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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1934
Page
4
Fragmentary text from a Decatur Alabama newspaper mentions Associated Press use and re publication rights. It lists advertising representatives and subscription rates and hints at daily, weekly, and monthly mail options across multiple cities.
Stanford’s three All-America gents outpace Alabama’s three All-America gents in a bold early move during the holiday festivities.
The article urges resolving to do something constructive in 1935, focusing on Delano Park maintenance, L N building repairs at Jackson Street and Second, and a White Way link from the Old Bank Building to the M C A. It frames these as parts of Native Industry and Native Prosperity under the TVA and Roosevelt plans, stressing public cooperation and long-term development. It also covers Governor Miller’s reflection on his administration, budget reform, and lessons for future leaders amid economic hardship.
Brief items include notes on Napoleon letters and various international topics. Commentary by Arthur Brisbane touches on rights and public interest, with unrelated headlines about Jews and a poet.
A London sale will feature 318 Napoleon letters to his wife Marie Louise, famed for vivid content and brisk prose. The collection includes a document revealing Napoleon’s Paris plan via the Marne and reflects on wealth and Jewish stereotypes as discussed by Joseph J. Fiske, Einstein, and others.
Mrs. Geneve Forbes Herrick lists Washington’s notable widows led by Mrs. Alice Roosevelt Longworth as the prettiest, with others named for wit wealth and prominence. A love-and-trial tale follows as Judson C. Doke faces embezzlement charges after a fatal confrontation with a rival husband. December 17 marks the Wright brothers flight anniversary and a sobering view of aerial war threats is offered. Governor Miller receives broad public esteem as his term nears end.
A throat specialist argues that training should continue through the voice changing period around age 14. He cites successful singers who trained despite the change and notes breathing control as key, explaining that diminished respiration, not vocal cord degeneration, hinders aging voices.
Washington readers hear of Toronto born heiress cases and a high birth rate race led by Mrs. Dionne and Mrs. Bagnato. The piece pivots to futuristic weapons as Major Casey envisions radio controlled torpedoes and flying missiles, urging U S production, while noting a British officer’s treason trial and royal questioning.
New Yorks Greenwich Village gains glow with electric signs and bustling cafes as Paris refugees and uptown residents with reduced incomes flood the area. The scene includes a cafe litteraire, band box shops, and a noted Harlequin figure linked to Harlem. A Canadian royal anecdote contrasts with a king who redirects charity to the unemployed.
Six Dr. Clendening pamphlets are available for 10 cents each plus a self addressed stamped envelope. Titles include Indigestion and Constipation, Reducing and Gaining, Infant Feeding, Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes, Feminine Hygiene, and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
Canadian envoy W O Herridge presents credentials to the United States seeking stronger ties. He meets with key officials to discuss trade, security, and cultural exchange opportunities.
The Marquess of Donegal tells the London Sunday Despatch that Chancellor Hitler was fired upon by a passing aircraft over east Prussia. The other plane fled at high speed after missing its shot. The report notes the claim may be speculative.
Walter Winchell surveys wry legal stumbles across states with odd statutes and court rulings from 1010 English as language of Oklahoma to witch beliefs in wills and bans on Sunday rides, noting varied quirks in American law and society.
York and surrounding area boast a Parisian restaurant with M. Louis guiding staff by eye lifts and quick nods. Notable patrons include Dick Berlin Carl Helm Aubrey Bads Lois Long and Joe Moore. Aromas of ham boiled in port duck with orange and sauces from rare shrimp and caviar fill the air.
During a sabbatical year from management, several prominent critics and editors attend cinema weekly. Frank Sullivar is a regular first-nighter, with Gilbert Seldes among others also noted for frequent moviegoing.
The writer observes Thomas Fats Waller, a burly African American pianist, delivering high-spirited ragtime with deft syncopation. The performance evokes Ben Harney era styles and a joyous stage presence that dominates the lively act.
Chop suey establishments that stay quiet on weekdays see a weekend rush similar to suburban summer activity. Friday through Sunday bring brick and steady patronage as youths and locals linger late. Chinese waiters note the all you can drink water crowd and casual outbursts of caper mood.
A Whiteman era note asks how much of an orchestra a manager will send for a $100 local dance. The reply: a single color player and two sheets of music.
A state lawmaker proposes extending factory laws to bar Chinese workers from competing with native labor, arguing the restriction targets girls under 18. The debate centers on enforcing age limits and protecting local workers.
A warning states that thieves may be charged in court with public nuisance rather than simply labeled as thieves. It suggests detaining offenders if possible and pursuing arrests for larceny, while noting the tense of words should not alter the charge to theft.
The document proposes that any eligible girl or widow who refuses a marriage proposal will be required to serve at least six months on the road. The measure aims to enforce social expectations and address marital duties within the community.
A state measure in Connecticut proposes banning book agents from operating within the state. The bill targets intermediaries handling book sales, aiming to curb distribution practices that legislators say harm libraries and readers.
In 1917 Chicago Judge Richard G. Tuthill ruled on the W. Selig versus Fabian case, while Missouri legislators debated criminalizing frog catching and proposed a law to halt tadpole to frog development within two miles.
A Texas rule denounces calling a kitten obscene language with the phrase Hullo Kitten amid ongoing debates on public decency and local etiquette standards.
In North Carolina a marriage obtained by threats and violence is not a ground for divorce. In Michigan a proposed lobbyist regulation bill would require branding and lanterns after sunset before referral to the Pontiac Asylum committee.
The Malone Coal Grain and Motor Co showroom display will continue until Christmas per company announcement. The Daily office features a cabbage grown by B E F Johnson on his farm near here and a stone over 20 inches across the top on display.
Douglas Fairbanks appears as the star at the Gar Theatre in a classic adventure screening. Audiences flock to the venue for his energetic action scenes and renowned swordplay. The program presents a lively showcase of early cinema stunt work.
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