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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1937
Page
7
A compact sentiment attributed to Mabel P. Haskell urges self discipline and measured speech to protect inner treasures from sudden moods and careless words.
The piece argues General Motors and steel interests use press releases to shape public sentiment, noting newspapers rely on independent reporting while acknowledging advertising has altered corporate attitudes. It contends Big Business seeks public goodwill through information campaigns and questions the old public‑be‑damned stance.
A conference planned with Morgenthau Eccles and Landis will evaluate foreign investment trends in the United States. Bertram Benedict argues steps to curb the inflow would act as a bulwark against credit expansion, alongside higher bank reserve requirements and gold sterilization. Foreign holdings in U.S. stocks and bonds total substantial sums with ongoing growth, offset by gold inflows and shifting American investments abroad.
Morgenthau warned that improved European conditions could spark gradual repatriation of foreign capital from the United States but cautioned a new European war might trigger a swift liquidation wave. He noted fear of confiscation and inflation in such a scenario and warned cash and carry neutrality laws could lure governments to hold large liquid balances in U S assets for wartime purchases.
Dr. Frederick Tilney of Columbia University notes the brain is about one fourth finished, suggesting future capabilities yet to mature. Despite ancient beginnings and slow evolution, the author remains hopeful that fully developed brains will produce smarter outcomes as thinking organs improve.
A reflective column flags introspection and social manners with a list of quirky maxims and aphorisms. It ends with a prompt to correct the sentence: I'm not reading the story she said because it is a best seller.
A fragmented diary style piece surveys New York culture and media figures. It notes M. Hughes and Rupert Hughes aviation talk, jokes on fashion and charity foods, observations on actors Robert Rubin and Will Rogers, Martha Deane radio chatter, Kathleen Norris, Booth Tarkington, and a personal note on nicotine abstinence. It captures a stream of social impressions and reflections with spotty references.
A reflective passage contrasts a smoke filled room and a cigar smoking diner scene with musings on poetry’s evolving pace. It cites Edith Sitwell and Kin Hubbard, hints at spring’s awakening, and notes a poetess upstairs seeking fresh quatrains to capture a waking earth.
The Troy Mills Consolidated School District in Linn and Buchanan Counties Iowa schedules a special election on March 8 1937 from noon to 7 pm at the Troy Mills School House. Voters will decide on issuing bonds totaling 28959 00 to add to and equip the existing school and to purchase extra land for the site.
A short column discusses a woman known as MRS. B who owns a home and farm property. A young man pursues her for marriage, raising concern he may seek her possessions. The piece warns her to weigh risk before committing.
Trapped residents rescued after rear apartment fire at 138 F avenue NW around 9 p.m. Marie Brady saved by acting fire chief Paul Dolan. Glen Rogers family also escaped by jumping to the alley. Marshall Bidwell of Coe College to dedicate a $100 000 organ in St Louis United Hebrew temple. J H Beck of the National Industrial Traffic League spoke to the Chamber of Commerce traffic bureau. R J Toms departed for Tulsa Oklahoma.
W. H. Burrows is noted for nine years of steady involvement with the local business scene, distinguishing himself through consistent service and community engagement.
Cedar Rapids interests report Walden department store bought by Cedar Falls interest and a move to that city. The musical comedy Princess Pat played Greene's opera house today. Freeman Conaway elected secretary of the Mason City Commercial club. Adams school children and Madison school history class donated valentines money to starving Belgium children totaling 18.56 and 6 dollars respectively.
Joseph Zack, 17, a Montrose hotel bellboy, died instantly when caught between the elevator and floor around midnight. He reportedly rode the elevator without permission and leaned out too far. The tragedy occurred without witnesses. Rolland Shaver, Cedar Rapids Business College alumnus and Commercial club secretary, spoke to students. Harold Trewin, Howard Clements, and Claire Hassell were chosen to represent their high school in a debate with West Des Moines High School.
City of Cedar Rapids invites sealed bids for 80000 dollars in jail bonds to fund construction. Bids due 10 am February 25 1937 with council to open and award at city hall. Bonds dated March 1 1937 mature from 5000 to 11000 yearly through 1949. Chapman and Cutler opinion provided. city may reject any or all bids.
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