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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1939
Page
4
Alabama lawmakers including Dixon Hill Graves and other congressional members unite to back Speaker Bankhead for the party's presidential nomination averting a potential conflict over the state's delegation to the national convention.
A digest of quotes and observations notes fear of European conflict, cotton market talks, and America’s readiness for defense. It mentions conferences on world cotton markets, a strong U.S. defense posture, and reflections on Germany Italy France and Britain. Clippings reference Rudolph Valentino and The Sheik, sales of cattle and hogs, and Pan American Airways’ Hawaii flight.
A reflection on Dr W M Booth of Hartselle showing Morgan County living with diverse crops and livestock. The piece emphasizes the value of practical farm tours and improving access roads to allow neighbors to learn from Booth's method and reap benefits from sound agricultural practices.
A fragmentary line recalls a friend stating that rising up is rare but necessary to assert himself. The passage emphasizes a recurring police in a brief, rhetorical tone.
A story about the Wiley children raising funds for a Decatur school band uniform emphasizes that opportunity endures and new chances arise. It urges children and adults to act rather than wait for luck, noting a dollar from each student would easily cover the uniforms if the school system funded the effort.
The writer argues Americans should leave war zones in Europe and prevent U S ships and goods from aiding warring nations. They urge cash transactions and keeping manufacturing products at U S ports to avoid U S involvement in another war.
The piece argues Alabama politics are calmer than Tennessee and Mississippi with less venomous ad campaigns. It urges Montgomery to tackle state bonded debt and prioritize taxpayers, aiming to finance for the public benefit rather than bondholders.
The piece notes attempts by the administration to influence the Dies committee probe into Nazis and communists, with hearings delayed and secrecy kept on war plans. It reports on hidden inquiries into registration of foreign propagandists, the secretive government circle, and an FBI tip about a Nazi handler planning departure.
Ma Perkins appoints Joseph Tone former Connecticut labor commissioner as liaison with state labor commissions. The move aims to place him as head of the employment service but the transfer of the service from the labor department to the McNutt organization altered plans.
The southpaws launch a sharp attack labeling him Benedict Arnold as Thurman Arnold continues his investigation of labor rackets in the building trades. Officials insist the talks will not influence Arnold.
Uncle Dan Roper former commerce secretary will soon open an income tax law practice in the area. He appointed many present internal revenue officials when he was commissioner, so experts expect success.
Assistant Secretary of War Louis Johnson recalls a quirky Oregon fishing scene near Mount Jefferson. He observed no strikes then saw pigs in the stream stealing trout, and a guide who slept on a log while his party fished. Johnson adds Oregon is full of such republican humor.
A court session in Pittsburgh on August 25 examined Harry BML who stated why he drank, with witnesses and testimony outlining the events. The proceedings focused on the circumstances leading to the alleged offense and the defendant's explanation.
Walter Winchell cites the U S Attorney Cahill on extradition pledging to hand criminals to their state. Lepke考虑 surrender to Hoover, Dies witnesses, Saxie Dowell injures arm in Virginia Beach, Irene Bordoni calls Bellevue for health report. Gallup polls favor Dewey while politicians doubt him. Runyon’s Thanksgiving lead, Grand Jury lampoon, Bachelor Mother hit, Krasna De Sylva Berhman team notes, Thaw cross country tour after Stanford White case, Anything Goes box office quip.
Macy's stores attract crowds while the fair draws fewer patrons. Hollywood night life faces busts as former high rollers report losses. European critics note Claudette films appeal despite Nazi bans. A Stork Club assistant earns 25 dollars weekly yet owns a 16 cylinder Cadillac. Speculation surrounds the Aquacade Pulitzer Prize.
Pegler cites Irving S. Cobb with a quip about trivial matters while Jessel hints at Wilton Lackaye overheard. Ben Bernie’s Astor Roof engagement is extended to Sept 2. Lyon Boston, ex assistant to Dodge, considered for magistrate but balked by $10,000 salary. Angelo De Vito, DA office librarian, gains promise. Japs noted for politeness while not delaying apologies to American women.
