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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1937
Page
9
A reflection on how a wise man links past descendants to future offspring of his thoughts. It emphasizes careful stewardship of ideas as living children that must not be neglected or allowed to die.
The Iowa general assembly weighs a partial homestead tax exemption amid questions of fairness and public finance. Supporters argue it shifts burden and encourages home ownership while critics warn it may raise total taxes unless spending cuts occur. Many homeowners prefer spreading tax payments over the year.
A Cedar Rapids businessman draws a parallel between a famous cartoon about Kaiser Wilhelm and President Roosevelt s repudiation of top aides. The piece focuses on Dr Stanley High as a Roosevelt adviser seen by some as a key figure in the New Deal and Good Neighbor League.
A chained mosaic of fable snippets and aphorisms explores love, judgment, and balance. The author argues against loving possessions too much, cites myths and Oscar Wilde, and riffs on ethics, biography, money, and arbitration. It ends with a corrected quote and copyright note.
The passage critiques presidential moves to dilute the Supreme Court, noting widespread belief and Dr. High's framing of future aims of new dealers. It argues he spoke excessively, a trait common to impetuous younger members of the group.
The national House of Representatives extended the Presidents authority to negotiate reciprocal trade treaties without Senate consent, signaling continued Hull trade agenda with limited risk of interruption. Walter Runciman reported to Britain that London talks require further exploration before any firm reciprocal agreement is possible, indicating cautious diplomacy.
In a period voice, the note predicts German preparedness for a future clash. It singles out Max Schmeling as a notable figure who will be a year older, implying changes or stakes ahead without detailing events.
The skeleton structures with large window displays push into Manhattan skylines as gigantic roof top signs fund most revenue. They rise in Times Square and along Park and Madison avenues, with rumors of a midtown department store using moving aisles to speed shoppers. Erin OBrien Moore and Mark Barron are noted in Ames news with Barron described as a news agency executive.
A columnist critiques exotic and sophisticated as loaded labels. The piece traces how exotic implies otherness and languor, while sophisticated masks rot under its gloss. It cites critics and authors like Edith Wharton and Dorothy Parker to argue meaning shifts deceive readers.
A vivid column notes Josephine Baker as this season’s Paris sensation, with references to Mrs Byron Foy and a lighthearted evening fashion trend. It mentions Burgess Meredith and Adela Rogers St Johns in brief cultural vignettes and a passerby admiring grooming.
On January 27 1937 James Smith and Leo Smith were duly appointed and qualified as executors of the estate of Ella E Smith deceased of Linn County Iowa. Creditors are asked to pay debts and file claims with the Linn County District Court Clerk. Attorneys O'Brien Molloy Kremer represent the executors.
Elen is engaged to Will for years yet no wedding day due to obstacles. Depen dents, low mood and fear hinder their marriage. Helen grows tired of waiting and believes Will could overcome difficulties with courage.
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