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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1936
Page
4
The piece suggests a fresh starring vehicle titled My Diary for Mary Astor. The writer notes a near election tie favoring Democrats and hints at editorial warmth aiding success.
A fragmented sentence notes Alabama remains dry while 1,316 individuals in the state faced unclear choices about Spain’s rival factions. It hints at public indecision amid obscure issues for Americans.
The Daily presents a specialized Farm Exchange page as its distinctive feature, offering a targeted classified style service for farming buyers and sellers in Alabama. It emphasizes value for rural readers and suggests practical listings for equipment, livestock, and agricultural services.
The message urges perseverance as many people remain seated and waiting for opportunity. It emphasizes that continued effort improves odds of achievement and momentum builds when action continues.
The note urges yearlong construction of new homes as a market move with rising rental demand. It promotes real estate investing as a path to personal income and emphasizes the appeal of housing development to meet housing shortages.
A fragmented line suggests Mississippi aligns with Kentucky and Tennessee on an election issue. The text mentions belief in Mississippi and a phrase about a spade designation, though details are unclear due to damaged wording.
Fifty three percent of all farm mortgage credit extended in Alabama from October 1933 to early 1936 was advanced by the Farm Credit Administration of New Orleans.
A cryptic directive notes that fifteen percent of drivers cause most crashes and suggests a daily routine of counting to fifteen at start of each day and repeating the pattern to curb risk. The text blends statistic with a personal ritual for behavior change.
Report notes principals in the Mary Astor custody suit reached an agreement and film magnates also agreed to close the proceedings before further damage. The maneuver aimed to halt ongoing media and industry exposure.
The text notes that the sentiment shown in defeating primary opponents signals strong backing for veterans Joe Robinson of Arkansas and Bill Borsh of Idaho to win another term in the Senate this fall.
Polly Moran, noted film comedienne, shifts from alleging danger by her husband to testifying in his defense in court. The rapid sentiment change is framed as part of a funny act by Moran, reflecting the unusual courtroom posture.
The GOP schedules a major rally at Madison Square Garden on October 29 with Governor Landon as speaker. Two days later the Democrats set a Roosevelt appearance, promising a busy campaign week with much vocal activity.
In the loss of his son Howell Turner the secretary of state has the sympathy of thousands of Alabamians. The young Turner's talents marked him as "the nation's smartest youngster" in a 1931 con test in Washington.
After a White House conference Democratic leaders announced there would be no new taxes by the next Congress. They indicated higher business output had boosted revenues beyond estimates and suggested potential reductions may follow. The message urged Governor Graves and Alabama lawmakers to note the stance.
Landon asserts unemployment will fall under a Democratic administration and pledges full employment within six months of his election. His remarks have drawn criticism and sparked controversy, with opponents arguing the plan is risky and likely to fail.
A Georgia town elder describes a 20th century movement in Moultrie to support regional industry. He credits rockbound civic principles with boosting prosperity and reducing unemployment as the years pass.
A Decatur merchant reflects on nine years of change stating race changes have been beneficial and the town is growing toward a population between 20 000 and 30 000. He sees Decatur becoming a substantial Alabama town driven by common sense tempered with aggressiveness.
Aged 1 years ago today report notes Dr P J Carswell announcing his candidacy for mayor of Albany. Other items include the Chamber of Commerce seeking chemical analysis of Tennessee river water, a Junior Order rally on September 1, and multiple local social and church activities.
A compact 1930s style column mentions Jesse Owens at Berlin and a Paris note about shrinking crowds. It references a Reg Reg 0 patent office phrase and credits Arthur Brisbane with a King Features syndicate copyright note from 1996.
A sensational account lauds Jesse Owens of the United States for a five meter lead in the 100 meter dash and world record pace. The piece asserts black racial superiority in physical power and speed, cites European observers, and links Owens to broader debates on race and Africa’s past.
The piece notes German spending at the Berlin Olympics far surpassing France's, with Hitler invoking audacity as he consolidates power. It warns that after the Games a dramatic event may change European tensions, while French anxiety focuses on internal economic woes and fading national identity.
France faces a sharp population decline in Paris with a loss of about 70 871. The Paris area shows shrinking numbers while the suburbs gain. Authorities attribute the Paris drop to street politics and the departure of permanent foreign residents.
Former residents in France drop from about 45 000 to 7 000 as higher living costs and a weaker dollar push Americans home. The loss of 38 000 long term residents affects French merchants and landlords and stirs debate in America about living abroad.
In Pocatello Idaho on August 14 officials faced slow returns as a precinct judge’s wife reported ballots missing. She joked Henry was in a distant field with the ballots in his overalls pocket after many fruitless calls.
Dr Logan Clendening extols bananas as a balanced, digestible food fit for all ages. He notes their ease of chewing for the elderly, describes a method to prevent browning with a cream of tartar solution, and advises buying green tipped clusters to ripen at home.
A patchwork of quips and short dialogue sketches reflects on kindness patience and human folly. Jokes touch family school life fishing gossip and a pension remark while a local man laments changes from labor to machines and a modern pension plan.
Edwin M Stanton served as war secretary during the Civil War under Lincoln, enduring six years of arduous service. Born 1814, he rose from clerk to attorney general and then secretary of war, resigning in 1868 before a brief senate confirmation to the supreme court, where he died in 1869. Stamp issued in 1870 bears his portrait.
A Knoxville softball game between two factory girls teams ended in a free-for-all. City Judge R A Mynatt suspended fines for three of twenty girls and urged modesty, stating it was shameful for young ladies to fight and they should quit baseball after work.
An Irish guards officer complains about labor versus machines. A sergeant and officer discuss a recruit’s appearance, noting the recruit looks slovenly and dries a bad color, with questions about washing.
A playful verse recounts a young woman Ginter who marries a man named Wood in winter. The couple now has a cute little splinter as a lighthearted家庭 anecdote.
A collage of midtown sightings features Dorothy MacKaill with Mr Wright near the Plaza Fountain and stars like Adolphe Menjou and Luise Rainer in rendezvous spots around Times Square. References to James Barton jokes, Gracie Barrie and Dick Stabile, and a diary scandal shadow Broadway chatter with cinema personalities and socialites amid a noted late night bustle.
A collage of urban images shows a damsel on a fire escape and other city portraits. A New York novelette narrates a soprano mother figure with a maid whose husband seeks reunion and divorce papers reveal a secret.
A collage of slang and scenes from New York clubs and venues. References to actors, writers, and performances include scene lines from various venues, satire of celebrity culture, and notes on theater and film personalities. The item surveys nightlife chatter and public tastes with humorous asides.
In New York on August 14, Harry Hochheimer former attorney to actor and producer Harry Bannister testified in general sessions that he saw fellow defendants deliver $1800 to Jerome A. Jacobs via Saymond Derringer as part of an extortion plot. Hochheimer recalled the December 15, 1934 indictment date when Bannister allegedly pressed for affidavits about his wife Ann Harding.
The Daily announces James A. Nelson, R. N. Harris, and J. D. Cloud as mayoral candidates for Decatur. Paid political advertising indicates support is requested or sought by each candidate from Decatur, Alabama.
Tom Harrison announces his bid for alderman of the City of Decatur in a paid political message authorized by T. R. Harrison. The notice requests appreciation for the campaign.
Decatur residents are urged to support George W Royer as he announces his bid for city council. The listing notes endorsement by local Decatur friends of George W Royer.
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