Bible Thought and Rants on War and Finland
A collage of religious verse and editorial jabs in a single page item. It cites Matthew, questions sleigh bells, urges youth to push not pull, hints at winning money by cleaning, claims Finland deserves sympathy, mocks the Soviet, and laments a busy city fire department. The piece blends religious reflection with sharp political satire about war and nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Press Club
Gene Buck
Ass’t
L. Johnson
Benny Venuta
Larry Todd
Washington
John L. Lewis
Ray Tucker
Dewey
Sir Wilmott Lewis
London Times
Sheila Barrett
Fang
Sweet Hall
Washington Farmers Push to Preserve Cotton Quotas
In Washington there is strong support among farmers to continue cotton marketing quotas. Advocates argue quotas stabilize prices and protect growers against market volatility, signaling likely continuation of policy discussions and potential regulatory action.
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Washington
Rose Bowl Dreams Fueled By Sanford and Butler Footplay
Sanford powered Alabama toward the Rose Bowl with a decisive kick and Butler followed by bringing Tennessee to the same destination with his precise footwork. Old-time football lore lived in those through-the-legs moves and impactful plays.
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Sanford
Alabama
Butler
Tennessee
Decatur Dreams of Growth and Conservatism Clash
The note blends local economic talk on cotton, city growth hopes for Decatur, and political opinions. It references Alabama commerce, Roosevelt referenced in wartime commentary, and missed invites in Montgomery. The tone mixes affection for Santa Claus with caution about spending, ending with a wary national sentiment.
Local county raises funds for Community Chest and Red Cross
Houston county, hard hit by crop failure, contributed 12000 dollars for the Community Chest and 2000 dollars for the Red Cross. The piece reflects on rural resilience and national pride as farmers share tips and cautionary notes from agricultural groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston County
Community Chest
Red Cross
Alabama
Apollo Boys Choir Concert Plea to Local Merchants
The article notes the Apollo Boys Choir concert and questions why such music can’t occur locally. It describes the Chamber of Commerce urging merchants to cooperate in solicitations for contributions, stressing that effective efforts should include a detailed letter from the Chamber. It advises merchants to request the letter before buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apollo Boys Choir
Chamber of Commerce
Packers Endure Civic Pride Fuelled Football Championship
The Green Bay Packers, a professional football team from a city of about 40,000, won the national championship over the New York Giants, marking their fifth title in 11 years. Crowds gathered in Milwaukee for the game, illustrating strong local pride and commitment to maintaining their franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gadsden
Alabama
Green Bay Packers
Siintay
New York Giants
Green Bay
Green “Bay
Milwaukee
Roosevelt faces tax plan splits amid treasury talks
Washington December reports that the Roosevelt administration debates an excess profits tax on corporations and higher surtaxes for incomes over five thousand dollars. The push, backed by the Foley treasury faction, contrasts with the La Follette exemptions plan and a 10 percent tax hike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Cohen
Eccles
Foley
Treasury
Morgenthau
Spivak Called An investigator of un American activities
The Daily questions New Masses portrayal of John L. Spivak as a famous reporter and investigator. It recalls Spivak's past as a critic during the Scottsboro days and notes his later shift away from coverage, doubting his claimed expertise in un American activities.
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Daily
New Masses
Father Coughlin
The
Iself
Coughlin
John L. Spivak
the Daily
Spivak
Tobacco tax debate draws unusual interest in Decatur
The Daily reports strong local opposition to a tobacco tax in Decatur. The Married Ladies Bridge Club will be entertained by Mrs J W Knight this week. Mr and Mrs T Williams plan a visit to Clanton for holidays. A A Jones, head of the Boy Scout fund drive seeking $1000, announced the campaign will continue until the target is met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Married Ladies Bridge Club
J. W. Knight
A. A. Jones
Avoiding Colds From the Bath
A physician explains proper morning bath practice to avoid overheating and chill. He describes mixing cold and hot water to reach 90 to 95 degrees, reducing room heat and humidity. The piece also cites lighting levels for reading and cost comparisons between electric light and candles.
Rules for Proper Lighting for Reading
Efficient lighting depends on time contrast and print size but actual illumination is key. Summer sunlight reaches 10 000 footcandles while outdoor clear day light yields 1500 to 2500 footcandles and shade about 500. Sunlight is too strong for reading. the other figures are comfortable. The shortest time to gain an adequate visual impression is 0.07 second. With poor lighting four
Solid food digestion and tuberculosis diet guidance
A mixed meal stays in the stomach about six hours while water exits quickly, starches and sugars pass rapidly, proteins about three hours, and fats last six to eight hours. Salt is not excluded from tuberculosis diets. Potato juice is noted as a preventive against scurvy.
