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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1937
Page
6
An image fragment shows a Cedar Rapids Gazette notice listing interest rates for various maturities. The table includes figures such as 1 year 6 months 3 months and amounts like 5.00 2.75 1.50 60 90 20 and 8.50, indicating a rental or loan related rate schedule in a period likely historical.
A reflection on steady daily practice forging character beyond birthdays or new year resolutions. The saying emphasizes that everyday routine and small choices determine moral strength more than grand celebrations or moments.
The piece argues a hypothetical where Lincoln, aged 126, would use the president’s power to appoint an extra Supreme Court justice for each over seventy who did not retire. It contrasts bold, principled presidents with mediocre ones and warns that granting such authority could erode federal judiciary prestige.
The piece surveys the 1927 British trades disputes act banning strikes or lockouts aimed at broader harm, making unions liable for damages and requiring political contribution reporting. It notes parallels to earlier rulings like the Taff Vale and Danbury Hatters cases and contrasts with US railway labor act mediation practices.
A collection of maxims and reflections on the subconscious mind. It notes that routine tasks like packing and printing can be flawless under dreamlike focus, while conscious effort often overlooks details. The piece urges practice to regain subconscious control and cites quotes on wisdom, human behavior, and society.
The text reviews Kansas 1920 compulsory arbitration for strikes and lockouts, its failure as workers could not be compelled, and 1923 US Supreme Court ruling struck down wage-fixing sections, leading Kansas to abandon the approach.
The House passed a voluntary full-pay retirement for justices at seventy. W S Jacobsen the Iowa Second District congressman voted against it, citing loyalty to the President but critics say his motives were weakened by a personal age reference and his father’s age history.
A column by O. O. McIntyre reflects on Fifth Avenue scenes, club life, society types, and urban escapades. It lampoons dandies like Baron Wrangel, contrasts clubs and manners, and notes fleeting encounters from Kipling to Hashish usage, ending with a wistful street kitten scene.
Mrs. Lottie Kern sustained a cut above the eye and facial wounds when a northbound Thirteenth street car was struck by a Milwaukee switch train near Avenue and Thirteenth at 5 15 p m. Mrs. Emma Reece fractured her wrist after falling from a box while working at home. Mr. and Mrs. H C Hollenbeck plan a motor trip to Miami Florida. Constable S C Wiles is commissioned lieutenant colonel in the reserve corps. Local markets list wheat oats corn rye hay straw hens eggs hogs steers and lambs with current prices.
Dr. Victor M. Hasek was chosen by the board of supervisors to replace Dr. E. M. Victorine as county physician. George A. Weller has returned to New York City after a visit.
Side Glances notes actor George Clark seen with his mother Mrs L R Weller. He is an actor of ability and has appeared here in The Virginian in support of Dustin Farnum. Local markets report corn at 93 94 cents.
Market prices list oats wheat rye barley hay hens eggs hogs steers and lambs with values ranging from 17c to 13 dollars. Harry K. Dalbey receives a commission as second lieutenant and is stationed at Fort Slocum New York after three years as a private rise through the ranks.
Mr and Mrs M L Healy were thrown from their buggy when a runaway team struck them at Second avenue and First street E injuring them as a bystander looked on. Also notes on local travel and farm prices follow with market figures.
In Dallas Texas police report a scavenger hunt among high school students required odd items. A couple contacted the police property room and retrieved a diaper a baby’s diaper a marriage license a derby hat a 1935 calendar a police badge.
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