Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1937

Page

8

Population peak in United States around 1950

Dr. Oliver E Baker, U.S. Department of Agriculture economist, told a Pennsylvania State College audience that the U.S. population will reach its peak about 1950, likely 135 to 140 million, due to a falling birth rate and reduced immigration. He linked urban births to smaller family sizes and urged cities to recruit future residents, noting aging populations threaten farm demand and product needs.

State College INS United States Oliver E Baker United States Department of Agriculture Pennsylvania State College Baker Dr. Baker

Young Minnesota law student elected village justice of the peace

Twenty one year old Mildred Helmar a law student at the University of Minnesota has been elected justice of the peace in the village of Ossea. She says she ran for the office because I want to serve the people and help the community.

Ossea, Minn Mildred Helmar University of Minnesota Ossea Mildred

Inauguration Show Promises Strong Script in Washington

Alice Longworth notes major changes as Washington prepares for the upcoming inauguration. Scaffolding and new stands alter the Capitol facade while Christmastime lights glow beyond the White House. She recalls nine inaugurations and predicts this one will be notably impressive.

Ashington Washington Congress White House Pennsylvania Avenue Capitol Wilson Harding Alice Longworth

Civic duty drives pursuit of justice role

A speaker states they will attend law classes and become a justice of the peace. They describe a sense of duty and aim to improve legal workings by gaining formal training and serving in the role.

Three Men Fined and Probationed in Des Moines Alcohol Tax Case

Federal District Judge Charles A. Dewey sentenced L Judson Spears of Boone to 50 dollars, Archie Gray of Des Moines to 100 dollars, and Frank Hunt of Des Moines to three months in jail with two years probation. The trio was part of a ten defendant indictment with six pled guilty and five indictments dismissed.

Des Moines Charles A. Dewey L. Judson Spears Boone Archie Gray Frank Hunt Hunt

Waifs of Spanish War to France

About 30,000 homeless Spanish children from the civil war are to be sent to France within four to five months. Five thousand families have signed to shelter one or more infants, with many intending adoption. Children from both sides will be helped with Red Cross support, and some may later return to Spain if relatives are found.

Paris INS France French National Association of Children’s Aid Red Cross Iran Biarritz Spain

Duke of Windsor in Auto Mishap Near Semmering

The Duke of Windsor was shaken but unharmed when his car side swiped another at the foot of Semmering mountain on his way to ski. He ordered a U turn and returned to the host Baron Rothschild's chateau. No injuries were reported for any occupants.

Enzelfeld Austria Duke of Windsor Semmering Mountain Britain Baron Rothschild

Maley Forms Des Moines Law Partnership

Walter Maley former first assistant at the attorney general announces a Des Moines law partnership with Carl A. Missildine and Pierce Witmer. The trio forms Maley Missildine Witmer in Des Moines as a new firm.

Maley Des Moines Walter Maley Carl A. Missildine Pierce Witmer

Lecturer Brings Live Leopard to Wolseley Classroom

A natural history lecturer in Wolseley near Cape Town fulfilled a promise to show pupils a live leopard. A six foot long full grown specimen was trapped and roped for a motor drive to the school. An incident with a barking dog caused the leopard to lash out, but the animal was eventually brought to the classroom where the lecture continued amid snarls and roars before the leopard was shot.

Cape Town Wolseley

Robbed by Gypsy Women in Oskaloosa

William Lynch 65 of Fremont Indiana reports two gypsy women robbed him of 85 dollars in his home kitchen after they followed him inside while he fetched matches.

Oskaloosa William Lynch Fremont Carpenter

Egg Tarnish Removal From Silver by Salt Rub

A method to restore tarnished table silver uses moist table salt rubbed onto the affected surfaces. The salt removes oxidation and restores shine through a gentle abrasive action. This old practice relies on salt moisture to act as a mild cleaning abrasive.

Radio Schedule Highlights Big NBC CBS WABC Lineup

An extensive listed radio schedule shows NBC programs across WEAF WJZ and other hubs, with musical acts like Amos n Andy Fred Astaire and the Dixie organization, plus CBS WABC WBBM KMOX lineups featuring Glen Glen, Ruth Lyon and Wayne King. The grid marks time slotted acts, orchestras, and hostnames across networks.

The Orchestra NBC Weaf Chain WJZ Chain Children’s Corner CBS Wabc Kmox Glen WEAF WABC Clark Dennis Tenor Renfrew of the Mounted WBBM KMOX WCCO Amos Andy Weap Ein Seeanpinees Orch WJZ Sailorma Cozzi Baritone Chai Benny Fields WGS Ruth Lyon Seat WEAP WMAQ Boake Carter Cynen One Man's Family R de Paree Widen Wayne King WGST Meredith Willson Orch Chai Ain. Tale of Opera, Drama (Nbc) Wjz Chain. John G. Winant Social Security Board Wabc CO Patti Chapin Case Blue Barrow Bert Block Nenelodien Oetic Melodies George Olsen McGrew St. Theodosius Poses Mo Woor ABC

Morning radio schedule headlines across networks and shows

A dense listing details morning to afternoon radio programming across NBC CBS and ABC stations. It includes show names hosts and chain affiliations such as WEAF WJZ WABC and WBBM KMOX WGST WCCO. It notes presidents addresses and public broadcasts alongside entertainment and musical segments with multiple program overlaps.

NBC WJZ CBS WABC WEAF Omer WE Salon Musicale Landt Trio White WJZ Chain Melody Graphic Richard Maxwell Rogers St. Johns Tim Healy WJZ Chai Betty and Boe WBBM KMOX Sweethearts of the Air John’s Allan Roy Dafoe WGST WCCO President Roosevelt Wwcco Mary Marlin Gene Arnold and The Cadets Helen Trent Dick Fidler Pepper Young Oar Axton National Congress of Parent-Teacher Associations Institute of Music Robert Gately Burton WEAP

Plane Crash Kills Two Army Pilots Near Chanute Field

In Rantoul Illinois two Army Air Corps pilots Capt Reginald Gillespie 35 and Sgt Clarence Sudduth 36 were killed when their plane failed motor after a half hour of flight. The aircraft struck a tree in a vacant lot after landing. Both men died at the scene and the plane was demolished.

Fragmentary Verses Offer Oblique Clues to Theme

A sequence of cryptic lines presents fragmented phrases such as Prejudice and Malign look and Burden Exists. The text hints at emotional strains like Fright and Unaccompanied Dig, with scattered imagery including Branches of knowledge and Suitor, inviting interpretation of hidden connections.

Also Mentioned on This Page

U.S Martin Petersham Faille Kit Klein Techusing Ace Sports Walt Ehain Helen Cane Gorse Griffen Doris Kerr Ee Delle Chiesa Reisman Orch Ain Dude Wacco Fred Astaire Jack Oakie’s College George Jessel WOC Frank Simon Jimmy Fiddler Hollywood Bishop and the Gargoyle Yelp Warnow U.S. Army Jolson Pearce RCAR Electric Supply, Inc Ist St. SE AL Jolson Martha Raye Sid Silvers Victor Young Makers OF Rinso and Lifebudy Columbia Network AS Pearce Elmer Fride Fordan Trene Dunne Eddie Edward Everett Horton Ard St. At Lily Pons Henry Fonda Ginger Rogers George Brent IZES Tribune Tomore Row Chicago Daily Tribune Daily Orld’'S Greatest Rchedar Rapids Chicago Tribune Fifth Street Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt Fiz Item New York Bury
Search Courier

Search the Cedar Rapids Gazette Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Cedar Rapids Gazette?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication