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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1941

Page

3

Changing roles uncover shift from pure heroines to flawed screen icons

Time columnist Louella Parsons surveys how silent era idols like Corinne Griffith and Mary Pickford upheld perfect morals, then marks a shift as later stars such as Bette Davis and Rita Hayworth embraced darker, complex characters, arguing modern films demand genuine humanity over saintly façades.

Ollywood Corinne Griffith Billie Dove Mary Pickford Lillian Gish Gloria Swanson Katherine MacDonald John Bette Davis Tallulah Bankhead Roxie Fox Ginger Roxie Hart Maureen Watkins Chicago

Lost and Found Ads Mix Within Old Gazette

A jumble of classifieds lists missing dogs and pets with contact numbers, plus a variety of jobs and goods ads. Names, locations, and offer details appear scattered across a single column, reflecting a crowded marketplace page.

Wants Ads Rates and Information Notice

Classified section outline shows ad prices by size and word count with dates and contact numbers. Includes lost and found notices with phone contacts and reward offers. Readers are urged to dial specific numbers for ad placement and inquiries.

Fort Worth Driving Expense Detail Noted

Fragmentary notice lists driving share expense for Ft. Worth on November 10 at 822 1st Ave. and 32-1451 Bishop's with entries for Lillian Lady Beauty Shop and Wireless services priced 5.00 and 2.75 respectively.

Ara St Los Angeles Gazette Richards Camp Polk Claiborne Phene Soion Ft. Wi 1St Ave Ganas Tak Bishop's Lillian Lady Beauty Shop

Fragments Describe Four Door Sedan Appeal

Incomplete notes mention a four door sedan and winter conditions. The text references a car model or feature, but specifics are missing.

Classified ads list assorted goods for sale and services

A dense lineup of items for sale and services including coats, a shotgun, rifles, a wood heater, dining chairs, dress and baby items, radios, furniture, and repair shops. Contacts and addresses such as 14th St NE, 16th St SE, and 32 St NE are given with phone digits for inquiries.

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