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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1934
Page
2
In Decatur Alabama the paper notes a growing valley town center with optimistic civic tone. A physician remark on the Dionne quintuplets frames a broader editorial about public enterprise and community leadership guiding development.
Readable text hints at a possible reconciliation or separation between Mary Pickford and Douglas Pair-Danks. The item presents gossip about their relationship without confirming a decision or providing decisive outcome for publication on the front page.
The Gadsden Times urges better gear for law enforcement in small communities to counter bandit activity and speed up response times with weapons and machines. The article notes progress in Alabama but says more equipment is needed to put towns on equal footing with larger cities amid ongoing census comparisons and traffic tax discussions.
A brief notes items across California include unexpected developments and a discussion of a four day work week. references to social topics and a royal betrothal appear in concise notices.
California politics feature Hiram Johnson securing both major parties Senate seats while Upton Sinclair garners a historic Democratic nomination for governor He pledges to pardon Mooney and proposes state control of failing factories and farms to create jobs Critics warn such moves test private enterprise and conservative resolve A Westchester fine arts exhibit mocks President Roosevelt including a caricature of Mrs Roosevelt drawing sharp public reproach.
A London note envisions a five day week with Monday Labour Day and Saturday off. The court circular confirms the betrothal of Prince George and Princess Marina with royal consent, amid hints of royal financial security and future incomes. Reports claim China sent 4500000 ounces of silver to Shang hai causing concern over currency and paper money.
The Mon tana Crow chief, with his wife and eight children, led them close to Yellowstone Park’s geysers and steam vents to curb superstition, saying civilized fathers might follow such steps. The note also mentions leaders like Hitler and Hess in a related context.
The passage recalls Johan Lang, Vienna celebrated hangman, who wore full dress and bowed to condemned prisoners before executions. Lang earned $33.50 per hanging, sharing with his assistants, as the text contrasts with New York’s electric chair.
Dr Logan Clendening argues pre school vision and hearing testing saves grief later. He cites Hill school at Pottstown Pa finding 3 percent deafness in one or both ears and far sightedness can mask trouble. He warns far sighted children struggle once reading begins while near sighted children often hold books close, revealing issues. He notes tonsils adenoids removal should follow infection not general principle and lists six pamphlets available from Dr. Clendening.
London reports say Prince Edward may attend the wedding of Prince George and Marina of Greece as best man. Court circles noted the engagement announcement Tuesday and expect Edward to stand as his brother's second at the ceremony.
The maximum temperature reached 90 degrees and the low stood at 68 degrees during the 24 hour period ending this morning at o'clock according to the local weather report.
The excerpt notes an expert paid $150 who keeps it, the Viennese hangman now in asylum, and Will Rogers in Moscow describing rapid construction. It mentions postponement of Bolshevik Russia’s collapse and government regulation as a common thread, with a call for an American commission to study Russian methods and widespread work in Russia.
John W. Knight chosen as chairman of the university funding drive in the Twin Cities with a goal of one million dollars. Pola Negri stars at Princess Theatre in The Red Peacock. Cotton sales in the Twin Cities set at 22 cents as demand grows and gins prepare for a new flow. Mr. and Mrs. Zeller Robertson visit Memphis while Miss Louise Lile departs for Nashville to visit Mrs. Rayburn Neville.
Readers born on this day are described as demonstrative in affections and inclined to express love openly. The guidance suggests embracing warmth in relationships and being mindful of balance between giving and receiving.
McIntyre notes city oddities and celebrities from Elmer to Isham Jones. He snags fashion lines, gossip on Ruth Bryan Owen, Ed Hutton, Grace Coolidge, and jokes about Dillinger and crooked law enforcement. Broadway closures loom as photographers and page boys are sketched in this lively column.
A clipped reflection credits Ed Howe with saying a good scare often does more good than sound advice. The note praises experience as the best teacher and contrasts it with younger generations's reliance on formal guidance, suggesting older voices carry wisdom while youth seek certainty.
Deluxe hotels court former wealthy clients during downturns by renting suites at quarter or half tariffs for weekend visits and cocktail parties. The practice gives the hotel a busy air while offering victims of economic pressure a sense of old time prestige.
The piece notes New York’s abandoned noname high hat once a hoity toity symbol known only by a number. Fifth Avenue remains particularly packed as the scene fades from public view.
Columnist Paul Yawitz writes under vacation by Walter Winchell recapping London Broadway and New York gossip. Notes on celebrities, theater, marriages, financings, and social snafus with vivid names and places. Strong figures include Doris Duke Ozzie Nelson, Lew Leslie Blackbirds and Lucille Kreinick Paris wardrobe.
A strolling saxophonist and other buskers color Harlem sidewalks, drawing coins from passersby. They tailor tender melodies to couples, hoping to cue generosity and a quick dollar from attentive listeners amid the café scene.
A solitary minstrel wanders 5th Avenue claiming past fame with Frits Scheff and Carnegie Hall, dressed in a tam bow tie and velveteen coat. He plays violin with gypsy novel flair and is said to earn more now than in his heyday.
A tall reedy performer plays Over the Waves on the mando lin raising hopes for a generous response. Supporters are urged to avoid underhanded schemes and offer fair aid.
The Tennessee river gauge this morning at seven o'clock shows a level of six feet and continuing to fall. This reading indicates a downtrend in river height for the day.
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