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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1933
Page
3
Eve and Dick stay at the Hotel Cortley in Tomkinville and observe the town’s slow pace. They critique a copper bell shop, inspect furniture in a local antique shop, and decide to buy a spinning wheel for Eve while noting the town’s shops and movie theater.
Baynard L Malone of Decatur announces his bid for Representative in Congress from the Eighth District subject to the Democratic primary on September 12 1933 Your vote and influence appreciated Paid political advertising by Baynard L Malone Decatur Alabama A H Carmichael of Tuscumbia also declares candidacy subject to the same primary Your vote and influence appreciated Paid political advertising by A H Carmichael Tuscumbia Alabama
Loss of appetite signals you are run down and in need of a tonic. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic contains iron and tasteless quinine to rebuild blood and purify. Take three days to see appetite return and energy rise. Pleasant to take with no quinine taste. Sold by all stores.
Virginia Speer a 1933 Central High School graduate is awarded a Birmingham News scholarship at Howard College. From 221 applicants she ranked among five chosen for scholarship based on academics activity and overall school work. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs E E Speer of 1008 Wadsworth Street and was Central High Class President.
Miss Marguerite Almon departed Saturday for New York City to begin work as a dietitian, marking a step in her professional career.
Fred Hammond of Hartselle visited Decatur on Sunday to attend a local event, adding to the day’s neighborhood activity and social scene.
At a Montgomery repeal convention anti repeal leader Charles E. Rice says a touchdown celebration should stand on the scoreboard. Senator John T. Bartlett admits the jest aimed at wets, denying any protest. Sheriff James F. Hawkins predicts Birmingham voters will back repeal by ten to one.
1934 automobile tags with orange background and black lettering have reached the probate offices as new licensing shifts to weight based rather than horsepower. The change, effective last spring by the state tax department, updates vehicle licensing methods.
TO CHICAGO Mr and Mrs Elmer Lloyd Miss Mary Jervis and Miss Ann Hertzler of Athens will leave by motor on Wednesday for Chicago to attend the Worlds Fair. Sheriff Hawkins predicts a rush vote on the municipal light and power plant at the October special election. He also foresees a 10 to 1 victory. Rep Joe Poole of Butler county comments on ginning rates, urging farmers to bring cotton to Butler for a $5 per bale rate amid talk of 3.2 beer legalization.
Market prices and shipments at Birmingham show hay prices firm with varieties in delivery. Poultry and egg prices paid to producers by jobbers remain steady with hens, eggs, fryers, and ducks listed. Grain and livestock quotations are provided for No. 2 white corn, oats, prime beef cattle, cows, calves, and hogs with ranges and weights.
A historical remedy note highlights liquid tablets salve as a fast-acting treatment claimed to cure malaria in three days and relieve cold symptoms headaches and neuralgia, describing a tonic and laxative as speedy remedies.
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