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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1934
Page
4
Fragmentary 1912 1998 era note mentions a political boss of the bayous taking a back seat and praises a figure called the Biffer. Readable parts show sarcasm about Christmas shopping and public figures.
The author questions if Louisiana would want Huey Long gone, even jokingly suggesting Santa could grant such a wish.
A columnist laments the blindness of a citizen who cannot find a place to contribute within a growing city, noting the abundance of work and opportunities available to residents.
A Times editorial notes Cincinnati faces a tough schedule and questions if a night game can boost the team's daytime standing in the National League. The piece analyzes potential impact and calls for disciplined play to salvage position.
The town of Athens glows with holiday lights as residents share festive cheer. Decorations cover streets and homes, reflecting a strong community spirit during the Christmas season.
A reader urges obtaining the current issue of The American to read Beverly Kenith's article on the Tennessee Valley Authority. The piece is praised for presenting an unbiased perspective on the TVA and its purposes.
The Athens community praises its new post office building calling it a peach and credit to the Limestone capital. The town is described as thriving and hustling with residents aiming to build a cracking good town as Decatur pledges assistance from the southern shores of the Tennessee.
Barbera Hutton Mariani gives $5,000 for a Christmas dinner helping 10,000 New York children. The donation aims to maximize good use of money for immediate relief and happiness this holiday season.
Page reads like a spirited fan tribute to Coach Biff the Army captain and his football team. It lauds his refusal to bow to political pressure and calls for public praise amid a climate of Huey Long praise and Louisiana turmoil.
Esquire magazine presents Albert Parry's portrait of Dr James Condon known as Jassie in the Lindbergh affair. The piece notes his psychology studies and belief he can force a confession from Bruno Hauptmann if allowed to confront him. It details Condon's early ransom offer and his attempts to influence the case through persuasion and bravado.
Arthur Brisbane reports on business matters and political talk including calm guidance for leaders, noting Mussolini and sports standings with fourth place mentioned. The piece reflects commentary on international copy rights and related topics.
The piece endorses Secretary Ickes bold plan to spend 105 billion dollars on public works over two to three decades to combat depression. It contrasts Ickes with global leaders, notes Japan's Manchukuo gains, and warns against opposing American canal ambitions while citing Mussolini’s rising leverage and France’s Greece incident for context.
Logan Clendening discusses tonsil function as a lymph gland like barrier against infection. He argues removal is beneficial after repeated infections beyond early childhood, to prevent germs spreading to bones joints eyes heart kidneys and other organs.
In New York, December 19, O O McIntyre notes the romance of road shows waning as major advance men and managers move on. He recalls figures like Flegfeld Rosenthal, Herbert Swope, Channing Pollock, Gustave Frohman, Frank Dietz, E Burke Scott, May Irwin, William Gillette, Will Connor, and his lucrative success with Sarah Bernhardt in the tent tour.
Ethiopia complains to the League of Nations over Italian frontier incidents. The League proposes arbitration but Mussolini demands an apology a salute to the flag punishment of attackers and cash indemnity for Italian casualties. He is likely to obtain his demands.
The White House party will include beer and fruit punch for young men and women, reflecting an exception to stricter prohibition era norms. The note argues that beer does not inherently make youths drunk and praises Mrs. Roosevelt for a candid example.
The editor notes six Dr. Clendening pamphlets are available for ten 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.
It is estimated that 350 to 500 crossties from a mill near Flint Creek are brought daily to the Twin Cities market. Betty Compson and Bert Lytell appear at the Princess in To Have and To Hold.
The NRA report places the United States fourth among nations in the march toward recovery and expresses gratification. It notes that gold-standard countries France Italy Belgium Holland and Switzerland show the least progress, a fact highlighted as a small mercy amid the overall trend.
New York public utilities are taxed $14 million and urge rate increases to cover the levy. City officials fear the burden will fall on consumers as gas and utility companies claim the tax will be passed along.
W M Breedlove, a local turkey farmer, made a business call in town today to discuss farming matters and market opportunities.
Mrs. R. T. Sheppard departed this morning to spend Christmas with relatives in Gadsden.
