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!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1935
Page
17
A fragmented OCR snippet shows prices and terms such as 6 Mos 3 Mos 1 Mo and amounts like 5.00 2.50 1.50 60 7.50 430 2.25 0.90 950 550 300 1.10 for various items. The legible data references locations and multipliers but lacks full context or item names.
Quote attributed to Rev. Dr. J Elmer Russell condemns outdated youth training in modern aviation era urging adaptation to new technology and duties for young people.
The piece debates whether local option can ease liquor problems or merely cause more dispute. It argues residents of dry areas should not be forced into liquor systems from moister counties and questions extending local option from states to towns and individuals. It notes limited success of local option and contrasts beer versus hard liquor regulation under state control.
Congress grants 4.8 billion dollars to Roosevelt for recovery and rural electrification. Iowa and the Midwest stand to gain as lines expand, lowering costs and boosting farm use for lighting, pumping, and equipment. The Tennessee Valley Authority pursues low rates to support farm electrification nationwide.
A 1935 reminiscence recalls a talented Irishman who failed early due to poverty and condescension among the rich. After a street confrontation, he gains self respect, earns wealth, and changes the town’s view, proving character matters more than birth.
The article argues that widespread farm electricity at low rates and favorable credit terms would lower production costs. It emphasizes benefits for heating, cooking, and washing, suggesting that affordable power can ease fundamental agricultural challenges in America.
A Columbia chemist named Williams reportedly developed a method to produce pure Vitamin B. The breakthrough, derived from rice polishings, could lead to synthetic Vitamin B becoming widely available and replace spinach as a source. The discovery promises substantial health benefits though details remain scarce.
A New Yorker survey praises Col. E. R. Bradley's Palm Beach casino as well run with limited bets from 50 cents to 25 dollars and prohibition on touts. It notes Palm Beach society, Delray Beach artists, and Emilie Keyes as sharp interviewers, with a closing stat on steel wages.
An author notes science prioritizes societal rights over individual rights and cites a biologist’s view on marriage choice for heredity. Anecdotes about neurotic traits, a California psychologist, and a paralytic baseball anecdote illustrate human self doubt and fear of high achievement.
The fragment suggests a discussion by Peter in Harper's Magazine about why people pursue extreme feats in modes like motorbikes planes and speed boats, arguing the motive is deeper than mere thrill seeking. It hints at a reflective, philosophical examination rather than a simple sports or activity report.
A narrator describes the thrill of breaking speed mysteries as Campbell exits his car after a world speed record attempt at 272 mph, “white and trembling” and recovering from an apocalyptic trance. The piece reflects lifelong dreams of speed and assigns angelic wings to swift motion.
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.
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!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.