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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1936

Page

6

John Gilbert’s Beverly Hills Auction Of Personal Belongings

A forthcoming sale at Tower Grove Drive Beverly Hills will auction John Gilbert's possessions. Virginia Bruce Colleen Moore and other stars bid on books paintings records and memorabilia while lavished items include his bed piano and a vintage Mannlicher rifle. The sale honors the actor known as the great lover to fans worldwide.

Louella O. Parsons Universal Service Ollywood Tower Grove Drive Beverly Hills Bert Lytell Jack Barrymore John Gilbert Ben Bail Jack Virginia Bruce Cedric Gibbons Colleen Moore Gordon Coutts George K. Arthur Carey Wilson Shakespeare Arthur Hornblow George Fitzmaurice Lindsay Vic Polly Moran Juan Romero Valentino Chandler Sprague Howard Grieve John Lindsay John Gilbert Marlene Dietrich Greta Garbo Ina Claire Leatrice Joy Sir Transit John Gilbert

Dakota Farmers Face 75 Percent Aid Demand

Chicago AP reports that 75 percent of the drought hit Dakotas farm population will need federal aid by fall. WPA field rep Howard Drew told A W P official Howard Hunter that about 60,000 farm families in each state head toward destitution regardless of weather.

Chicago Dakotas Howard Drew WPA Howard O. Hunter Works Progress Drew

Induction Program At S. U. I. Sept 21

Iowa City officials announce the University of Iowa will hold its traditional induction ceremony on September 21. All university employees from deans to janitorial staff will participate. President Eugene A. Gilmore will administer the oath after a brief address as the school year opens.

Iowa City University of Iowa Eugene A. Gilmore

Burke Reappointed as Iowa State Agent in Des Moines

Governor Clyde L. Herring named Joe Burke of Dubuque as state agent to succeed John A. Owens who resigned Bloomfield mayor cites private business. Owens had been state agent since May 1 after Burke quit to run an unsuccessful primary bid for Dubuque county treasurer.

Des Moines Llp Clyde L. Herring Joe Burke Dubuque John A. Owens Owens Bloomfield Burke Dubuque County

Gazette Advertising Rates and Policies

The notice lists consecutive day price tiers for ads with per line daily rates in dollars and cents, mentions special rates for work wanted ads in classification 22, and notes a 20 cent per line per day rate for ads outside Iowa. It warns the Gazette will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of an ad order spanning multiple days.

Iowa Gazette the Gazette Ad Department

Beauty Shops Announce Machineless Perms and Services

Local beauty shops advertise machineless waves and perms priced from 3.50 to 95 cents with weekly payment options. Listings include Helene Beauty Shop Johnsons Paris Academy of Beauty and others with contact numbers and locations across streets such as 10th Street SE and 3rd Ave SW. Also advertised are beauty school services and a cleaning and laundry service with restoration finishes.

Paramount Helene Beauty Shop Johnson's 10Th St Bal W'Kly the Peacock Neorman Beauty Shop 3Rd ° Ave DIAL Paris Academy OF Beauty Russell Eastside Maternity Hospital E. 27Th Kansas City Missouri May Cedar Rapids Richards College Pharmacy Allied van Lines, Inc Lynch Transfer & Storage Co Podzimek Pharmacy Ave Armstrong's Swift Current Sask Canada Cail 3Rd St Becanvas Kriz Ist St. SE Hardy’s Ist Ave Kenwood Lincoln Neb Alburnett

Unusual Employment Opportunity for High Grade Man

Wanted in Cedar Rapids a capable man 25 to 30 with expert typing and shorthand speed. The position involves secretarial work with initiative after training, requiring above average personal character. Respond in duplicate by mail with three references to Box D-129 Gazette and Box R-142 Gazette.

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Classifieds Offer Cheap Goods and Employment Opportunities

A collage of old advertisements lists wool sales, Christmas cards, agent opportunities, coffee route jobs, furnace repairs, roofing, and various help-wanted notices. It includes demand for agents, earnings promises, sample offers, and employment inquiries. The Gazette warns against fraudulent ads and promotes clean, bona fide listings.

Aggressive sales opportunities and part time help wanted

Classified ads offer aggressive salesman positions in established territories with training provided, plus multiple openings for housekeepers, bookkeepers, nannies, and other help. Ads mention weekly pay, commissions, and boxes for responses, from firms like The American Art Works and McKay Nursery Co. across several cities.

The American Art Works Coshocton Ohio Wisconsin McKay Nursery CO Madison Wis L. Maupin Roosevelt Hotel McIntosh Electrical Corp California Ave Icago Ill

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