funded rosters influencing victory.
Jed Harris, once a dazzling Broadway figure, faded after a string of hits and flops, then resurged this season with a sturdy show. His volatile temper and Wall Street profits shaped headlines as he faced a market collapse and a climactic comeback. The piece also notes a new dog shop on Madison Avenue and Willem van Loon’s restless literary wanderings between America and Holland.
A collage of gossip items mentions Jed Harris returning from eclipse and a planned grand Waldorf siding for private railroad cars, plus Natacha Rambova becoming a popular American in Mallorca. Pola Negri, Ethel Barrymore, Doris Duke and Julia Marlowe are cited with curio remarks and social scenes at Central Park windows and Luxor. Courtney Ryley Cooper complains of penthouse life on Fifth Avenue.
Hazel, recently given a good position to support a family long out of work, arrives late each morning and leaves on time. She prefers nightlife, sleeps in, and avoids showing up ready to work, risking her new livelihood.
A reader asks how to improve popularity with men. The answer urges focusing on others interests, listening attentively, using light flattery, and becoming more sociable with friends to attract attention from boys.
A reader asks if a shy boyfriend will ask after another girl leaves for Christmas. The columnist suggests the boy may seek a chance, and advises hosting a mixed group party to help him get acquainted and encourage him subtly.
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