Seven million dollars more than last year
The report notes a total of seven million dollars, more than twice the amount recorded last year, signaling a notable increase in funding or revenue compared with the prior period.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1935
Page
4
Possible Borah or Hoover Nomination Sparks Party Contest
The note weighs the outcome of the Republican race with Abraham Lincoln Borah as a possible nominee versus Herbert Hoover. It suggests Borah would trigger a lively Democratic contest while Hoover would lead to a swift conclusion and loud reaction.
Ardent Dartmouth Fan Becomes Field Side Figure in Princeton Game
A Dartmouth supporter ran onto the field to join his team during a Princeton clash, stirring multiple claims of the same incident. The anecdote echoes a Sewanee Alabama game where a brick from the stands was thrown at a late field attempt, risking a turn in the score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dartmouth
Princeton
Birmingham
Gare
Bewanse
Idker
Alabama
Sewanee
Battle over two thirds rule in Republican convention
The text discusses ongoing efforts to amend the two thirds delegate rule, noting its role in preventing drawn out fights and bitterness in the South. It recalls past attempts to abolish or modify the rule, including a Roosevelt era push at Chicago that failed after a spirited contest.
Call to Reduce Gasoline Taxes Across Alabama
A tobacco of the Alabama Petroleum Industry Committee urges reducing gasoline taxes amid strong rhetoric about overtaxation. The appeal targets both federal and state levies, arguing that high taxes raise prices and fuel illicit evasion, and calls citizens to pressure lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama Petroleum Industries Committee
Riley Smith Honored on All America Teams for Alabama
Riley Smith, standout blocking back for the University of Alabama, earns multiple All-America selections. The Daily lauds his crucial role in paving runners and praises recognition of unsung heroes who make touchdowns possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Smith
University of Alabama
The
All
Alabamaians
Smith
Riley'smith
Italy Strike Question Sparks Weekend Debate
Noting a busy weekend with speculative talk on potential Italian strikes, the item references Mary Pickford and a Poison Cocktail party theme. Arthur Brisbane commentary hints at international copyright issues and media satire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Mary Pickford
Roosevelt Declares Worst Is Over As 1936 Campaign Opens
A 1936 campaign overview notes Roosevelt’s assurance that the worst is past and big spending can continue as the country remains solvent. It contrasts Republican uncertainty, Mussolini’s potential moves against Britain, and the era’s licensing of aviation and alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Rival air power grows as nations tilt toward the heavens
The piece notes private Pacific mail and passenger links foreshadowing an Atlantic hop. Germany and Britain push lighter-than-air and heavier-than-air craft while Japan expands troop movements in North China. Muskets and air power mix with talk of cost, risk, and the price of supremacy as a single bomb could kill twenty men and a gas wave ten thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Atlantic Ocean
San Francisco
Manila
Germany
Japan
Peiping
China
North China
Christmas Seals Aid Tuberculosis Fight and Clinics
Physician explains how Christmas seal sales fund local tuberculosis work. The program, started by Einar WelBOEL and Miss Emily P. Bissell, financed open air school exams, Negro clinics, X rays, and educational efforts. The National Society provides guidance while local chapters raise funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Tuberculosis Society
Einar Wélboel
Emily P. Bissell
Wilmington
Del
National Tuberculosis Association
Lighted window offers hope on gray December drive
Fragmentary text describes a desolate winter road with snow and frost, a hopeful window glow breaking the gloom, and a mix of dialogues about jobs, fear, and distant promises. It mentions a pastor in Virginia pleading to a bishop in Richmond and a skeptical job inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Richmond
Eva High School 1935 36 Faculty and Senior Class
