Cedar Rapids grocers plan Thursday parade and picnic
Grocers and butchers in Cedar Rapids will close shops at 10 a.m. Thursday for a parade through the loop district and a Cedar Park picnic set to begin at 11. John Blessing of Maquoketa will perform a notable sleight of hand and a few other events include the program led by committee chairs QO. L. Gerdl Henry Jensen J C. Heaton J F Indra and Dick Jensen.
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Cedar Rapids
Loop District
Cedar Park
John Blessing
Maquoketa
QO. L. Gerdl
Henry Jensen
J C. Heaton
J. F. Indra
Dick Jensen
City playgrounds mark safety week with traffic emphasis
Willard Hayes announces next week as safety week at city playgrounds with traffic safety focus. Dan Kruidemier will speak on traffic dangers at community nights at Roosevelt Riverside Sinclair Daniels Harrison and Kenwood playgrounds across the week.
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Willard Hayes
Dan Kruidemier
Roosevelt Playground
Riverside
Sinclair
Daniels
Harrison
Kenwood
Human temp tolerance and wealth linked to social mating
The article cites Oscar Rid dle of the Carnegie Institution claiming females tolerate higher temperatures than males with heat energy gaps of twenty-eight and twenty per cent respectively. It argues this physiology extends to humans and that climate preferences reflect genuine differences. It then links wealth accumulation to social mating patterns and national leadership, noting New England’s leaders arise from wealthy, intermarrying families. The third point discusses environmental influence on habits and possible neurotic outcomes across cases.
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Oscar Riddle
Carnegie Institution
Riddle
Frederick Adams Woods
New England
America
Winning Arguments booklet offered by Dr Wiscom
An advertisement for a 24 pace booklet by Albert Edward Wizcam presenting scientific findings from twenty thousand interviews. Six practical principles aim to help business people, salespeople, lawyers and anyone who contacts the public. Send ten cents with return envelope to Dr Wiscom care of this newspaper.
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Albert Edward Wizcam
Wiscom
Quarrelsome disposition hid by ancestral echoes
The text suggests irritability is partly inherited but a person may still be kindly if descended from a generous grandparent or ancestor, likening human temperament to a roll of dice where luck of lineage can shape character.
Father Irked By Boy Who Prefers To Make Own Way
A father questions why his son would take an unimportant post in another city instead of a responsible role in the family firm. The piece notes the son's satisfaction in earning independence and a chance to advance on his own power. It includes letters to Miss Manners about love, loyalty, and independence, offering guidance on relationships and personal choices.
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Rank
Frank
Miss Manners
10 20 30 years ago in the Gazette July 26 1923
The Gazette recalls July 26 1923 events including Bert Lindsay and A B Barker heading to the Pacific coast by car, Robert Cook and family visiting Troutdale Colorado, Rachel McIntyre earning a University of Iowa summer scholarship, Katherine Geyer planning a three month trip to Portland and Seattle, G W Bryant and family leaving for South Lyon Michigan for Coe College opening, George W Burnham named special vice president of the International Association of Railways Special Police, the birth of the Iowa Steel and Iron Works as Carmody Foundry’s successor, Cedar Rapids star Billy Hofer injured after being struck by a pitch in a Western League game with Peoria, Hazel Liddle reporting bicycle theft, and Horace Holloway of Rock Island mentioned in the same brief.
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Bert Lindsay
A. B. Barker
Pacific Coast
Robert Cook
Troutdale
Colo
Rachel McIntyre
Cedar Rapids
University of Iowa
American Child Health Association
Katherine Geyer
Portland
Seattle
G. W. Bryant
South Lyon
Mich
Coe College
George W. Burnham
International Association of Railways
Iowa Steel and Iron Works
Carmody Foundry and Machine Company
Billy Hofer
Des Moines
Peoria
Hazel. Liddle
Postal Telegraph Company
Horace Holloway
Rock Island
Noted Quotes and Tragedy From Early 20th Century Rail Work
A freight brakeman named Jack Miner died after being fatally injured when he fell beneath a moving train and died in a Waterloo hospital. The piece also recalls the 1913 Dayton flood, noting 415 losses and the era’s harsh warnings about working life versus living.
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Waterloo
Seized Slot Machines In Cedar Rapids Yield $15
Police last week seized two slot machines in Cedar Rapids. A $15 note signed by C. E. Watson was found in a cash box inside one machine. Police Chief W C Benesh said no attempt would be made to collect on the IOO. The two boxes contained $36.81 which was added to the fines and penalties fund.
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Cedar Rapids
C. E. Watson
W. C. Benesh
Reverend Otis Moore Leads Bennett Scout Troop to Chicago
The Rev. Otis Moore of Tipton will guide twenty five scouts from Bennett troop and other youths from Bennett, South Bethel and Rochester on a World’s Fair trip to Chicago. The plan calls for August 7 departure in a large truck owned by Donald Johnston and a three day stay at the fair.
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Tipton
Otis Moore
Bennett Scout
Bennett
South Bethel
Rochester
Chicago
Donald Johnston
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