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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1938
Page
11
A New York legislative committee notes virtually no juvenile delinquency among Chinese youths, attributing it to Confucian ethics. Spokespersons say family reputation and losing face deter misconduct, with discipline shaping behavior more than American norms.
The article argues that if Point Pleasant Ohio River town does not repay a $90,000 PWA loan, the federal government could pursue liens or property sales. It warns such actions would be politically risky and unnecessary, suggesting pressure could come through other means and predicting opportunistic calls for moratoriums and write offs if times grow worse.
The remark argues that demagogues will win again, reflecting a history of similar successes. It frames this as a warning to resist populist tactics and maintain critical scrutiny of political leadership.
The piece argues that Mussolini expects a large scale war between fascism and communism to decide Europe's fate. It warns the United States should remain aloof and avoid siding with either side, while avoiding entanglement in Britain and France.
A summarized portrait of Richard Whitney's downfall at the New York Stock Exchange in March 1938. It portrays his belief that his name and status protected him from dishonor, the legal and moral collapse after theft and deceit, and contrasts with his earlier reputation and the public perception of integrity.
A vertical word puzzle keys on a U S military hero and naval bravery with clues spanning cryptic terms such as amphitheater center musical note and the Battle of Bay. The grid links across sea related terms and historic titles while noting a enduring heroism that remains a public memory.
A diary style piece recounts a weekend in New York with visitors from Baltimore and Omaha. The Hudson begets rain soaked sightseeing from Peekskill to the Bear Mountain bridge amid stormy seas and mist.
Movie magnate Jesse Lasky discussed flying during a lunch at the Algonquin. He plans a coast to coast diary style sales piece, while noting his wife will not fly and joking about persuading her. He appears casual and genial amid talk of American Airlines sleepers.
Mary Manners writes about Elsa who loses out to glamorous Jackie who ensnares Tom. Elsa waits and hopes while Jackie shows selfish, attentive charm, and Tom’s interest shifts. An advice column piece follows on marital fidelity and social propriety.
The narrator recalls a family scene about a wooden bed kept for a lakeside cottage. In retirement the bed is deemed torture, prompting plans to replace it with new beds for summer guests and to end the old arrangement. The piece ties to Edgar A. Guest style and memory.
Albert Payson Terhune recalls dogs that fished at Sunnybank and Naumkeag Sergeant the setter from Dover New Hampshire who routinely swam to shore with perch. The note also reports a worker injured at a twenty foot embankment collapse and travels of Dr S S Brotherton to Dallas for Elks convention and a trip by E E Clark and family to Palisades with Cedar Rapids and Mechanicsville links.
The Hagenbeck-Wallace circus performed in Cedar Rapids. Walter Landmesser and wife left by car for New York City. R D Hunting began an extended western trip via Denver Portland and Seattle. Betty Roberts hosted six guests for a farewell party for Mary Ainslie bound for Spokane Washington. George B Sherman joined the zoning board to fill Ed M Scott’s term. Dr Arthur W Erskine named first lieutenant in the medical reserve corps and Howard Hall named second lieutenant in the quartermaster corps. Emma Virginia Prusha left for Newport News Virginia for a government role. Mrs F A Green and son Lyle move to Wheelwright Kentucky to join Mr Green. Sherm Marsh, once of Cedar Rapids, killed blasting stumps near Duluth. Steve Milouck of Chicago injured in a quarry landslide.
The text cites scientific views on inherited musical talent and multiple subskills, noting Toscanini's children may inherit some traits. It discusses nutrition awareness, showing many families squander healthful value on flashy foods. It concludes that crowds applaud old ideas, while a scientific liberal relies on truth and independent thinking.
Mrs. D. J. Slater recalls years of constipation nerves and indigestion until Natex eased bowels and insomnia. She reports regained energy, appetite, and weight loss with renewed pep, urging locals to visit the Natex representative at May Cut Rate Drug Store 215 Second Street SE for free samples.
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