Wm. J. Cameron argues wages will rise beyond current levels. He notes historic earnings of one dollar per day for a carpenter and a president’s complaint about hiring costs, suggesting future wages will exceed today’s expectations.
General D Enin states France will buy airplanes from the United States. He explains France seeks aircraft for potential wear and has no objection to manufacturers earning a "war profit" if they produce the right type of plane.
Miss Mayme Roan of Eva is visiting relatives here. Miss Lula Garnett, a teacher in Halyville schools, will arrive Friday to spend Christmas with relatives.
Herman Lambert has returned from an extended stay in New Jersey following his visit.
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Sherrod and daughter Esther Lee spent Saturday in Birmingham. Miss Mildred Liles and Miss Leah Wilson visited the Liles family in Falkville. Dr. and Mrs. W. P. Hughes and daughter Carolyn are guests of Mrs. Nicholson in Cairo. Miss Opal Green continues with updates.
James O'Neill delivered a spectacular Monte Cristo tour under Fred E. Dayton who managed 200 performers and ten cars of scenery. A notable Chateau D If moment ended with the star declaring The world is mine amid a gallery god's quip. Dayton sent a wire service yarn about a sea cloth peril boosting receipts for weeks. Brady's Way Down East topped the era as a massive touring success running for years.
Mrs. O. 8. Bird of Tryon North Carolina is staying with her daughter Mrs. Maynard Layman as a guest.
A fragment records a weekend gathering as Rev and Mrs Green accompany Mr and Mrs Fred Morgan for a Saturday stay in Cullman. The note ends with a mention of Truman Ryan spending Saturday there.
The story of Miss Terhune and her rise in American fiction unfolds from a tea with Fanny Heaslip Lea to an O Henry Prize consideration. An editor, unnamed here, notes her sharp dialogue and curiosity about Lorain Stevers, a misattribution that hints at her lineage.
Walter Winchell reports on Broadway gossip and scandal ranging from ailing cast member Wille Stevens in New Brunswick to barbed remarks about Gershwin and Swift to rumors about Barbara Hutton and Jocelyn Neysa McMein. He notes political quarrels, theatrical tantrums, and a flurry of society names amid a chaotic 1934- era scene.
The old Ascot puff tie fashion returns among high society figures led by Baron Wrangle and W Rhinelander Stewart with Anthony Drexel and Whitney Warren sporting it. A rich Scot display lights an upper Broadway window as stars Mason and Drew favor day wear. Brady film researchers locate Penthouse views atop Manhattan landmarks including the Brady mansion and Doherty harbor view on State street.
A spy claims Bruno Lessing, famed for caustic Epicurean essays, is a poor kitchen practitioner. He occasionally lets his foreign-born cook and invites cronies, even wearing the chef’s cap. The results are described as terrible. Noted laymen in New York cooking circles include Bob Davis Ted Saucier Karl Kitchen Walter Chrysler Jr Rube Goldberg and R M Binkerhoff.
Chinese laundryman Wong explains tariff tilt to his clients with the phrase Ketchum N. R. A., reflecting a local utterance on pricing and trade matters.
The article notes J Gonzales son of T A Gonzales assistant medical examiner performed the first fish Caesarian. It mentions he can be reached at SA 2 8258 and details social gossip about Ann Harding Robert Jackson and their appearances during Biography filming. Roosevelt to speak on Public Utilities. Henry L Doherty debuts a 12 passenger plane with a $4 000 bathroom.
Grace Moore rests on black crepe de chine sheets and nighties while Edith Barrett Ian Emery and Billy Rose receive press. The Sheridan Gibneys Mildred McCoy expect heaven sent thrills. Marion Squire Hagy wonders about divorce filing. A wag dedicates a song to Mr and Mrs Dionne.
The Lambda Pi Sigma fraternity held its weekly meeting with many junior and senior high students present. Billy Nelson spoke on sportsmanship. A debate with Morgan County High is planned for Thursday at Riverside Auditorium featuring Stanley Jones and Robert Buchanan.
Mrs P Kyle and her children Pam and Phillip of Montgomery will spend the Christmas holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Phillip Humphrey at their home on Jackson street.
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