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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1936

Page

15

Borah Sparks Fierce GOP Preconvention Struggle

Washington AP Borah supporters threaten to invade states to secure liberal delegates. Old guard leaders rally to block him while considering Senator Vandenberg as a possible compromise. The Landon boom worries Borah backers as he seeks broader recognition in the East.

Washington Republican Old Guard Idaho Borah Vandenberg Michigan Old Guard Senate Boreh Landon Calvin Cooldge Kansas New York London East Ohio Cleveland Chamber of Commerce

Ideal autumn humidity and home comfort tips

An author argues that warm dry winter air dries the mucous membranes and causes discomfort. He recommends maintaining high indoor humidity, using thermostatic controls set to 60 at night and 70 by day, and evaporating 20 to 30 gallons of water daily. He notes smoking and thyroid issues affect cold sensitivity and suggests vitamin support and medical consultation for persistent problems.

Funds Sought to Complete Public Works Projects

Washington reports Rep. Al Beiter criticized the administration for withholding funds from the $4 billion end-the-deal public works fund. Beiter said hundreds of approved state and community projects lack money, forcing them to draft plans hold bond elections and hire attorneys without funds to proceed.

Washington Alfreed Forster da NY Beiter

Local Women Leaders Convene in Quasqueton Meeting

In Quasqueton County, Mrs SNOW John presided over a gathering of county officers including Mae Claude Kime as ball county treasurer of Kings Daughters. The group discussed community organizing and future plans at the Side t Cres care fe.

Snow John On Mae Claude Kimeball Kings Daughters Puedes Care Chom Tito

Iowa News in Brief Highlights Local Weddings and Events

Waukon and nearby towns report weddings and anniversaries including H D Miller Jefferson Township reception for D S Cameron Dubuque and Waukon families. Washington hosts first Iowa Taxpayers meeting Jan 22. Decorah marks 60th anniversary of First Lutheran church with Dr Olaf Brandt speaking. Postville notes Bessie Brooks and Wilson Lange marriage in Galena Illinois. Independence postal figures show 1935 sales and savings gains versus 1934.

Waukon H. D. Miller Jefferson Township D. S Cameron Dubuque James Cameron David Dickson Washington M. C Carstensen Alta Washington Baptist Church A. A. Vinz Taylorville Iowa Taxpayers Association A. Clair Dewey Dewey Decorah Olaf E. Brandt Luther Theological Seminary St Paul Brandt N Brandt Ladies’ Aid Society Center Point Frank Miles Des Moines Iowa Legionaire Doe-Benion American Legion Raymond Smith Postville Bessie Brooks G. A Brooks Wilson Lange Ben Lange Galena Ill Lawrence Hofer Lange Independence W. F .Miller

Transients Lodged in West Branch Jail Over Holidays

Marshal Hayslett reports 63 transients slept in the West Branch jail between Thanksgiving and New Year, more than double December 1932 figures. Most stay only a night or day, using the calaboose stove for cooking and accepting 20 cent store tickets.

The Gazette West Branch John H. Hayslett Marshal Hayslett

Forty Millworkers Fined For Contempt

Forty members of the Millworkers union were cited for contempt after a stakeout at a DuBuque sash and door plant. All fined one dollar and costs, with six additional fines of ten dollars each, for allegedly violating a court order restraining picketing at the plant.

Dubuque (Ap Millworkers Union

Delmar D1 Club Dines and Bridges at Kinrade Home

The Delmar D 1 club met for dinner and bridge at Mrs T W Kinrade’s home Monday. After bridge gifts were exchanged. Mrs J P Foley held high in bridge and received the floating prize. Miss Irma Steen of Moirton was a guest. Mig Lione Kise hosted the Contract club dessert bridge party Tuesday afternoon. The Quilting club held a Tuesday noon dinner at Mrs Alice Grange’s home and spent the afternoon playing 600. Dr and Mrs T OT Hoxsey entertained the Six and Sox club at dinner and cards Thursday.

T W Kinrade J P Foley

Round the World Passenger Flights Seen Probable

United Air Lines reports a probable single ticket option for a complete around-the-world trip may debut by late spring. If interline agreements close, the first commercial globe-girdling flights could begin near the 12th anniversary of the 1924 American military feat. Current routes around the world cost just under $3,000.

Chicago United Air Lines Mother Earth

Congress Against War and Fascism Opens in Cleveland

The third United States congress Against War and Fascism opened with indictments of the Liberty League the U S Chamber of Commerce the Hearst press and American economic fakers as forces forming American fascism. Dr Harry Ward led 4000 delegates in a two day session denouncing war makers and allied groups while Gen Smedley Butler warned war is a big racket before about 10000 attendees and visitors.

Cleveland United States Congress Against Liberty League U. S. Chamber of Commerce Hearst Press Harry Ward New York Congress Ward Chamber of Commerce Smedley Butler

Gazette Want Ad Rates and Contact Details

Advertisement guidance page outlines pricing for consecutive days and line counts for small type want ads. It notes a 10 cent surcharge for certain ads and states out of town readers may respond by letter to The Gazette Want Ad Department.

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In Memoriam Emma Dvorak and family notes

Announcements recall Emma Dvorak two years after death with family remembrances. List of relatives and names follows. A number of lost and found notices, pets, valuables, and ads appear. Public notices urge caution in transport sharing and reference various local services and vendors.

Emma Dvorak Vic Vishek Ted Carl Burkman

Reward for Immoral Use of Gazette Want Ads

Local newspaper announces a $25 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone using or answering Want Ads for immoral purposes to obtain money under false pretenses through the columns. The page also includes ads for a January clearance sale, loans, chiropractic treatment, ointment samples, dinner service offers, work wanted notices, gifts, moving services, glasses, quilt making, and social event solicitations.

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