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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1938
Page
4
Federal economist notes several forecasters expect a brief industrial dip in early 1939 with a rebound by midyear as government spending boosts purchasing power. Industrial output has recovered to 100 percent of 1923–25 levels, yet experts warn against uninterrupted growth amid limited consumer power and a coming glut of merchandise.
A crossword style fill lists clues about a renowned Chinese woman and related terms. The grid outlines political power, education, military and cultural references, with connected words ranging from Madame to various Chinese and global terms.
Police arrested 13 at the Five-Six-Seven cigar store in downtown Des Moines on a gambling raid. D. Slauson faced a charge of operating a gambling house while 12 others were charged with resorting to a disorderly room by gambling. Bonds: $100 for the 12 and $500 for Slauson. Police seized a dice game cover, poker chips, and other gambling equipment.
Indianapolis AP reports eleven Republican candidates and Raymond Willis who lost the U S Senate race cite fraud and error in last week’s election and plan a recount expansion to 21 of Indiana’s 92 counties. Arch N. Bobbitt says 16 more counties will be added. Democrats offered no comment.
LOS ANGELES AP Death Valley Scotty laments shrinking wealth as he pays for fried oysters and ice cream with two one dollar bills. Previously he flashed large denominations including 100 and 1000 dollar bills and a 10000 silver certificate, now his roll shows only ones.
A rugged speaker mutters about needing to retrieve 13,000 ounces of gold buried underground. He vows to venture into the rocks to reclaim the treasure, warning that when he returns TWV I will have plenty of kale and company.
Charles City AP reports coal dealer G. G. Gray was encouraged when an unsigned letter postmarked in Illinois arrived with a note enclosing 18 dollars as repayment for goods taken without Gray’s knowledge. Gray hoped for forgiveness and forgetfulness.
An ad asserts that many backaches come from tired kidneys and can be relieved by Dean's Pills. It explains kidneys remove acids and waste, describes symptoms such as frequent urination, swelling, and headaches, and urges readers to ask a pharmacist for Dean's Pills.
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