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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1942
Page
5
A scrambled essay argues that morally decayed habits spread through germ cells and that future offspring inherit heredity despite individual actions. It contrasts intelligence, religion, and wealth in marriage choices and notes an upcoming 1944 rubber release for civilians.
A travel note highlights South Sea island beliefs about trees as homes for spirits and gods, the role of trees for shade, fuel, and construction, and shifts from native to Christian practices as whites settle islands. The piece invites readers to request a free illustrated leaflet by mailing a 3 cent stamp.
A July 3 1932 roundup lists visits by Myrtle Coleman to Cedar Rapids, Mrs. E W Spence named to coordinate the Iowa Garden and Flower show, and Dr B G Broghammer chosen as county coroner candidate. It covers passport applications, farm and livestock prices, and mentions lectures by Dr J W Griffith and Francis A Heald. A bicycle trip by Leland Smith and Albert McGowan is noted, plus market figures for wheat corn oats rye barley hay straw hens eggs and beef and lamb prices. An executor appointment for Anton Matyk is recorded along with required notices and legal formalities.
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