Changing Roles Mark Evolution Of Movie Heroines
In a portrait of Hollywood’s shift, Bette Davis and contemporaries recount how early stars were praised for innocence and beauty. Now actors like Davis and Rita Hayworth pursue more complex, ruthlessly human roles such as murderesses, transforming screen storytelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollywood
Corinne Griffith
Billie Dove
Mary Pickford
Lillian Gish
Gloria Swanson
A& Katherine MacDonald
John
Maureen Watkins
Chicago
Rita Hayworth
Dona Sol
Rita
Sally Gane
Ida Lupino
Local Gazette Ad Fragments and Notices
A jumbled page shows miscellaneous notices and ads including thanks for bereavement, loan offers on jewelry, an ad for Christmas portraits, and dancing listings. The legible items mention a jewelry loan service at 105 2nd Ave, a portrait studio at 218 3rd Street, and a dance night schedule on 15th Street with a contact number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldridge Studio
3Rd Street FE
Dial
Lost dog poster with reward for terrier mix
A missing two month old black and white terrier mix is reported. Reward offered. contact 123-4667.
Paris Academy Beauty School Specials and Services
Driving to Fort Worth notes a beauty shop advertisement details permanent wave specials and supplies. The ad mentions Paris Academy Beauty School Dial permanents starting at 81 with best supplies and service in a downtown location near Bishop’s on 1st Ave SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goora Weet
Bishop's
Jan Luchy Beauty Shop
Paris Academy
Dial Permanents
A. W. IN_ CO
Maytag
Eterson CO
Paul R. Ave
Help Wanted in Des Moines Gazette Classified
Job notices list male applicants including George J. Bingham at a Fort Des Moines hotel and factory staff, plus office workers. Also ads for farm hands and general workers with locations Marion and Route 1, and a Shirley Candies want ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Bingham
Fort Des Moines
Des Moines, Iowa
Help Wanted in Classified Lines for Domestic Work
Female help wanted listings describe positions for general housework, child care, light farm duties, and maids. Ads specify locations, contact names, and telephone numbers for Mrs. Roy, Mrs. J Stuart, Coburn address, and several contact points for scheduling interviews.
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Roy Mt. Veenen
Fragmentary OCR notes on vehicle list appear
The readable text shows a mix of car models and formats including a 937 Master and a 1833 Town sedan. Details are sparse and garbled with incomplete phrases and punctuation.
For Sale Classified Items Open 1960s Style
Items including a Winchester 12 gauge shotgun a Berinston repeating shotgun a .22 short rifle and a woodsman pistol listed with prices and contact numbers. Numerous household items furniture appliances heaters clothing and radios offered with phone dial contacts and street addresses.
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John
Mt. Vernon Ave
40Th Street
Cali
Winchester
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Gish
Dove
Foxes
Louelila CO
Parsons
Motion Picture
International News Service
Rude Auto Co
Springs
Forts
Plymouth
Rude "Auto Co
Third Ave. SE
Chevrolet
Ste Ge
Dodge
BUICK
Lasalle
Oldsmobile
Sxe
Beautino Wear
Haale
Allen Motor CO
Second Ave
Tenth St
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Tives
B.F. Wadbens
Wh. Srinee
Me & Co
Siopel
Este
Tady
Richards Abu-Mat
Ca Polk
Aetare
Solon
Sagen
Neni
K&m PH
the Empire M. Sine
Shadle Printing Co
Wisconsin Lumber
Easner
Decorat’s
MN Coal & Wood
Gardner Rus
Ashe
Kind
Ares
Graf
3Rd Ave
a _ + Iron Works Company
Burlington, Iowa
Roloff
Berane
Reiterman
Walker, Ia
Jewel Tea CO
Reap Belch
Hatch
of AG
Ft. Worth
Geil
Cedar Rapids
Hayes Music Box
ARMISTICE_DANCE Coliseum
Oelwein
Mee
Birk
Russ Morgan
Orchestra Adm
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Partite Tnt
Marion
Gazette
Senate
Cail
J. Stuart Ieoeisen
Arte Det Ofes
Bleecker
St. Paul
Minn
Meget Ie
Teeasin Hoss
R. McAllister
Belle Ave
Davenport
Central Employment Ag'cy. Granby
Trade Schools
Ge Henderson School of Welding
Cedar WA
Welders
Mer
Uris
Ties Eateless Bie
Autos & Trucks
Handler
DOOR
Overme
First Ave
Plymouths
DeSoto
Studebaker
Wagner Motor Co
8Th St
Pontiac
Packard
Culver Motors
6Th St
Baxter Motors
Chrysler
Second Ave. SE
Ist Street
Tar
Sheer
Chiamonie
Chen
Ford
H.p
Priao
Paul Crab
Ibet Ps Sedt Sewean Sew Sian
Motor CO
Chevrolet Tudor
Rapaport
Ly 2 H N Sales CO
Ind Ave
Nice
Langhurst Motor CO
6Th Ave
KaDine Bros
Ten Ave
Auto Parts & Service
E. Cohn & Oan
Ave
Start
Osen's Tailor
4Th St
Third Ave
NEW
International Business Eertase Corporation
R. L. Dixon
Washington Ave
Obey 7 Glass Pro
2Nd St. Si Paint Co
Morgan
Ann Ae
Coldstream E
MEAD
Iested
Baldy's
Harvard Classics
Dr. Eng
15Th St
McOmahin
Thabhe
Aeig
St. NE
Colts Woodsman
K Ave
Dra Sui Reoat
Rusber Boots
Ss Sports
ACME
Suh Street
Ind Ave. E
Bias Hardware CO
St. SE
Rogers
Katz Auto Parts
C. Mattress & Upholstering Co
Areemene
Home Specialty
Walnue
China
Iowa City
Tion Gas
Al's
Wits
Iowa ‘Electric & Power Co
Schanberger Motor CO
Ist Ave
Eee Onsen
Ste AN
A Mart
A Ave. NW
Columbia Custom
Corpitalize
Cartwrict Decorators
J. B. Stripe & Son Auction Co
Weilt
Leventhal
Ave. FE
Eaves Heating CO
St. SW
A c Myers
Ath
Ashers
Thor
Hoover
micrFuaranteec Service Air
Dexter
Ist St. SE
Noah
Cohen's
Muste Co
Rano Co
Westland Acres
Cotas
Good One
Radios and Service
RCA Victor
Killian
C. BR
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