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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1936
Page
6
A concise proverb attributed to James Pepper states that men need no spyglass to find opportunity as it is visible to the naked eye. The maxim emphasizes readily apparent chances and self-reliant initiative.
The piece argues Governor Landon will not seat the Republican national chairman as postmaster general and vows civil service reform. It contrasts Landon and Hamilton’s stance with Farley’s continued control of patronage and Roosevelt era spoils. The author credits Landon’s plan to merit-based appointments and permanent tenure, projecting a shift from Farley’s machine politics.
In Syracuse the President cites a quarter century in public service and four years in office. He argues voters deserve fidelity to pre election promises and to democratic principles, criticizing administrations that promise one thing and do the opposite. He notes a Republican critique of the New Deal as campaign literature.
A fictional tale follows Wen the scientist who creates life from a tiny creature. The creatures multiply, become autonomous, worship Wen, then disobey his laws, leading to tragedy as he disposes of them in the sewer.
The passage contrasts the actual New Deal with voter expectations from 1932. It notes that dealers delivered goods opposite to what supporters anticipated and questions how fully Roosevelt's Washington record matches the American governmental spirit. It argues the President cannot rely on that comparison to defend his stance.
Ellsberg O'Hair, Illinois agriculture department employee, and his father report a kaffir corn and ribbon cane hybrid yielding 75 bushels per acre on eight inches of rainfall. They claim 13 tons per acre fodder, high protein grain, and cattle acceptance, but warn other growers must test it. They see crop hardiness as key to true crop insurance versus political schemes.
New York columnist Julian Street tours the United States noting the San Francisco to Canada stretch as vital yet underdeveloped for hotels and tourist camps. He critiques widespread installment buying and political handouts, praising self reliance while recalling Amos ’n’ Andy's impact and a Hollywood secretary service trend. Local notes mention estate executors in Iowa City.
Piles sufferers are urged to try Hemroid tablets discovered by Dr J B Leonhardt. The ad claims the remedy removes the cause by improving circulation in the lower bowel and flushing out impure blood. Druggists recommend Hemroid with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. May Drug Co.
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