Mind exploration and the limits of science in morality
An author argues that scientific insight cannot determine moral rightness and that science curbs individual rights for society. The piece notes experts sometimes misjudge literature yet acknowledges enduring authors like Tolstoy, Anatole France, and others.
Women in Business Discussed in 1934 Reflections
The piece quotes Profound words on heroism and pacifism, then cites Dr Harry Hepner's view that women are more easily discouraged in business. Factors include marriage plans, training gaps, insecure status, and a tendency toward introversion and worry about personal problems.
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America
Harry Hepner
Decrees Quiet Real Estate Titles Granted In Court
Judge John T. Mofft quieted Henry J. Sticks title to Marion property and Richard B Wolfs title to Linn county property. Defendants included E J Mentzer Gretchen Mentzer and others. The court also reformed a deed to show Fred W Perley and Anna Perley as joint tenants and quieted Fred Perleys title.
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John T. Mofft
Henry J. Stick
Marion
E. J. Mentzer
Gretchen J. Mentzer
Charles G. Mentzer
Phoebe Ellen Lindquist
Jennie A. Miller
Charles B Slaymaker
G C. Miller
Anna Slaymaker
Richard B Wolfe
Linn County
Lizzie Tehel
Frank Tehel
Anna Klouda
Wendl Horesky
A B Clark
Fred W. Perley
Anna Perley
Margery M. Perley
Willis F Perley
Harold G. Perley
Fred Perley
Passage on enduring literary greatness and sudden fame
A reflective note on how figures like Hauptman and Thomas Mann reveal lasting genius after expert recognition, while occasional works achieve swift, widespread acclaim. The text contrasts patient scholarly discernment with sudden popular surges in literary prominence.
Dream of pacifists and war’s end echoed in Mann remarks
At a large testimonial dinner for Dr Thomas Mann exile from Germany and author of Magic Mountain, Mann proclaimed I am a man of peace and abominate war, criticizing militarism as superficial and antiquated.
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Thomas Mann
Germany
10 20 30 Years Ago in the Gazette Highlights
A sweep of notices recalls St Patrick’s church forming a Good Fellowship club with Ray Gorman as president. Car crash near Quebec injures Mrs Brems and Miss Leona Cooley. Dolly Geraldine Wenderson and Edward Hasek wed at Hawkeye Methodist. Morgan Wittengl leaves for Columbia University for Goldschmidt Fellowship funded graduate work. Greene’s Opera House hosts The Shepherd of the Hills and Uncle Tom’s Cabin. George Grune Jr. heads to St John’s Military School Delafield Wisconsin. The American Trust and Savings Bank moves to First Avenue and Second Street. Mrs F P Austin returns from Mackinac Island. Cedar Rapids Eagles honor C A Stephens with a deputy grand president gift. Senator James H Trewin to speak at Roosevelt club in Brairstown. Mae Grace Sterling and John Malcolm Beattie marry at Beattie home.
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St. Patrick's Church
St. Patrick Good Fellowship Club
Ray Gorman
Don Spaight
Joe Kitmes
Cedar Rapids
Canada
Joseph Brems
Leona Cooley
Cascade
Quebec
Dolly Geraldine Wenderson
Hawkeye
Edward Alvin Hasek
Morgan J. Wittengl
Columbia University
New York
Tura
Greene’s Opera House
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