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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1943

Page

3

The Human Comedy Tragic Telegram at Mother's Birthday

Homer Macauley clutches a telegram and hesitates outside a grand house with a party inside. He debates quitting his job before ringing the bell as a young woman explains it is Mother's birthday. The scene blends dread with festive backdrop as the teen faces his grim task.

Homer Macauley

Birthday Telegram Breaks Mother's Quiet Joy

A birthday telegram from Alan arrives for Mrs. Beaufrere during a party. The room stays festive as the mother sobs silently while her daughter and Homer witness the emotional moment and the phonograph keeps playing.

Wiggam on dress simplicity and success debate

The Q and A format covers dress simplicity, arts, and social success. Wiggam discusses minimalism in dress, talent vs environment for business, and civil debate strategy, noting the Rocky Mountain grizzly was first described by Lewis and Clark as the brown, white, or grisly bear.

The Rocky Mountains Lewis and Clark

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