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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1935
Page
4
Incomplete OCR fragment shows a past office notice dated July 1 1917 issued under an act from March 6 1878. The readable portion references a government filing or regulatory action pending at Way Alabama.
The debate compares Kansas City's Boss Pendergast to Tammany Hall noting a system that places loyal men in office and uses local news networks to bolster influence. Critics warn civil reformers face entrenched interests while some businessmen and officials fund relief and contribute to the political machine.
A survey of political bosses like Pendergast and the public desire for value in newspapers. The Decatur Daily covers politics, weather, local canning, troop movements, and a national news mix, noting 30 stories on page one plus a vivid image of a California mob execution.
Obituary notes the death of Frank H Hitchcock former postmaster general under Taft and Tucson Daily Citizen publisher. He 20 years ago advocated air mail by plane and promoted aviation use for mail delivery. Also mentions a 3rd of American marriages childless and critiques immigration laws, while nitpicking wartime posters in Berlin and a Catholic opposition to Nazi rule.
In Thomasville North Carolina Rev Campbell Holmes a rattle snake bit him while preaching to prove God would protect him. The crowd reacted with excitement and admiration though his arm swelled and he grew ill the next day before receiving medical care.
Senator Arthur Capper of Kansas states Republicans will rebound and name six potential winners. He cites economy and constitution as core issues while criticizing Chicago grass roots leaders who challenge President Roosevelt. He argues Roosevelt will address farmers and act with political courage.
The Daily plans afternoon delivery beyond Decatur including Athens Hartselle Moulton Courtland Town Creek and a Bee Line route to Parkville. Subscribers may voice concerns when an issue is missed as the paper evaluates further expansion to cover more areas.
The text discusses diet guidelines for overweight and underweight people, noting energy needs and how to reduce calories. It cautions that overweight individuals require about 20 calories per pound daily, with 25 to 100 pounds of fat energy unnecessary. It warns against vague reducing diets and stresses concrete portions.
A humorous dialogue features a man and woman discussing aging and secrecy with playful lines about a kiss by telephone and a straw hat. The exchange expands to family quips about chicken, cake, and the idea of leisure as a brief pause for a husband. Two boys in the woods seek adventure.
Walter Winchell On Broadway page collects reader responses from cities like Cleveland Philadelphia New York and Hollywood. Mentions welcome home notes for Winchell and playful jabs about his return with banter from colleagues fans and editors.
The Mooneyham law in Alabama mandates that drivers stop completely when approaching a school bus or vehicle transporting children. Violators face fines up to 300 dollars, or up to 80 days in county jail, or both. The act, introduced by Senator Mooneyham of Montgomery, took effect July.
Williams, Athens banker, has purchased a portion of the Mason lot opposite the T. B. woods roof home and will begin construction soon on a handsome new residence. Several homes and business structures are under construction, with substantial TVA building activity in progress.
Prices rise to 11.35 per hundredweight in Chicago as agriculture forecasts show hog costs climbing while cattle and lamb crops shrink to their smallest in six years, prompting cautious optimism among some farmers.
The editor notes six Dr. Clendening pamphlets are available by mail for a small coin each and a self addressed stamped envelope. Titles include Indigestion and Constipation, Reducing and Gaining, Infant Feeding, Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes, Feminine Hygiene, and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
Senate continues debate on copyright bill and reviews airmail conference report. Finance committee holds tax hearings as lobbying inquiry proceeds. House passes multiple minor bills while Rules committee pushes utility lobbying review. Senate aims to slow riders to speed adjournment.
The County Bank of Athens increased its semi annual dividend to stockholders to four dollars, up from three dollars paid February 1, with a stated $8.00 annual basis. The bank, the only Athens institution to weather the depression, paid the August 1 distribution.
Athens Alabama chamber of commerce officials plan to attend the dedication of the new rural high school in the western part of Athens. A. M. McCommill, president, will deliver an address along with local dignitaries including Governor Keller.
The piece notes Hermes as the fleet god of messages, trade, boundaries, and roads, linking Greek myth to stamps. It mentions his Roman name Mercury and attributes from herald to god of science, theft, luck, youth, and the dead. Stamps show him with winged cap and sandals and a caduceus staff.
A jumble of brief dialogues and quips across domestic, legal, and social scenes. Pieces include Bride and Groom miscommunications, a burglar downstairs, a minister and illness moment, and aphorisms on sowing and reaping. The mix sketches humorous and moral observations with scattered names and roles.
A truck carrying civilian conservation corps workers plunged off a highway near Ingree Idaho killing Harry Sennett of Alloway New Jersey and injuring ten others. Among the seriously hurt are Clarence NeSmith 21 of Opelika Alabama and Luther Fer 23 of Greenville South Carolina.
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