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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1934
Page
8
A columnist questions the expansion of federal payrolls after March and warns against overstaffing by critics. The piece notes many clerical hires by Democrats, often among friends and relatives, and argues for scrutiny to prevent waste.
An old promotional piece describes a home cough remedy using Pinex and sugar syrup. It claims quick, lasting relief, ease of use, and safety, with money-back guarantees. It touts Pinex as a Norway Pine extract and cites affordability and child friendliness.
A cryptic crossword style clue list with entries such as Lubricant Cognizince Exists and Southeast Neuter Pronoun, asking for writer in the picture and various word solutions. Includes numbers 173.1416 18 and items like Lump of butter Finish Nay and Toward, plus terms for organs and tinctures.
The piece argues that many white collar government positions are payed high salaries for vague duties. It cites Dr. Farley appointing an administrative assistant with little service value and questions the merit of such nepotistic postings draining the treasury.
Nancy Page discusses basket quilts and a Baltimore pattern dating back eighty years. She explains construction tips, fabric choices, and how Nancy Page club members sourced the full size pattern, with instructions on cutting seams and finishing. A separate notice promotes Manchester’s comedy The World’s All Right staged by a 150‑member local cast at the high school gymnasium.
The passage notes ongoing resistance to a policy shift that raises debt and harms the poor. It suggests opponents could derail the new deal by exposing the scandal early, framing a political fight between reform aims and party enemies.
The 1934 Iowa Christian Endeavor Union convention will be in Cedar Rapids June 8 9 and 10 with about 500 delegates expected. Mrs L C Schuknecht announced the plans after a state board meeting in Des Moines. A local committee will be appointed to arrange the event following invitations from Cedar Rapids union and the Chamber of Commerce. The union last met here in 1925.
Tax blanks were mailed Tuesday to individuals and firms subject to the federal income tax. Returns must be filed by those earning thresholds, with exemptions for dependents under 18 and certain incapacities. Blank forms available at the collector of internal revenue office in Cedar Rapids Federal Building.
An advertisement touts DONT GET UP NIGHTS sE BUCHU AND GIN as a 25 cent bladder laxative. It claims to cleanse impurities and acids causing irritation and nocturnal urination, using juniper oil from gin and buchu leaves. If not satisfied after four days, the druggist refunds 25 cents. Horak Pharmacies call Bukets a best seller.
A discussion on moral questions and science as guiding principles. Parents and teachers should share knowledge but teach youths to discern truth themselves. People enjoy giving directions as a form of showing authority, notes Sir John Adams, English educator, on human behavior.
Dr Albert Wiscam promotes a 28 page booklet on habit formation by a Harvard professor. The column discusses the meaning of ex cathedra and notes a lovers quarrel question with psychology based answer about women cherishing hurt longer than men.
Mrs. S. Holmes of Cedar Rapids praises Gly-Cas after years of illness. She cites relief from catarrhal stomach issues high blood pressure rheumatism and urinary troubles. The Gly-Cas Man promotes the remedy daily at the Thrifty Drug Store corner First Street and Third Avenue SE.
The board reviewed a report by Keffer and Jones engineering of Des Moines on W. J. Brown's plans for four junior high school additions. The firm found no major deficiencies. The board set final contracts on Johnson heat controls over National. Johnson was in the base bid, but a National alternate was adopted briefly before being rejected due to only a small cost advantage.
An elderly mother-in-law scolds her daughter-in-law for a fondness for pretty clothes. The young wife, recently married, is described as very pretty and used to getting what she wants, prompting Mrs. H to complain about her daughter's tastes.
A reader advises Toots to follow Miss Manners by dressing suitably without excess. A sixteen year old boy adds he avoids smoking or drinking yet enjoys social events, urging Toots to value health and genuine friendships.
A reader congratulates Toots for her high ideals and expresses admiration for a rare, exemplary girl. The letter notes many have heard of such a girl but few have met one, insisting it would be a relief to meet someone who is not forever...
A reader discusses smoking, gin free leisure and wanting a girl who enjoys simple times. Another man, Link, responds that many men share the sentiment and thanks the writer for sharing thoughts publicly.
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