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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1938

Page

6

Export trade gains cited by Wallace amid farmer relief

Secretary Wallace told Senator Bulkley that Republican charges of Roosevelt policy harming American farmers were misrepresentations. He said farmers’ export market is being regained after 1932 lows, noting corn, wheat, and pork exports rose as drought effects faded and 1937 harvests boosted shipments.

Washington Wallace Roosevelt Senator Bulkley Ohio Bulkley Bertrand Howell New York Snell

Edgar A Guest The Poet of the People

A short poem praises the farmer's plough as the source of bread and civilization. It argues cultivation sustains food, work, and culture, enabling art, religion, and invention to flourish beyond hunger. The piece notes the plough's role in freeing humanity to dream and develop civilization.

Czech Woman Branded By Swastika Mark Described

London AP report details Richard D. Acland recounting in Commons of a Prague sighting of a Czech woman branded with a swastika and an infant similarly marked. He argued the acts show the cruelty behind the Munich pact criticism.

London Richard D. Acland Czechoslovakia House of Commons Prague

Bette Davis And Studio Reach Contract Trace

Hollywood reports Bette Davis and Warner Brothers moving toward a contract settlement after a battle that kept her out of films for a year. Details remain uncertain as talks continue in Hollywood.

Warner Brothers Studio Miss Davis Bette Davis Studio Hollywood Warner Brothers

Children Don't Change Even If Times Do

In Binghamton New York Corporal John Fordam of the state police reports four juveniles started a hangar fire including a 12 year old girl. They used cornsilk cigarettes to fuel the blaze making an ironic comment that “times have changed” but children haven’t.

Binghamton N. Y John Fordam State Police Fordam

Hollywood Star Conway Tearle Dies at Sixty

Jimmie Fidler notes actor Conway Tearle aged 60 died in a Los Angeles hospital from heart trouble. Tearle, once a stage idol and early film star, faded after talkies arrived, losing work and recognition as Hollywood forgot its greatest names.

Ollywood Conway Tearle Los Angeles England America Hollywood New York Conway

Notice for Cedar Rapids paving bids 1938 third avenue

Cedar Rapids Iowa invites proposals for pavement and curb gutter on third avenue from east to west bridge including May s Island Plans and specifications available at City Clerk s office Bid opening 10 am October 17 1938 Bonds 10 percent required. work to begin on a date set by the city engineer and completed within 180 days.

Third Avenue May’s Island Cedar Rapids Owa City of Cedar, Rapids Iowa L. J. Storey East Bridge May's Island

City Clerk notices monthly payments to contractor with holdback

The owner will pay the contractor based on a certified approved estimate for the preceding month but will retain 10 percent of each amount until final completion and acceptance of all work. State law gives preference to Iowa grown products and coal. Dated September 20 1938 L. J. Storey City Clerk. Published in The Cedar Rapids Gazette in September and October editions.

Iowa L. J. Storey Crdar Rapids Pi Ptelber

Notice of Appointment of Administrator in Linn County

Notice is given that on September 28 1936 Louis Kraul was appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Anna Kraul of Linn County Iowa deceased. All indebted persons must pay promptly and those with claims must file them with the Clerk of the Linn County District Court through attorney S V Shonka.

State of Iowa Linn County Anna Kraul Iowa Iowa District Court

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