Portrait of Jennie Sketches and the art dealers
Eben Adams, a young New York artist, sketches Jennie Appleton and sells them to art dealer Mr Mathews for twenty five dollars. Miss Spinney buys the lot for fifty after challenging the value and hints at Jennie’s timeless look. Adams departs hopeful, realizing the city is now his world as he pursues future work and Jennie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben Adams
New York
R. Mathews
Spinney
Miss Spinney
Mr. Mathews
Leonardo
Sargent
Tasker
Mr Mathews
Adams
Jennie
Henri
Moore
Alhambra
Make This Model At Home Pattern 4491 and details
Pattern 4491 available in misses and women's sizes 14 through 42. Size 16 requires 315 yards 38 inch fabric and 12 yards contrast. Send order to Pattern Department Cedar Rapids Gazette New York address. Additional 10 cents buys latest pattern book. Margaret Baxter listed with Clarence Rundel, lot 2 plat 8. 5-27-40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Cedar Rapids Gazette
West 17Th Street
New York
N. Y
Budget Menu For Five: Eat Well On Twelve Dollars A Week
A historic guide outlines a weekly meal plan for a family of five, detailing breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks with cost estimates. It lists recipes such as cream cheese with chives sandwiches and liver sausage sandwiches, plus a braised brisket dinner and desserts, aiming for balanced nutrition on about $12 weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bernard
Braunschweiger
City Hall notes report water department finances
The June water department report to the city council shows receipts of 38465.98 and expenditures of 45040.16, a deficit of 6574.18 for the month. Pumpage totaled 169,705,000 gallons, an average 5,656,833 gal daily, with water hardness at 5.1 grains per gallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Department
City Health Department
Board of Health
Sheriff Sale Notice in Linn County Iowa
A transcript execution of a 1940 judgment from Linn County Justice Court exceeds control. The real estate in Cedar Rapids Block 2 Lot 2 Cobban Adams addition is to be sold at public auction on July 1940 at 10 18 AM in front of the Court House door Cedar Rapids. Ames H Smith Sheriff announces sale with deputy Roy Radebaush listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Linn County
Iowa
Justice Court of
Bradley
Adams
Cedar Rapids
Court House
Linn
Towa
Ames H Smith
Jow
Roy Radebaush
Hollywood Stars Celebrate Fourth Of July and Weddings
Sonja Henie wed Dan Topping and plans a long honeymoon delaying Sun Valley shoot. Notables like Henry Fonda and Richard Greene linked as co stars. Obert Montgomery aims October return to MGM with Red Cross project. Headlines also note Laughton Kanin quarrel on They Knew What They Wanted and varied gossip on Bette Davis Calamity Jane debates, Laraine Day optimism, and Errol Flynn hospital visit amid a busy Hollywood scene.
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Ollywood
INS
Sonja Henie
Darryl Zanuck
Dan Topping
Sun Valley
Henry Fonda
Richard Greene
Milton Sperling
Sonja
Dan
Hollywood
Obert Montgomery
Red Cross
Paris
America
Bob
RKO
Charles Laughton
Garson Kanin
Carole Lombard
William Gargan
Gretchen Drake
Chicago
Bette Davis
Miss Davis
Hazel Schreiber
M-G
Garbo
Errol Flynn
the Baron
John Barrymore
Miriam Hopkins
Flaemchen
Joan Crawford
Edward Arnold
Wally Beery
Misses Warn About Mary Livingston Nose Incident
The column teases readers about Mary Livingston's nose bobbing and cautions Elinor Hanson Julie Schwab and Mrs J B to think twice before altering appearance. It hints at social reactions and the humorous tone of Miss Interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elinor Hanson
Julie Schwab
J. B
Mary Livingston
Pledge Renewal Difficult for Recovering Drinkers
A family faces pressure as a middle aged man who once quit drinking after a two year pledge resists renewing it. He argues the pledge signals weakness while friends mock the idea and his wife fears undermining his confidence. The column notes the pledge’s uncertain value once the year ends.
