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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1935
Page
33
A Cobden quote asserts luck favors labor with keen eyes and strong will. It contrasts luck that waits with labor that whistles, claiming luck relies on chance while labor relies on character.
The editorial argues the Plan of Plenty, a socialistic scheme backed by Professor Harold Rugg, would place production under a national board chosen by current leaders. It warns that trusted experts could wield greater power than politicians, risking self-interest and weak safeguards.
The article argues Mussolini’s habit of speeding in cars shows disregard for others and compares it to his risky leadership in Ethiopia. It warns that political leaders who jeopardize lives will face consequences, just as highway recklessness is punished.
Lloyd's underwriters offer twenty to one against a universal cure within a year and four to one within five years yet the piece notes daily individual remedies appear. It argues cures for personal colds are common while praising ongoing medical progress and advising readers to keep handkerchiefs and skip betting.
A miscellany of quips on self improvement ignorance and politics. It laments complacency and praises reform while noting the folly of repeating cliches and the perils of public sentiment. The piece mocks materialism and hints at political ironies with a 1935 voice.
A mosaic of names and memories from mid-century journalism and society. Mentions Owen D Young Willa Cather Edith Wharton H L Mencken Frank Crowninshield Frank Case Olive Earle Lou Little Montague Glass Tad Webster Warfield Maurice Berlin Spook story and Buff Cobb among playful vignettes.
A woman guest’s alleged suicide is probed as Dr. Norris questions the husband, yielding a confession in minutes. Amid Manhattan mystery, Broadway’s late night menswear district glows with lights and guarded stores while Frances Lederer attracts gentle middle aged fans. Charles Norris, preeminent in murder scenes, is sketched alongside hotel impresario Jim Regan of Knickerbocker fame.
The piece recalls evening attire for clerks and elevator staff with separate morning and afternoon costumes. It notes restrictions for house detectives and highlights famed hotels like the Ritz in New York and Paris Ritz. A late night arrival tales a ham on rye and Pilsener served on a tray in a hotel bedroom.
Miss Manners discusses etiquette for an older man clinging to youth romance and a teen girl dealing with a younger sister at dances. The column advises growing up and waiting for a proper chance to reconnect, with practical notes on contacting a potential date.
The reply says the teasing will worsen if you scold. Do not acknowledge the taunt beyond noting presence. Use kindness instead of ill humor and have your mother keep the younger sister busy or send her to bed when you have callers.
The Gazette notes Cedar Rapids physician Dr L M Buffington has been summoned to Houston Texas to aid government efforts against hoof and mouth disease. A Rock Island brakeman W J Blarton suffered a neck gash and other injuries from a fall from a car at Greene. Ten year old Charles Spinka sustained a head gash and bruises when his buggy was struck by a car on Sixteenth Avenue West. Local market prices: wheat 1 30 to 1 35 corn 70 to 75 oats 33 to 35 rye 80 barley 65 to 70 hay 13 to 14 straw 7 to 8 hens 19 eggs 35 to 38 hogs 11 50 steers 10 to 12 lambs 7 to 12 ½.
On Oct 4 1915 Rev J C H Light was named conference superintendent at the United Brethren gathering in Des Moines. Dr Clara Whitmore former Cedar Rapids physician assumes charge of surgery at Margaret Williams Hospital Shanghai. Local prices listed for corn rye wheat oats hay straw hens eggs hogs steers and lambs.
Walker Whiteside opened a two day engagement at Greene's opera house presenting We Are King and David Garrick's Love. Coe students formed an ora tory club today electing A E Lorimer president D Wagner vice president and Miss Mae Gilfillan secretary treasurer. Local market prices listed oats 21 2234c corn 40 43c hay 7 8 50 straw 4 5 50 hogs 5 20 lambs 4 50 5 50 etc.
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