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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1937
Page
35
The article argues the voluntary unemployment registration may be wasteful yet worth pursuing. It notes many factors shaping accuracy, including political pressure in an election year and practical steps to improve reliability. Officials should defend the results and pursue a sincere, intelligent counting plan.
The piece questions the idea of Iowa as a national political barometer before last year’s election. It notes mixed signals from returns and mentions observers, discussions by Fae, and references to senators like Van Nuss, with pervasive commentary on court-packing and administration tactics.
Mr Heller hints at relying on party machinery next year as he seeks renomination. He notes office holders and workers are people and urges people to decide reprisals against congressional women. He also aids supporters who could sway Senator Van Nuys minded to act.
The Gazette notes continued progress in Linn County highways over 25 years with a new viaduct completed on the west side of the city and bids next week for two paving links on a proposed U S highway 30 route. The state highway commission is praised for steady, long term planning and capable staff delivering value amid political turmoil.
URTON RASCOBE argues belief in God is a personal limit of reasoning, contrasting faith with scientific views of blood, cells, and marrow. He ponders whether body processes imply planned design or accident and comments on culture, communication, and society with satirical observations.
A collage of cultural figures and personalities from literature stage and sport is invoked in a breezy New York style roundup. Names include Mae West Harold Ross Somerset Maugham J Hartley Manners Harry Evans Percy Grainger Walter Chrysler Jr Gene Tunney Oscar Waldorf Grover Whalen Gene Sarazen Jack Dempsey and others.
The piece recalls cartoonists and night club hecklers in New York mixing wit with danger. It notes a Belmont hotel site planned for a grand restaurant, mentions Dempsey’s East Side venture, and profiles figures like ES White Julius Tannen Grant Clarke EXAS GUINAN in a world of early 20th century clubs and quick, sharp retorts.
The piece recalls lively newspaper art rooms once led by Tad and E. A. Bushnell in Cincinnati. It notes high pay rumors, a quixotic Homer Davenport moment, and a clash with locals as editors and police framed a dramatic cartoon era from 1937.
Sept 16 1927 report notes Misses Kathryn Raftery Mabel Morgan depart for Washington Philadelphia New York and other points. Also mentions local market prices and residents returning from travels including F J Bittner Edward Murray John Anderson and others.
Procter & Gamble presents Oxypo a no scrub soap that soaks out dirt in 15 minutes prevents color fading and rough hands. It speeds washing cuts time 23 to 40 percent whiten clothes 4 to 5 shades while remaining safe for washable colors. Tested and approved by Good Housekeeping Institute as an economical long lasting suds soap.
A brief reminiscence from Claude Callan portraying a son and his dog during a tense moment with his mother. The dog offers unspoken comfort as the narrator reflects on love, respect, and the household dynamic.
A historical price snippet lists grains and farm products with rye at 1.60 per unit, barley 1.00 to 1.05, hay 19, straw 6.50 to 7.50, hens 1.74, eggs 0.42, hogs 1.05, steers 9 to 13, and lambs 10 to 13, reflecting a mixed agricultural market snapshot.
Mrs. Blanche Porter sustained injuries after being thrown from a horse at a riding school while learning to ride. Maude, the horse of Street Commissioner Kennedy, wandered from its tether on Second Ave.
Local notes describe a display case being smashed at the Martin Dry Goods company. Social columns list guests at Midway ranch Corad Neb and local market figures include wheat 70 80, corn 62 63c, oats 47 50c, rye 60 65c, barley 50 55c, hay 197 14, hens 92c, eggs 15c, hogs and lambs with prices cited.
District Court notice to all holders of bonds issued by Century Building Company. Subordinated bonds totaling 75 000 dollars. A. H. Blank, trustee, ordered to notify by Cedar Rapids Gazette. Bondholders may file claims by December 10, 1937 or face a court order barring their claims.
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