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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1933
Page
11
Citywide campaign opens Monday with a seven day emphasis on cleaning, painting and improving homes and yards. Mayor proclaims the event and local merchants offer sales and tips to achieve cost effective decorating and restoration.
A survey by Mr Bechtel shows many stores waste electricity through high voltage lamps dust on reflectors and dirty walls and ceilings. Cream and ivory walls reflect best while cleaning and repainting boost foot candles from ten to fourteen and above. Indirect lighting and proper reflector use reduce shadows.
A Zeal for docks and ships follows Beachcomber a mongrel dog known as Beachcomber who lived at Antwerp docks then secretly boarded ships bound for New York returning to his Antwerp home. He befriended longshoremen police and sailors and became a dock mascot with a notable habit of stowing away on favored New York voyages.
Sam Reynolds of Omaha national executive committee member will address Hanford Post of the American Legion on Wednesday May 10 in the Memorial building. Reynolds travels from Cedar Rapids via Washington DC after Indianapolis meeting and will share insights from a major executive committee session. Hanford Post Drum and Bugle corps will perform with other entertainment in the armory.
The article notes the United States Army ended the practice of flogging in 1861 as part of broader reforms during the Civil War era. It cites military policy change and its impact on discipline methods within Union forces.
UNION STOCKYARDS Chicago sees broad demand across livestock classes with overall gains. Hogs and sheep receipts fall while cattle demand remains active, fed steers and yearlings rise about 25 cents with yearlings reaching $7 and steers around 96.25 for similar weights.
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