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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1933

Page

4

Rainy nights and rising tensions at Sylvan Park

In a damp, tense night sequence Elise confronts danger and a strained town writes its tangled anxieties into the Sylvan Park household. Barney recovers as gossip swirls about Oliver King and Elise while Taylor and Helen mend a fragile family tableau.

Max Ashi King Tad Oliver King Barney Elise Taylor Helen Sylvan Park Lad Leontine Leo Araminta Country Club Anne Hampton Leslie Ball Oliver Longfellow Darling

California Syrup of Figs Promotes Appetite in Children

An old ad claim urges parents to treat a child's poor appetite with California syrup of figs. It describes a coated tongue, bilious eyes, and stasis and touts the product as a natural laxative that cleanses the colon, improves digestion, and restores weight and color. It warns against substitutes and imitations.

California

Mrs Roosevelt as Young Wife Shaped Home With Keen Understanding

The article describes Mrs. Roosevelt guiding family life with a blend of modern views and old fashioned ideals. It notes her role in encouraging public discourse, responsible independence for her children, and careful social supervision through smart chaperones.

Mrs. Roosevelt Nioe Anna Connie

Anna's Upbringing Brings Family Unity and Fun

The five children avoided camps and traveled with the whole family. They grew up in a warm atmosphere that favored home amusements. The family cherished birthday cake rituals, Christmas stockings, dress-up parties, rhymes, and picnics. Next: Mrs. Roosevelt's Work.

Anna Mrs. Roosevelt

Negro Preacher Will Gaskin To Speak At St Stephens

Rev Will Gaskin of Sheffield will preach at St Stephens Primitive Baptist Church this Sunday both morning at 11 o clock and evening at 7 o clock. The church stands at McCartney street and Wilson avenue with Rev West Batts serving as pastor.

Will Gaskin Sheffield St. Stephens Primitive Baptist Church McCartney Street Wilson Avenue West Batts

Indiana Opens Path to Early State Ratification Convention

Indiana lawmaker Jacob Weiss of Indianapolis introduces a bill calling for a state convention to ratify federal repeal action. If approved by the assembly, the convention could be held before mid May, making Indiana among the first to ratify repeal.

Jacob Weiss Indiana Indianapolis Congress Indiana Assembly

Famous Costumes Featured in Montgomery Stage

In Montgomery Alabama on March 1 the Little Theatre will stage Ten Nights in a Barroom with authentic looking wardrobe from ante bellum homes. Pieces include Perry of South Carolina’s Harvard graduation dress coat from 1842 a roses gown from 1839 and a Prince Albert coat once worn by Senator John Hollis Bankhead. A walking cane once carried by Governor W C Oates is also part of the display.

Montgomery Ala Little Theatre Gov. Perry South Carolina Harvard John Hollis Bankhead Jasper W. C. Oates

Reverend Dennis to Speak at Moulton Heights on Red Cross

Rev. Peter M. Dennis will address Moulton Heights school Thursday at 7 30 in the evening on the Red Cross. The gathering aims to organize a local Red Cross branch at Moulton Heights.

Peter M. Dennis Moulton Heights Red Cross

Nine Young Ladies To Take Part In Spring And Summer Fashion Display

Decatur residents will attend a Thursday evening fashion show at 7 30 p m in the J C Penney Co store on Second avenue. Nine young ladies under Mrs Edith McKnight will model through spring and summer creations with Miss Frances Watkins at the piano.

Decatur J. C. Penney Company Second Avenue Edith McKnight Penney Beott Lee Ruby Reeder Central High School Nell Johnson Boyd Ross Mary Briscoe de Blackwell Thelma Lee Mite Mildred Nebrig Milh Kitchens Frances Watkins Harry Higdon

Warren William and Damita star in The Match King at Princess

Warren William and Lili Damita, Hollywood stars, headline the First National picture The Match King opening at the Princess theatre on Thursday. Howard Bretherton directs a story of high finance, swindle and politics based on a novel by Einar Thorvaldson with a strong supporting cast.

Warren William Lili Dymita Princess Theatre Hollywood Warner Bros First National Studios Howard Bretherton William Damita Einar Thorvaldson

Paul Reno's Ballyhoo Revue Returns to City

Paul Reno's Ballyhoo Revue opens at the Princess theatre on Thursday and Friday with vaudeville acts. The show features 2% talented artists, a chorus of eight, an orchestra, dazzling costumes, and stage settings. Maxine serves as mistress of ceremony along with Billy D Armo, Mac and Daley, Roller skaters Valdez and Peggy, and many others.

Paul Reno Princess Theatre Maxine Billy D Armo Mac and Daley Valdez Peggy

Hebrides and Western Isles Defined in Scots Geography

The term Hebrides refers to all islands along Scotland’s west coast often called the Western Isles. The designation covers multiple island groups and is used in regional and historical contexts to describe this maritime region.

Hebrides Scotland Western Isles

Iron Tonic Remark Sparks Gertrude Gunstone’s Recovery

After giving birth Mrs. Gunstone reports she grew thin and nervous until Vinci iron tonic restored strength and weight. Caddell Drug Co. sold the product and shared the testimonial.

Vinci Gunstone Caddell Drug Co

Trial Offer At Druggists On New Mouth Wash

A new antiseptic mouth wash from Vicks Voratone is sold at half the usual cost with a 10 cent trial bottle and a 5 cent 25 cent value, promising economy and universal use. Supplying millions to druggists, demand exhausts stocks. buy regular 10-ounce bottle if needed and claim money back after a week if unsatisfied.

Vicks VapoRub Vicks Voratone Vicks

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