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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1939
Page
7
The article notes Iowa farms produced the second largest corn crop in state history with a five and a half bushel per acre gain, aided by hybrid corn. It argues federal crop control programs rely too much on acreage and ignore high-yield seeds and other yield-boosting factors, calling for policy shifts.
Review of the 1918 armistice process traces German and Austrian moves toward peace through late 1918. It covers Germany and Austria-Hungary seeking discussions, Wilson’s terms, submarine warfare, and Allied demands before surrender. The article reframes the armistice as a test of German political reform and Allied military control.
A crossword style puzzle grid lists horizontal and vertical clues across poets and terms. It includes references to Auld Lang Sync with other wordplay entries such as regions, tools, musical notes, animals, and descriptors. Answers span names, occupations, and common nouns in a mixed themed puzzle.
On the day of the armistice Austria Hungary and Wilson had negotiated separately. German peace delegates arrived at Marshal Foch headquarters on November 7 and were received the next day after a dispute over terms. At 1 p.m. Washington time on November 11 1918 President Wilson read the terms to Congress declaring the war ended.
A writer praises a coal friend for suggesting expanding the leaf collecting idea to gather snow and ice in winter. The plan would store the material for cooling homes in summer, noting minor practical difficulties but confidence in practical ingenuity to overcome them.
A collage of cartoonish observations and wry asides on fashion, gender norms, politics, and society. The writer riffs on feminine dress, male gaze, war talk, spying, rights, and fame with satirical punches and pointed takes.
Pees Adler husband of Sylvia Sidney stars in Group Theater's Thunder Rock. During rehearsals his newborn baby fell ill with fever, delaying the Baltimore premiere and prompting a minor financial loss. Sylvia and Luther Adler later celebrated a healthy baby son as the production pressed forward. Treets scenes follow with urban mishaps and gossip about Broadway figures and forthcoming events.
Fragmented column items mock Hollywood theft claims and cinema dialogue. References include a robbed taxi victim near 76th Street and Broadway and a canceled Warpath column. The piece mixes satire with film quotes and wartime observations on Hitler’s fate.
Leo J. Muir of Chicago will keynote a Cedar Rapids branch conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at the Hasek building 107 Second Avenue SE Monday at 7 30 pm. About 150 Mormon missionaries from Iowa Illinois Indiana Ohio Wisconsin and Michigan will attend with Elder James V Barber of Syracuse Utah East Iowa district president and his successor Elder Anthon O Montgomery of West Point Utah also speaking.
Germany's spring fair in Leipzig drew 9 800 exhibitors from 28 countries this year signaling strong prosperity. Nations at war like China and Japan were represented by exhibits as usual.
The piece surveys potential early primary moves for Vice President Garner amid rumors of his stance. It notes Wisconsin and New Hampshire as likely early battlegrounds and outlines Garner supporters planning to enter open primaries where not opposing favored sons.
A dense listing shows radio stations WMT WGN WCCO KFJB WSUI WHO and others airing varied programs from evening through late night. Notable items include sports scores, orchestras like Ralph Ginsburgh and Tommy Dorsey, news blocks, and music programs across multiple stations.
First Lutheran church on Third Avenue and Tenth Street SE runs a twice yearly 13 hour instruction course for adults seeking church membership. The next class starts Nov 12 with sessions Sundays and Wednesdays through Dec 24, covering topics from The Christian Church to The Christian Life. The church requires 13 hours of instruction and three months of attendance before joining, part of a nationwide evangelism movement across 4000 United Lutheran congregations.
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