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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1932
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR notes show scattered numbers and foreign phrases. Despite garbled text the readable items include references to Cedar Rapids and assorted figures such as 950 650 3.00 and 1.10, with no clear event or names.
The piece notes small businesses may profit by competing with established firms weighed down by heavy boom years. While many feel discouraged, the author argues big business is hit harder due to higher capital needs and rigidity. A hopeful view recalls future traders who may chuckle at current naive observations.
The United States Senate approved a ten percent cut in pay for federal civilian employees earning over $1,000 annually, including senators. The measure aims to save about $117,000,000, a portion of an overall economy plan projected to cut less than $250,000,000 in federal expenditures.
A reader argues that collective pessimism is self induced and calls for action. The piece notes many are prosperous and urges taking calculated risks to seize opportunities despite hard times. It claims living costs are lower than twenty years ago and highlights various profitable investments if the economy stabilizes.
The final court of appeals ruled against American architect Whitney Warren and upheld removing the Latin inscription on Louvain library, condemning its perpetuation of anti German sentiment. Warren must pay costs nearing a million francs, and hints he may place the text elsewhere.
A 1932 reflection criticizes money as life’s measure and public waste, arguing labor equals life and tax funds touch personal sacrifice. It questions heroes, elections, and media, noting New York’s sleep marathon and vigilante myths while mocking slogans and a bankrupt figure Curtis.
The journal chronicles a string of social events in New York and Long Island including visits to parties at the Savoy and Greenwich Village. It mentions Glenn Hunter, Carter Pannill, Aubrey Eads, Hallie Stiles, and Myra Kingsley, plus a future marriage plan and a divorce rumor involving George Huston and Kingsley.
In a column noting varied gaits and stage personas, Albertina Rasche is praised as the most graceful walker among town figures. The piece lists many celebrities and critics their distinctive strides, from Patsy Kelly to Otto Kahn, with playful observations on walking styles and theatrical flair.
A 1932 column discusses how maternal fussing about a four-year-old’s food triggers nervous indigestion. Advice urges calm mealtimes, regular meals, and no comments on the child’s choices, noting the need to avoid quarreling and to let the child eat or skip as she wishes. It also covers questions about optics and sun exposure.
The remark asserts that no qualification for public office surpasses the unique standing of being a widow, especially the widow of a congressman, highlighting the perceived influence and respect tied to such a position.
The 1930 census shows U S farms fell 2 percent from 1920 while population rose 16 percent. Rural share dropped from 48 to under 44 percent. More moving to farms than leaving, 681000 shifted from cities to farms vs 372000 reverse, a net 309000. Average farm size rose to 157 acres. farm value dropped 25 percent to 9100 dollars. wholesale prices down 44 percent. Mortgage debt varied by state. New England gains contrasted with declines elsewhere.
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