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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1937
Page
3
A quoted author’s note debates science versus happiness in modern comforts and everyday joys. The piece discusses electric light, tinkering with lamps and bicycles, and the stubborn belief in male desirability despite doubt, citing H L Davis and a humorous reflection on attraction.
A promotional piece for a memory improvement booklet by Dr Henry C Link advertised through Lets Explore Ind offering 10 cents to apply for costs with stamped self addressed envelope. Includes satirical notes on health myths and philosophy with a copyright notice from 1937.
The theater project at Boyson corner First Avenue and Third Street E is awarded to O F Paulson of Cedar Rapids. The completed complex including real estate and fixtures will cost about $800 000. A gasoline explosion at a home injures Mrs M A King. A warehouse fire at Hadsell Selvage and Wrecking Co causes damage. Miss Mabel Meek leaves Killian Company to join Marshall Field in Chicago.
W. A. Richards of Grant vocational school travels to Indianapolis for a National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Education gathering. Mrs. Mary C. Shuey is appointed national aide of the Woman's Relief Corps. Leonard Fratchy accepts a Burroughs Adding Machine post and moves to Waterloo for duties. Dr. E. R. Burkhalter, speaker at a patriotic G A R W R C Sons of Veterans and Spanish War event, receives a silk flag.
Capt. J. O. Stewart delivered the presentation speech highlighting the event’s purpose and expectations. The remarks emphasized ceremony, dedication, and the role of leadership in the proceedings.
Jesse Emerson visiting his sister Mrs. Harry Myers in the city after five years in Florida. Denman Wagner of Coe college to represent the college at the state oratorical contest at Simpson college. Trinity church revival ends with 180 conversions.
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