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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1927

Page

2

A Stolen Dream Dress Ups the City

Lily in Angouleme's steals a blue star perfume and a velvet coat then faces a store detective and a plea to her father as she plans to dodge a theft accusation. Sued friends remind her of a former wealthy admirer while she endures a night of luxury and looming consequences. Lily schemes to call her father and avoid disgrace. The Angouleme's store detective follows her. Staley Drummond may still care, adding tension to Lily's precarious choices.

Lily Sue Pat Jack Staley Drummond Staley Patrick France Pac Tga Augouleme Cyrus Lexington Sia Lily Angouleme’s France Boyle Iron Angouleme Central

Dear Santa Claus letters from Decatur children in 1927

A collection of Santa Claus letters from Decatur Alabama youngsters dating from 1927 requests for dolls, trains, toys, dolls clothes, a fire engine, a bugle, fruit, nuts and candy. Several children mention family members, illnesses, and wishes for siblings and parents, with one note noting an orphaned or poor family.

Santa Claus Whuldreach Jackson St. Decatur Ala Elgan Leon Black 5Th Ave Decatur Claud Stipe 4Th Ave Ice

Pimples Boils and Skin Eruptions Sale Pitch

An advertisement claims skin eruptions and boils stem from abnormal body conditions and promotes S. S. S. as a cure. Testimonial from W. Barker of Cincinnati Ohio praises improved health after using the product and urges readers to try it at local drugstores, noting pricing options and sizes.

S.S W. Barker Wanut Street Cincinnati Ohio Nature

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