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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1936
Page
6
An author notes that science cannot judge morality but examines memory. A psychologist H. D. Carter reports new findings confirming that people remember words in a sequence of pleasant, indifferent, then unpleasant.
Dr Henry C Link presents a booklet offering rules for a good memory based on modern science. It explains techniques to remember names dates lessons and more and is offered with a 10 cent inquiry cost and stamped self addressed envelope through Dr Albert Wigeam care this newspaper.
A compilation of reader questions and responses from 1936 covering memory bias toward pleasing people, youth autonomy in marriage, and views on family unity. It notes Herper's critique of modern individualism and an expert debunking the idea that snakes and lizards prefer hot sun, citing Science News Letter.
A meditation on knowing a person beyond weight height or measurements. The verse asks if appearance and fingerprint hints reveal the true self and asks about character traits and life choices. A death notice for Ben C. Stratton follows in West Liberty with multiple family mourners listed.
A compact crossword style item listing numerous horizontal clues about Marjorie an Olympic star and a long sequence of wordplay entries. The puzzle features many definitions and cross references including verbs and nouns tied to sports and attire, with scattered sibling and household terms.
Arthur Deamer reports to the board that seventeen courses will be available in the fall night school. Classes mostly meet in the McKinley building with exceptions for boatbuilding at Franklin and English for foreign born at Hayes. Courses include citizenship and English, speech and grammar, art, shorthand and typing, bookkeeping, home decoration, sewing, heating and air conditioning, shop mathematics and blue print reading, drafting, metal and wood working, boatbuilding, and tap and ballroom dancing. Dancing classes are noted as especially popular.
Polar explorers can extract fresh water by melting ice formed from salty sea water. This practice has been a crucial factor in saving many explorers stranded on ice floes.
The board of education agreed to pay Max Mildenstein 143.18 and the Paulson Construction Co 52.69 for interest on late payments tied to four high school building additions. After reviewing statutes and architect certificates, the board’s secretary Hedberg verified claims and the board adopted a resolution to settle, releasing itself from further liability.
On October 19 1936 Katharine A Kloubec of Linn County Iowa died. First Trust and Savings Bank of Cedar Rapids Iowa announces the appointment of 5 V Shonka as executor and requests all debts and claims be filed with the Linn County Iowa District Court clerk.
In Linn County Iowa the District Court will hear on October 28 1936 at 9 am the supposed Last Will and Testament of Joseph J Studer deceased for probate. Edwin W Lundquist Clerk District Court Donnelly Lynch Anderson and Lynch Attorneys represent the case.
Ernest R. White named administrator of the estate of G Henry White of Linn County Iowa requests all indebted parties to pay promptly and directs claimants to file duly authenticated claims with the Linn County District Court Clerk. Attorney J B Howell represents the administrator.
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