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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1936
Page
11
The text contrasts Elise's vanity over small feats with humility in real triumphs and notes friendships praising her sincerity. Vivi favors country living, cherishing farm life over city noise, and expresses nostalgia for peaceful rural life. The column closes with a kind, hopeful reply from Miss Manners.
A young correspondent asks about a steady boy who has two timed her and whether to date others. The answer: since they are not engaged and marriage is years away, she should enjoy friendship, avoid nagging, and be a pleasant companion while considering other potential partners.
The note counsels the reader to preserve self respect by widening social circles. It urges friendliness without eagerness, to avoid rushing things, and to continue interacting with other boys while not fretting about his ties with other girls.
Notice of hearing on the Last Will and Testament of Aaron N. Paxson, deceased, filed in the District Court of Iowa. The matter requests proof and admission to probate in Cedar Rapids with May 20 as the filing date. Edwin W. Lundquist, Clerk District Court Milo v. Hanzlik, Attorney.
Aberdeen man touts Gly-Cas for constipation and kidney issues. He reports rapid bowel regulation and relief from shoulder neck and arm pains, claiming improved mobility and quality of life. Gly-Cas is sold at Podzimek Pharmacy and by other local drug stores.
Nancy describes a corduroy dog applique project for baby bibs and decor. She explains pattern tracing, cutting with allowance, basting, and invisible stitching, offering embroidery options and a leaflet for the Doz Applique pattern for three cents.
Readers are asked to send stamped self addressed envelopes to Nancy Page care of The Cedar Rapids Gazette under a 1936 copyright notice.
The American Legion auxiliary Hanford Post unit will sell poppies on Saturday May 23 in Cedar Rapids to honor World War dead and raise funds for disabled veterans and families. Poppy proceeds fund welfare, rehabilitation, and living aid through local, state, and national programs year round.
Funeral services for Mrs. Wenzel Jirak 69 were held at Holy Trinity Catholic church Protivia with burial in the church cemetery. She died Sunday at her daughter Mrs. Frank Kacher’s home. Surviving children include Frank Edwin and Alois Jirak of Jackson township and daughters Mrs. Kacher Mrs. George Bouska and Mrs. William Koshatka of Protivin.
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