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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1932
Page
2
The $1.1 billion tax package signed by President Hoover lists new taxes across estates gifts excises tariffs and miscellaneous levies. Provisions include taxes on radios phonographs gas electrical energy telegraph stock transfers and safety deposits with various rates and exemptions.
West Liberty hosts the Fiori culture society flower show with judges Blanch Birkett and Dr H A Knott. The rock garden organized by Mrs Ivan No land and Mrs C A Nichols wins the Sweepstakes. Multiple classes crown winners including roses, painted daisies, poppies, mixed bouquets, church arrangements, and potted plants led by winners such as Mrs Beatrice Nichols, Mrs C A Nichols, and Mrs G Anderson.
Readers contribute short notes and signatures to the forum section. The page prints contributor names alongside brief opinions and local viewpoints on current events.
A reader calls for repeal of the primary law, lamenting voter confusion and unqualified candidates. The letter questions ballot clarity and notes the taxpayer cost of elections, citing Al Capone as an example of misused petition access.
About four hundred attended the luncheon at Voorhees hall following Coe College commencement. Dr. Harry M. Gage chaired the program as Dr. J Renwick McCullough received an honorary degree and Rudolph Hurka presented a class farewell. Out of town guests from Teheran Washington D C Porto Rico and Persia were listed among others.
A short verse by Edgar A Guest from 1932 reflecting everyday life and gentle humor. The piece presents simple scenes and warm observations of ordinary people and their manners.
A reader recalls a peaceful fishing outing by a green river with dogwoods in bloom and trilliums carpeting the ground. The moment evokes Bryant and the poem Thanatopsis while noting a cardinal’s song and a tranquil, nature filled scene. DYSART The Willing Workers class of the Evangelical Sunday school met Friday at the Lenabury home.
A 38 inch Dotted Grenadine Friscilla style curtain 244 yards long offered as complete set. Noted as perfectly made with Crae mer value and dependable quality, a unique item for buyers seeking premium fabric.
Striped denim upholstery fabric 49 yard length 50 inch width Jaspe striped Sunfast quality described as excellent. New value at a new low price for furniture coverings.
Marquisette curtains priced at 1.38 per pair feature embroidered floral designs in Orchid and Green Rose and Green Blue and Gold and Red and Black. Full 38 inch width. On sale at 1.38 a pair.
A smart group of undergarments is specially priced with styles designed to fit right. Details focus on panty and step-in fittings, promoting comfort and value in a limited time offer.
Local retailer Craemer's advertises Valad brand sanitary napkins at one dollar per box with six boxes per bundle, claiming popularity spreading rapidly. The note mentions a twelve count box option and price per unit.
A Cotton and Rayon Mesh Glove in White and Eggshell proves popular for street and sport wear with a price of 59 cents per pair.
A thrift event item for Wednesday features more than 60 new patterns in lovely colors and combinations. Guaranteed colors and several dress lengths are offered at a low sale price.
An assortment of Lace Mesh Tweed Mesh and Frost Mesh fabrics in demand for summer sport trocks. Fabrics sell regularly at 69c a yard, all fast colored and 36 inches wide.
At the Percale department a good looking little fancy apron is offered for 25c with guaranteed colors.
A special purchase of pure dye silks in attractive designs and colorings. From a top manufacturer this lot is offered at 1.09 yards for 39 inch wide fabrics.
Washable plain silks marketed at 69 cents per yard. Offers a good quality all silk flat crepe available in forty pastel and dark shades, 39 inches wide.
Advertisement notes Rough Crepy Silks 97 yard Genuine Crepe Mashee available in popular colors and 39 inches wide. Suitable for skirts dresses and blouses with sale pricing highlighted.
An assortment from regular stocks includes Rayon Flat Crepes Shantungs and Printed Silks in desirable colors and designs. 39 inches wide. A remarkable value at 59c a yard, down from 79c and 1.00. Come in and see.
Dozens of new wash suits in all colors and combinations. Perfectly made with full cut and guaranteed fast colors. All sizes 2 to 8 years.
Readable text notes summer sleepwear for girls and misses with sizes 2 to 14 years. Emphasizes cool, practical styles with prints and matching hats. Mentions prices 98c to 1.49 and bulk-buy suggestion with additional items at 59c.
Specially purchased for this June Thrift event. Several smart silk blouse styles and many fine cotton styles in white and pastel shades. All sizes.
Large full size linen handkerchiefs on sale. Each features a hand drawn thread and hand rolled hem with every initial. Normally priced at 49 cents, now offered at 25 cents per handkerchief, quantity available.
Sport size kerchiefs with hand rolled hems and hand applique initials in full 12 inch size. Ideal to mix with summer outfits and multiple sets available for easy coordination.
White washable Pig grain Bags in new color styles Red Black Blue attract shoppers to the Bag department. Many bags priced at $1.00 draw customers with eye catching affordable options.
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