Local society notes and travel plans of area residents
J A Wood and B C Shelton serve as vice chairs. David Speake Warren is ill at his parents home. Mr and Mrs Elbert Weaver will spend Christmas with her mother near Falkville. Mrs WR Smith will depart Tuesday for a Birmingham visit. Mr and Mrs P P Chandler and children plan an Oklahoma trip. Edith W and Mary Darne visited Florence on Sunday. J K Hughes, Lyons hotel manager, will travel to Franklin Tennessee for Christmas with relatives. Herman Loggins returns to work after partial burn injuries.
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David Speake
Warren
Mrs
Rufus Warren
Elbert Weaver
J. C
Tidwell
Falkville
J. K. Hughes
Lyons
Franklin, Tenn
Doctor Clendening Publishes Seven Pamphlets for 10 Cents Each
Readers can obtain seven Dr Clendening pamphlets by sending 10 cents per title plus a self addressed stamped envelope and three cent return card to Dr Logan Clendening in care of power. The pamphlets cover topics such as dieting indigestion diabetes infant feeding and hair care.
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Clendening
Logan Clendening
25 Years Ago Today Fort Wayne Misconduct Leads to Return to Jail
Frank Williams, 51, after serving four days for a minor offense, is sent home but a deputy sheriff finds a jail owned towel, soap and spoon in his pocket. Williams is jailed again on petit larceny charges.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Frank Williams
Robert Bledsoe
Williams
Number Please Portland Man Must Remember
A Portland man, H. P. Scott, is reminded to recall his phone number Sunset 7342 as both his telephone and auto license share the same digits. He resides at 7342 8 EB 32nd Ave, highlighting a quirk in his contact details.
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Portland
Ore
H. P. Scott
32Nd
Ave
Blaze Extinguished At Shop On Second Avenue
A local shop on Second Avenue was saved from a fire after quick actions by an unnamed hero who extinguished the blaze. No injuries were reported and investigators are assessing the scene for causes.
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Second Avenue
Office Cat Skits Describe Flattery and Henpecked Husbands
A Decatur stage piece humorously surveys domestic life with lines about half wishes and stylish wardrobes. Characters joke about flattery, a sister’s powder, a bill for visits, and a henpecked husband who leaves home and is later "erected" by his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Sympathetic Visitor in Prisoner Exchange
A sympathetic visitor asks a prisoner why he is jailed for borrowing money. The prisoner explains he assaulted the lender multiple times to obtain the loan, noting the harsh reality of debt coercion.
Train Wreck Fears Faithful Teacher’s Last Farewell
A traveling teacher clings to life after a wreck while a friend and an English professor share a tense exchange. The dying teacher pleads Goodbye while the professor begs him not to end with a preposition, urging perseverance for divine reasons.
Awaiting Final Judgment and Tax Questions in Brief
A reader ponders mortality and unfinished business asking when taxes might fall, the health benefits of a cold bath, and the next best health advice. The note ends with the manager of a movie theater interviewing an applicant for employment.
Walter Winchell On Broadway
Walter Winchell surveys Broadway rumors and society news from 1939 with tidbits on marriages, premieres, and notable figures like Horace Heidt, Norma Talmadge, Mitzi Green, and Edna St. Vincent Millay, weaving entertainment gossip with political nods and social notes.
Manager and attendant exchange in a cautionary tale
A manager questions a young man about job suitability and fire safety. He jokes he would flee first, while she presses for promises of obedience and worldly goods. The dialogue reflects a mismatch of duties and pleasures.
Spa life fright tactics and traffic notes in New York
The piece mentions scaring a child by a bus conductor on 5th Avenue and notes heavy bus congestion with ten half empty 5th Avenue buses. It adds a theatre pair Lee Cobb and Helen Beverly set to be stitched before New Year, and an event called Diamond Glove Milk Fund bouts at the Gardens. It also notes Haiti’s President Vincent apologizing in Miami and hotels refusing entry.
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5Th Avenue
New York
Lee Cobb
Golden Boy
Helen Beverly
Artef Players
Haiti
Vincent
Miami
Notable Nonsense and Niche Odds from a Roaring City
The column lists social figures and bids in a brisk gossip tone. J P Morgan’s niece Caresse Crosby is linked to Marion Cooley in a high end scene. Richard Smart bets on Monte Carlo style gains, while Larry White profits on the Stock Exchange scene.
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J. P.morgan
Caresse Crosby
Marion Cooley
Richard Smart
Monte Carlo
Honolulu
Larry White
Ambassador
Stock Exchange
Europe
Mel Kacher
du- Barry
P. Arno
Brenda
British West Indies
Id Street
Amsterdam
Fritz Kuhn
Fritz
Germany
Cream On The Cuff Sam The Alley Cat Pays Milk Bill
A Omaha alley cat named Sammy maintains a milk charge at a bakery garage. Each day the milkman leaves a bottle and Sammy uses extra pours to stay warm. The bakery sends monthly accounts to New York and a dairy check settles Sammy s cream bill. On Christmas day Sammy drinks a bottle of cream.
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Omaha
Neb
Sammy
New York
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