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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1933
Page
13
A jumble of newspaper metadata and scattered notices from Cedar Rapids and Chicago with mentions of the Associated Press and Inland wire services. The readable items reference Cedar Rapids Gazette and local office filtering, plus stray city abbreviations and pricing figures.
A humor quote attributes a fatal risk to sitting, blaming laziness and dependence on feet for survival. Ben Turpin style quip notes staying upright as a cure for lethargy. The remark blends satire with a mock warning about sedentary life.
The article outlines Congress plans to seek repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment via conventions in the states, notes procedural questions on who calls the conventions and how delegates are chosen, and discusses constitutional authority and potential state-level resistance amid rising public pressure.
In peacetime terms a gray zone likely lies between Hiram Johnson and any rival who seeks the presidency. The piece frames this interstitial space as political terrain awaiting clearer lines and leadership.
The article outlines rising Japanese military moves toward Jehol and Manchukuo, the strain on the League of Nations, and fears of a broader conflict involving Russia and China. It questions how the United States will respond to prevent entry into fighting while noting deteriorating pacific stability.
The piece warns that a Sino-Japanese conflict could jeopardize American investments in China and disrupt trade with Japan. It argues Washington must act to avoid pulling the United States into a first magnitude Far East war, noting even nonparticipation risks economic readjustment. A light aside mentions a Swedish judge not recognizing Garbo.
The Senate agricultural committee warns against a hopeful but dangerous farm relief plan claiming it may be experimental and complex. It suggests leaving measures to the farmer and apologizing for the misguided effort while cautioning that commodity prices will not rise. The panel even questions sponsors’ responsibility and hints at dropping the matter.
The essay argues that when a country leaves gold standard it devalues its currency and floods markets with cheaper imports, harming American shoe makers and foreign markets. It advocates restricting cheap foreign goods to protect the U.S. home market while embracing sane foreign trade. It also critiques global debt and polit ical leaders, and mocks technocracy and economic myths.
New York society shifts away from old line prestige as top names reportedly seek omission from the Social Register. Elsa Maxwell showcases guests from social elite and Broadway celebrities in cachet filled events while public interest focuses on Jimmy Walker and his partner Betty Compton, drawing boos and hiss from crowds. The Embassy film program remains a notable city hub with famous attendees and Lindbergh viewing screenings.
A narrator recalls a tense exchange with a familiar stranger who denies knowing him. Observing a moonlit street, a bonneted woman and a young girl appear. The girl digs in earth and shoves dirt into a box, yielding only a box of dirt and hinting at an agrarian impulse behind an odd act.
A home formula claims to restore color to gray or faded hair. Mix bay rum, Barbe Compound, and glycerine to apply twice weekly until the desired shade is reached. The preparation supposedly colors gray strands without staining the scalp and leaves hair soft and glossy.
A Park Avenue tale describes a young married couple facing eviction as most of their furnishings are pawned and servants dismissed. The piece also notes Clyde Beatty advancing in Hollywood as a new kind of star and mentions a kerosene window wash tip.
Nagging pains in your side may signal internal poisons harming health. Don’t gamble with dangerous drugs or neglect warning signals. Try Cream of Nujol to rid poisons, avoid gripes, and keep bowels clear at low daily cost. One bottle lasts over two weeks and tastes delicious.
An advertising notice urges avoiding crowds and dressing warmly to prevent colds. It promotes Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine as both preventive and remedy, claiming it drives out colds and strengthens the system. Available in 30c and 50c sizes with L BQ initials on tablets.
An antique ad promises RU-MA allergy free relief for rheumatic pain within a week. It claims the drug targets the liver kidneys and blood to remove uric acid and poisons, with a money back guarantee if no improvement.
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