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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1937

Page

5

Congressmen Press Early Farm Bill Action in Washington

Five petitions circulated among members of Congress urge swift enactment of farm legislation embracing the ever normal granary and crop control. The drive follows final approval of a modified farm tenancy program and the introduction of an AAA of 1937 proposal by Senator Pope, with support from Edward A. O Neal and endorsement by Secretary Wallace. The plan includes substantial spending to fund tenancy relief and retirement of uneconomical crop lands.

Washington Congress Pope Idaho Flannagan Jones Texas House Agriculture Committee AAA Wallace Edward A. O'Neal American Farm Bureau Federation White House

Two Planes Complete Transatlantic Survey Hops

Pan American Airways Clipper III and the British Caledonia finished round trip transatlantic flights as part of a joint experimental Hawensbury air service. Clipper II landed at Botwood Newfoundland at 4 49 a m after a 16 hour 28 minute flight from Foynes. Caledonia arrived at Foynes.

New York Pan-American Airways Caledonia Bothwood Newfoundland Foynes Irish Free State

Finicky appetites tied to constipation in old ad copy

An ad notes that poor appetite and common symptoms like headaches and listlessness stem from constipation. It promotes Kellogg's All-Bran as a low-bulk, high-water cereal that cleanses the system and provides vitamin B and iron, with dosage and serving ideas. Kellogg in Battle Creek is listed as the maker and grocers sell the product.

Kellogg Battle Creek

Willie Willis Reflects On Treatment And Recovery

In a terse remark, Willie Willis comments on medical care, expressing skepticism that the treatment will yield meaningful results and noting the effort involved feels wasted without tangible progress.

Pan American ships begin Atlantic test run to New York port

At 3 32 a m CST after a flight from Botwood the Pan American and Caledonia ships crossed paths en route. Pan American will refuel then fly down the Atlantic coast to Port Washington NY terminal for the proposed service while the Caledonia proceeds to Southampton England for the British terminal.

Botwood We . Pan-American Atlantic Port Washington N. Y United States Caledonia Southampton Eng

Warner's Attempts To Save Son Create Courtroom Drama

Los Angeles reports Thomas Warner senior faces a $510,000 suit amid claims he aided his son Thomas Warner Jr. in pursuing Mrs. Jean MacDonald. The elder, living in Pasadena, denies blessing the romance as alimony, cars, planes and yachts are cited in the family saga. Senator Robinson's death and Governor Bailey's mourning period close the statehouse for a half hour.

Los Angeles Thomas Warner Warner Thomas Warner, Jr Jean MacDonald Pearl Antibus District Attorney Warners Baron Fitts Eugene Williams Fitts Harumph Pasadena Young Warner Virginia Insett Joseph Robinson Carl E. Bailey

Grocery Catalog Goods Listing for Saturday Sale

Reads like a detailed grocery catalog with numerous items and prices, including granulated sugar cheese milk oil vinegar and canned goods. Mentions brands and quantities from a Wat­son 221 list and specials for a Saturday sale.

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Arkansas pauses for Robinson rites

Official state business was halted Friday as funeral services were held in Washington for Arkansas' distinguished son. The observance disrupted routine government operations and reflected statewide tribute to the notable figure.

Little Rock Ark Washington Arkansas

Franchise for electric lines proposed before Iowa Commerce Commission

Cedar Rapids company seeks a franchise to erect and operate electric transmission lines across Linn County lands highways and streams. A hearing is set for August 3 1927 at Des Moines with objections due five days prior.

Iowa State Commerce Commission Linn County Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Cedar Rapids Iowa Keighty Rp. m. Linn County Lows Thirety Ihe Des Moines

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