Subscription price list for Iowa state and nearby regions
The notice lists mail subscription rates for various regions and durations. In Iowa and neighboring states the seven issues weekly plan costs 7.50 per week with yearly options. other regions show different annual and weekly prices. Carrier delivery in Cedar Rapids and Marion offers yearly, quarterly and monthly terms with advance payment required.
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Iowa
Illinois
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Cedar Rapids
Siarion
Special missions for the rich as social outcasts quote
Norman MacLeod argues the wealthy are true outcasts and should face organized special missions to address their standing in society.
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Norman MacLeod
Why the Neated Resistance to Oath Laws
In a debate over loyalty oaths for teachers, the American Association of University Professors argues public opinion can threaten democracy, while noting checks and balances limit such pressure. The piece contends oath laws are unlikely to achieve their aims yet suggests living loyally may ease concerns of employers and parents.
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American Association of University Professors
Not the Ickes Type Fan Dancing and WPA Confusion
The piece argues about whether a WPA fan dancer project is genuine work relief and how Secretary Ickes wants it clear that WPA funds support this project, not PWA. It mocks public confusion between WPA and PWA and notes the project’s labor focus and rapid deployment with minimal materials and oversight.
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WPA
Ickes
PWA
Washington
Iches
President waves to Congress to claim leadership at session start
The President aims to establish early leadership by delivering a nighttime opening message to Congress. Observers note strategic timing to rally popular support and counteract rising opposition as campaigns begin. The shift follows mixed reactions to the New Deal and Supreme Court rulings on recovery acts.
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Ars
Congress
Countis
Ech
Senate
Vu Party
Roosevelt
Capital Hill
White House
Supreme Court
Opposition to Roosevelt in Senate Drives Political Tension
The article reviews 1934 1935 congressional battles with President Roosevelt. It notes Senate opposition rose relative to the House, detailing key votes incl. St Lawrence treaty Independent Offices Act World Court adherence and various compromises seen in wage and tax policy during the 73rd Congress. It ends with a quip about Townsend plan and $200 a month.
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Roosevelt
Senate
House
Congress
White House
St. Lawrence
Utilities Holding Company
Would you be dictator and provide jobs or land?
Reflections on how to ensure living for ten million Americans without creating idleness or endless charity. The author argues genuine independence requires work, warns against forced payroll expansion, and stresses farming as a path to self-support.
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America
Smoking in New York City high society and show business
The city shows a strong tobacco habit among smokers from Fifth Avenue to Broadway. Prominent figures from politics to theater and entertainment are named as avid chewers or users, with mentions of Abe Martin style quips and several famous performers enjoying tobacco in various forms.
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Chicago
Allen-Klapp-Frazier CO
Michigan Ave
New York
Allen-Klapp-Frazier
Fifth Avenue
Associated Press
The
International News
United Press
Associated Eress
Abe Martin
Fifth
Park Avenue
Chauncey Depew
Harry Lehr
Tom Heath
McIntyre and Heath
Jack Norworth
Hap Ward
Fred Allen
Winnie Sheehan
Julian Eltinge
Frank Fay’s Hollywood Return Delivers Dizzying One Man Show
Frank Fay, once Hollywood’s top emcee, faced a chilly reception as studio doors clanged shut. He nevertheless delivered a dazzling hour of satire that wowed the audience despite a late arrival and lack of preparation by Donald Ogden Stewart.
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Frank Fay
Hollywood
The
Palace
Cinema Land
Donald Ogden Stewart
Fay
Fay and Palace orchestra leader recall midwest satire
Disjointed reminiscences surface of Fay, Benny Roberts, and past London fashions as a humorous jibe at performers. A telegraph office scene with Ward Morehouse hints at a wandering eye and a stray fountain pen, while a Kremlin moonlight gag punctuates the idle chatter.
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Ward Morehouse
Morehouse
Kremlin
10 20 30 Years Ago In The Gazette Jan 2 1926
In Cedar Rapids news from the Gazette era several items are noted. Mrs Charles A Fraser and daughter Vivian left for an extended eastern visit with Boston and Burlington Vt as destinations. Mrs Esther McCandless Miss Emma Grattan Miss Nanna Nelson and Miss Miriam Confare returned from Florida holiday vacation. The 1925 Cedar Rapids fire loss totaled 40625685 dollars, a rare high in twelve years. Frederick Schauwecker spent holidays with parents then returned to Chicago where he works in piano era art instruction. Freddie Welsh lightweight champion defeated Frank Whitney in a ten round bout at Atlanta Ga. Attorney C R Sutherland left for Miles City and Le wiston Montana. The Cedar Rapids mortality rate was very high last week with nearly twenty deaths mainly due to grip. Thomas J Roddy formerly of the city was accidentally killed in Dillon Montana per report.
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Charles A. Fraser
Vivian
Boston
Burlington
Esther McCandless
Emma Grattan
Nanna Nelson
Miriam Confare
Florida
Cedar Rapids
Frederick Schauwecker
Chicago
Dar Rapids
Atlanta
C. R. Sutherland
Miles City
Lewiston
Mont
Thomas J. Roddy
Dillon
West Side News Briefs from January 2 1906
Alderman Cushman left today on a business trip to Philadelphia. The first union prayer meeting of the west side churches was held yesterday at United Evangelical Church with Rev Vinton Lee in charge. A high school and Coe college student club named The Bil lionaires hosted a dancing party at Muskwaki hall last night. Miss Alice Dunshee entertained the O E club at a New Year's breakfast with guests Misses Margaret Albright Helen Miner and Mrs Raymond Chandler.
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Alderman Cushman
Philadelphia
Churches of the West
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