Tennessee Valley Printing Co. Inc Publication Notice
Public shipping and newspaper notice details list the Tennessee Valley Printing Co. Inc as a second class matter recipient in Decatur Alabama with Associated Press affiliation and subscription rates for daily service by carrier and mail. It notes republication rights and national advertising representation while listing dates and postal filings from 1912 and 1917 including act references.
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Decatur
Alabama
Pedestrian safety urged as traffic speeds rise
A cautious editorial argues for dedicated pedestrian highways and stricter rules to curb jaywalking. It cites low pedestrian death rates on exclusive motor roads, urges safer walking practices at intersections, and supports licensing tied to safe operation amid rising urban traffic.
Governor Landon Praises Courage Before Political Shift
The speaker cites Governor Landon of Kansas praising courage, then notes his conversion to the Republican presidential bid. The passage contrasts campaign rhetoric with the governor’s earlier Democratic stance.
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Roosevelt
Landon
Kansas
Pensacola Residents Threaten Ousting Mayor Over Landon Letter
Pensacola Floridians voice strong support for Democratic ideology and threaten to remove the mayor for writing a letter backing Governor Landon. They fear the impression abroad that they oppose Roosevelt and are firm about their political stance.
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Pensacola
Curb Market Thrives Drawing Shoppers to Local Farms
The curb market grows daily as stalls from Morgan and Limestone county farms display produce in inviting layouts. Shoppers respond with record spending on fresh fruit vegetables and farm products.
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Morgan
Limestone County
Queen Wilhelmina May Abdicate Next Year
The Dutch queen, Wilhelmina, signals she may step down from ruling the Netherlands next year, challenging the public and political expectations of her tenure.
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Wilhelmina
Netherlands
GMen Triumph As Agents Face Reprimand and Demotion
The G Men won again when a pair of treasury agents were commended for their efforts in probing the department of justice. Their boss issued a reprimand and demoted them as a consequence.
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G-Men
Treasury
Department of Justice
Women in Spanish armies hint at future world war mobilization
The writer speculates that the large number of women in Spain's armed forces could foreshadow broad gender roles in a forthcoming global conflict. The piece probes social change, military necessity, and the wartime economy shaping enlistment.
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Spain
Paris department stores and an American visitor
A Harvard student recounts Paris grand magasins with long ticket lines and wary staff. He contrasts French shoppers and clerks with American notions of service as he struggles to order an ice cream soda, noting the resolute attendant and the cashier booth as he finally clears his request.
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Paris
Cluny Museum
Saint Chapelle
Harvard
Miee
Micaamne
Ice cream and soda order guidance at the cafe
The narrator recalls explaining a drink order to an injured girl. He suggests adding a slice of ice cream into a glass and topping with soda to satisfy his request.
Eye Infection from Swimming Pool Baffles Doctors
Dr Logan Clendening discusses pool sanitation and a unique swimming pool conjunctivitis. He notes chlorination and turnover rates reduce germs, but a persistent pink eye variant with inclusion bodies in lid cells can occur, lasting two to three weeks and responding to quinine ointment, with no lasting damage.
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Logan Clendening
M. D
Nec
Roseman
Fragmented Domestic Scene Described In Memoir Tone
The narrator recalls leaning over the counter to persuade someone, expressing earnestness while a conversational tension unfolds. A peculiar incident involves a small serving of chocolate ice cream and whipped cream, described with a casual, reflective air.
Incident at the gallery ends with wary silence
A vivid scene unfolds as a boy, a "talented girl," and a bold American witness participate in a risky soda experiment. The narrator describes stirring, decanting, and tasting a feeble mixture amid wary glances and a tense, fragmenting crowd as the incident closes.
Soft drink generation reminiscence in a wartime cafe
A narrator reflects on belonging to the soft drink generation born of Prohibition. He, a war baby born in 1914, calls himself a drug store slave to soft drinks, then orders a beer, but despises beer and prefers chocolate malted milk shakes with vanilla floats.
Harvard President Marked by Paris Trial During Tercentenary
In a fragmentary item the article notes a young man associated with Harvard and his actions in Paris amid the university’s tercentenary celebrations. The tone hints at a legal or moral issue connected to the president, Dr. Conant, but details are incomplete.
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Harvard
Dr. Conant
Amen
Paris
Harem
William Howard Taft
United States
Supreme Court
Taft
Cincinnati
McKinley
Philippines
Roosevelt
T.R
Harding
Dr Clendening Pamphlets Offered By Mail
Seven pamphlets authored by Dr. Logan Clendening are available by mail for 10 cents each plus a self addressed envelope with a three cent stamp. Titles include Three Weeks Reducing Diet Indigestion and Constipation Reducing and Gaining Infant Feeding Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes Feminine Tip and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
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Clendening
Logan Clendening
Harvard Man Seeks Ice Cream Soda Victory
A humorous note contrasts a Harvard man’s pursuit of ice cream soda with a desire for perfection in music. It laments that while “Fats Waller” beats Beethoven on a phonograph, perfection remains unattainable, even for a virtuous student.
