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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1933

Page

3

Marriage and a renovated home test Eve and Dick

Eve and Dick grapple with marriage secrecy and a planned private life as they argue over news of their marriage and move into a revived old apartment. He defends work attire while she chafes at appearances and continued independence amid shared domestic reforms.

Rader Eve New York Freda Carter Bixbys Theron Reece Reece Lake City Miramar Marya Vlad Arlene Smith Mona Allen

Concert Planned at Pin Hook Schoolhouse

A Saturday night concert at Pin Hook schoolhouse on August 19 raises proceeds for the church. Local organizers announce the event and invite community members to attend and support.

Pin Hook Schoolhouse

Blue Star Ointment Advertises Quick Germ Elimination

An advertisement promotes Blue Star Ointment to treat itch rash tetter foot itch ringworm and eczema. It claims rapid absorption and germ kill with a soothing formula. A note hints ear hack if it fails.

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Aids Iron Deficient Children

Advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a safe tonic to treat iron deficiency in children. Claims it builds red blood, restores appetite, color, energy, and resistance to disease with tasteless quinine and iron. Promotes wide store availability and urge to buy a bottle for quick results.

Grove

Announcements for Congress from Alabama Candidates

Two candidates Baynard L. Malone of Decatur and A H Carmichael of Tuscumbia announce their bids for U S Representative in Congress from Alabama districts subject to the September 12 1933 Democratic primary. Both seek voter support and note paid political advertising.

Congress Eighth Baynard L. Malone Decatur Alabama Ala A H. Carmichael Tuscumbia A. H. Carmichael

Birmingham Market Prices and Shipments Report

Market prices delivered in Birmingham for hay grains poultry eggs and fats plus cattle hogs and calf quotations. Hay prices show U S No 1 and No 2 timothy and alfalfa with small advances. poultry and egg prices steady. grain No 2 white corn and yellow corn oats listed. cattle hogs and calves quoted with ranges and current demand noted.

Johnson Hay U. S Timothy Birmingham

Capone to Face Chicago Charges in Racket Conspiracy

Al Capone and 23 others are to be brought from Atlanta penitentiary to Chicago for trial on racketeering conspiracy charges. Chief Justice Prystalski issued a writ of habeas corpus directing federal authorities to produce Capone by August 29. Capone serves 10 years for income tax fraud. The indictment includes attorneys, a prominent alderman, labor leaders, and gangsters after a three month probe with 588 witnesses.

Chicago al Capone Atlanta John J. Prystalski Criminal Court Cook County

Tennessee River Level Drops to 3.4 Feet

The Tennessee River fell today to a gauge reading of 3.4 feet, signaling lower water levels along the river. Local officials monitored the drop as communities prepared for changes in navigation and potential impacts on nearby activities.

Tennessee

Rainfall record shows no precipitation in 24 hours

The 24 hour period ending at 7 am reported no rainfall here, indicating a dry day through the early morning. The record notes did not show any measurable precipitation during this interval.

Market Price List for Fresh Produce and Eggs

A local market directory page lists prices for eggs mixed and fresh produce. Items include sweet potatoes per pound, turnips per bushel and bunches, greens such as mustard kale collard, home grown cabbage carrots squash tomatoes cucumbers okra and beans, with per dozen or per pound rates and some seasonally grouped figures. Prices range from a few cents to around a dollar per unit, reflecting bulk and local sourcing.

Weather report records highs and lows this morning

The weather bureau reports a maximum temperature of 91 degrees and a minimum of 65 degrees up to 7 o'clock this morning.

Weather Bureau

Purification Ad Promises Health Through System Cleansing

An advertisement claims perfect purification of the system restores health and offers Calotabs to purify blood by stimulating liver kidneys stomach and bowels. Available in 10 cents and 35 cents at all dealers.

Poor OCR Fragment Sparks Quirky Health Tips

Fragmentary text appears to discuss relationships and hygiene with unrelated jumble. No clear people, places, or events emerge to form a solid news item or identifiable entities.

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Pree Decatur Coal & Mfg. CO Arthur Jones Mgr Camel Walter Lobaccos Cuba Roosevelt Taylor Claxton Havana Sturtevant Manzanillo Capone Clapton Decatur Ice Crea Decatur Chamber of Commerce Goodyear Weil Goodyear Tires
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