Fragmentary historical notice on mail matter and advertising agent
Fragmentary OCR shows 1912 era posting statement Desater and Des Moines pricing. Names like RB Shelton, BENJAMIX BLOODWORTH and TENNEY CORPORATION appear with addresses York Chicago sh and Des Moines. The text includes dates Feb 24 19TR July 1 1912 and legal act references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desater
Guder
Devine
Representenney Corporation
York Chicago
Des Moines
When the Southern farmer will come into his own
A prose excerpt envisions the Southern farmer achieving independence as he eats bread from his own fields and meat from his pastures. The passage imagines free farmers free from creditors, debt, and external control, thriving with crops, gardens, orchards, vine yards, dairies, and barns.
See Springtime Trees and Parks in Town
Residents are urged to explore Sherman Street, Jackson Street, and various parks this spring to observe blossomed shrubs and the fresh attractiveness of the season. The call encourages a local stroll to enjoy the town’s renewed greenery and scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Street
Jackson Street
Senator Walker Clarifies July repeal Vote In Alabama
Senator Harry Walker editor of the Limestone Democrat urges voters to focus on repealing the federal prohibition amendment in the July 18 election. He explains repeal does not legalize beer and that Alabama may still permit whiskey sales under state law and possible future actions by the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Walker
The
Limestone Democrat
Alabama
Netonal Congress
Walker
Democrat
Prosperity mood gains favor as Collier's sees better days
Collier's Weekly surveyed 20 500 Americans in 100 cities and found 90 plus percent confident about recovery and in favor of giving President Roosevelt broader powers to tackle unemployment and farm issues. Editor William L. Chenery asserts September will be prosperous and that confidence rests on a solid economic foundation despite past depressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier's Weekly
Collier's
Roosevelt
Daily
Decatur
William L. Chenery
Wall Street Bull Run Mirrors Dollar Drop
Arthur Brisbane notes another stock surge after the gold standard shift while the dollar’s value slips abroad. He argues a lower dollar matters only if domestic prices rise, citing rising Wheat Cotton Hay and silver and daily trading volumes as signs of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Sam
Hitler Celebrates Birthday as German Nation Honors Him
Adolf Hitler, Germany's new chancellor, turned forty four as the nation joined in widespread celebration. Prussian officials lauded him, others spoke of his leadership as a holy force, while Hitler's organizations erected shrines and held public services praising him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Hitler
Germany
Bismarck
Hindenburg
Kaiser
Hans Kerri
Hitler
Lenin
Stalin
Embargo and reshaped fortunes across nations and cities
The article contrasts England’s embargo on Russian imports with Russian unease at punishing individuals, while noting historic figures and quirks of power. It surveys a migration shift as over two million Americans leave cities for farms since 1930, and ends with a remark on education and literature related to Casabianca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Russia
London
Ivan the Terrible
Elizabeth
Peter the Great
Europe
Peter
Albany Mayors Invite Boys to Secret Meeting
Albany mayor E Payne invites boys aged 9 to 16 to meet at his office on Monday evening. He has not disclosed the meeting's purpose. The Alabama Tennessee Baseball League will include four clubs Albany Decatur Sheffield Columbia Tenn and Russellville per Kiwanis representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. ©. Payne
Albany
Alabama-Tennessee Baseball League
Kiwanis Club Rooms
Albany-Decatur
Sheffield
Columbia
Tenn
Russellville
Mrs Grffin Weekend Visit With Cullman Kin
Mrs W R Griffin of Cullman spends the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs J H Alexander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.R. Griffin of
Cullman
J. H. Alexander
Athens couple visits Sherman street relatives
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Grush of Athens are visiting Mr. and Mrs. George Grush on Sherman street. J. W. Cunningham will leave next week on a business trip to Montgomery and Houston, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Stewart Grush
Athens
George Grush
Sherman Street
J. W. Cunningham
Montgomery
Houston
Texas
Hobby Fair Prize Night At Rotary Sponsored Event
The fourth annual Hobby Fair by the Rotary Club of Decatur draws praise for student work across district schools. Prizes and ribbons will be awarded at 8:30 in the store on Second Avenue, with group prizes for primary to senior high exhibits. Pats and others are urged to attend and view the awards and displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club of
Decatur
F. S. Graves
Second Avenue
Atlee H. Hoff
First Baptist Cancel Midweek Services
Rev J E Burkstresser announced that midweek services at the First Baptist church are cancelled due to the revival view at the First Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Burkstresser
First Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Church
Adapt and Defy: A Student’s Courage Amid Changing Situations
A courtroom tone piece recalls a boy who obeyed orders amid danger and flames. It contrasts his steadfastness with the need to adapt to shifting situations, citing heroes who perished for not adapting and urging resilience in crisis.
Perkins Proposal on Wage Hours Misinterpreted Says Memo
Rodney Dutcher reports fragments of Frances Perkins recommendation for a labor bill. A 30 hour work week with a six hour day is proposed, plus a ten week window for up to 40 hours, governed by a Labor Department hours board. The plan aims to curb excessive hours while allowing industry flexibility for seasonal needs.
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Rodney Dutcher
NEA
Ashington
Secretary of Labor
Frances Perkins
Miss Perkins
Roosevelt
House Labor Committee
Secretary ‘of Labor
Labor Department
Faithful matriarch shaped by faith and hardship in Summerfield
In the memoir exposing a mother figure, the narrative recalls a Canadian-born stepmother who joined F. Blair in Summerfield North Carolina. Her devotion to Jesus Christ outweighed kinship ties and she balanced bread-winner duties with strict discipline and humor during the 1893 panic. She steered the family through hard times by reconditioning clothing and maintaining strict frugality, all while upholding scripture and marriage fidelity.
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Lydia Bowerman
Summerfield
N. C
F. 8
Blair
Christ
Mother
Duke of Wellington
God
Jesus Christ
Charles M. Ion
Andrew Murray
Bonnie Brier Bush
Ian McClaren
John Watson
John
Drumshugh
Barbs NE out of the mood and the seed catalogues
The text remarks on hiring to prepare corporation reports, urges Americans to support government, and notes inflation exposure. It mentions a man as a flat tire and cashiers taking rest breaks, with some leaving to avoid arrest.
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Neia Service, Inc
Baby Austin
motorists and trains cross at perilous grade notes
A collection of aphorisms and anecdotes on driving safety and road behavior. It cites license plate visibility, reckless speeding, and general road wit, highlighting dangers of ignoring signals. The piece references historical car models, social observations, and humorous asides about motorists and passengers.
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Decatur Daily
RB Shelton
Shelton
Baier Benjamix Bloodworth
Dictator
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Arthur Brisbane
Stock Exchange
Mussolini
Kemal
Pagha
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Overstreet
College of the City of New York
Sequoia Nat'l
Park, Calif
Carvnen
Lukelle
WEA Service
Great Britain
Aaade Hiaa
General Sherman
Txioucut
E_ BLAIR
A. R
Bruno Oetteking
Junius
Jennings
Henderson
Carpenter
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