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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1934
Page
10
An authorial Q and A on science guiding morality. Imitation signals lack of originality or courage, with high intelligence sometimes linked to childish attitudes. The piece cites Dean Virginia C. GilderSleeve praising Barnard women seeking wisdom, service, character and religious clubs.
A 1934 promotional piece discusses forming good habits with a 28 page booklet by Dr Albert Wiggam, inspired by William James. It invites requests, including a self addressed stamped envelope and 10 cents for costs. It quotes Mussolini and notes the influence of a few powerful individuals on civilization.
Local bakery workers narrowly escaped asphyxiation from oven fumes at Rathje bakery. Truck driver found the unconscious men and alerted aid. Other notes include transfers, marriages, and civic events such as Gov Clarke speaking at Marion club and Coe College appointments. Ice harvest sets record with 88 000 tons paid to 500 workers.
A neighborhood drug store offers Nurito a non narcotic remedy for neuritis rheumatism sciatic lumbago and neuralgia. The ad guarantees money back if no relief after three doses and claims safety for children. It urges readers to ask their druggist about Nurito today.
Brightly styled 14 fur trimmed winter coats plain or fur trimmed with severe price cuts. Girls wool dresses in varied styles with broken sizes, twins wool dresses in gleeful designs, gym wear Dancettes sizes 12 to 20, white middies for gym classes, and formal dinner dresses all offered at bargain prices. Some items priced at 7 dollars and 79 cents.
An advertisement lists Wilton rug samples in extra heavy and 6 thick wool varieties with bordered ends, 18x27 and 27x36 inch sizes, cretonne and silk fabrics, plus 200 yards of various curtain materials and damask pillows. Also offered are walnut and maple furnishings including desks, chests, beds, chairs, lamps, and rugs with prices and sizes.
A vintage listing advertises 396 quality dresses made of 64 count vat dyed fabrics with organdy trims and pip ing, plus coats and jackets for men and boys. Items include a black leather coat size 40, three boys wool coats, three wool melton jackets, mens outing flannel night shirts and pajama sets, and boys wool mixed blazers, all heavily discounted for K.M.E. buyers.
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