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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1938

Page

4

Capone Remains Calm in San Francisco Prison Hospital

Warden James A. Johnston said Al Capone lies placidly on a prison hospital cot with no violence in his mental breakdown and no special treatment. He defended the hospital’s care as standard and denied reports of a violent outburst or use of restraints.

San Francisco Alcatraz Islands James A. Johnston Scarface al Capone Chicago Capone Johnston United States Medical Center Springfield Federal Prisons Bureau Washington

Department Store Sales Show Modest January Gain

Washington AP reports that department store sales rose slightly in January, with the Federal Reserve board noting a higher index of 90 from 89 in December. The gain, while below December levels, beats seasonal expectations and compares with a year earlier where January had five Saturdays. Atlanta St. Louis and Dallas districts posted higher sales. Richmond was steady, others lower.

Washington Federal Reserve Board Boards Atlanta St. Louis Dallas Federal Reserve Richmond

Pioneer Developer of Palm Beach Dies

Gus Jordahn 56 Danish immigrant and pioneer Palm Beach developer died after long illness in Palm Beach Florida He brought the first commercial cargo through the Palm Beach inlet and became known to sea captains whom he saluted with a flag dip as ships passed the harbor.

Palm Beach Fla INS Gus Jordahn Jordahn Palm Beach Inlet

This Old Treatment For Backache Relieved By Donn’s Pills

Many sufferers find relief from nagging backache after learning tired kidneys may be to blame. Donn’s Pills, trusted for over 40 years, promise to help kidneys flush waste from blood and ease symptoms like swelling and loss of energy.

Nature Dean

Tricks in No Trump Declares West Commands Entry Elimination

Contract Bridge notes a common no trump fault driving long suit tricks first but stresses eliminating opponent entries. In a New York duplicate game three no trump reached at all tables with West as declarer. West's plan centers on driving out the diamond ace to secure eight sure tricks and maximize the contract.

New York West

Club Finesse Strategy in Bridge Endgame

In this note the club finesse is planned for a later play. The spade king is to be held up for two rounds so the diamond ace can be driven out first. If the diamond ace is discarded, the eventual club finesse outcome becomes unimportant.

Pioneer Springville Woman Dies at 90

Special to The Gazette Springville Mrs Sarah Green Pherrin 90 died Wednesday at her home after a years long illness Born in Lee county September 12 1847 she came to Springville at 17 widow of William H Pherrin married March 21 1867 She was a charter member of the Presbyterian church and the O E S Surviving are three children Lulu E Gill Charles W Pherrin and Edd Pherrin Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the family home Friends may call at Beck mortuary

Springville Sarah Green Pherrin Lee County William H. Pherrin Presbyterian Church Lulu E. Gill

Honest Ads Filtered By This Paper Way Back When

A 1938 column recalls a publisher and editor insisting on truthful advertising. A man asked to place a wife ad and was quizzed on the classification, illustrating strict honesty in classified listings.

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Music Teachers Council Conference At Iowa University

More than 300 Iowa music teachers and supervisors gather at the University of Iowa for their annual public school music conference. Demonstrations from high school vocal brass string and woodwind groups, 150 pupils from 24 institutions, and a 60 pupil Cedar Rapids junior high chorus highlight the event. University concerts include a symphony orchestra program Friday and a joint band and chorus performance Saturday. Speakers include Prof Roland Searight and Prof Lloyd Loar among others.

Iowa City Iowa University of Iowa Cedar Rapids Symphony Roland Searight Iowa State Teachers College L. E. Watters Des Moines P. C. Lapham Charles City W. Dean McKee Shenandoah Lloyd Loar Glenn C. Bainum Northwestern University

Mae West Ordered to Answer Suit Questioning

Hollywood report says Mae West must testify in the Mark Linder suit after she refused deposition. The superior judge ruled she must appear and show cause why she should not answer questions regarding profits from the case.

Mae West Hollywood INS Miss West Mark Linder Linder

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