Commentary on inebriety and child wife dynamics in 20th century reflections
The excerpt discusses how alcohol influences family relationships and loyalty, noting the clash between personal temptation and pledges, and contrasting childlike mental development with that of morons. It analyzes attitudes toward drinking as relief and the social judgment of intellect levels.
Questions and Ansi ters on Asthma Pamphlet Request
A reader asks for a pamphlet on asthma and stamps to mail to Mrs Big. The text also discusses raw milk illness claims and a health advice question about head pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs Big
Brady
Reid
CW Ansner
AM Anrxer
John F Dilla Co
Accordion program led by Miss Marguerite Richae and Hillis Hauser
The Gerardi Bros accordion set directed by Miss Marguerite Richae features old favors songs and novelty numbers on screen. Hillis Hauser directs and Frank Bates accompanies for community singing with pieces like Rew Bass Band March Washington Post March and Red River Valley performed by a quartet including Kenneth Durey Joyce Engler Dorothy Hurka and Jack Mordorst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerardi Bros
Marguerite Richae
Hillis Hauser
Frank Bates
Rew
Washington Post
Marguerite Michael
Helen Hendal
Red River Valley
Kenneth Durey
Joyce Engler
Dorothy Hurka
Jack Mordorst
Democrats Seek Middle Ground Platform for 1940
Washington Democrats draft a 1940 platform balancing left and right views to appeal to 14.9 million independents. Len Robert Wagner guides a concise plan endorsing the New Deal with a strong antiwar plank debated by factions led by Wheeler and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette
Washington
Len Robesert F. Wagner
New York
Roosevelt
Philadelpha
Sheridan Downe
Calif
Senate
Wegner
Len Bur
Ton K. Wheeler
Mont
Great Britain
Wheeler
Theaters Listings Include Rooney Gur'tred and More
The page lists showings at Paramount Vicker with Rooney Judy Gur'tred in Andy Hardy Meets Debitante and Anne Shirley with James Ellison in Anne of Windy Poplars. Other titles include The Ghost Breakers with Bob Hope, Phantom Rovers, Crass Country Romance, and Night Riders at Rialto with Heroes in Blue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Vicker Rooney
Judy Gur
Andy Hardy
Debitante
Lewis
Iowa
Anne Shirley
James Ellison
Gene Raymond
Wendy Barrie
Bob Hope
Paulette Godedard
Phantom Rovers
Walter Pidzeen
Florence Rice
Palace— Corgan
Ann Lethern
Tokn Carroll
The
Carters
Fax Banter
Frank Craeven
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Robert Nathan
Margaret Baxter
Margaret Rundel
Sinsie
Clarence J. Rundel
George
EGAD
Tim
William
SOPR
U.S
City Hall
Twenty-fifth Street
Mount Vernon Avenue
Eleventh Avenue
Frank Zobae and Sons
A L Taylor
Chamber of Commerce
Taylor
A. R. Menary
Ambulance Service Company
Ambulance Board
Avenue NW
Fourth Street
Ellis Boulevard
M Street
Tenth
Twelfth Avenue
H Avenue
Oakland Road
Center Point Road
Fifth Street
O Avenue
First Street
Cpce
Homolka
Joe Pasternak
Marlene Dietrich
Wally Hatany
John Wayne
la Dietrich
Albert Dekker
Broderick Crawford
Anna Lee
Shirley Ross
Ken Dolan
Shirley
Fen
Brenda Marshall
Bill Holden
Wayne Morris
Tropics
San Francisco
Frances Langford
Florida
Boris Karloff
Jack Warners
Ant
Uth
Erameans Pidleee
Walter Pidseon
Fiorence Rica
Flash Gordon
Personal Health Service
BT William Bradt M, DB
Rialto
Darenevil
Mesquiteers
Night “Riders
Heroes IN Blue
Ellis Park
Playground and Recreation Commission
Ellis and Bever Parks
Ells Park
Tony Galento
Maz Baer
Farnus
Anne
Ellison
Cetuma
Night Riders
Blue
Debutante
Lewis Stone
Mickey Rooney
Judy Garland
Tete Smith
Cat College
Robi Benchler
Congo
Little Old New York
Alice Faye
Fred MacMurray
William Henry, Virginia
Dele
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