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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1935
Page
4
Fragmentary text from a Decatur Daily issue shows postal and publication details including second-class matter status, post office in Decatur Alabama, and dates around 1912 and 1917. Mentions Associated Press, advertising reps, and subscription rates, but many words are garbled.
A political forecast suggests the challenger to U S Senator John Hollis Bankhead will face a tough race. The commentary implies a harsh challenge ahead for the unnamed adversary.
The mayor proposes a cheerful march song evoking purity and unity while addressing rumors about banana shortages. He intends to use a familiar air to rally public spirit and deny claims of any provincial shortages.
The Birmingham man filed a claim Wednesday for work completed in 1673, noting the long wait to receive payment mirrors delays some face in settling bills.
A statement asserts strong public backing for the Alabama Highway Patrol from the outset, favoring immediate enforcement of highway laws over delayed action.
Decatur merchants present a well prepared Christmas shopping scene offering convenient selections and strong deals. Local retailers emphasize ease of choice and a long tradition of holiday offerings for shoppers in North Alabama.
Bossy Gillis captured the recent election after a long period of vocal political activity in Massachusetts. He stayed quiet during the campaign while his wife urged restraint, a tactic that seemed to align with supporting voters who believed his occasional truths.
In a tense session, Republicans press for quick bills while Democrats resist key proposals. The dispute centers on budget measures and governance actions as lawmakers argue over priorities and party lines.
Fragmentary report suggests two Army pilots crash while attempting to land at Bolling Field. The incident fuels discussion on expanding air fields nationwide to reduce danger at military airfields.
A Tennessee Valley Authority project aims to develop Gunnerville as a center for river dam work after a long wait. The plan envisions job growth and regional impact from the Up river dam initiative.
The note warns readers to count shopping days until Christmas or face regret. It emphasizes timely buying and deadlines, urging urgency for holiday purchases.
The Montgomery Advertiser notes that the committee designated four delegates to the Democratic Convention and urges voters to instruct them for Roosevelt. It counsels caution and urges definite, conclusive instructions to the four men named.
The Secretary of State Cordell Hull remains opposed to selling materials to nations at war. The piece contends that halting such sales is the surest path for the U S to avoid involvement in any war and to remain neutral as wars persist.
The Ingalls Iron Works Company joins Decatur's growing industrial lineup. The move boosts balanced manufacturing, supports existing plants, and increases employment, expanding demand for local agricultural products as part of a planned community of activity and progress.
President Roosevelt endorses Universal Bible Sunday on December 8 as the nation marks the four hundredth anniversary of the English Bible. The American Bible Society promotes the observance and notes its work distributing the Bible in more than forty countries and over 150 languages.
Arthur Brisbane reports in a syndicated column that My Empire seeks peace while Selansie counters with optimism for a peaceful outcome. The piece references military postures and the broader urge for détente amid rising tensions.
The article discusses Britain's wartime rhetoric with Viscount Hailsham reading the king's speech and hints at empire defense. It notes Selassie and Cyril urged to aid peace while Universal Service reports Selassie may cede territory for peace. It mentions Japanese influence and looming aerial defense concepts amid global tensions.
A green mountainside slice two miles wide collapsed near Guayaquil killing all fifty inhabitants. Yet people will rebuild as history shows nations rise after disasters.
Farmers oppose full adoption of New York City wage proposals pegged at 5.55 million weekly for new jobs. Early plans favored skilled mechanics earning 93 dollars a month. Union labor leadership questions the scale, calling it excessive amid rising costs.
Oakland report recounts Russell E. Giard of Los Angeles seeking a marriage license in County Clerk G. E. Wade files. He cites license 53332 and identifies Pauline Fountaine of San Francisco as the unknown bride. The note hints at a five year prior union in the state.
Memphis magistrates abandon collection of garnishments through New Year to allow festive season relief. The action follows an old custom and keeps debtors unburdened as Christmas approaches.
Walter Winchell cites debunking of the Crater myth as experts find no evidence at Sing Sing. He praises Columbia Dental School volunteers as true heroes who endured pain for science, noting the era’s honest news coverage and odd local anecdotes from Miss Julia Stark and other items.
The dispatch reports unsettled chatter among Boston insiders about a forthcoming Postmaster General transition. Farley leaves undecided on timing. Mayor Hague is ruled out by insiders, while Frank Walker appears best positioned if he wants the post. A Catholic will head the Post Office as Roosevelt seeks cabinet balance.
In 1891 Romanian Julio Popper owned gold wash plants at the tip of South America. He printed a private local stamp showing miners tools a star an envelope and his initial. Used as postage to the nearest port in Argentina or Chile before regular stamps, this private issue differs from later local issues.
Jane Wyatt, newly married to Edgar Ward, reappears in the Social Register after a two year absence tied to her stage career. The piece critiques social lists and relief rolls, and lampoons a Thanksgiving day monkey incident on Seattle’s West Side elevated line, noting traffic delays and local wit.
The article cites Erskine Caldwell on Tobacco Road’s title origin tied to a hogshead chute on a tobacco ridge. It also mocks Chicago Detroit chatter, Elsa Maxwell lists, Shirley Temple psychology, Hauptmann ransom rumors, and a Koehler wood inquiry linking to Hauptmann’s Bronx home with cautious, analytical tone.
Dr Logan Clendening discusses declining TB death rates due to earlier discovery and better treatments. He cites classic cases, notes rest, open air and nourishment remain foundational, and highlights advances in thoracic surgery that extend lives and offer new hope for patients.
A giant Sunday crowd packed the Stork Club the biggest turnout in the venue’s history. The evening included a promotion giving away a new automobile to Bryant, with winners required to be present in the club when their number is drawn. The piece also references a foreign air race incident in Persia where two American fliers were jailed briefly after forced landing.
Henderson reports his 15 horse power engine boiler and part of the sawing machinery taken from his sawmill left idle for a month. The theft targets are tied to the 8 C sawmill union and involve J Watt Henderson and J G Faucett as referenced names.
Wilfred E. Johnson of Farley Arkansas asked for a copy of the 1935 Santa Clara county assessment roll and sent a three cent stamp. County Assessor Hayden W. Pitman said producing a transcript would cost about 100000 dollars plus shipping, noting the roll comprises 50 volumes weighing 25 pounds each with maps and thousands of motor car records.
Report describes a medical procedure flushing long segments of kidney tubules with success. Details are unclear due to garbled text but mentions miles of tubules treated and devices used. No patient identifiers provided.
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