02 Jan 1940
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1940
Page
1
Claude A. Jagger notes that American business starts the year with confidence after a 1939 surge. Analysts see no large unsold inventory buildup and expect brisk early 1940 activity though a potential first-quarter slowdown and a test in the second quarter may occur.
The National Economy league urged the federal government to publish a simple honest budget and balance sheet. Ernest Angell said current federal data fail honest disclosure standards used by corporate borrowers. John Gebhart called ten years of deficits very discouraging and urged ending deficit spending to revive private investment.
Ida Harris Schaefer, former wife of Gustave Schaefer serving 99 years for a kidnaping, and two men were held in San Francisco on suspicion of planning large scale crimes. Identified accomplices include a coffee company burglar and a Sacramento post office robbery participant linked to Touhy gang. Bail set on the cases. A San Jose officer later arrested Green and Schaefer after recognizing their auto. The report also notes the Peyote cult with many Indian followers.
State of Iowa Linn County ss notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been on this 10th day of December 1939 duly appointed and qualified as Ancillary Administrator with Will Annexed of the estate of Lucy Budinger late of Linn County deceased All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment Those having claims against the same will file them duly authenticated in the office of the Clerk of the Linn County Iowa District Court D E Smith Ancillary Administrator With Will Annex Donnelly Lynch Anderson and Lynch attorneys
Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of 1939 the undersigned was duly appointed and is acting as Executor of the estate of Severn late of Linn County Iowa. All persons indebted should make immediate payment and those with claims must file them duly authenticated with the Clerk of the Linn County District Court. Otto Sikora is the Executor and Jos Mekota is the Attorney.
A fashion world expert promotes a new spring pattern and pattern book from Anne Adams. Pattern 4365 offers a slip with tailored panties and multiple bodice options in misses and women's sizes. The Cedar Rapids Gazette advertises order details, pricing, and combined pattern and book deal.
The item lists residents traveling to Pasadena and California for winter, plus local civic notices. It records H A Van Horn’s reelection as secretary treasurer of the State Rabbit and Davy Breeders association, several fire and injury incidents on New Year’s, and staff changes at Waterloo Social Welfare league and schools in Independence and Charles City. It notes a Graham Greene opera show, a Rock Island brakeman injury at Elmira, and gasoline accident injuries along with return trips to Winnipeg and California.
Advice column excerpts about engagements, delays, and home life. Sadie faces years waiting and a single fiancé supporting his mother, while Miss Manners counsels for independence and home stability. Readers ask about friendships and marital tensions with practical, cautious guidance.
A furniture supplier offers vanity benches sized to fit any suite style. The line emphasizes adjustable dimensions and neutral finishes to pair with diverse vanity setups. Retailers note quick delivery and potential custom upholstery options for coordinated bathroom ensembles.
The excerpt reflects a mother contrasting her sons Jim and Joe, noting Jim’s independence with girls and Joe’s resemblance to the speaker. It urges self reassessment, improved home life, and a more cheerful atmosphere to please the husband.
Voelkischer Beobachter the Nazi party organ denounced Belgian newspapers as pro Allied and not neutral in an editorial. The piece notes Belgian press initially carried both sides but over months shifted to unfavorable coverage of Britain and France.
A German spokesman on Tuesday dismissed as nonsense a Paris report claiming an attempt was made on the life of Field Marshal Hermann Goering. The denial comes amid wider claims of bias in reproducing official announcements and neutrality concerns.
Natural ripening emits gas to signal maturity. Replacing this gas can halve the time needed and improve results in the ripening process.
Learn to mix a home cough remedy with sugar syrup and Pinex from a druggist. Combine two cups sugar, one cup water to make syrup, then add 224 ounces Pinex to make a pint of medicine. It soothes throat membranes, loosens phlegm, eases soreness, and aids sleep with a maple flavor children enjoy. If not pleased, money refunded.
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