A late night chat with George M. Cohan reveals a fading link between Broadway and his name. The speaker notes Cohan once defined the scene, but now treats the coining as distant from his current persona and era.
A judge asks about the amount while a defendant recalls “Twelve doubleheaders of Whiskey, forty two … and some bottles of beer” in a distracted exchange. The dialogue references months and a year, with humor noted by the speaker.
In the Daily News a contrast appeared between the Inquiring Fotographer column using simplified spelling and the adjacent editorial titled Photography Celebrates Its 100th Birthday. The playful exchange satirizes editorial style and language choices.
A testimonial dinner for Gus Edwards on the coast celebrated his first cinema The Starmaker set for release. Toastmaster Eddie Can read a telegram from Gus’s old colleagues noting absence of Cantor Jessel and proposing Milton Berle to join the event.
A Vox Pop letter signed Jang Wheeler-Hill criticizes local paper coverage for being anti Nazi while calling for less anti German material. The letter claims the editor shares the same name as a Ratzi paper in town and accuses papers of selective anti Nazi bias.
Jim Doyle of the Cleveland Plain Dealer penned a Derby moment praising War Admiral while labeling Iville a one horse town. His sharp critique at the Republican Convention mocked Bridges and Landon, suggesting a defeated nomination and political fallout.
Marius Thortveit writes on New York City life as a furious race through crowded streets. The piece contrasts two classes, quick and dead, and hints at a restless, alarm clock driven drift without a clear destination.
Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Thompson left Thursday morning for a few days in Montgomery. Marvin McCluskey Jr had his tonsils removed and is recovering well. Lucille Giles returned from Birmingham. Phillip Humphrey is in Athens on business and Joe Russell in Birmingham on business. Mrs H E Dryden Jr and her son from Nashville are visiting relatives here.
Dr Logan Clendening reviews Dr Reginald Fitz's article The Challenge of Appendicitis noting rising death rates from delay in surgery and purgative misuse. He cites causes as self treatment and delayed operation with symptoms starting in the upper abdomen and potentially migrating, stressing early surgical intervention.
The appendix is a vestigial organ in humans though large in herbivores. Appendicitis is infection of its lining by germs which can lead to pus formation and possible rupture causing peritonitis. Localized infection is less dangerous, but spread to the peritoneum is often fatal. Movements of the intestine or strong purgatives can worsen the condition.
The text notes that appendicitis symptoms can vary greatly with classic signs including abdominal pain nausea vomiting fever and tenderness. It implies variability beyond the common presentation and highlights differing experiences of sufferers.
Henry T. Evans, 84, enters Rome Welsh's market and begins harvesting Elberta peaches. Welsh protests as Evans explains he bought the fruit last spring and will sell at a quarter, admitting the crop is ruined after a late freeze.
Statistics show a group given a laxative had 7 percent mortality versus 2 percent with none. One dose killed 1 in 17 patients, while multiple doses raised deaths to 1 in 5. The text warns against promiscuous cathartic dispensing and urges paregoric over castor oil to reduce appendicitis mortality.
An insulin dependent diabetic may eat any food in moderation with careful portion control. Jello offers little sugar and mainly protein, so count it like other foods. A Chinese student can exercise after digestion of about thirty minutes. Ice cream and chocolate can trigger allergies. rhinitis may be an allergic symptom. Eye eyelid swelling with yellow pimples suggests recurrent styes and requires medical evaluation.
Readers may obtain seven pamphlets from Dr Logan Clendening by sending 16 cents for one title, plus a self addressed stamped envelope, to his care. Titles include Three Weeks' Acting Diet Indigestion and Constipation Reducing and Gaining Infant Feeding Instructions for Diabetes Feminine Hygiene and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
The scientific section of the American Pharmaceutical Association reported in Atlanta that iododho leate a new compound of iodine and organic salts killed micro organisms causing lock jaw gas gangrene and other severe infections quickly and effectively.
A fragment notes a farmer who had produced about 25 cents in value and expected roughly 20 bushels, indicating a small harvest or limited output reflected in the aged record.
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