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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1940
Page
4
A syndicated dialogue by Albert Edward Wiggam quotes a writer on female poise via a cat analogy, then debates vanity, honesty, and the urge for social importance. The exchange notes the harm of white lies and the persistence of self-importance in both women and men.
A brief, pointed observation notes that a liar feels inferior, suggesting the lie stems from insecurity. The column hints at gendered social dynamics and the psychology behind deception in a flapper era voice.
A London government spokesman stated that Allied victory would aid small neutral states and Churchill’s Saturday speech should not be seen as government policy. The remark aimed to dampen reactions to Churchill’s appeal which stirred protests in several nations. Berlin claimed it showed Britain’s wish to widen the war. The spokesman noted Churchill spoke personally, not as cabinet responsibility.
Linn County Iowa January session records approve multiple year appointments for janitors, assistants, foremen, and clerks across maintenance districts and county offices. The board also authorizes tax sale certificate assignments and grants Soldiers and Soldiers' Widows exemptions for 1939. Additional actions include a resolution to prevent settlement leakage and approval of the Claude D. Knapp Assessor band for Marion.
Praised for bronchial coughs Buckley’s Canadial Mixture promises quick relief with a triple acting formula. It loosens thick phlegm soothes raw membranes and eases breathing, advertised as the largest selling cough medicine for colds with no sugar for diabetics. May’s Drug Store.
President Manuel L. Quezon told the Philippine national assembly that Filipinos must be willing to risk the perils of independence or accept permanent U.S. guardianship. He warned postponing independence is unlikely and urged full control over currency debt foreign affairs and immigration as a condition of self rule. The session was attended by U.S. High Commissioner Sayre and Admiral Hart. Quezon noted government revenues exceeded estimates by 3.45 million pesos and the national debt stands at 39.58 million pesos.
Cedar Rapids endured the coldest winter spell as the thermometer fell to 25 below at 7 am. Georgianna Drehouse stayed home recovering after knee injuries from a three mile walk to Troy laundry. Betty Lynott of Cedar Rapids was elected to Drake University's Sigma Tau Delta. News notes include an ice cutting halt due to cold and an electric saw snapping in subfreezing temps.
Frank B. Welk of Walker, a Coe College student, awarded a Carnegie hero medal and $2,000 for saving several people from death after a church lighting plant explosion started a fire. Notification received by Prof. C. T. Hickok. Mr. and Mrs. E. Lyman left.
Ed Duncan extended visit in Los Angeles. He traveled from Willard for an extended stay. President John A. Marquis of Coe College will preach at the Presbyterian Church in Vinton tomorrow. Professor Bryant will travel to Mayniard to give a speech.
The Association of American Railroads reports U S class 1 roads held 37 099 new freight cars on order as of January 1 up from 5 080 a year earlier. They also show 51 new steam locomotives and 66 new diesel and electric engines on order versus 30 steam and 42 electric diesels the previous year.
A single house fly can lay six hundred eggs that will develop into mature flies within fourteen days, highlighting rapid reproduction and potential pest concerns for sanitation and pest control programs.
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