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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1935

Page

10

Stage Set For New World War Fears and Political Clash

The article discusses a looming global crisis linked to the Talio Ethiopian dispute and an aging leadership in Britain. It cites pacifist critics, the role of the chancellor of the exchequer, and Snowden remarks as observers warn of far reaching consequences. The murder of an Austrian archduke is described as the spark setting a large fire of confrontation.

Vircount Snowden Accectated Press England Aus Italy Ethiopia The

Kidney Relief Through Proper Fluid and Waste Removal

Reader guidance describes kidneys as natural filters that remove acids and waste from the blood. It advises tracking urine output and weight loss to gauge kidney function and suggests ensuring adequate daily elimination. The text uses promotional tone common in health ads.

League fears Mussolini push tests Paris pact resolve

Report notes Italy's declared war aims threaten the League of Nations and Paris accords. It predicts economic sanctions could follow if Italy acts on aggression and highlights perceived impotence of the League while Mussolini presses forward challenging international order. It also foresees global solidarity among colored peoples amid European unrest.

Italy Mussolini Council of the League of Nations

Wife: Who Shattered 'Triangle' Has Little Regret Of Her Role

New York August 15 AP report quotes Mrs. Etta Reisman saying she is glad for actions that killed her husband's secretary Virginia Leigh. She cites concern for her son Elias and avoids bringing him to jail. The case centers on Reisman and Leigh after a dispute over separation and a shooting at the Beechhurst home.

New York Etta Relaman The Daily News Virginia Leigh Elias Queens County Sullivan Reisman Beechhurst Miss Leigh Annette Hands

European Powers Fail to Stop Mussolini's Ethiopian War

The piece argues Mussolini used the League's inaction to fuel preparations for war. It blames Paris talks for producing mere talk and predicts an autumn attack. It condemns European powers as cowardly accessories, failing to halt arms shipments to Ethiopia.

Mussolini League Council Paris Ot Ae Council the League

Rites at Somerville For Mrs. McMinemon

Services for Mrs. Zora Jane McMinemon aged 74 were held at Somerville Church of God with Rev. Edwin Garrison. She died Wednesday afternoon at her home Trinity Route 1 in Lawrence County. Burial followed at Shiloh cemetery after a Brown funeral procession from Brown's funeral parlor. She is survived by her husband W. T. McMinemon two daughters Hattie Orr of Lonnie Ark and Belle Russell of Decatur a son John of Trinity Route 1 and four sisters and three brothers.

Zora Jane McMinemon Somerville Church of God Edwin Garrison Hattie Orr Vilonie Ark Belle Russell Decatur John Trinity Route 1

British economist Sir Basil Blackett dies in Germany crash

Sir Basil Phillott Blackett, a British authority on gold and economics, was fatally injured in a car crash ten miles from Giessen Germany. He died at a clinic from internal injuries and severe hemorrhage.

Giessen Germany Basil Phillott Blackett Here Basil

Comedy stars headline at Princess for Baby Face Harrington

Una Merkel and Charles Butterworth bring light humor to the Princess in Baby Face Harrington. Butterworth, praised as a bashful knight of screen comedy, enters leading man territory after Forsaking All Others.

Una Merkel and Charles Butterworth Baby Face Harrington Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Lady Astor Targets Birth Control Stance in Re election

Virginia born peeress Lady Astor defends her position on birth control to clarify views in America. She faces mail pressure, vows to win, and attacks government hesitation while urging broader access to antenatal clinics for poor women lacking knowledge and options.

America Ica Ancy Langhorne Lady Astor

Collection of quips and cartoon captions

A jumble of humorous bits and stage remarks from a newspaper page. It includes a dog craving confession gone wrong, a slum scene with a visitor, a music store exchange about bananas, a classroom joke about ages, and remarks on women’s historical role and gendered quotes.

Irreverent Snatches of Speech and Phrases

A fragmentary page presents quips and misheard lines including playful exchanges about spending money and names. The overheard bits feature improvised slang, a joke about a candidate’s pledge, and brief social banter touching on manners and honesty. The items read as garbled humor and social snippets from a public setting.

Dog catcher quits in Sand Springs

Esko Coffman resigns as municipal dog catcher in Sand Springs Oklahoma. He told Mayor H. H. Snow that finding another occupation seemed more humane for both man and beast.

Sand Springs Okla Esko Coffman H. H. Snow

Limestone Fair Set Early In October

Limestone county's annual fair will be held October 1 through 4. Dr Isham W Legg was elected secretary and active manager, replacing R H eeeee: mer. Legg will issue premium lists and arrange races and carnival, with Van Buren Gilbert as president and A J Grisham as vice president. W C Martin will supervise races and N R Nichols supervise funds. R C Nichols did not seek re election.

Athens Ala Limestone County Isham W. Legg R. H. Eeeee Mer Legg The Fair Association Van Buren _ Gilbert A. J. Grisham W. C. Martin N.R. Nichols Nds R. C. Nichols

Judge Lynne Sets County Court Docket for September Session

Judge Seybourn H. Lynne set the county court docket for a two week session beginning September 3. The calendar includes criminal and civil cases to be heard during the period.

Lynne Seybourn H. Lynne

Blue Star Ointment Promises Quick Skin Relief

An early 20th century advertisement touts Blue Star Ointment as a cure for itch rash tetter and eczema. It claims tested medicine melts away skin irritation when applied to affected areas.

Rockefeller gift totals about 25 million to charities

A June gift of about 25 million by John D. Rockefeller Jr to unnamed educational and scientific groups and individuals was reported. It included 2,100,000 shares of Socony Vacuum stock, reducing his holding to 2,815,000 shares, and followed a prior March transfer of 85,000 shares. He also held 1,306,828 Standard Oil of California and 2,142,422 Standard Oil of New Jersey shares.

Washington John D. Rockefeller, Jr The Securities Commission Socony Vacuum Corporation Securities Exchange Act Commission Rockefeller Holdings Socony Standard Oil California New Jersey

Protests over paid dog killing and weapon use

The speaker notes that 25 cents per dog killed was inadequate pay. He says he could not afford shotgun shells to speed the kill and resorted to using a club.

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