Helen Keller biographies and the myth of the public icon
A reflective critique of Dorothy Herrmann’s Helen Keller biography and James Chace’s Acheson biography. The piece discusses how Keller’s fame transformed into a plaster idol and how reviewers reveal more about themselves than about subjects. It notes Keller’s memoir The Story of My Life and the lasting impact of her watershed moment with Annie Sullivan.
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Gazette highlights soybean ink and recycled newsprint
The Gazette promotes sustainable printing using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. Readers are urged to drop newspapers at 4250 Sixth St. SW or at the nearest recycling location to support the program.
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Fewer Coupons in Sunday Gazette Due to Holiday Schedule
Some coupon supplements normally in the Sunday Gazette are missing today because the advertising schedule was shifted for the holiday. The change affects readers seeking usual savings and may alter planned shopping.
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Poetry Slam Pop Goes Global in Austin Art Event
The National Poetry Slam draws 45 teams for a four day festival in Austin. New York City won a 2000 prize as poets tour from Vancouver to Asheville and film projects loom. Analysts discuss the blend of art and commerce and the intense disciplined competition.
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Gazette observes Labor Day with reduced Monday hours
The Gazette will operate on reduced hours Monday for Labor Day. Circulation offices in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City take calls until 11 a.m. and 9 a.m. respectively. Newsroom opens at 4 p.m. for obituary and item submissions with a 7 p.m. deadline. Advertising offices close until Tuesday.
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Local Retail Ad Contact Numbers Include Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
Advertising contact details list Cedar Rapids phone 398 8222 and Iowa City 339 3165 with a toll free line 1 800 397 8222. Hours noted are weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and ads placed prior to late breaks. The excerpt references NIA 19A 5C.
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