Eva High School outlines for 1935 36 with principal Julian Butler and staff including Miss Rubye Welch Miss Virginia Main Miss Mary Ben Carpenter L G McDonald Miss Katherine Miller Miss Ella MacNeill and James Mayfield coach The senior class led by president Buren Vann and officers expects more seniors than in recent years Rings due in two weeks FFA musical contest on Friday night November 22 raised 23 40 for the convalescent home Prizes awarded for violin guitar harmonica and a prize winner Donald John Orvall Enrollment totals show 221 students at Eva High and 191 at Eva Grammar School with principal W W Morris and staff listed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva High School
Julian Butler
Rubye .Welch
Virginia Main
Mary Ben Carpenter
L. G. McDonald
Katherine Miller
Ella MacNeill
James Mayfield
Eya High School
Buren Vann
Rachel Livingston
Mavis Hawkins
Dolphus Arrington
Winifred
Cecil Johnson
Eva F. F. A. Chanter
A. P. King
Casper Frost
Jake Nelson
Donald John Orvall
Eva
W M U Meeting at Bethlehem Baptist Church
The W M U will meet today at Bethlehem Baptist Church for a Seen meeting with all members to be present. D W Burson of Hartselle gave a Bible study at the Bethlehem church for BTU members. Mrs Roy Moore and Misses Eloise Patterson and Ruby Luker attended Bethel church services Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem Baptist Church
D. W. Burson
Hartselle
Bethlehem Church
B.T. U
Roy Moore
Eloise Patterson
Ruby Luker
Bethel Church
Mary Barton Moore
A. G. Carter
Decatur
Moore
W. E. Ryan
Erby Lockwell
Maurine Black
Ernest Bennett
Mud-Skipper: Liberia’s Skimming River Fish
The mud-skipper, a froglike goby that can leap from water and skim mud flats, inhabits Liberia’s waters and Asia. It hunts insects among rocks and weeds. placed in clear water it drowns. Liberia issued a 1913 stamp depicting this natural resource.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberia
Africa
Asia
Residents and visitors list from Pines News
Mr and Mrs L E Vincent of Birmingham were guests of Mr and Mrs G Q Vincent and daughter Winifred. M Russell visited Hartselle. Miss Katie Gast of Eva stayed with Miss Winifred Vincent. Ethridge Mason and Jesse Miller of Florette were in the community last week. Alva Johnson visited Lynntown on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Vincent
Birmingham
G. QO
Vincent
Winifred
M. Russell
Hartselle
Katie Gast
Eva
Winifred Vincent
Ethridge Mason
Jesse Miller
Florette
Alva Johnson
Lynntown
Holder and Gibeon Women Named
Miss Lorenee Holder and Miss Thelma Gibeon are noted in the society column for upcoming events and community roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenee Holder
Thelma Gibeon
Walter Winchell On Broadway Memoes and Public Notice
Walter Winchell discusses a downtown uproar over remarks about Hauptmann and ransom money. The column cites Lloyd Fisher and Lt Finn the Lib, praises Winchell, notes other society items, and hints at further drama and political taunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W
Hauptmann
Lloyd Fisher
Finn
Walter Winchell
Lyle
Winchell
Diamond pins and rings fuel old film stars’ travels
The writer notes actors in early days wore oversized diamond adornments to cover train fares home if stranded. He mentions the Des Moines Register-Tribune as a new Sunday client and references Johnny and Charlie of a 21 film heading to Hollywood. Orchids to Hill Printing Co. for new white-on-black playbills cutting light needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ds Moines Register-Trib
E. 42Nd St
Columbia and NBC Radio Top Ten Shares Revealed
The list shows Columbia network with four Big Ten shows Burns and Allen Hollywood Hotel E Cantor and Lux Theatre not in top five. NBC side features Paul Whiteman Major Bowes Jack Benny Rudy Showboat with Lanny Ros and Fred Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B'oasting Group
Columbia Network
Columbia
Burns & Allen
Hollywood Hotel
E. Cantor
Lux Theatre
NBC Bunch
Paul Whiteman
Major Bowes
Jack Benny
Rudy
Lanny Ros
Fred Allen
Confrere
Somerset Maugham
How To Quickly Check A Cold
After every undue exposure and at the first sign of a cold, take STANBACK. The Balanced Prescription nips a cold before it starts and, if one is underway, eases pain and hastens relief. Stanback reduces fever and soothes sore throat when dissolved in water. At all drug stores trial size 10c economy 25c.
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By Logan Clendening, M. D
Tuberculosis Society
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Logan Clendering
Clendening
OFFIC
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Gion
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Eva School News
Eva Grammar School
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California
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Rainbow Room
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