Unemployment Census Urged Despite Private Figures
The Sun and the American Federation of Labor dispute unemployment estimates for 1929 showing about 3 to 3.5 million unemployed among 29.2 million workers. The piece argues for a concrete census counting noses, noting WPA labor could conduct it quickly, and critiquing delays by the administration.
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New York Sun
William Green
American Federation of Labor
the Sun
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Green
WPA
Ethiopia’s Turbulent Welcome Under Mussolini Rule
A writer reflects on Mussolini’s occupation of Ethiopia and questions the country’s future under his regime. The tone hints at oppressive governance and the use of Ethiopia to advance Italian interests.
Borah Clings to Lone Stance in Landon Opposition
Sen. William E. Borah in Cleveland says he will not join any anti-Landon movement. His lone-wolf approach limits anti Landon coalition strength and may weaken GOP leadership prospects. Observers note his potential to influence policy if he cooperated more with party leaders.
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William E. Borah
Cleveland
Landon
Kansas
Roosevelt
Borah
Idaho
Washington observer questions immunity after Zioncheck lunacy arrest
An observer notes Rep. Zioncheck’s arrest on a lunacy warrant may give him a valid reason to claim congressional immunity. The remark highlights the unusual case and raises debate over the rights of a non voting delegate.
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Zioncheck
Washington
Not a Motive for Violence Inference in School Hazing
Detroit police saved two young boys from being hanged by schoolmates in Black Legion fashion for good grades. A Denver girl faced similar beating by peers weeks earlier. The piece connects such acts to socialistic rhetoric and critiques the appeal to fervent wealth redistribution.
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Detroit
Black Legion
Denver
Harsh report card marks spark child mind debate
The attacks reveal deep wounds on child minds caused by report card marks. They support a view that Cedar Rapids grade schools wisely abandoned such marks. Local Black Legion will not punish youngsters for good report cards.
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Cedar Rapids
Black Legion
Young horticultural prodigy pursues ingrowing dandelion project
Story sketches the fate of a young horticultural genius who aimed to cultivate an ingrowing dandelion, detailing the progress, challenges, and eventual outcome of the ambitious botanical experiment.
Inmate Banker Scam Tale Ends With SevenYear Sentence
A government agent infiltrates an insane asylum to investigate a banker who earned $200000 in a year on the stock market. After a nurse interrupts a private moment, the banker is arrested for impropriety and convicted, receiving seven years. He explains how to speed time by signing a seven year note for $10000.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
Correction of a garbled sentence from a wartime pamphlet
The passage presents a chaotic mix of wartime propaganda and social commentary. It includes accusations against Germany, praise for American intervention, and a wide array of quips about liberty debt and governance. The final fragment requests correction of a truncated sentence about using and keeping resources.
Notable 74 Year Old Poet Mason Surprises In Cali Semi Retirement
Uncle Walt Mason, famed syndicated verse writer, turns 74 in La Jolla, California. Canadian born Mason began as a roaming printer, wrote daily verse for 29 years totaling about 8000 rhymes, despite being stone deaf most of his life. He now keeps to reading mystery stories and walks with his dog.
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Walt Mason
la Jolla
Calif
Mason
St. Louis
William Allen White
Emporia
Kansas
Gazette
New York Globe
Portraits and Personalities of a Roaring 1930s Elite
The author sketches aging gourmets and society figures like George Blumenthal Col Creighton Webb and Lucius Beebe, noting their vitality and media fame. He recalls EEBE’s journalist zeal, contrasts aristocratic polish with rowdy haunts, and ends with a comic image of a churchyard flock of pigeons on a stroll.
Notice of Sale at Magnus Hotel Cedar Rapids
Notice announces public auction on June 15 1936 at 10 00 a m at the Magnus Hotel Cedar Rapids for baggage contents and personal belongings left for Montrose Hotel account by listed names including Bowers F Schultz T Estep Mrs R F Thompson C Stacy Barton L L alpeight Lehman and A Grimm Montrose Hotel Company Homer C Maxwell Manager
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Cedar Rapids
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T. Estep
R. F. Thompson
C. Stacy Barton
L. L. Alpeight
Lehman
Lehman, and
A. Grimmene Montrose Hotel Company
Homer C. Maxwell
Auction at Magnus Hotel Cedar Rapids June 15 1936
On June 15 1936 at 10:00 a.m. the Magnus Hotel in Cedar Rapids Iowa will auction the baggage and personal belongings left on hotel account by several guests including Mrs Mae Bernegger Mr R B Hellen Mr F J McGinnity Helen Lester and Al Mickel. Worth Waltermire manager signs the notice.
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Magnus
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Rs. Fuegle
Mae Bernegger
R. B. Hellen
F. J. McGinnity
Helen Lester
al Mickel
Magnus Hotel Company
Worth
Waltermire
George's Jealousy Undermines Married Happiness
A reader discusses George's constant suspicion of his wife and his need for reassurance. The advice urges appreciating loyalty, steering toward friendly town socialization, and not dwelling on perceived threats to their marriage.
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George
Notice to Destroy Weeds in Cedar Rapids Iowa
City Council orders owners to destroy noxious weeds by cutting above ground starting July 1 1936 with repeats as needed to prevent seed maturation. Applies to lands and adjoining streets. failure leads to city destruction at owner expense. dated June 8 1936 published June 8 9 1936.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
DA L, Williams
Coe College Announces Chemistry Head and Commencement Honors
Ben H. Peterson is named head of Coe College chemistry next year after earning a PhD at the University of Iowa this June. Ninety-five graduates receive bachelor degrees at Coe's forty-fifth commencement as Rev. Dr. William C. Covert of Chicago delivers the address.
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Ben H. Peterson
University of Iowa
Coe
Coe College
William Chalmers Covert
Chicago
David G. Bleakley
Cedar Rapids
College of Law
State University of Iowa
Glenn V. Maxwell
Ezra Scotton
City Women Travel Plans Reach Across Cities
Mrs Mary E Parkhurst suffered a fractured hip yesterday in a fall at her home. Miss Elizabeth Cook leaves for Toronto to visit Mrs David Johnson and Miss Hannah Watts then joins Miss Rachel Witwer at Chautauqua New York. Misses Lillian Gilfillan and Agnes Wilhelm depart for Boston and later New England. Miss T M Prosser visits Chicago for a week with her brother and attends Chicago University commencement where Miss Ruth Prosser earns high honors.
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Mary E. Parkhurst
Elizabeth Cook
Toronto
Canada
David Johnson
Hannah Watts
Rachel Witwer
Chautauqua
N. Y
Lillian Gilfillan
Agnes Wilhelm
Boston
Mass
New England
T. M. Prosser
Chicago
Chicago University
Ruth Prosser
Phillips Stinson and Taege Return From Trip
Leon Phillips Frank Stinson and Harry Taege have returned from their assignment or trip as outlined in the report. They appear in good spirits and resume duties at their respective roles.
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Leon Phillips, Frank Stinson
Harry Taege
Boy Graduates On Schedule Despite Two Year Bed Rest
Randall Phillips of Marion Kentucky overcame a spine injury from a grapevine accident that left him bedridden for over two years. With daily study periods and help from teachers and classmates he completed his coursework and graduated with the 1936 Marion high school class.
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Randall Phillips
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