k MACUODIN runic ATION MAY M/RRORMID TELEVISION l-CRET ROMANCE -The Radio Star in ALICE FAYE'S Life F ,s LIFE CAN BE BEAUTIFUL ^a,g IkeLe smoke ol Olower-JJurningOlower-iji LameLCamels gives you EXTRA MILDNESS, EXTRA COOLNESS, EXTRA FLAVOR am LESS NICOTINE than the average of the four other largest-selling cigarettes tested — less than any of them — according to in- dependent scientific tests of the smoke itself. THE SMOKE'S THE THING! A LL that you get from a cigarette — you ./jLget in the smoke itself. And here's what you get when you smoke slower-burn- ing Camels. More mildness where you want mildness. ..in the smoke. More flavor where you want flavor . .in the smoke. More coolness, too! In the same slow smoke of a Camel cig- arette, you get less nicotine. Yes, 28% less nicotine than the average of the four other largest-selling brands tested... less nicotine than from any of them. Dealers feature Camels by the carton. For convenience — for economy — get your Camels by the carton. K. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 'Camels taste like the cigarette they are ... a finer BY BURNING 25% cigarette of real mildness, wonderful flavor!" SLOWER than the average of the 4 other MRS. EDWARD M. McILVAIN, Jr., of New York largest-selling brands • A lover of home life, Mrs. Mcllvain furniture and silver. She also likes tested . slower than enjoys running a household. ..enter- candid photography. movies . .con- any of them . Camels also give you a smoking taining small groups of friends. certs . Camels. "Smoking Camels plus equal, on the aver- Deeply interested in decoration, she is one of my chief every-day plea- age, to prefers antiques and period pieces sures," says Mrs. Mcllvain. "Camels . was photographed against the are mild as can be. ..and taste simply EXTRA SMOKES background of an eighteenth-cen- grand. Yes, the fact that there's less 5 PER PACK! tury lacquer screen. As a hobby, nicotine in the smoke of Camels Mrs. Mcllvain collects miniature means a lot to me!" 7%[& ^^C^c^z-/Zf^ . VM Plain Jane . were born . Even if you Smile is Lovely^ TAKE HOPE... If your S& Make your smile your beauty may say your gums only need more work talisman. Help keep it sparkling —natural exercise denied them by to- with Ipana and Massage. day's soft foods. And, like thousands of dentists, he may suggest "the extra stim- TAKE HOPE—plain girl! Look in your ulation of Ipana and massage." mirror— and smile! There's your chance for beauty. For if you keep your Try Ipana and Massage teeth sparkling, gums firmer, you, too, For Ipana not only cleans teeth thor- have a loveliness to turn the eyes of men. oughly but, with massage, is specially But truly, how is your smile? Bright designed to aid the gums to sturdier, and radiant—or dull, dingy? Help make more resistant firmness. So be sure to your smile sparkle, make it the real, at- massage a little extra Ipana onto your IS "A LOVELY SMILE YOUR MOST tractive YOU. Start today with Ipana and gums every time you brush your teeth. IMPORTANT BEAUTY ASSET!" massage. Remember, a sparkling smile Start with Ipana Tooth Paste today. say well-known beauty editors of depends largely firm, on healthy gums. Let Ipana and massage help keep your 23 out of 24 leading magazines If you ever see "pink" on your tooth gums firmer, your teeth sparkling, your In a recent poll made among the beauty brush— see yottr dentist right away. He smile winning and attractive. editors of 24 leading magazines all but one of these beauty experts agreed that a lovely smile is a woman's most precious asset. They went on to say that "Even a plain girl has charm and personality if she keeps her smile bright, attractive and sparkling." IPANA TOOTH PASTE MAY, 1941 MAY, 1941 VOL 16 NO. 1 HID TEtEWISIOII ERNEST V. HEYN BELLE LANDESMAN FRED R. 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A. by Art Color Printing Company, Dunellen, N. J. RADIO AND TELEVISION MIRHOH Frowns can speak volumes- but What do You they can't say "Mum"! want to tt j First Prize . A TEACHER DEFENDS HER PUPILS Lately there has been much criti- cism of children who appear on radio. It makes them affected, it is said, and interferes with their school work. As a teacher of Dramatic Art, I know these statements are untrue. On the contrary, those children who do the best work in my classes are unaffected in their speech and deport- ment, easily maintain high averages in school, and often also take dancing, music or some other art. I believe work in radio to be one of the forms of training a child should have. It improves their speech and diction; develops their imaginations; and calls for poise and personality of the sincere, natural type that is of great future value.—Louise C.