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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1936

Page

4

Mind questions on love work and pay from Evansville notes

A fragment discusses moral questions in science, loyalty in engagements, and the effect of pay on performance. It cites The Married Woman by Gladys Groves and Robert A Ross and remarks by William McAnrdow, H D Kitson, and Evansville, Ind. sources. It notes studying the better work produced when workers love their job versus pay rewards.

Gladys Groves Robert A. Ross William McAndrew H. D. Kitson Evansville Ind

How to Improve Your Memory by Dr Henry OC Link

A booklet titled SOW TO IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY offers rules for a good memory tested by science. It explains remembering names dates lessons books and more in plain terms. Send 10 cents to request and include a stamped self addressed envelope with the newspaper address care Dr Albert E Wiggam for MEMORY.

Albert E. Wiggam

Should a man marry a woman near his own age

A 1936 column discusses justified anger and advises cool head cooperation. It argues anger rarely helps and cites times to be angry at deliberate wrongdoing or insult while urging patience with those slower to learn. The piece ends by posing a moral question about marrying a partner near one’s own physical and mental age.

Joan Becomes Club President At School

Florence La Ganke portrays Joan proudly announcing her election as president of a new school club focused on manners and courtesy. The tale follows dues, meeting plans, and funds as Joan seeks two cents from Aunt Nancy to kick off the club’s activities.

Joan Aunt Nancy Chicka Biddy Nancy Susan

Johnson County Rural Resettlement Aid Totals Stated

Johnson County reports from July 1 1935 to June 26 1936 show 14134 dollars paid by the Rural Resettlement Administration. Loans to 24 persons totaled 13252 dollars and grants to 16 individuals amounted to 882 dollars. Debts for 11 farm adjustments with an initial debt of 93026 dollars yielded savings of 31616 dollars.

Iowa City J. J. Hughes National Emergency Council Johnson County Rural Resettlement Administration

How to Play and Win Contract Bridge Strategy

A bridge narrative analyzes a no trump decision and a double by West. It explains why South should perhaps pass on 3NT and why West’s double signals a diamond layout. The defense counters with precise ruffing and a club endplay to gain tricks.

NCE North South Trump West Trumps Declarer East

First Execution By Electric Chair In New York

William Kemmler became the first person executed by electric chair in New York on August 6, 1890, marking a historic yet controversial use of the method.

William Kemmler New York

Speeder Machinery to Relocate to Cedar Rapids

The Speeder Machinery company announced it will move to Cedar Rapids drawing more than 100 families to relocate. Affected residents include Mrs. Charles H. French who was summoned to Los Angeles due to her mother’s illness. Hospital engineer Louis Ralston sustained multiple finger injuries while oiling a lift. Raymond Smith, 6, and George Harmer were bruised in separate street incidents. A large crowd is expected this week.

Speeder Machinery Company Cedar Rapids Charles H. French Los Angeles Calif John Geiger Louis Ralston St. Luke’s Hospital Raymond Smith South Third Street Fifth Avenue George Harmer First Avenue W

Railroad Fireman Killed In Fall Near Nichols

Oscar H. Reif a railroad fireman was killed when he fell from a locomotive tank while shoveling coal near Nichols. It is believed he was struck by a bridge girder during the incident. Earl A. Rich returned from a trip through the western states. Bert Hartstein departed for Cleveland and New York City. Devere Harris, longtime Crabapple resident, returned from California.

Oscar H. Reif Nichols Earl A. Rich Bert Hartstein Cleveland New York City Devere Harris Crabapple California

Mrs Faun Hamilton And Alice Faulkes Depart For Muscatine

The Misses Faun Hamilton and Alice Faulkes left today for Muscatine to visit Miss Vivian Johnson. The tenth annual carnival.

Faun Hamilton Alice Faulkes Muscatine Vivian Johnson

Suit Over Dead Husband Seeks 10000 Damages

Olive L. Uhlenhopp, executrix of J. F. Uhlenhopp’s estate, sues E. A. Johnson for 10000 in an Independence district court damage action. The 1935 crash on Highway 11 near Walker involved Johnson turning west into the Uhlenhopp car’s path. Jury impaneled in morning, testimony began afternoon.

Independence Olive L. Uhlenhopp Cedar Rapids J. F. Uhlenhopp E. A. Johnson Homer Township Buchanan County Walker Uhlenhopp

Waterloo Couple Granted Divorce Over Custody Battle

Ruth E. Steiber of Waterloo and Nelvin Steiber of Lansing were granted a divorce in district court. They wed August 30, 1931 in Cedar Falls and separated after August 30, 1934. The custody dispute over their 4 year old son Daniel Lee Steiber was settled with the mother having the child during June July August and one week at Christmas, while the father keeps custody the rest of the year.

Waukon Ruth E. Steiber Waterloo Nelvin Steiber Lansing Cedar Falls Daniel Lee Steiber

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