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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1935
Page
8
A Herbert Hoover reflection extols vast continents of thought research discovery and human relations as potentially more prolific for comfort and happiness than the boundless west.
Feuling resigns as state Democratic chairman and is replaced. The party vows a thorough housecleaning amid concerns over campaign fund reporting. The new chairman's vigor and sincerity will be judged by actions toward reform and restoring two party balance in Iowa.
Ray Anderson's report highlights Cedar Rapids area farmers in unusually strong condition. Drought impact was milder than expected, crops stood among the nation’s best, and the region remains a promising center for local business investment amid optimistic agricultural prospects.
The text argues for a new share-the-wealth tax with graduated corporation taxes, viewing it as economic reform rather than mere revenue. It notes U S corporate tax history as flat, contrasts with individual tax progress, and recalls past congressional attempts that failed in conference or senate.
The piece discusses seven states and several nations adopting graduated corporate taxes. It cites Smoot's 1927 Senate remark on income versus profit, compares to chain store taxes, notes Supreme Court upholds some and invalidates others, and highlights Brandeis dissent on size effects. Brandeis warns size brings social power but credits big firms with public benefits.
A reflective letter argues people adapt to their surroundings, shaping speech, manners, and behavior. It cites drafts, regional accents, a printer who swore at work but not elsewhere, and the belt of social influence from churches to national movements. It ends with a dated aphorism about long-standing companionship and understanding.
A reflective column paints New York as lively on summer days yet haunted by inertia. The writer visits desolate streets, recalls San Luis Potosi solitude, muses on progress, science, art, and life’s loneliness with literary allusions and personal anecdotes.
A reflective figure who once fled to Avenue Henri Martin recalls wealth and a penchant for disaster. Detachable cuffs and a roll top desk frame scenes of a man who sold securities and kept luncheon scraps in a top drawer. The text contrasts gloom with a retained favorite urban street.
Edgar A. Guest presents a humorous monologue where Janet insists on watching a baseball game from the left field bleachers to catch a foul ball. She recalls Bill Smith and his father who were struck by foul tips, hoping she can catch one too.
A narrator recalls months of convalescence after conflict near the Trocadero to the Bois run, noting heavy chestnut trees and damp stone facades. He describes wartime scenes of widow’s weeds and sightless veterans around No 22, close to Passy Cemetery and the crypt of Marie Bashkirtseff, while finding an unsettling happiness in the gloom.
A dense list of radio broadcasts from morning through late evening featuring NBC CBS and ABC chain programs. It names orchestras singers and hosts like Gene Barlow Otto Jolsen Sylvia Froos Ben Bernie and more, along with station lineups and times across WEAF WJZ WABC WCCO. The entry ends with a note on geography stating deserts cover twenty four percent of the earth's surface.
A cryptic crossword style puzzle listing across and down clues with German terms and English hints. Includes entries like DIME A TON and references to Reichsbank and ministerial roles, with several endings and wordplay prompts.
The article notes the President appears rejuvenated and enthusiastic about his tax message, calling it among his best. It covers related political maneuvering, cabinet figures, and reactions from lawmakers as Roosevelt pushes New Deal policies and tax plans.
A Cedar Rapids column recalls multiple items from years past including injuries to Mrs. G A Pierce after being struck by a truck on Second avenue and Third street. Other notes cover veterans groups forming a Memorial Building commission, graduates from Salvation Army training in Chicago, political candidacy announcements, river travel plans, and various residents traveling for summer.
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