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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1934
Page
11
Eva Le Gallienne laments that young people drift into professions rather than dedicating their lives to vocations their hearts pursue. She critiques modern youths for lacking decisive focus and clear aims.
The piece argues railroad executives sought a 15 percent wage cut in February to delay a 10 percent basic wage restoration. It notes President Roosevelt urged postponement to 1935, while unions resisted another six month extension. It concludes railroad workers deserve wage increases as rail income rises and broad inflation pressures ease.
Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton, described as single again, faces public scrutiny and suggests possible changes in her social standing as headlines loom. The remark hints at how personal life can influence her public image and media coverage.
A heated senate committee session on the air mail bill saw Captain Eddie Rickenbacker clash with Chairman McKellar and others. Rickenbacker criticized administration advisers, while McKellar warned against political speech. The exchange underscored tensions in evaluating air mail policy and related personnel.
The user presents a list of aphorisms and quotes on liberty, urban life, reform, and politics, ending with a request to correct a sentence: The fact that I got my education there said the old grad, gives me no right to meddle in college affairs. The passage appears as a reflective, era-spanning collage with minor attribution and copyright note.
The piece argues farmers stay resilient while contemplating a future where laboratories could grow edible animal tissues. Citing Oxford scientists and Dr Alexis Carter at the Rockefeller Institute, it suggests future meat could come from lab cultured slices rather than full animals, challenging traditional farming roles and duties.
The article notes that the buffalo industry, despite sensitivity to market forces, is amid a sharp downturn with no surplus in sight. It highlights economic strain across related sectors and calls attention to broader postwar commercial challenges.
A terse news item notes Emperor Pu Yi earns 1 750 000 a year inviting speculation on reactions in Tokyo. The writer jokes about confounding postwar material with cold weather bottling and suggests Pecora could apply pressure if needed.
The writer records a quick recovery from illness after Atlantic crossing and a busy social day in New York. He chairs with Mrs Holbrook Blinn’s bid to dine, visits Anne and Will Hamilton and Lord and Lady Sackville, tours Chelsea, dines with Flora Zabelle Hitchcock and Christine Benham, and sees Dodsworth again. He chats with Sam Goldwyn and Billy Rose, attends Major Bowe's spread for the Clark Gables, and mentions Fred Stones moving to a Central Park West penthouse amid local break ins. He also notes Lillian Gish’s frequent stage Romeo Raymond Hackett and a long-standing friendship with a fellow playgoer.
A collage of gossip on A. E. Matthews and other society figures, noting Matthews’s hair, birth in Yorkshire, and career in New York. The piece weaves in social remarks about dancers at Sherry’s, remarks by Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, and whimsical anecdotes about prominent contemporaries and oddball observations from the era.
A scrambled clue puzzle listing across many numbered items with definitions and answers. The page mixes author hints, geography terms, daily vocabulary, and a vertical list of further clues including animals, bodies, pronouns, and objects. The overall item appears as a newspaper word game feature.
A self centered wife provokes jealousy by deeming any compliment to another woman as disloyalty. Joe remains popular, but his wife’s possessiveness forces tears and accusations, highlighting conflict between affection and control.
In a Santa Monica Gazette column, Will Rogers calls for cooler heads as air mail policy sparks heated debate. He notes government authority will prevail, urges compromise, and downplays personal opposition, stressing it is government business and urging peaceful resolution.
A reader signs as DISCONTENTED and hopes Waiting finds someone to bring happiness. The reply says Waiting will be glad to see the letter and advises not to rush teens aged fifteen and sixteen. It reflects on youth’s seriousness and eventual shift to a more philosophical view of life.
A reader replies to Miss Manners sharing interest in good clean sport and dancing and leaves name and address hoping the outdoorsy young man Walting may contact them. The writer seeks to hear from others as well.
The Rev John Arthur father of Mrs Harold Trewin and former Grace Episcopal rector died suddenly at his Glen Ellyn home Tl Co. H Swab and his daughters Grace and Frances returned from a five weeks visit in Miami Fla Marie Prusek left for Vancouver Wash Ben Hur opens three day engagement Greene's Opera House attracted Within the Law was shown yesterday W G Young Gazette managing editor died after a short illness A baggage wagon team of W R Mullineaux broke loose and ran away attempting to hurdle an automobile one animal cleared the car but the other landed across the windshield
Goodwin performed in A Gilded Fool at Green's opera house today. William Williams stayed in town instead of going to Sheridan to pursue business. The Court of Columbian Circle will relocate its head office from Tipton to Cedar Rapids. The old city council fire committee presented aluminum helmets to every firefighter.
Backache and bladder irritation described as common kidney trouble symptoms. Advertises a 35 cent box of Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a stimulant for weak kidneys and irritated bladder. Claims relief from nocturnal symptoms and lists associated signs like puffy eyes and leg cramps.
Miss Madge Kennedy claimed modern men become sissies due to women teachers. The respondent rejects wholesale character judgments, noting educators aim to elevate both boys and girls with strong teachers and citing battlefield resilience as proof. Conversation skills develop from interest and knowledge, with many methods to improve dialogue.
An ad notes Dr Albert Wiggam offers a 28 page booklet on habit formation, citing William James. Free booklet sent on request with self addressed stamped return envelope. include 10 cents to cover costs.
The text advises engaging others by asking about their interests, studying good manners, and letting conversation flow naturally once you draw out what the other person likes. It argues vice is unfitness and lack of health, balancing courage, cooperativeness, honesty, and social fitness as evolutionary advantages.
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