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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1935
Page
15
A quotation by Dr. Mary E Woolley suggests much contemporary cynicism in writing and comment is a pose to seem current. The remark critiques the trend as performative rather than sincere.
The piece links Dr. Walter A. Jessup’s praise of postwar higher education with his Carnegie Foundation report amid a debated Iowa funding path. It notes reduced endowments and tax-related tax revenue declines while urging colleges to endure financial strain through ideas and conviction. It also touches on misread priorities in to Iowa lawmakers.
A satirical note argues that understanding Oriental thought is essential for diplomacy with Japan and China. It cites a Boston Transcript anecdote about a failed exchange offer and ends with a quip about Eddie Cantor. The piece frames education on Eastern concepts as a path toward world peace.
President Roosevelt urges a modified NRA extension while admitting enforcement failures and waning public zeal for the Blue Eagle. He tells Congress stronger means to enforce laws are needed and that merely punishing violators is not the answer.
The article argues for a national regulatory authority with cease and desist powers like the FTC. It notes the efficiency of government action when courts or agencies act first, but warns of dangers from nonofficial actors with potential conflicts of interest. It favors court-based enforcement to jail if needed.
In Washington officials discuss a census of the unemployed as the basis for a new relief system to replace the current formula. The idea urges listing jobless individuals and putting them to work as a remedy.
A 1938 column critiques redistribution as unjust by comparing skilled labor to the Chinese coolie, arguing rewards should match true worth. It defends unequal pay as natural while warning against reforms that steal from productive effort, and touches on aging, finance, and political power in a stream of provocative examples.
The piece surveys George Bernard Shaw’s influence on American publishers and the lure of unknown authors, then shifts to scenes of theater icons Irene Franklin Ethel Barrymore and public figures, with anecdotes about Thaw Browning Henry Sell and Queen Mary. It captures publishing prestige, showbiz bursts, and high society nightlife.
A memoir fragment recalls a first visit to Martin’s with Ray Long Harris Mer ton Lyon and Roy McCardell. The narrator, freshly out of the brush, struggles with a French menu and is advised to order a minute steak with O'Brien potatoes, then loves a Frenchman.
A correspondent praises Want to Get Well by Fannie Benson Rogers for inspiring recovery from tuberculosis. The reader credits the book with improving mood and motivation during treatment, notes endorsement by TB specialists, and likens it to Lawrason Brown and Don Duffie works.
Fannie Benson Rogers promotes a tuberculous patient recovery guide promising real rest and climate effects. The pamphlet argues readers control their own healing despite relatives plans and offers practical tips from experience. A dollar plus six cents postage buys a copy from Colorado Springs.
Q and A on marriage age difference with advice that a small age gap is immaterial and mothers may fret about affection. Also a health tip about sodium perborate for trench mouth and a note that most letters are answered by Dr Brady. submission details and copyright line included.
The text cites Dr. Willystine Goodsell on divorce timing, noting 43 percent of U S divorces occur in the first five years. It also references Dr A T Poffenberger experiments showing people exert more effort on a small task when told it is large, contrasting initial and repeated squeezes.
The dialogue touches on romance and resilience as Mrs Wiggam and a student discuss how to handle love and a tough period. Dr James Bryant Conant, Harvard president, notes that today’s youth face serious problems but possess advantages over previous generations despite unemployment and hardship.
The speaker reflects on prior generations living through apparent calm before global conflict. He notes the world’s enduring difficulty and uncertainty well before new struggles begin, and endorses Dr. Conant’s address while promising further comments soon.
Dr E M Eriksson head of Lombard College history department selected as professor of history at Coe College to succeed Dr S G Pattison who will retire on a pension. William S Catlow named new Montrose hotel manager replacing former LincolN manager. Business and Professional Women's club adopts resolution opposing Iowa income tax and sends copies to legislators and other clubs.
The city council awarded the west side sea wall project to Frank K Hahn for 31237.52 dollars with work to begin May 1. Herbert Rugh of Winnipeg departed for Canada after visiting his parents and plans to join the engineer corps in England. Cedar Rapids held its third annual father son and big brother banquet at St Pauls Church with nearly 400 attendees, Gov Clarke giving the keynote. James R Morin, once a prominent local businessman and part owner of a cold storage firm, died in Chicago.
Dr Cordelia O Hickox a pioneer woman physician of Iowa died at her home after a short illness. Former Alderman C H Chandler announced his candidacy for school director. Harry T Hedges was appointed temporary secretary of the board of education to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of J H Richards.
State of Iowa Linn County notices appoint a executrix for the estate of Anton Iowa deceased on February 18 1935. Creditors must claim debts and debtors must pay promptly to S V Shonka attorney clerk of the Linn County District Court.
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