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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1933
Page
13
The Cedar Rapids Gazette announces subscription pricing for Iowa readers. Rates show 1 year 5 dollars, 6 months 2.50, 3 months 1.25, and 1 month 0.50 with weekly issues.
The arrival of twenty four Italian planes with ninety six aviators in massed formation over six thousand miles is hailed as a Balbo triumph and a boost for fascism. It highlights Mussolini’s regime and the bearded Balbo as a symbol of modern Italian power drawing loyal Italian Americans and stirring patriotism abroad.
The North Bend Eagle gushes over a 1933 fresh cherry pie printed by The World Herald despite a poor local crop. The piece links pastry joy to improved spirits and even notes a lettered phrase praised by the editor. Also mentions Michigan State College 4 H convention and farm health education.
Washington correspondent notes Roosevelt favors fast choices over prolonged deliberation. The piece contrasts split second driver instincts with measured thought, warns against premature conclusions, and touches on politics, jobs, armament, and propaganda in 1933.
The Detroit News notes farm children show anemia decline as 4-H contestants win health honors. Causes cited include hard work, plain food, and ample milk, with the farm providing these basics for better physiques and nutrition. A separate quip observes a man criticizing a woman for extravagance over a $5 fishing outfit versus a 25 cent fish.
The Detroit News notes the failed civil service bid for postmasters in late Wilson years and the near total control of 15 000 first to third class posts by lawmakers. It reports Roosevelt’s new requisition changes and a pledge to seek a genuine civil service law next winter to merit based appointments.
Sales of beer in Oklahoma, now legal for the first time in twenty six years of statehood, are reported to exceed expectations. The state is described as rapidly becoming the Schooner State as demand climbs.
A snapshot of New York life noting the rise of sidewalk cafes from the Brevoort to Coney Island and the leisure trend of watching life pass by. A brief anecdote about a shadowy street encounter leads to reflections on dentists and domestic virtue, with commentary on fashion and New York society.
The text forecasts upheaval and sudden changes from planetary influences, urging calm behavior and wise counsel to protect prospects. It notes a birthday year of upheaval and shifts in contacts, with a Leo like child described as lively and adventurous. cites Santos Dumont as a notable nativity.
July 19 1923 Mr and Mrs J L Bever Jr and their son Jim left today on an eastern motor trip. They expect to spend some time in the White mountains Miss Nanna Nelson left today on
An extended western trip is planned with Alaska on the itinerary. Cedar Rapids couples Miss Josephine Chadiman and Reynold J. Spener wed in San Diego yesterday. The Cedar Rapids Transfer company buys property at First avenue and Fourth street for a large warehouse. A North Western switch engine injures William Weir in local yards yesterday. Miss Harriett Irving spends summer in Washington and Atlantic City. Carrie Lagomarcino wed Charles Scott at Rev. Lockwood’s home. John Petrovitsky family moves to Seattle. Mr and Mrs F M Tull travel to Spokane for several weeks. Standard Butter company forms with 25000 capital to build a creamery. Kentucky tax dollars allocate 42.9 percent to roads.
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