Mind and morality in letters and marriage
An author’s note discusses whether a personal letter is property of the writer and not the recipient. It cites Collier’s Weekly and Reader's Digest. The piece then compares traits across 100 divorced men and women, 100 happily married and 100 unhappily married, noting divorced individuals show higher aggression and self-reliance but greater tolerance in certain areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Department
Collier’s Weekly
Lewis M. Terman
Stanford
How To Develop Your Personality booklet offer
A promotional notice announces a practical booklet titled How To Develop Your Personality by Sadie Myers Shellow Ph D. Readers are asked to apply for costs and a stamped self addressed envelope and address Dr Wheam at The Cedar Rapids Gazette in care Let's Explore Your Mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Sadie Myers Shellow
Wheam
Cedar Rapids
Nations’ claimed surplus populations hide motives for war
The discussion argues that modern nations do not repopulate conquered lands to absorb surplus populations. It cites Nathaniel Peffer noting no link between conquest and settlement plans. It notes large immigrant concentrations in the United States surpassing colonial populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Peffer
Harper's Magazine
New York State
New York City
Italy
Emerald Oil Promised to Ease Varicose Veins and Ulcers
Swollen veins and ulcers are warned as dangerous and prone to bursting. Advertises Emerald Oil available at May's Drug Store or any pharmacist in full strength. A small bottle lasts long. apply at night and morning with a soft brush until swelling diminishes. Claims it reduces simple swellings from strain and may cause them to disappear.
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May
Bertram Graduation Exercises for Bertram Township Eighth Grade
Bertram Township eighth grade pupils graduated Tuesday at Rosedale school with Dorothy Schenken as teacher. Irving Finger Florence Bena Leonard Tresnak Marjorie McGowan Willard are listed among the graduates. Over 230000 radio subscribers are noted in Poland.
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Bertram
Bertram Township
Rosedale
Dorothy Schenken
Irving Finger
Florence Bena
Leonard Tresnak
Marjorie McGowan
Willard
Japan’s Manchuria Move Surfaces in New Context
The report notes a large number of arrivals in New York state while only 200000 Japanese have migrated into Manchuria, contrasting with Japan’s sacrifice of 300000 men in 1905 to seize the region.
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New York State
Manchuria
Japan
Purse Stolen From Car Near Post Office
Mrs. C H Waite reports a theft from her car parked at the post office. A man seen loitering on the steps is listed as a suspect. he is about 30, five feet nine, wearing a green brown checked blazer shirt. The purse held one dollar and a twenty five dollar check.
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C.H. Waite
First Avenue E
Local Wheatland Teacher Stricken by Rooster Attack
Miss Sophie Laham long time Wheatland public school primary teacher has been confined to bed for three weeks after a rooster attack punctured an artery, caused a blood clot, and led to a body wide infection. Her condition is slightly improved. Mrs Norman L Hope of Wheatland teaches the primary grades.
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Wheatland
Sophie Laham
Wheatland Public School
Norman L. Hope
Receiver seeks settlement of debts of Hermann Miller estates
D W Bates as Receiver for Cedar Rapids Savings Bank files for authority to settle and compromise debts of Ed LeClerc Mae LeClerc Carl Miller and E H Wyant to the bank for 2000 cash plus a real estate transfer in Floyd County Iowa The property is described as parts of section 1 township 94 north range 18 west and includes rents from March 1 1936 A hearing is set for May 27 1936 at the Cedar Rapids Court House to consider the application and potential approval of the settlement
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Cedar Rapids Savings Bank and Trust Company
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
District Court
Linn County
D. W. Bates
Cedar Rapids Savines Bank and Trust Company
Ed LeClerc
Mae LeClerc
Carl Miller
Hermann Miller
E. H. Wyant
Floyd County
Notable Local Highlights May 21 1926
Harriett Moon heads to California while Dr. Harry M. Gage addresses Clinton high graduating class June 3. Dr. L. M. Downing elected Linn County Medical association president. Harold Oviatt family to settle in Marshalltown. Penick and Ford patent grants factory manager J Max Widmer for starch manufacture. High hurdles at Des Moines state meet yesterday. August Boos 19 drowned after dam incident. Lorenz Bjorsen 21 escaped. Cedar Rapids reps Ed Lesinger Fred B Neff attend state undertakers meeting in Burlington. Rev H H Maynard to speak at Memorial day services. Edgar M. Pyle named Cosmos editorial president. Reba Jones vice president. Ida McQuin secretary. Marshall E Clark editor in chief.
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L. M. Downing
Linn County Medical Association
Harold Oviatt
Marshalltown
J. Max Widmer
Penick and Ford
Cyclone Strikes City. Nurses Leader Elected in Burlington
A miniature cyclone caused considerable damage in the western city portion today. Miss Josephine Creelman of Cedar Rapids was elected president of the state league of nursing education at the Burlington meeting. Miss Anna Goodale of this city became second vice president. Eugene Lighter, captain of the Coe team, set a state record in
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Josephine Creelman
Cedar Rapids
State League of Nursing Education
Burlington
Anna Goodale
Eugene Lighter
Coe
FASTEETH Promises Comfort for Denture Wearers in Ad
An old advertisement claims FASTEETH powder secures dentures without gum irritation or taste issues. It promises firm fit, no soreness, and embarrassment avoidance, available from May Drug Company or any reputable druggist.
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May Drug Company
Community school program guided by local educators
In Linn County the Forest Lane Seminary Riverside and White schools hosted a cooperative program. Notable participants included superintendents Dempsy Jones and Lulu Secrist and teachers Ruth Mikulecky Velma Anderson Margaret Ulch and Mary Stoneking. Township chair Ruth Mikulecky led the event with many student helpers.
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Dempsy Jones
Cedar Rapids
Lulu B. Secrist
Marion
Linn County Superintendent of
Alice Lnenicka
Jean Davidson
Margaret Novak
Irma Lnenicka
Betty Morrow
Olga Bena
Mary Ann Stolba
Paul Tresnak
George Tresnak
Regis McCrackin
Anna Lou Unzetig
Shirley Frish
Tommy Bena
Bobby Stolba
Marlene Minor
Carolyn Tresnak
Gloria Kilborn
Mary Stoneking
Garret Meeks
Kenneth Coder
Roberta Hartung
David Ford
Ruth Harrison
Caroline Berry
Charles Petrak
Her
The Itching of Rashes advertisement for Zemo relief
Zemo promises quick comfort for itching and irritation from eczema pimples rashes ringworm and sunburn. The ad claims 25 years of relief with cool soothing effects and lists price points 35 60 and 1 for druggists.
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Zemo
Adlerika Cleansing Claim Highlights Digestive Relief
An advertisement claims Adlerika cleanses the stomach and bowels and checks intestinal bacteria growth. It promises relief from gas and chronic constipation with one spoonful and notes availability at druggists and drug departments. Dr. H. L. Shoub of New York is cited in the ad.
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Bresiec
Adlerika
Mabel Schott
H. L. Shoub
New York
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Second Avenue SE
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Darrell Kitchen
Junior Brace
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Doris Kitchen
Edward Sanders
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Marcella Lorence
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