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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1933
Page
11
A fragmented ad text promotes a supposed weight loss pill with guarantees of rapid fat loss within 18 days or a refund. It mentions a Hollywood brand product and suggests consulting a druggist for the prescription version, raising concerns about safety and credibility.
AP report states Joe Salis bury a Negro received a five year sentence in the state penitentiary after pleading guilty to stabbing Clarence Gordon Negro. Judge H. D. Evans presided in district court at Iowa City.
Mrs. Weiss of Anboccs wins a prize for owning the oldest gas stove still in use, bought in 1392. The article recounts the stove’s long service, early gas mains, monthly meter readings, and the gas company’s pride in the antique kitchen appliance.
The Cedar Rapids Gas Company starts a large expansion costing about 550000 to move offices into larger quarters and remodel the Cedar Rapids and Marion City railway building. A high pressure steel line will deliver natural gas to the city with a reducing station and odorization for safety. The plant will convert to a 41000 btu oil gas setup to ensure service if the natural line fails.
Shrimes Shrine luncheon club hears speaker Joe McCormick Cedar Rapids Tribune editor at the Y M C A on Wednesday noon. First Baptist hosts Walter L Tumpelton of Chicago at Kiwanis club lunch in Montrose hotel. WG Whelan deputy marshal heads to Fort Dodge for federal court session. Thanksgiving food ads promote turkeys and birds in the Want Ad section.
A home recipe claims to end stubborn coughs using Piney Pine extract mixed with sugar syrup to make a pint of cough remedy. The ad touts ease of preparation, low cost, and notable relief for sore throats and chest congestion with a guarantee of prompt results or money back.
The nation’s big auto makers move to aviation, with Chrysler using Major Seversky as a consultant to develop small all metal planes under $1000. GM acquires North American Aviation to oversee aero holdings. Willam B Stout works on a flying shower concept with Ford watching, Hudson Essex develops Terraplane with autogyro ties, Cord controls air freighter ventures. Government subsidies for defense are a possible spur to mass production as mergers loom.
Cedar Rapids local No. 206 of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America reports its membership has grown to 842. Other Iowa locals show high unionization with Waterloo over 500, Des Moines and Mason City at 100 percent, and Sioux City packing plants totaling 2,600 members. Also notes Cedar Rapids local expanded from 75 members. vice press committee led by Lewis Clark reports. Webster high school to stage Mammy's Lil Wild Rose with Elizabeth Osweller and Howard Frey leading roles.
Netty 0 men were at 23 work. Toestar mnter the civil stock ec mimssranan Flam oO exomir ant Sy poaweis, ccomry of Sdis's an npooms. Seventy men were on Gly projects under Commissim ri. Of 120 on comnty xork Gtr on EM's park river med joo, 45 on Octs road, remainder on river road off Ely road south of the city. Benjamin Tail, chair of the county emergency rea def ccomunities, reported counties show interest in the plan. A Prairieburs delegation visited Tuesday morning. Miss Cora Jacobs, director of relief, said about 250 of 368 men to be employed immediately had been registered Tuesday moon.
Peoria Life Insurance policyholders will have premiums paid after the receivership guaranteed 100 percent. J L Drahos, district manager, said funds will be held in trust and paid in full once affairs are settled. He urged continued payments to avoid lapses and noted plans to mutualize the company amid bids for its assets.
The Iowa Bankers association Group 7 fall conference will address federal financing projects and how state banks relate to the Glass-Steagall act. About 150 bankers from seven counties are expected at the Hotel Montrose Friday, part of eleven statewide meetings this month.
The readable OCR lists multiple NBC CBS and local station IDs with programs and air times including WEAF WOC WEO WOW WSSN WENR and others. It mentions concerts dramas and variety acts along with host names and time blocks across an afternoon and evening schedule.
Iowa notice announces Florence L Northcott appointed and qualified as Executrix of John Berkshire Northcott's estate in Linn County. Creditors urged to pay debts and file claims with the Linn County District Court Clerk. Executrix Florence L Northcott is the named administrator.
Notice to creditors of Joseph Clancy Miller of Marion Linn County Iowa that on November 1 1933 he was adjudicated bankrupt and that the first meeting of creditors will be held December 6 1933 at 2 00 P M at the Higley Building Cedar Rapids Iowa before Referee M W O Ribley creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business.
Valarie Pyle Gandy named administratrix of Fran A. Pyle estate in Linn County Iowa on November 13 1933. Creditors urged to settle accounts and file claims with Olive S. Johnson attorney at Linn County District Court Florida?
The page lists radio program chains and orchestras across NBC CBS and local stations. Entries mention Kines Jesters Lum and Abner Poet prince Madriguera Kerr orth Duchin Sesnick and Jack Little's orch with WJZ WEAP WCCO WMT and other call letters.
A description explains that nettles sting due to fine brittle hairs containing a poison on the leaves. When these hairs are broken or ruptured, the toxin enters the skin causing a sting or irritation.
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