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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1927

Page

3

Co-eds Debate Paying Dates Men Still Foot the Bills

A campus debate shows mixed views on equal dating costs. Some students back shared expenses for rides and parties, while others, including Louise Chapman and Janet Kimbark, oppose Dutch treat dates. Dean Winifred Richardson and Daily Northwestern editor Bernard Craven provide differing stances.

Ian Miss Block Louise Chapman Miss Chapman Janet Kimbark Winifred Ricardson Bernard Craven Daily Northwestern

Cardus Aids Weak Nervous Comber Woman Says

A Comer Georgia woman describes severe weakness sleepless nights and fatigue. She credits Cardus a purely vegetable remedy used for over 50 years with restoring her health and allowing her to stop the treatment.

Comer C. H. Smith Cardus Reebin

Teethina Baby Remedy Promoted by Old-Time Doctor

The advertisement touts Teethina as a safe simple remedy for infant gas digestion and colic. It credits Mattett, an early general practitioner, for developing the formula now used for generations. Claims it relieves stomach troubles in babies and children and is sold at drug stores for 30 cents.

Mattett Ana Ae C. J "CM Dent. di Columbus

Paris Style Paris Sportswear Shapes Summer Wardrobe

Paris fashion notes highlight lightweight sports clothes for women with simple lines and discreet colors. Descriptions cover sweaters with pleated skirts, chain mail knitwear in silk and gold, kasha coats in pink, tricot fabrics, and golf wear. Patou colors include apricot yellows and tannish greys replacing beige.

Jenny Jenny Pink

The Red Signal On the Yacht

A scene aboard a yacht features Homer Banks Manton pressing Rosalind with insinuations as he plans to move her to Newport to handle urgent correspondence. Rosalind resists while Manton asserts the behavior is common and unavoidable in high society. A night on the Royal reveals the pressure of business on personal boundaries.

Manton Newport Rosalind Hie Helen Anton

Paris women chase brown tans on stage and in salons

Paris observers note a vogue for dark golden complexions like sunburns among stage beauties. Josephine Baker helps popularize the look then shifts to a deeper Oriental or American negro tint. Makeup requires smooth liquid powder, Indian tones, ochre dust, and dark red lips.

Evelyn McDonald Paris Josephine Baker Fo Bergere

Extraordinary service offered for hard to find articles

If it can’t be found in Decatur any merchant will gladly assist in obtaining the article you wish to purchase providing attentive service and access to special ordering options.

Decatur

Decatur Climate Urges People to Move into City

The message promotes Decatur as a healthy climate and inviting place to live in the Tennessee Valley, urging residents to relocate to the leading city in the region.

Decatur Tennessee Valley

Gordon's Digestive Aid Promises Quick Relief

A Dallas pharmacist introduces Gordon's as a remedy for dyspepsia and digestive troubles. Thompson Drug Store and Alban carry the product at 1.50 per bottle of sixty four doses. Parcel post prepaid on receipt of price to G. M. Gordon Drug Co. Dallas Texas.

G. M. Gordon Drug Co Dallas Texas

Famous French Recipes From Evelyn McDonald Paris

Paris feature presents duck cocotte with bacon and butter browning then slow cooking and sauce. Also a spring dessert apricot tart with short pastry tins and vanilla icing sugar. Ends with a note about Decatur trading area and investment return questions.

Paris

Fire Brigade Is Pleasing To Many At Royal Theater

The Fire Brigade drew a large crowd at Princess Theatre on Monday night for the initial showing of the epic. The film is shown again today for the last performance with city fire departments sharing in proceeds to buy new uniform equipment. Viewers called it an excellent production.

Fire Brigade Princess Theatre

Paralyzed Somerville Man Improves. Family Hears Encouragement

Lonnie Cain of Somerville district and Decatur, previously paralyzed, showed signs of improvement after days of illness. His father F Cain of Melbourne Florida spoke in Melbourne about his son's condition and offered hopeful remarks.

Lonnie Cain Somerville Decatur F. Cain Melbourne Fla

Decatur In Glowing Terms Promotes Local Insight

A brief note extols Decatur as a welcoming city and urges readers to seek more about the area and its people, highlighting local warmth and curiosity for visitors or newcomers.

Camel Cigarettes Win Praise From Modern Smokers

Modern smokers praise the integrity of Camel claiming it is first among cigarettes. They describe Camel as quality with no false front, made from the finest Turkish and Domestic tobaccos with unmatched blending. Readers are urged to try Camel for smoking pleasure.

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