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Fats Waller
Harvard
Car safety and street missteps mix with a child’s bargain idea
A village scene shows pedestrians struck by a car at a crossroads as bystanders react with shock. A salesman jokes about cars and gasoline while a nine year old’s cost cut solution hints at buying a bicycle instead.
Park on Main Street Miracle Response
A playful town exchange notes a local belief about parking on Main Street and a speeding claim. A resident asserts it would be miraculous to park there, while an officer questions the driver’s 65 mph speed claim.
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Lincoln Park
Chicago
Chiyo
Brushville
Stories in Stamps by I. S. Klein
Constanti nople’s defenses and fortifications are sketched through postage stamp themed narration. The piece reflects historic measures and transitions in ancient city protection with a focus on military and architectural aspects.
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I. S. Klein
Burglary Suspect Claims Habit Then Pleads Innocent
A burglar testifies he hid under a bed with a bag of tools, saying force of habit from being a former motor mechanic explains his actions while an officer and judge debate the circumstances.
Life span growth disputed as cars extend longevity
An exchange argues that the apparent rise in life expectancy paused as motor cars increasingly influence health and longevity. The note suggests autos may offset prior gains, reframing the observed trend with transportation as a factor.
Mrs Kringle Wins Vacuum in Contest But Has No Vacuum
Mrs Kyle questions the prize while Mrs Kringle confirms winning a vacuum cleaner in a contest. Mrs Kringle says the prize percent is no good to her because she does not own a vacuum.
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le Grand Magasin
Emma
Story
Band
C. E. Story
Clarence
Americe
Vera
Banana Peel Diet Claim Sparks Weight Loss Quip
A playful verse by Harry Brokaw extols a banana peel as a weight loss cure. It jokes about dieting woes and suggests a simple, almost fate driven method to shed pounds.
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Harry Brokaw
Bank Scene: Woman Seeks Cashier for Cashing Check
A young woman entered a bank and asked to cash a check. The cashier shook his head, denying the request.
Walter Winchell On Broadway Circles Nightlife Savoy to Riviera
Walter Winchell on Broadway sketches a rapid tour of New York celebrities and nightlife. Jascha Heifetz Carmela Ponselle June Lang and others are seen at salons, theaters, and clubs while gossip and quick vignettes capture urban scene chatter, near midnight misadventures, and a crash near Broadway.
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New York
Jascha Heifetz
Savoy-Plaza
June Lang
Rivoli
Carmela Ponselle
50Th
Broadway
Helen Vinson
Fred Perry
Anne Nichols
Alobie
Ricardo Cortez
Hollywoods
Uriha
Business First Says Woman Declines Social Call
A young woman insists she is there strictly on business and will not be paying a social call, prompting the speaker to note payment will depend on an introduction. The exchange centers on whether introductions are required before any payout.
Courtroom Exchange Shows Nerve and Irony
A judge questions a prisoner about representation as he prepares to testify on his own behalf. The exchange hints at the tense atmosphere and ethics of the proceedings. A bystander quips about courage near home, and a businessman reflects on a secretary becoming treasurer, illustrating sharp, humorous street-level moments.
Memos of a Midnighter on Broadway and Midtown Fixes
The column surveys Broadway satire and New York nightlife notes. It mentions the Astor Hotel tone change, Sheila Barrett at the Arrowhead, Mrs. Jock Whitney walking out, and Avery Brundage’s Eleanor Holm ban. It also notes Cosmo politan satire, 21 magazine, Arthur Murray remarks, a smiling traffic cop, and Palladium ad with 60 girls for 50 cents.
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Broadway
Astor Hotel
Saratoga
The
Arrowhead
Sheila Barrett
Whitneys
Jock Whitney
Avery Brundage
Eleanor Holm
Bey
Nagise
Olin —Miller
McIntyre
Cosmopolitan
Arthur Murray
Negro fined after escape from police during liquor raid
Danville Virginia Aug 8 WP Tunie Pincheck a negro avoided being seen in a police car during a liquor raid. He fled after officers asked for a ward robe key, later surrendered in jail and was fined ten dollars plus costs by Magistrate C K Carter.
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Danville
Tunie Pincheck
C. K. Carter
Candidacy Announcements For Decatur Mayoral Race
The Daily announces candidacies for Decatur mayor from James A. Nelson P. P. Gilchrist and R. N. Harris. Paid notices urge support and influence, authorized by each candidate, with variably garbled spellings and placement.
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James A. Nelson
Decatur
P. P. Gilchrist
P. P Christ
Alderman Candidacy Noted for Decatur City Race
Local notice signals the candidacy of R. Tom Harrison for alderman in the City of Decatur. Supporters are urged to consider Harrison as a potential council member. details on ballot and campaign logistics are limited in this fragment.
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Tom) Harrison
Akiermen
Decatur
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Auth
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