National Public Housing conference pushes ten year plan
The National Public Housing conference opens its fourth annual meeting in Washington to promote a ten year program to abolish slums and rehouse low income families. The piece argues for clear discussion of subsidies and potential coercion, urging politicians to lay all cards on the table for an effective plan.
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National Public Housing Conference
Washington
American Federation of Labor
United States
Wagner
PWA
Pensions Ousted by Colmery Promise and Political Hooks
National Commander Harry W. Colmery pledges no pension demand during his term. The piece notes veterans groups push for postwar pensions, while Roosevelt warns that widespread support could follow if 1945 certificates are paid. It discusses political motives driving pension drives after wars.
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Harry W. Colmery
American Legion
Legion
Colmery
Congress
Roosevelt
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Domestic tragedy of a town doctor and his divided life
A thirty four year old doctor Abner in a small town hides his conflicts with a wife and social circle by retreating from church friends and patient work. Quotes on judgment and wisdom reflect on perception and evidence. The piece closes with a 1937 copyright note and a correction prompt.
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Abner
Johnson
Veterans Groups Push Pension Liberalization in Congress
Larger veterans organizations back the pension movement, possibly against their leaders' better judgment. In the first ten days of the current session, nine bills to liberalize World War I veterans benefits were introduced, at least one being a comprehensive pension bill.
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Congress
Auto of the Future could boost mileage or keep horses
The writer muses on future cars offering dramatic fuel savings through combined improvements like carburetors spark plugs streamlined bodies and tires. If strikes delay progress a horse might rival the auto for mileage, illustrating skepticism about rapid gains.
Vincent Youmans Returns to Fame After Health Revival
Tin Pan Alley praises Vincent Youmans as he leaves Colorado for a European tour and a return to Manhattan to fulfill musical contracts. The piece recalls his recovery, his ban on piano during convalescence, and his help to young composers. It also mentions Bradshaw Crandal in Cosmopolitan, and notable figures like Sloane, Ripley, Tunney, Gimble, and Woollcott enjoying squash.
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York
Tin Pan Alley
Vincent Youmans
Rio
Nanette
Colorado
Grand Central
Europe
Manhattan
Youmans
Robert Ripley
Gene Tunney
Bernard Gimble
Coward
Woollcott
Vincent Youmans Ready for Work Scene Text Fragment
A fragmented column notes Vincent Youmans ready for work and explores city vignettes. It mentions Alcibiades as a playful motif and reflects on Manhattan life from Waldorf to Sutton Place. Observations include a family of cliff dwellers and a cedar chestnut vendor scene in a chilly morning.
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Manhattan
the Waldorf
Henry Sell
Sutton Place
East 71St Street
Prairie
Tonys Take the Open Road with a Trained Bear
A jaunty troupe led by a performer named Tony travels with a trained bear. The group features an alert cigar store clerk with a Fred Astaire vibe who theatrically handles customers’ coins and triggers the till. The scene blends jittery whimsy with a chorus of shrill whistlers and bold stage bravura.
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Tonys
Fred Astaire
Fire damages Quaker Oats mill as two workers burned
A dust explosion at the Quaker Oats mill after 9 45 p m endangered the plant but firefighters kept the blast confined to the old feed mill. Damages exceed 200000. Anton Nelson and Joseph Gregor were badly burned and John McManama an employee is missing and believed buried.
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Anton Nelson
Joseph Gregor
John McManama
F. A. Lyman
Florida
W. H. Dunshee
San Antonio
Tex
F. L. Snyder
California
John Brannaman
Seventh Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Daniel Sandison Heads to Hollywood for New Home
Daniel Sandison has gone to Hollywood California where he will establish residence. Richard Golden suffered severe burns in a kerosene explosion this morning in a bunk car of the Illinois Central railroad after throwing fluid on a fire. Miss Mary D. Gaston of Providence Rhode Island named visiting nurse by the Woman's club and will begin duties March 1. Mrs. David Basserman of Hassell New Jersey visits sister Mrs. W L Mulvihill. her husband is foreman at the du Pont powder plant where a recent explosion occurred.
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Daniel Sandison
Hollywood
Calif
Richard Golden
Illinois Central Railroad
Mary D. Gaston
Providence
R. I
Woman’s Club
David Basserman
Haskell
N. J
W. L. Mulvihill
du Pont
Local Society and Business Moves Noted in Brief
Mr James S Soutter Jr leaves for Fairbury Nebraska as assistant engineer with Rock Island railroad. Mrs D W Warren named president of Library Art association succeeding C D Van Vechten. Charles N Russell appointed secretary treasurer and general manager of Texarkana Grocery company in Texarkana Texas. Mrs E M Ryan travels to Cherokee due to sister Glanne Webs illness.
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James S Soutter, Jr
Fairbury
Neb
Soutter
Rock Island Railroad
D. W. Warren
Library Art Association
C. D. van Vechten
Charles N. Russell
Warfield-Pratt-Howell Company
Texarkana Grocery Company
Texarkana
Tex
Exploring Mind and Morality Questions from 1937
The piece presents Q and A style musings by Russ Morgan and others on love timing, self confidence, and the value of human life. It discusses courting, fatigue, and identifies a view that geniuses add more value than many ordinary individuals. It closes with a teaser about women using charm for advancement.
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Napoleon
Memory Rules Booklet Promoted By Let’s Explore Your Mind
A booklet explains methods to improve memory for names dates lessons and books and is offered to readers as a service by Dr. Albert E Wiggam care The Cedar Rapids Gazette. Send 110c with stamped self addressed envelope to request MEMORY.
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Albert E. Wiggam
Cedar Rapids
Quiet Thinker Finds Voice Through Summer Bee Notes
The passage recalls a person moving bees between Florida in winter and Michigan in summer to keep them active year round, noting their irritation at disruption, and contrasts social hesitation with intelligence. It suggests introversion and self focus may hinder conversation but can reflect thoughtful minds.
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Florida
Michigan
St John's High School Alumni Elect Officers and Appoint Committee
At a Sunday meeting of the St John’s High School alumni association officers were chosen for the next year. James A. McElliott was elected president Blanche Sulivan as vice president Lewis Magirl as secretary treasurer. An entertainment committee was appointed including Bernard Flannagan Joe McElliott Virgil McEnany Clair Dolan Louis Lyness Margaret O’Neil Mrs W D Kehoe and Mrs A L Schemmel.
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Ad Claim
An old advertisement promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules a 35 cent box promising kidney and bladder cleansing effects and rapid relief from signs like backache moist palms puffy eyes and painful urination. It claims the product is safe and genuine from Haarlem Holland and urges readers to try it for diuretic and stimulant benefits.
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Haarlem
Holland
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Cosmopolitan
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Monet
Ajob Bowes
Cedar Rapids Fuel Co
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Russ Morgan
Fessler
James Whitcomb Riley
David Mitchell
Henry C. Link
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Jewel Tea Co., Inc
D. D. Coale
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