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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1934
Page
8
The piece recounts Australian air actions in World War I, detailing pilot experiences, aircraft, and battles. It mentions crews like Ward Cop and Busey, a camera wire, and dogfights over Europe, with references to training in England and early squadron formation in 1914.
In a combat sequence Bursey and his squadron aimed at Richthofen using a hastily rigged antiquated ship with a 200 horsepower motor. Bursey drew the two of spades to lead the attack as Immelman swirled from the clouds. The trap forced Immelman down and the German ace fell in flames. Three allied planes then strafed the scene and all three attackers were court martialed for disobeying orders.
Cedar Rapids women workers under the CWS sewing project will complete a two weeks job sewing sheets and pillow cases for transfer camps. Miss Cora Jacobs Linn announces orders for Des Moines transfer camp needs and notes the women’s quota increased from 150 to 162 units.
A dense itemized listing shows prices for sugar flour butter bacon cereal juice and canned goods. The long ledger style includes multiple brands and package sizes with costs in cents and dollars.
Store advertises a wide range of dry goods and staples with prices. Fresh baker’s cocoanut 18c per 3 lbs, Pillsbury flour 1.95 for 49 lbs, Oatmeal 20c, Macaroni 6c, Tea, coffee, soap flakes, and cleaning products priced. Also fruit and produce notes including potatoes 29c, bananas and citrus.
Dear Miss Manners offers guidance on how ill tempered Grace shapes Jane's view of marriage and happiness. A sixteen year old asks about teen love with an eighteen year old and parental disapproval, suggesting patience and maturity before forming a home.
Lowden Erwin Niermeyer Scoutmaster and four committee members attended a Buffalo Area Council training in Davenport. The Lowdon troop, organized last summer, has members nearing second class tests. On January 19 a Girl and Boy Scout carnival will be held in the high school gym with an investiture service for two new members Erwin Strackbein and Leon Mensing. Proceeds fund Girl Scout uniforms and equipment for the boys.
Miss Cora Jacobs Linn county relief director announced Thursday the county relief office no longer acts as an employment agency. Employment registrations are now taken by the National Re-employment Service directed by O L Moore and referred to the CWA office at the courthouse for investigation. All new placements go through the NRS.
Victor H. G. Meyer will continue as manager operator of the Victor Mutual Telephone exchange for another year. Officers elected include President C. J. Raffensperger Vice President Ray Myers Secretary Treasurer Mrs. T. A. Lane. Building and finance committee members are Glenn Hudnut EB Conley and Ray Myers. Twenty nine delegates attended.
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