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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1936
Page
6
An author argues from a scientific stance that public office and farm ownership share a public trust. A farmer’s land management, preventing erosion and weed pests, reflects societal duty akin to quarantine for the collective future wealth and culture of the nation.
A newspaper notice promotes a booklet by Dr Albert E Wiggam on memory improvement. It explains rules for a good memory with lessons, mentions how to memorize names dates and lessons, and invites readers to order for 10 cents with a stamped self addressed envelope.
A 1936 column discusses how farmers’ land use affects public sentiment toward property rights and examines whether love endures loss of respect. It cites Franklin H. Knower’s study on attitude change showing readers who engage with opposing views alone shift more than those in groups.
Herbert F. Geisler, a blind attorney in Chicago, was knocked to his knees by a car but escaped harm as his guide Nubia led him across against the light. He rose and absolved Nubia of blame, saying he was the one who walked too slowly.
Lester Green, a gentleman farmer and inventor from New Haven, unveils a rubber coal chute designed to quietly deliver winter coal without disturbing neighbors. The device aims to ease the burden on light sleepers and reduce coal dust disruption in urban homes.
In Kewanee Illinois Victor V Peterson 55 of Galva timekeeper at a local gravel pit died after a heat stroke during a 105 degree day. The season's first heat fatality reports Henry County authorities.
The Iowa bank reports totals for loans and discounts 3 613 600 76 bonds and securities 11 394 1466 420 66 due from banks 1 116 479 98 and cash items 4 596 984 78 against liabilities 4 596 984 78 including capital stocks 129 000 preferred and common 738 000 surplus 308 000.00 deposits 102 870 00 savings 2 103 296 96 and demand certs 42 323 Sine officers sworn to truth by President Frank Welch and Vice Presidents Huston Warriner along with cashiers Kinderknecht Mekota and Stepanek on August 8 1996.
Florence La Ganke details a tie-on hat made from pique in pale yellow and white. Instructions cover material needs, ribbon lengths, sizing, and finishing touches with a direction leaflet for two patterns that can be adjusted for a halo or nurse cap look.
A direction leaflet for the Crownless Pique Hat may be obtained by sending three cents and a stamped self addressed envelope to Nancy Page care of The Cedar Rapids Gazette.
Fort Snelling Minnesota Sergeant Roy Lewis attached to Coe College military department is in the post hospital with injuries to both knees. Doctors may operate to remove loose bone particles from the kneecaps. After camp ends July 18 he is expected to be moved to a Cedar Rapids hospital.
A reader worries about misfit peers affecting Jane's mind and asks for guidance. A 17 year old boy seeks dating attention at dances and is advised to improve dancing and confidence to gain partners.
A reader asks how two young men can meet decent girls. The answer suggests joining church organized young people groups to attract fine boys and girls from all denominations and welcomes the effort to seek quality and avoid cheap associations.
In the matter of the estate of Clay Filling deceased, A. D. 1936, the court sets July 23, 1936 at 9:00 A.M. in Cedar Rapids for hearing on an application by the administrator to authorize sale of real property described as the west half of the northeast quarter and other quarters in section 11, township 84, range 8 west of the St. P. M. Objections to sale must be filed with the clerk. The administrator is Lee Dennison, with attorney Fred W. Hann.
Notice reports that F. A. Heald is named administrator of the Rufus Spangler estate in Linn County Iowa. Creditors must file claims with the Linn County District Court clerk and debts should be paid promptly to the administrator.
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