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Rates show annual and shorter terms for seven issues weekly. Prices vary by location and delivery method, listing Cedar Rapids and Marion in state options and noting additional charges for out of state and possessions.
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Child’s Dog Death Highlighted in Reflective Quote
A poignant reflection from John J. Adams notes there is no tragedy as deep for a child as losing a pet dog, underscoring the emotional impact of pet death on youngsters.
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John J. Adams
Favorable Outlook for Cedar Rapids Politics and Leadership
The editorial backs the new Cedar Rapids mayor Nell and four veteran allies, praising their support for stability and efficient city administration. It notes alignment with New Deal patterns, urges level heads and humor, and wishes the new council luck, while rambling into a light joke about Cleopatra and a nickname “Honey.”
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Former auditor guilty of embezzlement at Ana mosa reformatory
A former state reformatory auditor in Ana mosa was found guilty on embezzlement charges. The jury concluded he diverted a substantial sum over at least five years, with defalcations occurring under the noses of inspectors who reported the accounts in order.
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Anamosa
Oddities in War and Wealth Chains Across Nations
A 1934 column argues war profits and Allied complicities shaped by owners of newspapers, munitions, and banks. It claims nations traded material support and allowed enemies to profit from conflict, outlining a global web that fueled extended warfare while questioning constitutional limits.
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England
Germany
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Switzerland
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Radio Pioneers Face Old Habits in Audience Reaction
A discussion on measuring listener response criticizes broadcasters for relying on imperfect data. Proposes a present vote and a razzberry horn as a way to capture audience sentiment, noting future gains in audience feedback and urging Dr Hopkins to bring his device to market. The piece also riffs on evolving radio and cinema trends and mentions the Cincinnati Reds in practice games.
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Life Among Nightlife Players and Backstage Grit
A columnist recalls lively New York figures from Bishop Williams to stagehands and six day bicycle racers. Names include Sidney Toler Harlan Briggs Jim Barton Al Jolson and E G Robinson. The piece contrasts theater life with a criminal profile and ends noting the Empire building heating mystery.
Newik and Broadway Names in a Wandering Tell-All
A collage recalls Newik, Day Antyrs, Eugene Walter returning to Cincinnati with The Easiest Way, Sally the Hammerstein doorman, Vesta Victoria taunted by the gallery gang, and others including Tommy Lyman, Julia Sanderson, the Sixty club, and figures at Marlborough and Shubert, all framed as a spirited theatrical panorama.
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Eugene Walter
Cincinnati
T E. Powers
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Max Marx
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Hammerstein
Vesta Victoria
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Joe Moore
Tommy Lyman
Houston
George McManus
Dinty Moore
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Cocotte
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Julia Sanderson
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Ziegfeld
Billie Burke
Herald
Marlborough
Shubert
A. Toxin Worm
Gene Tunney
Jack Dempsey
Miami
Doraldine
Dean Inge
St. Paul's
London
James Montgom
McGraw's Easy Going Demeanor Noted by Contemporaries
Biographical sketch recalls John McGraw as scrappy but affable with cronies, condemns the insult “Muggsy,” and notes one notable onstage clash with actor Bill Boyd at the Lambs grill. It also comments on critics who praised Paris as artist hub and praises La Jolla as a creative haven.
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John McGraw
Bill Boyd
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New Gly-Cas Remedy Praised By Cedar Rapids Resident
Mrs. A J Garrett of Cedar Rapids credits Gly-Cas with a new lease on life after years of stomach trouble and sleepless nights. The advertisement claims many Cedar Rapids residents found relief from rheumatism neuritis nervousness and other ailments after using Gly-Cas sold at Thrifty Drug Store corner First Street and Third Avenue.
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A. J Garrett
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Cedar Rapids
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Shellsburg Bible Class Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Shellsburg gathered Monday for a supper and officer election marking 25 years of the Bible study class. Organized in 1909 by A. K. Rife, it began as a men’s group but grew into a teachers’ training class under Mrs. Mattie Heath. It started with eleven members and now numbers twenty six. Herbert Dickinson has led since inception and was re elected. President Mrs. A K Rife is hospitalized at St Luke's for treatment.
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Shellsburg
A. K. Rife
Mattie Heath
Herbert Dickinson
St. Luke's Hospital
Kiwanis guest speaker and wage raises highlight local news
Robert G. Cousins headlined the Kiwanis guest day program. City building trades unions plan a 12 percent wage increase starting April 1. Miss Carrie M. Welday, longtime public school teacher, died in Duluth. Rev Frank H Ward named Sunshine Mission assistant superintendent. Mrs C B Wheeler leaves for Hot Springs. Verink of Coe College named center on all state college basketball team with Bailey as right guard. Damour grocery store safe robbed of about 500 dollars. two envelopes containing 284 dollars left behind.
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Kiwanis Club
Carrie M. Welday
Duluth
Frank H. Ward
Omasha
Neb
Sunshine
Frank K. Ward
C. BE. Wheeler
Hot Springs
Ark
Verink
Coe College
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Damour
Families Reunite and Railroad Accident Near Clinton
Adolph Rubek arrives from Colorado with wife to join him in the city. George Hall visiting his parents in town while teaching in Oxford Junction. Brakemen J. D. Spafford and Will Alpin injured when a freight train broke apart near Otis. both taken to Clinton homes for care.
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Colorado
George Hall
Oxford Junction
J. D. Spafford
Will Alpin
North Western Railroad
Otis
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