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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1936

Page

22

Warships Scoured for Navy Day Open House

The navy polishes warships for Navy Day celebrations next Tuesday. The Navy League and Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday anchor the event, with emphasis on seapower including bases and merchant marine. Admiral Standley backs the league’s focus and slogans.

Washington Navy League of the United States Theodore Roosevelt United States Alton America Navy League League William H. Standley Nelson Macy

Radio schedule of NBC CBS and WJZ network programs

A detailed listing of morning, afternoon, and evening radio broadcasts across NBC CBS and WJZ chains. It names organ recitals, orchestras, singers, dramatic programs, and variety shows with time blocks and station affiliations. It reflects a full day’s programming across multiple networks and stations.

Hazleton Legion elects new post officers

The Hazleton Fria r Watson post of the American Legion announced the election of officers for the term led by Commander Carl A. Mahoney. Other officers named include vice commander C. M. Holmes adjutant Leo C. Hoffman finance officer K. F. Weitman chaplain Gordon Maley and sergeant at arms William H. Strickell.

Hazleton Friar-Watson American Legion Carl A. Mahoney C. M. Holmes Leo C. Hoffman K. F. Weitman Gordon Maley William H. Strickell

Radio Program Schedule Fragments Mention NBC CBS and CBC

A fragmentary list shows a radio schedule with NBC WEAF WABC WJZ CBS and CBC slots. Items include Oleanders quartet William Meeder organist Cheerios Landt trio and White Montena Slim and Streamliners Breakfast club Metropolitan parade Bill and Ginger songs across networks and stations.

William Meeder NBC Weaf Chain WJZ Chain CBS WABC Tone Pictures WJZ _ chain Herold Nagle WEAF WJZ University of Chicago Radio City Music Hall Symphony Orch Salt Lake City Tabernacle Choir WOC WCCO Waimea Eddie Dunstedter RCA Pittsburgh Symphony Orch ABC WBBM KMOX WGST Wwe al Roth Metropolitan Opera Ot En Claire Oleanders Cheerio Landt Trio White Montena Slim CBC Streamliners Breakfast Club WJZ_chain

Monday Horoscope Signals Doubled Prospects and Delays

The forecast suggests lively and successful chances for enterprise yet warns of stubborn obstacles and possible postponements of important matters. Those born today face a year of conflicting conditions though strong energy supports achievement. A child born now may be versatile with talent in study and original research and a sensitive, artistic nature.

Nuts Linked to Poison Ivy Family, Study Finds

A new study shows cashew and pistachio trees belong to the same plant family as poison ivy, highlighting unexpected botanical connections. Researchers classify Anacardiaceae as sharing traits with the irritant vine, suggesting cross-family similarities in allergenic compounds.

Bizet Birth and the Spain Opera Carmen

On Bizet born October 25 1838 his opera Carmen is praised as a masterwork though he never visited Spain. Critics call it the greatest opera while Bizet died believing it did not succeed.

Georges Bizet Spain Bizet

Quiet Iowa Commune Roots in Amana Settlement

The article traces the Amana communal experiment in Iowa from its 19th century origins. It notes German founder Christian Metz arriving in 1842 to start Ebenezer near Buffalo and the colony’s expansion to 30,000 acres in Iowa by 1855, with Metz later dying as the community persisted.

Iowa Amana Russia Christian Metz America Buffalo N. Y Ebenezer Metz

Theodore Roosevelt Born on October Twenty Seventh

Theodore Roosevelt born October 27 1858 grew from a frail child to one of America’s strongest presidents. He earned the nickname Bull Moose and wielded the big stick in shaping U S policy.

Theodore Roosevelt T. R Big Stick Graham America

The Strenuous Life Phrases Tied to His Name

Phrases closely linked to his name include The Strenuous Life and related expressions. The lines suggest a strong personal branding around a philosophy or public persona.

Statue of Liberty Dedication Marked Fifty Years Ago

On Wednesday October 28 a comedian quipped about the statue's stance in New York Harbor noting that if she fell she would drown. The piece marks fifty years since the Statue of Liberty was dedicated carrying the torch for freedom.

New York Harbor

Chicago Mayors and Assassination Echoes Through Time

On Oct 29 43 years ago a disappointed office seeker shot Chicago mayor Carter H Harrison from his home. Harrison had won the office five times. Forty years later Mayor Cermak died from a bullet in Florida meant for Franklin D Roosevelt.

Carter H. Harrison Chicago Harrison Cermak Florida Franklin D. Roosevelt

Election Echoes Nearby Election Warmed by Friday Reflection

On Friday October 30 a nearby election looms, prompting reflections on civic choices and the political climate as communities prepare to vote.

Loco-Focos Split Tammany Hall In 1835 Meeting

An 1835 Tam many Hall gathering on October 30 split factions over a dispute. One side was ousted and cut the gas, leaving the other by candlelight. Candles lit by flickering flame kept the meeting going as the origin of the Loco-Foco label for a Tammany faction.

Tammany Hall Loco-Focos Tammany Loco-Foco

Sons of Liberty Founded in 1766 Amid Pre Revo Era Ties

The Sons of Liberty formed on October 31 1766 as a pre revolutionary group helping found the United States. The title group faded with time but the Liberty name persisted in memory and history.

Sons of Liberty United States Sons

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