1700 Pranks in a 1723 Fossil Volume Revealed
Dr. R Wilson identifies a Scheuchzero volume on fossil formations from 1723 added to Coe College library. The book, once valued at 1.30, may fetch 25 to 30 if not for wartime demand. Students allegedly carved fake drawings into rocks, fooling Scheuchzero who believed them authentic pre flood scenes.
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John Jacob Scheuchzero
Coe College
R. Wilson
A. C. Seward
Scheuchzero
Wilson
Zero
Dr. Wilson
Middle West
Our Snave Trees By City Arborist Rich Alman
City Arborist Richard K Alman explains basic tree biology focusing on roots trunk leaves and their roles. He notes roots anchor and nourish the tree storing sugar while leaves perform photosynthesis producing starch and supporting growth. The article promises discussion of the cambium next.
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Richard K. Alman
Y Drum And Bugle Corps To Make Three Stops On Way Home
The Cedar Rapids Y M C A drum and bugle corps, presented with the championship plaque at the Lions International convention closing session in New Orleans Friday morning, plans three stops on its return home.
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Y Drum and Bugle Corps
Cedar Rapids Y. M. C. A. Drum and Bugle Corps
New Orleans
Milwaukee Railroad Reports June Net Income Improvement
The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad announced June net railway operating income before charges of 1 699 143 dollars, reversing a 154 527 dollar deficit from the previous year.
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Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad
Pressure of War Affects Medicines in U S Hospitals
Loyal Meek reports war pressures reaching American medicine cabinets operating rooms and hospitals. Botanic drugs imported from England and Spain fluctuate and may raise costs though injectables remain available. Hospitals note no major supply disruption despite higher food costs.
YMCA Offers Women and Girls Swim Classes
Women and girls receive regular swimming and diving instruction at the YMCA pool. Leo Baughman leads the Wednesday and Saturday evening sessions for women and the Saturday afternoon girls class, while Gerry Rosenberger runs the Tuesday and Friday after sessions.
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YM. C. A
Leo Baughman
Gerry Rosenberger
Local business houses raise over four thousand pounds aluminum
Ten Cedar Rapids businesses donated more than 4000 pounds of aluminum, bringing the total to 20000 pounds. The drive continues toward a national deadline with house to house canvassing finished. Contributions may be left at city hall plaza or picked up by calling the Chamber of Commerce.
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Amana
U.S.O
Ramon Goerler
Billy J. Noe
Donald Oehl
Henry Meyer
Billy Ackerman
Cedar Rapids
Edward Lowe
City Civil Defense Council
City Hall Plaza
Chamber of Commerce
Private Army Using Regular U S Equipment Is Illicit
Pennsy officials warn that armed groups calling themselves defense units operate in the state using regular U S equipment without authorization. The warnings emphasize illegality and potential penalties for private militarized activity.
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U. S
Pennsy
Department
Auth
Quote on unauthorized training in U S army uniforms
A fragment discusses concerns over groups training in United States army uniforms and rifles without permission. It states there is no quarrel with lawful defense efforts but warns of potential menace from unauthorized training.
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Ting
United States Army
Boys Receive Awards At Y Swimming Classes
The report lists award recipients at the Y swimming classes including Bill Bartunek Richard Peterson Wayne W Hansen Franklin biguemeine and Billy Steele in the Bay area program.
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Y. M
Bill Bartunek
Richard Peterson
Wayne W. Hansen
Franklin Biguemeine
Billy Steele
Burlingham Promoted to Technical Sergeant in Army
Charles E. Burlingham formerly of 309 I Avenue NW has been promoted to technical sergeant. He serves at Fort Wood, Missouri, with Company D, 87th Quartermaster, whose detachment is stationed near Waynesville, Missouri.
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Charles E. Burlingham
I Avenue NW
F Wood
Tamale
Waynesville
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Carl Koern
Scheuch
Switzerland
Leonard R. Wilson
A. K. Alman
Second Ave
Boegel’s Appliance
Milwaukee Railroad
LOYAL
England
Spain
Y.M.C.A
Wm. PF
Noephote Amana
City Defense Council
Lowe
Defense Council
Melvin Tudor
John Berger
Young Men’s Bureau
John Beck
The
Bob Smythe
Nesper
Quaker Oats Company
American Legion Committee
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Vernon L. Spohn
Robert Lubbeck
P.T.A. Telephone
American Federation of Labor
Kitterman
DRY Cleaners
Third Avenue
John B. Turner & Son Funeral Directors
Merle E. Garmoe
Third ST. SE
Exayj
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Cedar Ra Gazette
Rapids Gazette
Laws
John B. Turner & Son
Turner & Son
John Burner
Second Avenue
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