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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1939
Page
6
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The quote argues war is not ideal for reducing monarchical power. it highlights that conflict can reveal the seductive power of centralized authority through decisive action by a single leader. It frames war as a moment where power dynamics tempt strong hands to seize control.
The neutrality clash over embargo repeal nears a likely final week as Borah signals defeat. Opponents fail to win the votes to block repeal, while supporters push a strategy of avoiding debate and public opposition. The piece questions trust in pledges not to send arms or troops abroad.
A man led a Negro youth by a rope and announced an auction of “valuable gifts” as a lynching. Spectators followed, anger rose when the ruse failed and the crowd pummeled the perpetrators until police intervened. The episode exposes the crowd’s disdain for deceit and the fake thrill of mob violence.
A fragmented editorial style passage discusses revenge, forgiveness, and the human urge for victory after wars. It critiques punitive postwar politics, notes historical examples from the Civil War to World War II, and ends with a prompt to correct a quoted sentence about renting a home. The piece also includes quips about marriage, social norms, and democracy.
A London periodical mocks swatting mosquitoes by comparing them to radio transmitters. Scientists say mosquitoes’ wingbeats are audible to others, making them powerful per their size. The piece jokes about swatting, then claims Answers prints what it deems fit to print with no praise for the insect.
Walter Winchell on Broadway catalogs gossip and power plays from 1930s Hollywood and politics. Notes include Lindbergh speeches, Kay Swift elopement, Vincent Sheeans birth, Pelley fugitive status, Klan rebranding in Florida, prison releases, prize marriages, and industry salaciousness amid war news and theater moves.
This excerpt presents scientific views on gender birth ratios and longevity, contrasting male and female vitality, and debates on tackling hard work first. It also urges civic education on democracy as the spiritual backbone of American liberty, invoking Washington to Lincoln to stress moral training for youths.
A collage of sensational notes mentions F D Rs fatigue and Rooney's love life, a Berlin radio target called a Jew, Nickey Blair’s dancer Marie Frye sent to Yonkers, and a retracting Mirror reviewer. It cites Dies revelations, G men, and a possible Rockefeller 1940 run amid anti aircraft gun requests.
The quote frames a critique of demand for selflessness as a mask for selfish gain, with Willie Willis illustrating the tension between personal needs and collective expectations. The remarks highlight a broader debate about sharing resources and fairness.
G. W. Mineck chosen vice president of the Iowa Retail Grocers at the Dubuque convention. The Fifth district Iowa Federation of Women's clubs program at Anamosa lists speakers and musicians including Mrs. Kellogg and Mrs. Stark. Lions club speaker Cyrenus Colen discusses South American roads. Liberal Christian church Thursday Evening club organized with officers Hagey Steiner Hibbard. Various members named to arrange next meeting. Civil War veteran W. H. Simmers recalled as Crocker’s brigade member.
The Rev Mr Jayne and family were welcomed back to St Pauls church with a reception last evening. Mrs E C Egloff was assisted by Mrs A E Hochlander in planning the affair. James Patterson spoke at the event.
Mrs. Frank Barta credits Natex with ending years of constipation dizziness and indigestion improving sleep and appetite after weeks of use. The testimonial touts natural root based relief sold at Podzimek’s Pharmacy 100 Second Ave SE and Natex representative visits 106 Second Ave SE.
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