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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1939
Page
6
Washington considers a new pump priming plan by the compensatory spending faction of the New Deal inner circle. Critics warn that lifting arms embargo and expanding war orders could fuel inflation, urging tighter control and a continued embargo to avoid a postwar slump.
The piece notes that consumer incomes will stay about 10 percent below a full recovery, while purchasing power could exceed prewar levels in two months. Food costs are roughly 20 percent lower than June 1929, with war-era price spikes easing. Retail food prices rose through 1915–1918, then fell, and by 1921 were still about 60 percent above prewar levels before leveling off.
The author argues Congress must adopt long range national policy rather than yield to popular pressure. Demagogues push war fears while the nation faces choices about aiding Allies, selling to Europe, and preserving safety after the conflict. The piece criticizes isolationism and urges decisive leadership beyond 1898 mindsets.
The article presents figures on past and present food supplies per person in the United States, adjusting for previous and projected exports. It outlines how domestic availability compares to consumption and how trade affects per person nutrition.
A New York City program in Americanization courses trains European refugees to accept female leadership. The director notes many men resist female bosses and aims to instill equality and ability to work for women. The piece reflects on broader cultural awareness and contrasts American norms with Europe, including car design.
The column surveys crooked gambling devices at fairs and carnivals noting magnetized watches used to detect cheating and the big profit margins from each spin. It recounts the players and roles in a hustle, the psychology of the mark, and infamous figures tied to sensational crime stories of the era.
Notice declares TIMM and WARD R. RATHJE appointed as executors of the estate of Rathjete of Linn County Iowa deceased on October 7 1939. Creditors are urged to settle debts and file claims with the Linn County District Court Clerk via attorney z J. Dahms.
Notice states that on October 14 1939 G K Thompson attorney was appointed and qualified as Executrix of the estate of Albert Lee Kloos late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted to the estate are asked to make immediate payment and present claims to the Executrix.
A prore feature presents scientific answers on mind and ethics. The author argues science can set societal rights above individual rights and that New York City schools plan courses in poise and personality to boost student success beyond mere academic ability.
A 28 page booklet titled THE CONQUEST OF FEAR is offered by Dr A E Wiggam from Dr David Mitchell’s research. The ad promises to teach readers how to analyze and end their fear and includes a request for ten cents plus a self addressed return envelope.
The piece discusses social behavior and getting along in workplaces, offers a self help booklet, and presents Q A on women composers versus scientists. It argues musical talent may be more common in women and questions future population growth, predicting potential decline rather than continued rise. It also promotes lip reading and hearing loss awareness through local chapters and education.
American Society for the Hard of Hearing marks National Hearing Week with outreach from Washington DC headquarters at 1537 Thirty-fifth Street and about 170 local chapters. The group educates, distributes pamphlets, and provides reprints to physicians about prevention and relief of deafness. Send a stamped addressed envelope to HQ or local chapter for materials.
Doctors warn that untreated ear tube and tonsil issues are a common cause of middle ear deafness in adults and in some schools children are examined annually. If enlarged tubes or tonsils are found, mild X ray or radium treatments are used to correct the problem and improve hearing.
Readers discuss peg teeth and the older method with a screw in the root, noting a twenty year service history. A health lecturer mentions halibut plant as arthritis remedy and readers exchange tips on dental care and acne monographs.
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