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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1939

Page

5

Vitamins Talk Warns Against Nonprescribed Concentrates

Dr. Lewellys F. Barker of Baltimore warned Linn County Medical Society members not to take vitamin concentrates unless prescribed by a physician. He praised cod liver oil for children and discussed vitamin A and beta carotene from foods, plus the history of the word vitamin. A local report noted ambulance radio notification to ensure patients see their chosen doctor, with rotation on emergency lists if no choice exists.

Lewellys F. Barker Baltimore Linn County Medical Society Montrose Hotel Barker Johns Hopkins University Washington, D. C Cedar Rapids Chicago Oklahoma City Funk B. J. Moon Naate

How Family of 5 Can Eat Well On $12 a Week

A column outlines a weekly menu plan for a five person household two adults and three children aiming for a balanced diet at about twelve dollars weekly. It notes protein minerals vitamins and practical reheating tips to revive leftovers such as doughnuts using a waxed paper bag and moderate oven heat.

Verybody

Missing Coe student Millfred Mills returns after trip to Moline

Milfred Mills a Coe college junior chemistry major who disappeared Sunday night was found resting at home Tuesday after a trip to Moline Illinois. His mother Mrs Pearl Mills appealed for police help Monday and a telegram from Mills in Moline arrived Monday afternoon. He missed the first bus but was met by his uncle in Iowa City around midnight. Mrs Mills said Mills suffers temporary amnesia from overwork and could not recall his wandering. His grades are reported high by registrar J F Yothers.

Milfred Mills Coe College Moline Ill Pearl Mills Third Avenue SE Mojine Mills

World Faces New Imperialism Russia Says Utley

Clifton M. Utley told 800 at St Pauls Church that Soviet Russia now exerts imperial influence over Estonia Latvia Lithuania and possibly Romania Yugoslavia and Persia He warned Britain and France delay attacks to curb Nazi morale while Germany counts on a long war of nerves The Nazi Soviet pact aims to keep Germans anxious and Utley says Germany will lose from this delicate balance and a broader war.

Russia Clifton Utley Morales Clifton M. Utley Europe Britain France Germany Hitler Japan China Turkey Dardanelles St. Paul's Methodist Church Utley Chicago Council On Foreign Relations Estonia Latvia Lithuania Rumania Yugoslavia Persia Finland United States Baltic States von Ribbentrop Gazette Italy England Lusitania U. S Poland London Paris Coughlin

Edgar A Guest Halloween Poem Recounts Mischief Then Mirth

The poem recalls a young Edgar A. Guest performing Halloween mischief such as scaring neighbors with a tick-tack and moving hitching posts. It contrasts past pranks like hauling garbage cans and carrying off a farmer’s plow with today’s kinder, quieter Halloween.

Roosevelt Record Dedicates Issue to Glenn Williams

The Roosevelt Record, Roosevelt high school’s bi weekly paper, publishes a six page issue the first in its history. The edition is dedicated to football star Glenn Williams who was fatally injured recently and features his story and front page photo. Extra pages cover club news and Halloween features.

Roosevelt Record Roosevelt High School Glenn Williams Record Don Maloney Marvin Buckner Donald E. Brown

Appointment of Executor for Linn County Iowa Estate

Notice is hereby given that on October 30 1939 Lawrence appointed executor of the estate of O O Harper of Linn County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted to said estate should make immediate payment and those having claims must file them authenticated in the Linn County Clerk’s office with W W Crissman attorney.

Nea Towa Geneve Harper Iste Linn County Iowa Clerk of the Linn Counewe OT Tawrence W. W. Crissman

Hanford Post Sets Armistice Dance Night

The Hanford post of the American Legion holds its annual Armistice Dance for members and wives on November 11 at 8:30 p.m. in the Memorial Building armory. Floyd Thompson chairs the committee. Favors and noisemakers will be provided and refreshments offered for a nominal charge.

Hanford Post American Legion Memorial Building Floyd Thompson

People’s Forum Publication Rules

Community letters must be concise, bearing full signature and address for publication. Contributions should not exceed 400 words and must reflect local concerns, opinions, or observations. Writers provide name and address to verify identity and air viewpoints respectfully in print.

People’s Forum

Comment on Lindbergh speech reflects democracy and pacific aims

Henry Wetjen of Williamsburg Iowa endorses Lindbergh’s speech as based on democratic soundness and cautions against isolationist bias. He notes Lindbergh’s European insight and Atlantic situation awareness, arguing Americans supported peace with all nations and rejected weapons to redraw boundaries.

the Gazette Lindbergh Atlantic Western Hemisphere Europe Henry Wetjen Williamsburg Iowa

Gazette reader argues for neutrality and criticizes embargo

A Toledo editor defends American neutrality amid WW II tensions. The letter urges ending the embargo on Germany and questions the logic of blocking world trade, citing past wars and the risk of German air power. It contrasts the Gazette stance with that of Rev Williams and calls for pro American policy. Londoners use 36 gallons of water per head daily.

City Hall Notes and Public Works Transfers

City council on Monday approved allowing the retail merchants bureau of the Chamber of Commerce to decorate the oop area for Christmas. A $230.90 warrant from the parks improvement fund was issued to Joseph Hradek for a comfort station at Sinclair park. Dirt removal from the K street SW grading project and dumping on the levee below Sixteenth Avenue SW cost $178.60, transferred from river front to public improvement funds. Don Hines, city attorney, was authorized to attend the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers meetings in Washington DC November 27 to 29 to discuss minimum wage scales in PW A work.

Parks Improvement Fund Joseph Hradek Sinclair Park K Street Sixteenth and Twenty-second Avenues Sixteenth Avenue River Front Public Improvement Fund Don Hines National Institute of Municipal Law Officers Washington, D. C Hines PWA

Uncle Sam to Feed Birds This Winter With Donated Grain

Cedar Rapids rural mail carriers will distribute grain to birds when natural food is scarce or snow covers the ground. The grain is to be donated, not supplied by the government, with carriers acting as in prior years to help wildlife during winter shortages.

Uncle Sam Cedar Rapids

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L. F. Barker Johns Hopkins Naomi Doesel Cedar Rapids Gazette Coe LE Brown Clyde Lewis DOPR NEA Service. Inc T. M. Reg. U. S. Pat J. B Art Snider Stalin Roosevelt Edgar A. Guest the Poet of the People HE Sounds Off Toledo Williams Lambert Lambert Pharmacal Co St. Louis, MO City Hall Smulekoff Third Avenue West Side Third Avenue Bridge
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