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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1936
Page
4
A short, reflective line by Legouve ponders how a man’s death would reveal the vanishing scale of his life role and status, suggesting pride falters at final judgment.
WPA drought image sparks a quarrel with The Fargo Forum over photo fakery. The Forum’s charge and subsequent rebuttals cast doubt on drought severity in North Dakota while Maine voting trends are analyzed to contrast national and state outcomes.
Insults to injury phrase describes Cedar Rapids getting nearly five times as much rain in an hour Friday as the entire July total here. Farmers had prayed for showers six weeks ago but now face soggy corn fields and higher moisture levels, while the weather man exaggerates Friday’s deluge.
The piece argues Maine's election results have limited predictive power for national outcomes. It notes Maine traditionally leans Republican but cites 1912 1916 1932 examples where state results did not align with national winners, challenging the adage that Maine goes the nation.
A columnist recalls a self centered eighteen year old, his neglect of a loving mother, and a wife who notes the lack of visits. Durants definition of a gentleman is cited, warning girls against rotters and urging self sacrifice. The piece blends social satire with political quips and maxims from 1936.
A collage of personal anecdotes and cultural bits from New York figures and scenes. References span comedians Billy Rose and Nero Wolfe to Eva Tanguay and Barbara Stanwyck, with notes on opera, theater, magazines, and quirky trivia about words, places, and personalities.
A fragmentary review lists Florence Mills Lillian Russell and Irving Berlin among public figures. It contrasts vocal performers with statuesque stage presence and notes Gov. Albert Chandler as a crooner at eight. Billy Gaxton is praised for delivering consistent fire. Lost American Art: Carving at the table.
A guide advising patients to present the chief complaint clearly, avoid hedging, and answer questions directly. It emphasizes knowing duration, avoiding prior remedies, and being ready for examination, with special notes for women patients in offices without a nurse.
An incoherent OCR fragment mentions names and places in garbled form, preventing clear identification of event, person, or organization. The readable parts offer no verifiable facts to establish a definite news item or outcome for a proper card.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference deafness, marriage advice, medical input, and possible patient letters. No coherent events or names present to identify a full news item.
A reflective verse recalling childhood shouts of wait for me and a parent’s departing moments. The speaker notes how children grow to become adults and how a parent’s waiting call echoes as they themselves leave home.
Nancy Page describes two college students Felice and Claire packing for school. They favor sweaters slipovers and cardigans, two wool shirt dresses, scarves, tweed top coats, and practical daily wear. Claire prefers culottes and a ski suit while Felice leans toward a fur coat. Evening wear is simple yet luxurious in moires and velvets.
Fragmented radio grid shows 6:00 to 11:30 PM programs across NBC CBS WABC WEAF WJZ WIZ KMOX WCCO. Names include Victor Young Artie Shaw Lou Young Lou Bring Xavier Cugat Dick Stabile Antobal’s Cubans Ale Show and various orchestras.
A set of crossword style clues. Horizontal entries include retired industrial leader and various word hints such as blood pump kiln and flower. Vertical clues provide related terms with definitions like to cleave to decay and note in scale.
A stamped self addressed envelope is prepared for Nancy Pag in care of The Cedar Rapids Gazette, as part of a 1936 copyright notice.
An author notes that accuracy comes from moral choices, asserting rights precede scientific methods and arguing for ethics to guide decisions even when science offers limited guidance. It emphasizes that truth is filtered through societal values and moral responsibility.
The Program of Eugeni in the United States argues that skilled laborers with high judgment, character, and foresight are shrinking in numbers due to smaller family sizes while less skilled workers grow, challenging national intelligence prospects. Authorities acknowledge two thirds of intelligence differences arise from environment, but heredity influences remain. the piece warns of a potential cognitive decline as family trends shift.
Dr Henry Og links a booklet titled Rules for a good memory described as scientifically tested. Readers are invited to mail a dressed envelope to Dr Alber E Wigsam care of the newspaper to receive MEMORY.
Kerr Eby author of the booklet War argues that women could prevent war if they band together. He believes the mother instinct is the strongest force and, mobilized and focused, could stop the slaughter. He calls it the world’s last hope.
The annual reception for new teachers in conjunction with the first Pare Teachers’ meeting of the year is scheduled for Tuesday night. M Con Schallau and Miss Sara S. Phil Mrs. ich and Mrs. A. O.
Legal notice from W. J. Barngrover attorney announcing action against Willie Linn Counts. Reads as a formal proceeding with names and parties referenced, indicating a court or legal course through the National Bank or related entity.
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