Professor Ross misstates press role in modern era
The Gazette critiques Dr. Edward Alsworth Ross for assertions about the American press made in his Wisconsin speech to Coe College graduates. It defends newspapers as more thorough and accurate now than fifty years ago, and asserts advertisers do not influence its news columns or reader trust.
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Gazette
Ross
United States
Dr. Ross
the Gazette
Republican convention faces test of problem solving
GOP leaders gathering in Cleveland must show they can view issues realistically and act on sound conclusions. The piece argues many old handlers are stuck in rut, New Deal changes matter, and voters demand specific, honest talk before next November. It ends with cautious hope for Congress and party leaders to rise to the moment.
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Republican Party
Cleveland
Washington
Highbrow contempt and marriage happiness analyzed in interview
The interview discusses heredity and crime likelihood, the meaning of calling someone a highbrow as fear rather than contempt, and analyzes a proverb on marriage. It surveys human nature, noting most marriages are genuinely or fairly happy, with nuance on what passes for superiority or inferiority.
Inside versus outside motive spurring immigration push
A 1936 copyright note suggests the majority within prefer remaining, while those outside seek entry, illustrating a motive for migration dynamics. This compact reflection frames pressures on borders, labor markets, and social boundaries of the era.
10 20 30 Years Ago In The Gazette
Leonard Harris died from severe burns after a can of gasoline ignited from a stove pilot light while cleaning clothes. Mrs. J Melichar traveled to New York City to visit her son Henry a market supervisor there. M S Hallman elected principal of Washington high to succeed L T Turpin. Mrs W W Walker returned from a visit in Washington D C. Mr and Mrs John M Ely went east for the Princeton 1907 reunion. Ely and children to summer in eastern states. Bedford P Lattner among Dubuque College High School graduates. J L Sloan chosen president.
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Leonard Harris
W. W. Walker
Washington, D. C
John M. Ely
Ely
Princeton University
Bedford P. Lattner
Dubuque College
J. L. Sloan
Cedar Rapids Act Club Elects Officers At Meeting
At last night’s session of the Cedar Rapids Act club H. G. Corot was elected secretary treasurer.
Cedar Rapids Men Hold Key Local Posts And Honors
Col C A Clark of Cedar Rapids was elected department commander of the Iowa G A R at Boone. B Whelpley of Cedar Rapids was appointed senior grand deacon of Iowa masons by Grand Master W F Cleveland. The Hotel Allison opened with Theodore Mayer of Chicago first to register. Alex Charles signed the book. At academy commencement fifteen graduates received certificates of admission to college.
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C. A. Clark
Cedar Rapids
Iowa G. A. R
Boone
Co. B. Whelpley
Iowa Masons
W. F. Cleveland
Allison
Theodore Mayer
Chicago
Alex Charles
Presidents Jefferson Adams and Monroe Die July Fourth
Note states that Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and James Monroe all died on July 4. The event is described as a historical coincidence linking three former U.S. presidents.
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Jefferson
Adams
Monroe
United States
Notice of Probate Hearing for Iliam Barron Will
State of Iowa Linn County notice announces a June 1936 probate hearing in Cedar Rapids for Iliam Barron deceased. The instrument claimed as last will and two codicils will be presented to the District Court for proof and admission to probate. Tobin Tobin and Tobin, Attorneys, represent the base court clerk.
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Iliam Barron
Said County
District Court
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
New York Day by Day Notes on Celebrities and Eats
A breezy column blending social items from O C McIntyre with mentions of Ayn Rand, Meredith Nicholson, and Betty Rogers. It sketches dinners at the Ritz and Longchamps, theater and cafe gossip, plus restaurant quirks and hotel life. Notable names include Floyd Gibbons, Katharine Brush, Gouverneur Morris, and Caruso era memories.
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New York
Betty Rogers
Meredith Nicholson
Venezuela
Bob
Madge Davis
Japan
Dean Cornwell
Detroit Athletic Club
Katharine Brush
Charles Inghams
Albert Keller
Ritz
Floyd Gibbons
East Fifty-second
In Praise of Change and Its Perils 1934 Reflection
A 1934 column argues progress misleads when benefits favor some while harms others. The essay condemns warfare and centralized power, warns against overindustrial efficiency harming liberty, and urges focus on universal welfare over wealth. It critiques modern life, bubbles of hypocrisy, and social pressures.
Mind and morality from a scientific lens
The author argues science prioritizes society over individuals and questions whether crime is solely environment driven. He suggests some may be born with hereditary tendencies toward criminality, challenging the view that environment alone determines behavior.
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