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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1936
Page
5
A succinct reflection quotes Sir Philip Sidney on how every occasion awakens vanity and the self-regard of a person, likening it to taming a horse with bridle and saddle.
Federal district court declares the 1935 railroad retirement plan unconstitutional, voiding two Congress aided measures. The decision, pending appeal, treats the acts as inseparable parts of a single scheme and signals judicial scrutiny over constitutional strategy rather than technicalities.
The Philadelphia New Deal convention suppresses a Al Smith display as deputies clash with Smith supporters. Police remove anti New Deal demonstrators while Pennsylvania officials pledge loyalty to Roosevelt and the chief. Delegates may wear any shirt color.
President shows strong interest in cooperative movements after touring Europe and plans a commission visit next month to study co operatives abroad. A favorable report could push platform endorsement promising fair value for consumers and tighter producer margins amid a growing movement.
A fragment of a dated column reflects on psychology, society, and politics. It notes that true happiness comes from purposeful activity, warns against self focus, and sketches social beliefs with satirical lines about taxes, elections, and Americanism.
The article surveys consumer cooperatives in Europe and the United States noting labor disputes, wage levels, and hours in Europe, and in the United States emphasizes farming associations and retail purchasing aided by law. It cites the Co operative League of America estimates and a 1933 labor survey on unit size and longevity. It also discusses factors hindering US coop development and views on price control and New Deal policy.
The writer recalls solitary river shadows that soothe and renew, from Atlantic City boardwalk rooms to New York’s vanished art, noting how water calmers the mind amid creative despair and losses in publishing and sculpture.
A narrator recalls local figures like “Tough” Gillespie and “Shine” Bell and muses on art, captions, and a vanished minstrel era. He recalls a watchmaker on upper Broad way, a gallery piece titled Madame Moitessier, and the famed Becker gambling house caption “The House That Graft Built.”
A rubber company creates rubber covered milk containers to lessen the rattling noise of milk bottles in early mornings.
Discussion of how income affects residential distance to a wife’s home and the implications of social mobility. Cites D Harris on residential propinquity of marriage partners and notes E T Glueck on delinquent boys’ intelligence levels from a study of 1000 cases, highlighting the link between IQ and behavior.
A booklet offering memory rules tested by science outlines techniques to remember dates books and more. The serices link with a mind study group invites readers to apply for a copy, request postage and stamped envelope, and address the inquiry to Dr Henry Link.
Dr Brady discusses social adjustment and family influence on delinquency noting mental dullness can hinder supervision and treatment. He cites Johnson O Connor's finding that many abilities on first jobs lead to dissatisfaction, then explains his shift to early appendectomy as best practice. He advocates clear, reader accessible health guidance with personal touch.
A detailed listing of NBC CBS and associated stations shows a dense radio slate featuring Ravazza orchestra, Chan, Wilson orchestra, and a mix of pop, salon moderne, and symphony programs. Notable names appear including Ben Bernie, Rudy Vallee, Xavier Cugat, Henry Busse, and Joseph Cherniavsky among others across WEAF WJZ CBS WABC and more.
A crowded old page lists radio programs from NBC CBS and WJZ with times and station call signs. It also includes a long word puzzle with horizontal and vertical clues and a few stage star references.
The piece analyzes Governor George Earle of Pennsylvania as a potential 1940 Democratic nominee. Backers staged a 15 minute keynote demonstration at the Philadelphia mardi gras to boost him, while Senator Barkley faced tougher speechings.
The writer argues that students with multiple abilities may fail if they do not excel at their first job and then later develop other skills. He notes that schools often fail these students and call for special guidance to help them succeed.
Readers ask about curing gray hair lines around the eyes and aging. The advice dismisses male menopause and suggests vitamins and iodine regimens. Also covers impetigo causes, contagious skin disease, and basic home treatment with boric acid salve.
A window scene shows a mourning dove watching her young depart. She guides them on nesting, feeding, and danger, and then with quiet strength, she releases them to the world and bids them goodbye.
Ir v ine Dorsey a 13 year old in Hamilton Ontario swerved into a car. The door handle pierced his side and had to be removed in an emergency operation before he could be taken to hospital. The incident required surgical removal of the door handle.
Notice of sale under an order of sale directed to the undersigned referee by the court. The sale will occur on a date in 1936 at a specified location, offering for sale a described real estate parcel to the highest bidder. The notice includes a contact for further inquiry and details of the property.
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