Mullion Dollar Legs Opens at Paramount in 1932 Olympic Farce
Paramount presents Mullion Dollar Legs a delirious 1932 Olympic games spoof starring Jack Oakie W C Fields Andy Clyde Ben Turpin Hank Mann Hugh Herbert and Dickie Moore The plot follows fast running athletes from Kiopstokia as political rivals attempt to derail them with hiring folly girls while a mix of cartoons sports features and news events rounds out the program.
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Paramount
Paramount Theater
Jack Oakie
W. C Fields
Andy Clyde
Ben Turpin
Hank Mann
Hugh Herbert
Hollywood
Dickie Moore
Kiopstokia
Roosevelt
Chicago
Concentration and Youth Advice from a Reader Letter
A reader discusses the need for concentration to achieve goals and avoid frivolous pursuits. The letter to Miss Manners addresses popularity with boys, criticizing necking and encouraging outdoor life and clean sports.
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Miss Manners
Not enough readable context for a complete headline
The provided text is a fragment discussing opinions on boys preferring girls who are interesting and good company. It lacks clear events, names, places, or dates to form a newsworthy card.
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Perate
Dear Miss Manners How to Choose Between Two Suitors
A reader seeks Mary’s guidance on choosing between two suitors. The columnist advises enjoying time with both and not forcing a decision yet, noting the eventual choice may be neither of the two men.
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Miss Manners
Mary
Anamosa Delgates Names High County Political List
Democratic delegates chosen at the Jones county convention in Anamosa Saturday include state convention nominees led by J J Locher with a long list of names such as Gerd Harms Wilton Chesire Thomas Stinson Florence Althen Mrs John Becker and others. Judicial convention delegates are named with L P Waddick Lee Byerly J W Conmey Gilbert Blayney A H Newman and more.
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Anamosa
Jones County
J. J Locher
Gerd Harms
Wilton Chesire
Thomas Stinson
George Specht
W. L. Miller
Florence Althen
John Becker
Reva White
Maurice Fay
H. D. Miller
Lawrence Conmey
James L. Cage
C. J Murfield
Col. Holst
J. H. Rickels
W. H. Frazer
Louis Kohl
Clayton Murfield
H. F. Hogan
T. E. McNamara
L. P. Waddick
Lee Byerly
J. W. Conmey
Gilbert Blayney
Harry MccLees
A. H. Newman
W. A. Hogen
Guy Macomber
R. C. Hoag
John O'Hara
Elva Hoffman
Agnes Fay
George Fagan
R D. Finnegan
J. L. Ardusen
Charles K. Hogan
George Nolan
Emil Stutt
Bertha Stover
R. D. Cooley
Neil Conway
Immunity and resistance in medical terms explored
Dr Brady explains immunity as a defined state where the body resists disease. A debate with reader E J S and W R O considers resistance as a temporary partial shield rather than 100 percent immunity, noting ambiguity in practical application to specific diseases.
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W R. O
Debate on Immunity and Resistance in Health Column
Readers argue over medical terms immunity and resistance with examples and definitions. The letter discusses partial versus absolute protection, noting immunity implies disease exemption while resistance varies by person.
Answers on Insanity Inheritance and Peppermint Candy Fattening
Letters to Dr Brady discuss mental illness risk in a three generation family and whether peppermint candy fattening equals other sweets. The columnist notes limited replies due to high volume and instructs sending stamped self addressed envelopes for health queries.
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Brady
William Brady
Cedar Rapids
Oh The Pretty Harp Harp Humor Cartoon Dialogue
A playful cartoon caption shows a careless driver and another character trading quips. The driver wishes the other would stop harping on his driving as the other retorts fear of harping on something else soon.
10-20-30 Years Ago In The Gazette
A Cedar Rapids motorist struck Mrs. Bell Rickart of Cedar Rapids during motorcycle races in Vinton, leaving her seriously injured. Fifty seven boys aged 10 to 13 from four local Catholic parishes left for a Knights of Columbus summer camp at Anamosa State Park. Bobby Nelson of Cedar Rapids won second prize in a poster contest by the American Humane Association in Albany. Nellie Hoover left for Los Angeles, Nell Moehl for Europe. The Rev. Wilfred D. Fellow died after a paralytic stroke. Harry Younkers won at What Cheer races. Albert Hull, 7, burned hand on a skyrocket. Martin Beck's Tornado the fastest boat in a five mile Cedar Rapids Motor Boat Club race. Yesterday was the hottest day of the season at 99 degrees. Joe Hronik of St. Louis is named former assistant secretary to the committee.
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Bell Rickart
Cedar Rapids
Vinton
Knights of Columbus
State Park
Anamosa
Bobby Nelson
American Humane Association
Albany
Harry Younkers
Albert Hull
Martin Beck
Cedar Rapids Motor Boat Club
Mercury
Joe Hronik
St. Louis
Visitor From Washington Visits Cedar Rapids Parents
A U S diplomat linked figure travels from Washington D C to Cedar Rapids to spend time with his parents extending a brief stay in the midwestern city.
Cedar River Flood Breaks Records and Drowns Riverside Park
On July 5 1902 the Cedar River surged past all records since 1884 flooding basements and Riverside park where the Eagles celebration was held. Only the top of the German village tent remained visible as damage mounted. Frank Smith of the B C R N railroad will move to Chicago to join Rock Island. Central park district kept up its fireworks and families joined for the celebration. George Wilhelm and his parents’ son left for Maquoketa to spend the summer on a farm.
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Cedar River
Riverside Park
Frank Smith
Baggage Department
B. C. R. and N
Chicago
Rock Island
Central Park District
Unclear Phrasing Cited in Sydney Bulletin
Dialog shows a characterization of the term superfluous as unnecessary with an example from a public notice or drink related call in the Sydney Bulletin. The exchange notes a contraction Will yer in a colloquial phrase.
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Sydney Bulletin
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