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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1940
Page
8
A reflective piece on January first as a traditional moment to renew goals and set higher horizons for the year and decade. It notes human tendencies toward neatness and routine as people brace for a strenuous path ahead, urging readers to begin anew on January second.
A north woods hunting season urges moose to wear a red cap to prevent mistaken shooting by hunters. The seasonal advisory highlights animal visibility and safety measures during the season.
An Iowa writer applauds a Cedar Rapids student who seeks a career in politics starting at the local level. The piece argues many leaders are mediocre, but this young man embodies idealism, ambition, and readiness to learn. If others follow, future local government could grow high quality leaders and improve public service.
Dr Raymond l, a statistical biologist, argues withdrawal of voting rights for citizens in a second childhood. He notes founders who limited suffrage to those over 21 could not foresee modern old age security schemes and the mood surrounding them.
A curiously eclectic column argues for testing Christian truth against scientific skepticism while railing at modern arrogance. It juggles religious into with social commentary on education, debt, politics, gender, and industry amid a stream of aphorisms and historical plates.
The author critiques old age pension politics and the idea of restricting voting by age. He notes the elderly rely on pensions and that many younger supporters would also gain from pensioned relatives. He calls for capacity for mature judgment rather than age as a suffrage measure.
A fragmentary page paints a cold dawn on Sixth Avenue with a panhandler tale and celebrity gossip. It notes a tired man asking for mercy, a congressman’s WPA quip, and mentions stars like Cary Grant and Betty Grable amid society chatter and light gossip.
A mixed puzzle text lists clues and answers about minerals metals dyes fabrics and anatomy. The piece ends with a reader’s note arguing against a magazine claim that fish liver oil lacks iodine and instead provides vitamins D and A for immunity.
In a playful exchange a pair of nuts discuss a jeweler's clock in the window. The first asks what it says and the second holds to the glass, replying tick tock with a cheeky twist.
Nutrition is growth and supports heart muscle function for more efficient circulation. The statement links dietary intake to physical development and cardiovascular performance.
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