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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1936

Page

8

Hoover Urges Broad GOP Platform To Unite Against New Deal

Former President Herbert Hoover told Pennsylvania Republicans that a united platform is needed to save the country from fascism or socialism. He urged restoration of morals, renewed confidence, real policies, and drastic reforms to counter the New Deal and warn of a drift toward collectivist government. He named five horsemen of the apocalypse in politics and called for bipartisan support to place the republic on a path to safety.

Philadelphia Herbert Hoover Hoover Republican Women of Pennsylvania Republic U. S

Local Social Updates And Markets From 10-20-30 Years Ago

Dr. Frederick G. Murray elected first vice president of the Iowa State Medical Society at Des Moines. Mrs. Rhonda Minor and her daughter Pearl Harned return from six months in Long Beach California. A. B. Burleson leaves for Canon City Colorado for two months. Miss Irma Blazek and Georgia Reysa depart for California. Prince Lei Lani leaves after recital run in town. Inez Murray noted for praise in Musical Courier about New York City music. Local markets list varied prices for wheat corn oats rye barley hay straw hens eggs hogs steers lambs. Clarence Hoke suffers a fractured skull in bicycle motor cycle collision on Second avenue and Second street west.

Frederick G. Murray Cedar Rapids Iowa State Medical Society Des Moines Rhonda Minor Pearl Harned Long Beach Calif A. B. Burleson Canon City Colo Irma Blazek Georgia Reysa California Clarence Hoke Elmer Young Second Avenue Second Street West Prince Lei Lani Omaha Inez Murray Musical Courier New York City

First fishing record of the season in Cedar Rapids area

On May 15 1906 Wes Robinson and Joe Coenen caught twenty five crappies and two black bass near the dam marking the season’s first fishing record. Ted Cavanaugh, former city league baseball star, moves to Cedar Rapids to join the Rock Island run between Cedar Rapids and Burlington. Local markets report wheat 70 75c oats 28 30c corn 4215c barley 30 40c rye 55c hay 7 10 straw 4 5 hogs 6 15 steers 4 5 lambs 4 5 50.

Wes Robinson Joe Coenen Ted Cavanaugh Old City Baseball League Cedar Rapids Rock Island Burlington

McGregor Tow Boat Pat Joins Red Wing Work Crew

The new tow boat Pat, built by Captain J J Slyfield of McGregor, is said to be one of the finest tugs on the Upper River. It has gone to Red Wing Minnesota where Capt Slyfield holds a contract for hauling machinery and materials for the Spencer White Prentice company, builders of the government dam in the Mississippi at Red Wing.

McGregor Pat J. J. Slyfield Red Wing Minn Slyfield Spencer White Prentice Company Government Dam Mississippi

Babe Didrikson Knits Dress Collection At Kilian’s Sportswear

Women see Babe Didrikson modeled outfits featuring Marinette dresses with Neva-Wet water repellent finish. Kilian’s Sportswear Shop promotes pearl necklaces for all occasions and a Bemberg slip dress in brown grey navy sizes 14 20. Prices range from $1.00 to $16.95.

Babe” Didrikson Marinette Killian

Congo Cloth Suits Spotlight Sharkskin Fabric Trends

Summer fashion highlights Congo Cloth and Sharkskin fabrics. Sharkskin is cool and wrinkle resistant with a single breasted white model in sizes 12 to 20 on the second floor. A man’s double breasted Congo Cloth suit aims to flatter feminine lines and is offered in white natural tan or grey all sizes 12 to 20 on the second floor.

Wardrobe Ad for Lastex Panty Girdles on Street Floor

Ad lists multiple panty girdles at a price with detachable crotch and 14 inch length. Materials described as figure controlling lastex. Available in small, medium or large sizes.

Pequot 72x99 and 81x99 Prints For Sale

Item lists sizes 72 by 99 inches and 81 by 99 inches. Each piece priced at 1.00 dollar. Product appears as desirably cataloged for sale by a seller referencing Pequot brand.

Saturday Specials on Candy Feature Virginia Jumbo Nuts

Saturday Specials detail candy items and nuts with prices. Virginia Jumbo spied salted and toasted 2 lbs. Cashews 50 percent whole 50 percent broken hot butter toasted 1 lb at 39 cents Peggy Page assorted chocolates 1 lb box at 29 cents Specially priced while supplies last.

Virginia Peggy Page

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