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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1941
Page
8
A Q and A on proper shopping behavior outlines social rules for housewives. It covers bruising fruit, ordering groceries in one delivery, quietly raising complaints, avoiding pushing for bargains, and small item delivery expectations. The best solution emphasizes courtesy and practical limits.
Army officials studied the wreckage of a light pursuit plane in a Sunday dawn crash near Greencastle Indiana. Lieut. Col. Rufus B. Davidson of Atlanta Georgia and Major Fred H. Murchison of Dallas Texas were killed.
Lord Woolton British food minister said in a speech that food stocks are better than 12 months ago despite heavy calls on shipping for war needs. He noted improvements in supply amid wartime constraints.
In his Reviewing Stand column Henry McLemore riffs on postwar notes from New York to Memphis, including ship life aboard the former America West Point liner, navy enlistment and selective service thoughts, and strong criticism of Mussolini alongside reflections on war rhetoric and public mood.
Household Finance presents three simple loan options including signature loans with no security and auto loans. Applicants need not involve endorsers or disclose money matters to friends or relatives. Monthly installments show flexibility, such as $9.77 for 12 months or $6.99 for 18 months to repay $100.
A fragmented diary-style entry recalls an Army officer warning that Britain receives most defense goods from the U.S. and links it to low morale. The writer recalls New Orleans St Charles bar scenes and Edison’s early talking pictures, mixing cryptic names and a judge of cat shows, all hinting at a hidden import.
Albert E Wiggam discusses why some men over 35 fail to marry noting women often choose similarly, ego and health concerns, fear of responsibility, and desire for liberty. He adds that teaching arithmetic can change dislike with proper guidance and cites ink blot tests spotting unbalanced soldiers.
Gust Dressel survived after neighbor Werner Hubbard dug by hand to free him from an eight foot trench collapse in Robbinsdale Minnesota. Dressel was repairing a yard pipe when the walls gave way and dirt covered him, Hubbard kept his head clear while firefighters arrived to assist.
An article fragment notes that Dressel arrived but remained in the jury with a broken collarbone, indicating an injury affecting participation.
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