Sugar freight rates hit Cedar Rapids in 1933 review
The Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce warns local jobbers that sugar from California and New Orleans faces higher carload rates once routed through Cedar Rapids. Rates show 84 cents per 100 pounds from California points to Cedar Rapids versus 65 cents to other nearby towns, with savings possible by routing to Lowden or Bennett and back. Local trucks can beat rail costs by trucking sugar from Davenport into Cedar Rapids, highlighting rate discrimination and potential adjustments.
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Lowden
Cedar Rapids
San Francisco
Crockette
Calif
London
H. F. Sundberg
California
Lowdon
Chicago North Western
Bennett and Durant
Rock Island
Bennett
New Orleans
Davenport
Mississippi River
Widow leaves $2000 trust for dog care
Independence Missouri reports Mrs. Maude Brown Ott widow of a former mayor left a will revealing a $2000 trust fund designated for the feeding and care of her Husky and cocker spaniel.
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Independence
Maude Brown Ott
Exploring Mind with Albert Edward Wiggam
The piece discusses shifting life values as science opens new worlds and meanings. It cites Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt urging balanced weighing of life and notes growing interest in psychology, biology, physics, and chemistry as people seek richer purpose.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
How to Win an Argument booklet by Wigsam
An advertising notice for a 28 page booklet by Albert Edward Wigsam D Sc claiming study of twenty thousand interviews. It promises six practical principles for businesspeople salespeople lawyers and others who contact the public and directs ten cents for printing and return envelope to William care of the newspaper to obtain “Winning Arguments.”
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Albert Edward Wigsam
D. Sc
William
Home as a Place to Speak Freely and Air Emotions
A columnist argues home should be a haven where people feel free to express feelings without filter. They say the home allows airing raw emotions that could offend if spoken abroad, even if such words sting a little.
Private life and the dynamics of home understanding
The passage discusses how true home life relies on being understood and forgiven, warning against rudeness to loved ones. It contrasts constructive wit aimed at impersonal targets with wives who may critique male flaws, noting men resist ego injuries yet seek domestic harmony.
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Willy
Toledo Couple Wed In Ceremony At Tama
Bertha Collins step daughter of Don Anderson and Lee Alston son of Ed Alston were married Saturday by Rev. J. H. Yaggy in Tama. Attendants were Gertrude Coy and Lunnie Yandal.
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Toledo
Bertha Collins
Don Anderson
Tama
Lee Alston
Ed Alston
J. H. Yaggy
Gertrude Coy
Lunnie Yandal
Pretty Joan Ormond Loses Home Moves to City
Joan Ormond daughter of William Ormond flees Dorceyville after clashes over marriage. She pursues Hugh, learns he is married, and later faces Elmer Parcher who interferes with her letters. Esmee Cranmer offers aid as Joan seeks a new start in the city.
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Joan Ormond
William Ormond
Dorceyville
Smure
Julia
Joan
Hush Sewell
Elmer Porcher
Hugh
Elmer Parcher
Elmer
Esmee Cranmer
Darceyville
Esmee
Teddy Creates a Scene in Esmee’s Apartment
Joan tells Teddy she must stay only as a refuge and reveals she has no other place to go. Teddy, drunk and possessive, assaults Joan then softens with pleading talk and hints at wealth to keep her. Joan explains her situation and Teddy’s harsh glare softens as he listens to her story.
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Esmee
Teddy Lathrop
Joan
Teddy
Hugh
Elmer Parcher
Andy Cotter
Blondy
Pouting Hazel Anxiety Over Slights Reflected in Miss Manners Letter
Hazel is depicted as perpetually unhappy and convinced she is slighted misreading friends. The column notes her constant pouting and seeks guidance on manners as the sun returns after months of gloom.
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Hazel
Azel
Miss Manners
Happiness Found Between Trials and Advice
A reader shares how a harsh life led to a rare friendship and renewed hope. A friend’s mercy restored belief in goodness, suggesting happiness survives amid loss and hardship. A Miss Manners column offers blunt social guidance on ending unwanted evening phone calls by declaring mealtime and hanging up.
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Miss Manners
Fellows
Chuck
Montana Without State Fair Budget For 1933
Montana lawmakers approved no appropriation for a state fair in 1933. the event will not be held unless funds are allocated. Officials state no funds were allotted and the fair cannot proceed without legislative action.
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Montana
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Albert Edward Wiggam
William Aubrey
Lux
Mary Manners
Kryptok Glasses
J. C. Landenberger
Optometrist
First Avenue
Iowa Theater
Killian
Ovyret
Psn
Ceeetee Ae
Patricia
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