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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1930

Page

2

Soviet recounts billions spent by Kalinin on industry and farming

Moscow dispatch reports Kalinin, head of the U S S R central executive committee, noting since 1917 more than 10.8 billion roubles invested in Russia and 26.4 billion in agriculture. In six years 2,222 factories, power stations and 19,663 kilometers of railways built, while farm machinery output nears 800 million roubles next year. Collective farms cover 38 million hectares.

Victor Eubank Associated Press Moscow Kalinin Tral Russia Soviet Russia

Paroles Granted By The Governor

Among paroles granted today by Governor Bibb Graves on good behavior are Clyde Alvis of Lauderdale County sentenced in March for from two to four years for receiving stolen property and Howard Hobbs of Madison County sentenced in September 1928 from two to three years each in two forgery cases.

Bibb Graves Clyde Alvis Lauderdale County Howard Hobbs Madison County

Urging Sale Of Christmas Seals Campaign In Decatur

Mrs B E B Preuit chairs the campaign to sell anti tuberculosis Christmas seals. Dr H McRee spoke at Joe Wheeler school promoting the drive and urging Decatur residents to buy seals and use them on Christmas parcels.

B. EB. Preuit H. ©. McRee Joe Wheeler School

Government reporting on housing and social infrastructure

Within six years the government spent 2.1 billion roubles on new housing and claims the housing problem is rapidly being eliminated. It notes many new universities, scientific research institutions, and thousands of clubs, schools, libraries, hospitals, sanatoriums, and rest homes.

Creomulsion Promises Best Help for Persistent Coughs

Creomulsion claims to combine seven remedies to soothe membranes and fight cold germs for coughs that linger. It emphasizes quality over cheaper alternatives, priced at $1.25 with a money back guarantee, and warns that a three day cough is a danger signal.

Five Billions in Relief Funds Proposed by Congress

A December 11 report outlines multiple relief measures that would push total appropriations toward five billion dollars. Proposals include 3.5 billion for Patman world war service certificates, 500 million for drought relief, 52 million for veterans hospital construction, and 10 million to reimburse Florida farmers for fruit fly losses, among others.

Congress Treasury Legislative Mill Patman Seca Farm Loan Board Land Grant Colleges General Veterans Federal Industrial Commission Arkansas West Point Florida

Hartselle Chest Grows As Community Helps Needy

Hartselle residents respond generously to the community chest drive. Citizens donate food and clothing to aid the suffering and support the needs of every deserving person, acknowledging a substantial sum is required to meet obligations.

Hartselle

Delinquent Auto Tax Drive Progresses in County

Inspector H. R. Summers continues the delinquent automobile tax collection campaign. Despite most cars on county roads bearing 1931 numerals, hundreds remain unpaid as authorities push to complete the task promptly.

H. R. Summers

Divorce and Alimony Clash Over Fanny and Sheila

The narrative follows Fanny, fighting to keep her daughter Sheila amid a costly divorce with David. Ed ward Philbrick negotiates settlements while Fanny rejects alimony, seeks shared custody, and fears public scandal. Robert Daniels is referenced as a past influence in their flight and split.

Fanny Mr. Philbrick David Sheila

Custody Tensions Over Sheila Surface in Legal Dispute

In a tense exchange, Fanny disputes shifting Sheila between parents while Mr. Philbrick weighs David advantage and the needs of a costly New York upbringing. The dialogue probes care, stability, and the child’s best interests amid financial and living arrangements.

Margaret's Margaret Sheilas Read David Panny Sheila Philbrick

Farm class reports show profits from projects at Moulton

Final report on high school agricultural projects in Moulton shows eleven boys completing corn and cotton work covering 31 acres with production costs $716.62 and total credits $1,187.54. John D. Comer leads the classes with an additional adult class at Wren near Moulton.

Moulton Ala John D. Comer Wren

Untitled extract about Pan ny and Fanny pondering papers

A man urges Fanny to reconsider signing papers while comforting her with soft reassurances. He notes Time has a way of healing apparently hopeless situations and hopes she will not become too unhappy.

Panny Fanny Keaten Howe Farnham

Must Fanny Give Up Her Baby Fight Prompts Tomorrow’s Chapter

A suspenseful cliffhanger invites readers to see if Fanny yields her baby or secures victory in the ongoing struggle. The prompt teases a decisive turn in tomorrow's installment.

Fanny

Evergreens Begin Arriving in Decatur for Christmas Decor

Wagons loaded with evergreens holly cedars and mistletoe will soon arrive in Decatur as plans for Christmas decorations progress. Local residents expect more home adornment this year than ever before as the community joins in the holiday spirit.

Decatur

May Seek Help From Sister Counties Overcrowded Morgan Jail

If Morgan County jail inmates keep rising Sheriff B E Davis may arrange care with sister counties until the next grand jury term. Over forty prisoners are confined, about double the jail's capacity, with one inmate sent to Culman County for safekeeping.

Morgan County B. E. Davis Man

Bee and Poultry Projects Highlight Youth Annual Report

A youth annual report notes a bee project with five hives yielding a net gain of 72.00 and labor costs of 3.00. Poultry projects, now flocks of mature laying fowls, show the strongest profits. Overall, the year was unfavorable for most projects undertaken by the boys.

Eins Ryan Oys

Easy fat loss plan with Kruschen Salts ad

If your weight and height match healthy figures weigh today and cut pies pastries and candy for four weeks. Weigh yourself again and eat lean meat fish salads vegetables and fruit. Take one teaspoon Kruschen Salts every morning before breakfast. an $0.85 bottle lasts four weeks at Decatur Drug Co Meadows Drug Store or any drug store.

Decatur Drug. Co Meadows Drug Store

Christmas Gift Suggestions Classified Copy

A scanned classifieds fragment lists holiday gift ideas and suggestions with brief descriptions and prices. It highlights common items for shoppers and notes seasonal discounts and store names.

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