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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1937
Page
6
The passage echoes Emerson on debt as a harsh teacher that drains time and spirit. It warns that debt cripples great minds most, shaping fear and resentment in widows, orphans, and the sons of genius who endure its heavy burden.
Washington reports the President weighs a bill to govern hours wages and conditions across business and industry a revival of the national recovery act with less power delegation. Turner Catledge notes the aim to spur re employment by spreading work and questions the policy effect on purchasing power, urging a fireside explanation of Brookings economists view. Where is the comprehensive unemployment survey promised for this winter.
The piece cites Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia praising women as easier to work with in public affairs while noting potential misreadings. It argues that such flattery may mask patronizing tactics, and warns that idealism could be crushed by hard political realities faced by women in elected roles.
The piece argues there is no true abundance in America, despite signs of wealth. It condemns the idea of a new economy of abundance as a cover for poverty, citing malnourished children, rural hunger, and unequal wealth. It critiques labor strife, consumer culture, and social hypocrisy, ending with a 1937 copyright notice.
A columnist ridicules Polish reports of Stalin’s death while noting the habit repeats in history. He cites Froude’s disease from Sorbonne professors and recalls fluctuating reports about General Ho's status, arguing such half truths confuse future records.
A lively New York Day by Day entry sketches a day in the city with a trip past the Lindbergh kidnapping site, meetings with William Allen White and Noel Coward figures, supper at El Morocco, and observations on society billiards rooms. It notes Wight Fiske joining urbane circles and musings on dance music, fashion, and local hotels.
A scientific view argues luck is not cosmic favor or disfavor and that weather affects all alike. It notes run of fortune can occur briefly but tends to balance over time. It also discusses the hard issue of whether children should care for aging parents, noting the economy makes this difficult.
A booklet promotes memory improvement with rules for remembering names dates lessons and books. It explains memory techniques in plain language and is offered as a reader service with a 10 cent response and stamped return envelope to Dr Albert E Wiggam care The Cedar Rapids Gazette.
Treasury Procurement Division invites sealed proposals for purchase of the old Post Office site and building at the southeast corner of Second Ave and Third St in Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa. Bids due Feb 15 1937 with five percent bid security. options include cash on delivery or staged payments with five percent interest.
Notice is hereby given that on January 16, 1937, Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids was appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of Irene Hazeltine Douglas, deceased, Linn County Iowa. All indebted persons must pay promptly. creditors must file claims with the Linn County District Court Clerk. Grimm Elliott Shuttleworth and Ingersoll, attorneys.
A reflective essay on dogs and grass eating, noting that dogs selectively eat grass for stomach relief, while often ignoring similar patches. It shifts to a critique of public health behavior, alleging leaders conceal the severity of pollution and respiratory illnesses, urging accountability through court judgments against responsible parties.
The article explains flu as a respiratory infection spread mainly by spray from coughs and sneezes, and even from spoken conversation. It notes droplets travel two to twelve feet, with conversational spray reaching two to three feet, and emphasizes risk from open-face sprays and polite talk.
Questions and Answers consult physician. Information on dia thermy for hyperthyroidism and exophthalmic goiter. Parathyroid hormone access only via physician. Dia thermy may aid inactive thyroid tissue when much of gland removed or function低. Also advice on tender gums and conspicuous venules with possible treatments and monograph request.
British aircraft manufacturers report mass production of what they term commercial bombers. These aircraft are designed for peaceful commercial work but can be converted to military use within three to four hours in wartime, enabling rapid defense readiness.
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