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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1936

Page

8

Italians Publish Secret Report On Ethiopia

Rome and London debated a leaked summary claiming Britain might back Italian control of Ethiopia. The document, dated 1935, suggested redraws of colonial borders if Ethiopia faded as an independent state, including Lake Tana and routes to the Sudan. Officials stressed the report was factual, not policy, and cited prior Franco Italian talks.

Britain Ethiopia Rome Italy Lake Tana Nile Sudan British Somaliland Kenya Colony Giornale D'Italia Benito Mussolini John Maffey London Great Britain Leonardo Vitetti Pierre Laval France Vitetti Ittaly Laval

Zemo Skin Remedy Praised for Itching Relief

Zemo relieves itching from rashes and eczema and soothes irritation from pimples and similar skin ailments. For 25 years millions have trusted Zemo as a dependable home remedy. Approved by Good Housekeeping Bureau No 4874 35c 60c 1. All druggists.

Good Housekeeping Bureau

Piles Cure Promoted By Hemroid Tablets

An advertisement claims internal medicine Hemroid tablets by Dr J S Leonhardt cure piles caused by poor blood circulation in the lower bowel. It asserts external remedies and operations are unnecessary and offers a money back guarantee through May Drug Co.

J. S. Leonhardt May Drug Co

Italy’s conquest plan cited as not materially jeopardizing

The report argues that Italy’s strategy to conquer the country would not be materially jeopardized, suggesting resilience or alternatives that would limit the impact of bold territorial moves.

Italy

Anti-Semitic Drive Opens in Poland

In Warsaw a vigorous campaign to drive Jews from Poland was launched on Thursday. Senator Rostworowski told the budget committee that there are too many Jews in Poland and urged government support for emigration measures.

Warsaw INS Poland Europe Rostworowski

Iowa City labeled wide open town in police chief dispute

Iowa City faced a state supreme court appeal over the firing and reinstatement of police chief W H Bender after Mayor Thomas E Martin appointed C C Paine as chief on April 1 1935. Lawyers argued whether the city was lawless before the change and if the mayor had discretionary power amid the soldiers' preference dispute.

DES Moines State Supreme Court Iowa City University of Iown W. H. Bender Thomas E. Martin C. C. Paine D. C. Nolan Will J. Hayek Bender Supreme Court W. H. Hamilton Hayek Paine

Funeral Rites Held for Johnson Pioneer Thomas D. Davis

Thomas D. Davis 93 Johnson county pioneer and Civil War veteran died Tuesday. A member of Masonic lodge Knights Templar Odd Fellows and Congregational church he served as Sharon township justice of the peace. Born in Cambria Pennsylvania he came to Iowa at age two and enlisted in 1862 in the 22nd Iowa Infantry serving until 1865. Survived by his widow and four daughters.

Iowa City Thomas D. Davis Johnson County Davis Masonic Lodge Knights Templar Odd Fellows Congregational Church Justice of the Peace Sharon Township Cambria Iowa Territory 22Nd Iowa Infantry

Farmer Ends His Life South Of Wheatland

Mark Figley a 54 year old farmer seven miles south of Wheatland hanged himself in his barn on Wednesday. A neighbor Art Sorenson found the body. Despondency due to ill health listed as cause. Figley born on the farm where he died. Survived by wife and three children. He belonged to St Patrick's church at Big Rock.

Wheatland Mark Figley Art Sorenson Figley St. Patrick’s Church Big Rock

Jack Yager to Open New Cedar Rapids Clothing Store

Jack Yager announces resignation as local store manager after eight years and formation of Jack Yager Company Inc to open a full line store on the second floor of the old Cedar Rapids National Bank building. Remodeling to cost several thousand dollars with opening planned within weeks. G Stewart Holmes named secretary.

Jack Yager Cedar Rapids National Bank Harmony Third Street Second Avenue East Yager Jack Yager Company, Inc Dempsy Jones G. Stewart Holmes Mr. Yager Russia South America St. Paul Minn Cedar Rapids

Toboggans To Rush Supplies To Isolated Wisconsin Village

Huge toboggans packed with food and fuel shift to Two Creeks Wisconsin to aid a snowbound village cut off for two weeks. Volunteers on skis and snow shoes will trek 18 miles north while CCC workers feed starving deer near Cadillac Michigan. Funeral services held for James Mickey 65 at Stephens funeral home Columbus Junction with burial in Fredonia cemetery.

Chicago Manitowoc Wis Two Creeks CCC Pine River Cadillac Mich Lake Michigan Black Hills South Dakota Columbus Junction James Mickey Stephens V. A Bloomquist Methodist Church Fredonia Mickey Louisa County Des Moines County Jesse Mickey Bamford Silvis

Relief work rolls rise and fall across nation

Officials estimate 16.5 million people depend on federal state or local relief for livelihoods a 20 percent drop since January 1935. The New Deal funds 12.5 million with 3.8 million jobs created. 4 million rely on direct relief. About 12.53 million would need doles if not employed.

Washington National Doles

Appointment of Buchanan County census enumerators

District Supervisor Lester E. Van Pelt of Decorah announced the appointment of census enumerators for Buchanan County on Tuesday. Selected are Frank Schmitkonz for District 1 in Independence Estella Strain for District 2 in Jesup Owen W. Downs for District 3 in Independence and Phillip Shutt for District 4 in Independence.

Independence Buchanan County Lester E. van Pelt Decorah Frank Schmitkonz Estella Strain Jesup Owen W. Downs Phillip Shutt

Doan's Pills Promise Kidney Tube Flushing Relief

Medical ads claim kidneys contain 15 miles of tubes that must be flushed to prevent backache, leg pains, swelling, and dizziness. Doan's Pills are promoted as the trusted remedy for 40 years to flush these tubes and relieve urinary symptoms.

Doan

Golden Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules for Kidney Relief

Go to your druggist today and ask for Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules to flush kidneys and ease bladder irritation. The ad cites symptoms of kidney weakness such as nocturnal urination, puffy eyes, leg cramps, and backache, urging readers to buy the original Haarlem capsule from Holland at about 35 cents.

Haarlem Holland

Joseph Treichler Named Head Kilwinning Lodge

Joseph R. Treichler was elected venerable master of Kilwinning Lodge of Perfection of Iowa Consistory No. 2 at the Consistory building on Wednesday evening. Other officers named include B. B. Hickenlooper senior warden Harry L. Nehls junior warden James G. Harper orator and William C. Henning almoner. Edward E. Sparling was appointed to fill the unexpired term of the late Charles C. Shapleigh who was secretary of Town Consistory.

Joseph R. Treichler Kilwinning Lodge of Perfection of Iowa Ers B. B. Hickenlooper Harry L. Nehls James G. Harper William C. Henning Edward E. Sparling Charles C. Shapleigh

Snow removal costs hit Cedar Rapids and Linn County

Local snow removal this winter has cost Cedar Rapids and Linn County about 47 000 dollars with the city spending 29 000 and the county 18 000 since December 22. The regular city staff worked solely on snow removal, overtime paid, and WPA labor not included in figures.

Cedar Rapids Linn Board of Health Public Improvement Fund

Center Point residents claim snowbound mail delay disputed

Center Point A report in the Gazette claimed farmers in Center Point area were snowbound and without mail for three weeks. Postmaster Street denies the claim, stating no patron has missed mail for more than three consecutive days during the blockade.

Center Point

Creomulsion Ad Claims Quick Cough Relief

An old advertisement promotes Creomulsion for chest cold bronchial irritation. It guarantees relief from the first bottle and offers a refund if not satisfied. The copy warns serious trouble could occur if untreated.

Aaa

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