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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1935
Page
13
The piece argues against tying old age pensions to state liquor revenue. Governor Herring favors tapping liquor profits to fund pensions, but critics warn this would politicize liquor policy, risk unstable funding, and distort priorities. It also calls for solid general revenues and notes sleep and productivity concerns.
The fragment discusses WPA writers and poets, their employment in Washington, and tensions around pay, writing careers, and political control. It mentions Oris 2 fouz- of Gere ago and a poet Le Clare, with references to bureaucratic oversight and labor strain, reflecting a period of cultural policy and economic pressure.
The text discusses a weekly sleep issue and an annual festival that spans Tuesday to Wednesday. It notes a timing confusion and suggests interest in a festival that may help address the sleep pattern. It implies missed events in prior years and a desire to participate this time.
The piece argues against using a brown heavyweight as a racial instrument in boxing, warning that white vs black bouts fuel crowd loyalty and riots. It contends promoters exploit racism for profit, risks to public order, and laments the potential for violence if a black champion rises.
New York observers lament Broadway’s decline from a famed boulevard of cafes theaters and nightlife. They hope a resurgence will restore its national status though many call it a shell of former splendor. The Spaer Louis scrap and figures like Wilson Nozner are cited in support of the critique.
A fragment describes a scene of hurdy gurdy players and street performers. The narrator notes promises of removal by decree, the presence of a barrel organ, and a mix of old world industry with peasant obsequity as impresarios grind tunes and others bow for coins.
A fragmentary Harlem scene notes social revival themes with a coal black copper aiding a white motorist with Alabama plates. It references Sugar Hill’s social energy and the Hippodrome corner as a busy locale, plus a one armed shoemaker famed for dexterity and a camel bite origin story.
The wedding of Jon Louis signals a turning point as Louis becomes a leading color society figure in New York and Chicago, with rivalries between Al and Shiver’s Row fading after the ceremony. The piece notes public attention on Edgecumbe Avenue and Sugar Hill and mentions Jazz figures Duke Ellington and Cab Calloway in the social scene.
Official notice before the Board of Railroad Commissioners announces a petition by Iowa Electric Light and Power Company to construct and maintain poles wires towers and other fixtures for electric lighting power and heating. The route runs about 9000 feet from SE quarter Sec 15 to the Iowa River across Linn County. Hearing set for October 29 1935 at Des Moines with objections due five days prior.
The text cites Groves and Ogburn on changes in marriage ages and civilization progress due to nagging wives. It also critiques Kretschmer's theory linking body type to temperament and mental illness, noting skepticism from other scientists.
Fragmentary text discusses booklet handling, stamped envelope, and an address for Cedar Rapids. Mentions Wiggam and Let’s Explore Your Nuit. Content is garbled with missing words and nonsensical phrases. No clear event or facts emerge.
The 1980 census shows rising marriage rates among younger age groups since 1890 with 2.2 percent aged 15 to 19 and 7.39 percent aged 0 to 24 married, while ages 25 to 84 show 4.9 percent. After age 34, marriage rates decline. younger people marry more, older people less, though reasons remain speculative.
Notice states that on October 1 1935 an administrator with the will annexed was appointed and qualified for the estate of Margaret D Marytt of Linn County Iowa deceased. Creditors are to promptly pay and those with claims must present to the clerk for authentication in Linn County District Court. Stewart Holmes attorney representing administrator Benouzz.
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