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Cedar Rapids Men Keep Hats On Elevators to Ward Off Drafts
Cedar Rapids men join a humorous national trend by not removing hats in crowded elevators. The piece notes they avoid drafts and potential cranial illness, with observers describing how many local riders kept caps and panamas on despite women present. The story contrasts shy compliance with traveling salesmen and credits the local adoptive stance to practical caution.
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Cedar Rapids
Naomi Doebel
Washington, D. C
National Capital
Association For the Prevention of
East
Adam
Neces
Dows
Granby Building
Panama
Cedar Rapids Savings Bank
Merchants National Bank Building
Federal Building
Higley Building
Roosevelt
Montrose
Chicago