Bette Davis to Star in Plantation Drama of Jezebel Theme
Los Angeles Hal Wallis will direct Bette Davis in Jezebel a drama set on a Louisiana plantation before the Civil War Miriam Hopkins is considered for a role with other top stars in the project The film draws on Davis’s screen persona and features a composite female lead similar to Margaretless Munroe as a central figure In production in about ten months the project aims to capitalize on the Gone with the Wind influence and the era’s southern tensions
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Harrift Parsons
International News Service
Los Angeles
William Wiler
Hal Wallis
Samuel Goldwin
Bette Days
Owen Davis
Miriam Hoapkas
Jey
Asen Fokel
Louisiana
Plaria
Ife
Cv.l
Jezebel Weler
Nerie Oberon
Colorless Lives Lacking Courage Highlighted by Letters
A Mary Manners column excerpt discusses a man living a fearful, colorless life due to fear of others' judgment, avoiding fun and change. The piece reflects on social pressure and personal conviction through the long text and reader questions about trust and fidelity.
Dear Georgia Woman Advised to Help Marriage Keep Balance
A writer urges Georgia to address marital strain by sharing activities with her husband rather than isolating him with chores. The reader is urged to invite support, avoid turning the husband into a meal ticket, and consider occasional outside companionship to maintain balance.
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Georgia
Seattle
Mrs MacGaw Appointed Cornell Recorder in Mount Vernon
Mrs Bradford K K MacGaw of Mount Vernon was named Cornell college recorder effective October 1, succeeding ex registrar Palmatier who moved to Michigan State College. A Cornell alumna and former secretary to the superintendent, she has held multiple secretarial posts including head of the Cornell placement bureau.
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Mount Vernon
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Cornell College
Mire MacGaw
Ass Exelan XM Palmatier
Michigan State College
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MacGaw
Frank Cole
Cornell
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Collgee
Theaters Show Several New Releases Across Cities
At the theaters Paramount New State Palace Rialto and more premiere a mix of crime romances and musicals. Casts include Victor Moore Beulah Bondi Walter Connolly Lionel Stander Irene Hervey Brian Donlevy Rochelle Hudson and Cecilia Parker with Marilyn Monroe lookalike stars.
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Victor Moore
Beulebh Bond
Brian Donlevy
Rochelle Hudson
Iowa
Walter Connolly
Lionel Stander
Irene Hervey
League of Frightened Men
Eric Linden
Cecilia Parker
New State
Willam Powell
Mvnna Loy
Clark Gable
Manhattan
Harry Carex
Fdona Booth J
Claudette Colbert
Fred MacMaras
Ralph Herd
Kay Hughes
Donald Cox
Eriis
Bbien Moore
Buck Jones
Vitamin D Shields Against Respiratory Infections
A health expert questions vitamin A as anti infective and cites evidence that vitamin D boosts immunity to respiratory infections. Animal studies show higher death rates from typhoid without vitamin D. radiated yeast tablets rich in vitamin D reportedly reduce colds and pneumonia risk in measles and whooping cough cases.
I Have Cri A Call For Honest Illness Labels
The text argues against using cold as a euphemism for illness and urges calling it cri to acknowledge uncertainty about diseases. It cites a hygiene rule and a study showing high death rates from diphtheria among children with and without rickets, urging self discipline and clear labeling of illness.
Bed Wetting Help and Hemorrhoid Information
A reader seeks advice on correcting bed wetting after measles and requests literature on hemorrhoids. The excerpt also defines a wet dressing as moistened cheesecloth applied to wounds to promote drainage and relieve tension.
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Afr
Mts
Notice of Appointment of Executor 1937 Iowa Linn County
Notice announces C Gyost appointed and qualified as executor of the estate of B F Matheny in Linn County Iowa on August 18 1937. It requests all debtors to pay promptly and directs claimants to file with the Linn County Town District Court clerk.
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Towa
Linn County
B. F Matheny
Iowa
C. Gyost
Probate of Will No 10492 in Linn County Iowa
Notice in Linn County Iowa District Court announces probate of the Last Will and Testament of Stepan Bena, deceased. Hearing set for September ith, 1937 at 9:00 am for proof and admission. dated August 24, 1937. Edwin W Lundquist, Clerk. George Piala, Attorney.
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Iowa
Linn County
Stepan Bena
Said
District Court
Cedar Rapids
Edwin W.lundquist
George Piala
Notice to Contractors for Roiler House at State Hospital Iowa
Proposals invited from contractors to erect a coal bunker at the State Hospital Cherokee Own turse amciica longs. Proposals due September 7, 1937 at the State Institutions Board, State House Des Moines. Must include $2000 certified check. Right to reject bids.
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State Hospital
Cherokee
Amciica
Board of Control of State Institutions
State House
Des Moines
Iowa
Henry A. Liebbe
H. C. White
Kidney Health Adverts From Haarlem Pills
An old advertisement urges readers to use Gold Medal Haarlem Kidney Cap sules to improve kidney and bladder function. It claims quick results and lists symptoms like backache moist palms leg cramps and puffy eyes. The copy stresses originality and a Holland origin for the product.
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Haarlem
Holland
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