Marcia Moyer Offered Traveling Beauty Show Post
In Mitchelfield beauty counter star Marcia Moyer is approached by Percy DuMott of Beauty Skin Products and Ben Pappe regarding leaving town to become a traveling demonstrator. DuMott praises her sales record and offers a higher salary, with potential commissions, if she accepts the New York backed position and lectures to demonstrate products. Marcia faces a choice as she weighs family duties and the promise of a world beyond her hometown.
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Marci
Moyer
Mitchelfield
Ted
Marca
Marcia
David
Vivian
Percy DuMott
Beauty Skin Products Co
New York
Helane Brewster
Pappe
Kmd
Genbmi
Miss Moyer
May
DuMott
Mademoiselle
Papper& Son
Mr. Pappe
Ben Pappe
Nics
Mr. du- Mott
Mr. DuMott
Greta Garbo Confirms Identity During New York Visit
Reporters secured an admission from Greta Garbo that she is the famed actress. The reticent star, in a tweed coat and horn-rimmed glasses, said she hoped to enjoy her visit to New York unobserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greta Garbo
New York
Creomulsion Ad Claims Superior Cough Medicine
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a comprehensive remedy for coughs and colds, blending major helps at a premium price. It promises the druggist guarantees refunds, cautions that a three day cough signals danger, and urges choosing Creomulsion for best results.
Mine Strike Threatens Suffering in Kentucky Coal Fields
The National Miners Union calls a January first general strike in the Harlan area amid clashes between rival unions and county authorities. Riots and killings have left destitute families facing a harsh winter. A photo shows three young children with their mother near Evarts, Ky, and a scene near Evarts where four deputy sheriffs were killed in an ambush as trials of alleged slayers proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan, Kyg
Harlan
Evarts
National Miners’ Union
A Good Samaritan Message to Ex-Service Men
LOUIE TACKET of Decatur Alabama reflects on the parable of the Good Samaritan urging ex service men to offer kind words and deeds to those down and out, praising the Legion VFW and DAV while stressing the need for speaking out for the country during depression era hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Jerico
Legion
Legionnaire
V. PF. W
Kiwanis Night Promises Formal Installations and Speeches
A Kiwanis Night program at the Khwanis club starts at seven tonight featuring installation of officers for the coming year. John W., governor elect of the Alabama Kiwanis district for 1932, will give the talks. The event honors Kiwanis members and their sweethearts as guests, closing the current administration led by W. M. Bailey.
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Khwanis Club
Kiwanis
John W
Alabama Kiwanis District
W. M. Bailey
First American customhouse location and oxygen discovery
The text notes Yorktown Virginia as the location of the first U.S. customhouse. It identifies Joseph Priestley as the discoverer of oxygen. It also claims New York City produces more than forty percent of men’s clothing in the United States.
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United States
Yorktown
Joseph Priestley
America
New York City
Brier Wool Used For Pipes Owing To Nonflammable Trait
Brier wool is used for pipes because of its non inflammable factor. The property is due to the proportion of salicylates found in its fibres.
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Voice OF
THE
People
Greta
Hill’s Creek
Cahaba
Lee & Coal Co
PHONE
Louie Tacket
E. Wilson Street
Decatur
Ala
Emoyer
Central Exchange
Decatur Daily
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Birmingham
New Orleans
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