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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1936
Page
7
A dated author’s note discusses whether pedestrians should require licenses like drivers. It cites unsafe crossings, moral concerns, and proposes testing fitness to go outdoors, while noting science can’t resolve moral choices. The piece ends with a 1936 copyright.
A promotional note offers Dr Henry Link memory rules tested by science. It explains how to remember names dates lessons and books and invites readers to request MEMORY by sending 10 cents for costs and a stamped self addressed envelope to Dr Albert Wiggam care this newspaper.
A discussion on how a wife’s career compares to a husband’s, noting that married women often shift priority to marriage for happiness and compatibility. The piece also cites Dr. Bert Ratner’s study suggesting allergy risk may not be simply inherited, comparing allergic and non-allergic families.
Poor Paige by Claude Callan presents Hazel who has married and divorced often. The burglar’s entry last night is described with the dog unmoved, treating it as just another husband in the tale.
Dear Miss Manners advises a middle aged woman who has dated a man now blind. He asks her to marry and care for him, but she feels she cannot accept this duty and seeks guidance on whether her stance is selfish. The columnist counters that true duty differs from expectation and suggests focusing on support without marriage.
Dear Miss Manners counsels Jill that she should not marry a man without a job or plans to live with relatives. The advice stresses practicality and self respect, urging Jill to insist on stable arrangements before marrying.
A woman faces pressure from her fiancé to marry despite his lack of income. He argues marriage is necessary for support, but the issue risks profound unhappiness if she marries without financial stability.
The Colesburg consolidated school will open Monday with Superintendent W W Osborn as chief, principal L M Thompson and a teaching roster including Edmund Birkholz Wilma Smith Ellen Western Katherine Leeper Madeleine Kauffman Gweneth Brown Gaylen Rizer Marjorie Ernst Blanche Gull Lillian Staiger and Dorothy Iliff. A pupil hauling contract was awarded to Howard Groth who has bought four motor busses. the east route was let to Ralph Moser.
Otter Creek Township property in Linn County Iowa is subject to a quiet title suit. Plaintiffs Earl D Neighbor and others claim absolute fee simple ownership of three acres described in Section 28 85 7 west of the Fifth Meridian with disputed claims by numerous named defendants and unknown claimants. The petition seeks establishment of title and general equitable relief and warns defendants to answer by September 14, 1936 or default judgment will be entered.
A newspaper ad announces Silver Queen Sheets at 1.08 per sheet with a crisp linen finish no filling and full bleaching. Cases to match priced at 68c per pair. Located on the third floor.
An advertisement touts Hollywood Patterns with 15 cent copies of Paris fashions. It cites youthful clever lines and easy-to-follow designs, inviting readers to visit the third floor for the latest patterns.
Tissue weight style designed for the young figure and comfort in sports. Slip on easy to launder. Sizes 25 27 29. Price two dollars fifty cents. Third Floor.
Flannel robes priced at 6.00 each feature smart wraparound design with self belts. Necklines adjustable from high to open in navy royal wine or rust with contrasting trim. Available in sizes 14 16 on the third floor.
A downstairs store advertises twin sweater sets priced at $1.94. The sets feature crew necks and button coat sweaters in brown blue rust or green brushed wool in sizes 34 to 40.
Advertises school frocks with white pique trim and buttons in plaids checks and florals. Features short sleeves in sizes 14 to 20 available at the Downstairs Store.
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