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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1936
Page
11
An attributed remark by Charles Simmons argues that wrongdoing shame hinges on punishment. Proper discipline keeps guilt with the offender, while unpunished crimes stain the entire community.
Prof William F Ogburn of the University of Chicago predicts a nationalistic dictatorship dominated by business could take hold in America. He spoke at the 16th annual history conference at the University of Iowa warning that national government and industry might coerce the public, but argues Americans' liberty and tradition would rally to resist and prevail.
The passage reflects unease over teaching the gold standard to a future generation. It suggests difficulty in explaining abstract financial concepts and a fear that curiosity may outpace comprehension.
A 1 February noon raid by six army bombers over New York's aerial defense bulwark and a later Concord to Boston assault in subzero conditions tests airfield resilience. The piece argues heightened funding and updated defenses, noting obsolete equipment and the need for credible strategic airpower.
Dr Robert A Mivetre discusses the American scientific effort as Howard W Blakeslee notes the American Institute meet. The article emphasizes clear public science language and ongoing coverage of developments, mentioning weather-related delays and the shift to winter issues. It hints at relativity themes without sensational detail.
A list of crossword style across and down clues with numbers and partial words including entries for detest conscious organs of hearing and other common terms. The page appears to be a puzzle guide with mixed legible and garbled entries and reference to a prior puzzle.
The piece critiques Professor Leigh Page of Yale for challenging Einstein's invariant space time interval. It notes Page proposes Euclidean reference systems with constant light velocity and noninvariant intervals, while defending Roosevelt era progress and opposing attacks on established relativity. It questions Page's seriousness and hints at political motives behind the debate.
A column essay debates capital punishment aims and humane methods, comparing deterrence revenge and protection of society. It argues humane disposal like killing pets with gas, questions if Congress curbs the Supreme Court, then ends with a corrected line about a girl with a cold.
The diary notes a dwindling Algonquin luncheon crowd with absent staples like Alexander Woollcott and John Peter Toohey. New lineup adds Percy Hammond Gilbert Gabriel Robert Garland Hendrik Van Loon and others while stars Ethel Barrymore Ina Claire Katharine Cornell and Constance Collier remain in town.
A jittery collage of names and bits about Julius Zanuck Rexford Tugwell Bing Crosby George W. Cohan Obie Winters and others. The tone recalls gossip and personal notes showing playful, fractured references to fame and social circles.
Medical note discusses focal infection as a cause of chronic arthritis and the role of diathermy and vitamin D in treatment. It cites dental, tonsillar sources as reservoirs, outlines calcium metabolism links, and mentions high dose vitamin D protocols. Also includes brief notes on marriage longevity surveys and a booklet offer.
A reader asks if a 16 year old Yam can gain three more inches before growth stops. The growth period typically continues until age 20. A question about free anti typhoid injections from the board of health is answered with community provision notes. Also advice on drinking hot salt water before bed is given, recommending plain water instead.
An author notes science guides moral questions but cannot settle them. Psychology reveals laws of behavior and warns leaders to learn them. In a college debate on fear as a driving force, the responder argues egotism and nationalism shape the world, potentially leading to destruction.
Otto Sikora named as Administrator of the Almira J Ainsworth estate in Linn County Iowa on February 1 1936. Creditors must pay debts and file claims with Linn County District Court Clerk through attorney Geo F Buresh.
Items from the Gazette recall events on February 10 across years 1906 1916 and 1926. Mrs Edward C Clark returns from a West Indies voyage while Harold White leads the Clan of C athletic group at Coe college. Names and roles appear for Cedar Rapids and nearby events including an ice chute accident at Hubbard Ice and a local theater night.
The undersigned on February 1st was appointed executor of Kate Adams late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted must pay promptly to the executor Chas Klingler. Those with claims should file them with the Linn County District Court clerk. Crissman and Bleakley, Attorneys.
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