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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1940
Page
8
Advice column explores how dating behavior affects popularity and whether courtesy can repair a spoiled attitude. A teen asks about college vs marriage when her boyfriend from a poorer family plans to wed after she graduates. The response argues education strengthens homemaking prospects and questions the bar of class.
Crossword style clues mix with a narrative about a famous scientist and her husband. The text blends wordplay with a personal letter urging patience in education and love, urging focus on growth through college and future plans, suggesting a mature outcome.
Wilson school stamp club under Miss Christel Palmer and Miss Sara Ann Brown hosted Cedar Rapids Stamp Club at the Montrose. Juniors led by Ruth Ann Washburn defeated seniors led by Clifford Jensen. Mildred Mahring introduced performers. Syr-Amnettes and Lawrence brothers presented. Cedar Rapids Coin Club guests set to attend June 28 at 12 30 p.m.
An advertisement touts Natex as a remedy for constipation and digestive discomfort. It quotes Mr Samuel Burrows of 635 L St SW praising smoother bowel actions and better sleep after a month of use, urging others to consult Podzimek's Pharmacy.
The health guidance explains that removing tobacco from the body may take hours but damage depends on duration of use. Recovery is unlikely in a week and may require four to five months of total abstinence plus proper medical treatment. Chronic poisoning arises from excessive, compulsive smoking habits such as smoking before meals, during meals, or chain smoking.
The article discusses tobacco poisoning linked to gastric and duodenal ulcers, noting similarities that can confuse diagnosis and advise rest, diet, and medical care. It cites gender and age patterns in ulcer cases and includes reader questions on iodine, goitre, bowel movements, and salt use.
A verse portrait recalls Edgar A Guest as the poet tied to common life. It notes his schooling taught reading arithmetic spelling and daily trades but left him to face selfishness fear and hardship alone without guidance.
The top name band attraction of the spring season will play at Danceland Thursday evening with Dick Jurgens for a one night stand. Jurgens with his sweet swing arrangements is identified over the airways by the familiar here's that band again. Rudy Rudisill and his Jan Garber music will be featured Saturday and Sunday.
In Hollywood discussions Gene Towne and Graham Baker plan casting for Little Men with Kay Francis as Jo and Norman McLeod directing. Other changes include Jack Oakie and Charles Winninger added as new characters. The Neely bill, debated amid war news, would require a synopsis to be shown to exhibitors and ban block hooking, creating financial strains for studios.
Agnes McKenna born 1890, widow of Jerome Nelson Wilson, sought by Metropolitan Life Insurance to claim a matured policy check. Roz Russell appeared on No Time for Comedy set in a lemon decorated dress. Pat Barrett rumored to join 20th Century Fox for a Will Rogers remake unveiling. Etta McDaniels sister Hattie McDaniel being tested for a role.
Madge Evans leads Sidney Kingsley drama The World We Make for University of Michigan festival and is slated to star in a fall play he authored. NAPSHOT highlights include Elaine Barrie Barrymore joining her husband in Hollywood and various studio stars noted around town.
Iowa houses present Irene with Anna Neagle and Ray Milland and Beyond Tomorrow with Charles Winnin ger. Paramount offers The Jones Family in On Their Own and Zanzibar with Lola Lane. Dorothy Lamour and Robert Preston star in Typhoon at State. Destry Rides Again with Marlene Dietrich and James Stewart. Dancing Co ed with Lana Turner. Rialto screens Reno and Whispering Smith Speaks. Strand features The Whole Towns Talk ing and Unmarried with Helen Twelvetrees Buck Jones.
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