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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1935
Page
12
A Linn county article reports on a state highway patrol job application requiring voters loyalty proof, including party affidavits and New Deal belief. Critics condemn the query as a political test, while Hutchinson defends it as a record to select qualified applicants through political networks.
A congressional committee warns pensions may exceed two billion dollars annually with additional year by year growth. It notes 65 year olds have 11 to 15 years of life remaining and that half of those over 65 rely on family or charity, urging a contributory annuity system funded by a 5 percent payroll tax.
The Willow River flood, breaking through the St. Croix dam, washed out a powerhouse and railway trestle, damaged a new highway bridge, and caused about $50,000 in damage. Ice and debris battered the Omaha railway trestle as the Willow River Power Company plant was carried away.
The Daily Mail reports novelist Rafael Sabatini and sculptor Christine Dixon plan to wed in London next month. Also listed are newly installed Calmar Royal Neighbors officers and Jones county grand jurors called for 1935 service.
A photographic facsimile shows the questionnaire given to applicants in Linn county for positions on the proposed state highway patrol and for county jobs controlled by the democratic party.
Dear Miss Manners column replies that Mrs J maintains cheerfulness and youthfulness despite difficulties, with her family noting her humor. The reader Billie seeks guidance on a meddling friend, and Miss Manners suggests a polite lecture to set boundaries. A teenager asks about dating, and the answer cautions delaying romance for sleep and future fun.
Fire, following a gasoline stove blast, caused 500 dollars damage at a sandwich shop on First Avenue NE. Owners estimated 300 dollars in losses. fire confined to interior. Firemen also responded to a furnace fire at a NW home and a furnace fire at a SE beer parlor.
The Jones county council of I O O F and Rebekah held their January meeting in Wyoming Friday evening with about fifty attendees. Music by Florenne Herzberger Vera Tompkins and readings by Elberta Anderson Pearl Dawes Lutie Poole and Jennie Miller enhanced the program. Ramey and Overholt of Onslow provided music for dancing later.
Grant Wood's Daughters Of Revolution sold to Edward G Robinson the actor not American Gothic Chicago Art Institute owns American Gothic. Sale depletes Wood's finished canvases. Death On The Ridge Road and The Bath 1880 remain in progress drawings.
A historical note recalls asbestos as the sole mineral weaving into fireproof garments and shaping instruments resistant to flames, highlighting its unique properties and applications in early industrial contexts.
On January 12 1935 Floyd A Knignt was appointed administrator of the Gus Kutrules estate in Linn County Iowa. Creditors must promptly settle debts and filing claims with the Linn County District Court Clerk through attorney Z J Dahms.
National and Western ping-pong champion Coleman Clark promotes his modern style and技巧 in a series explaining grips strokes spin serves and tactics. He pledges simple terms and diagrams to help readers gain a lasting interest and edge over rivals with tomorrow's piece on the tennis grip.
In Cincinnati 491 college graduates, mainly women, were tested for welfare caseworker suitability. One applicant admitted belief in 42 of 50 listed superstitions, while 26 others believed in 14 or more. Half of the group held 14 or fewer. The least held was three superstitions by two applicants.
An advertisement promotes an eight ounce Alleniu prescription as a swift safe remedy for rheumatism sciatica neuritis and lumbago caused by excess uric acid. The ad claims most cases improve within 48 hours and asserts pharmacists nationwide endorse the product.
The Jehol Chahar border dispute was declared settled by Japanese authorities as boundary issues move to diplomacy. Reports previously claimed large Japanese and Manchukuoan forces were massing on Jehol’s western border to invade Chahar, with a Chinese spokesman noting a clash occurred days earlier between Chahar troops and the border force.
A county meeting of the American Legion will be held Thursday January 24 at 8 p.m. in Central City. Central City post will provide entertainment with a speaker and refreshments. County commander is C W Beach of Mount Vernon.
On January 13 1935 Stephen Pratak Absentee late of Ling County Iowa was duly appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate. All persons indebted must pay promptly to the undersigned and those with claims must file them with authentication in the Clerk of Linn County Iowa District Court. Adolph X Administrator HM Kubleek attorney
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