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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1936
Page
8
An editorial argues Americans should observe Europe’s communist and fascist experiments from afar. It asserts our democracy remains safer and superior, suggesting we adopt proven ideas only after they prove effective, while avoiding premature ideological bets.
In the face of severe weather across Kansas and Nebraska, the question arises where a political boss from Tammany Hall would travel to observe a representative prairie. The inquiry suggests a search for a typical Midwestern landscape during the upcoming season.
The Fortune analysis says cars, drivers, and roads jointly worsen traffic. It argues drivers are largely irrational and roads are outdated, calling for redesigned limited-access highways at prohibitive cost. Even if built, rapid car evolution could outpace such investments, urging focus on better driver behavior instead.
Vivid notes describe a grand highway spanning the Americas, linking major cities and boosting trade. The text mentions extensive routes and engineering challenges but omits any reference to the Mexican term for Bar-B-Q.
A Wilkes-Barre area tale from Pittston township shows teachers coping with unruly pupils and patient, restrained discipline. Parents complain that teachers refuse to whip or assign homework, arguing leniency harms progress and leaves grievances unresolved.
The speaker questions the meaning of the verb choose as used by Kansas figure Coolidge ahead of the upcoming election, urging clarity on what voters are selecting and implying potential ambiguity in the candidate’s wording.
The piece suggests if re-elected President Roosevelt will replace most of his cabinet with Universal Service as the guiding hope. It notes skepticism about improvements even with a complete new cast.
The American Olympic Committee balked at her swimming but considered entering Eleanor in the champagne waltz event, signaling a tentative inclusion despite concerns.
The remark notes students struggle to decide if the New Deal represents centralized power or a psychological reaction. It frames the debate as a clash between big government and public unease amid the period’s economic changes.
Readers ponder meteorology and seasonal showers as hints of rain tease expectations. The remark blends humor with climate chatter reflecting everyday weather talk in the community.
A collection of aphorisms and essays on science, society, and culture from 1936. It muses on atoms and immortality, technology outrunning judgment, and quirks of modern life. The piece blends quotes about education, politics, and ethics with satirical observations.
Side Glances recalls the Wen dell mansion dwellers and a toothless dog Toby in a high yard. Critics praise Alexander Fogarty's New Faces of 1936 sketches noted for spoofs of Lewis Hemingway and Roosevelt. A Tama Iowa emergency report details Robert L. Shivers injured eye from concrete nozzle on highway work, with risk to vision.
New York embraces Dutch Treat dining as a way to revive restaurant business. The idea, inspired by Paris and tested by affluent circles, lets guests pay their own way at spots like the Colony and St. Regis.
An advertisement touts Cystex as a guaranteed kidney tonic. It claims 9 million kidney filters remove acids and wastes and promises rapid vitality within a week or money back. A $10,000 deposit with Bank of America backs the guarantee and urges readers to contact their druggist.
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