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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1936
Page
4
The Alabama State Tax Commission figures show a $2,609,731 increase in gasoline, tobacco and income tax receipts from the prior year. Tobacco taxes total $2,245,997 and gasoline taxes reach $10,263,529, with the trifine tax near one million. The report notes government costs trend upward, seen as harmful to the people.
A brief pointer to the State of the Union and a mention of Cerberus and Fear the Chief Weapon. The text references Andrew Jackson in 1835 and claims copyright by Arthur Brisbane with international rights reserved.
The text questions whether Mrs Lindbergh should publish a book about her experiences and if the Lindberghs deemed it necessary to write it. The inquiry echoes public interest in their personal matters.
The message promotes attending the Chamber of Commerce annual banquet on January 7. It notes a wealth of information of interest to Decatur residents and urges every organization member to be present.
The Sugar Bowl in New Orleans attracted larger interest than Pasadena this year, though stadium capacity limited both sites. Many see New Orleans as a more attractive winter destination, and competition between bowls could intensify in coming years.
Florida Democrat Wilcox says he will seek federal rules for municipal and district bond holders. The AP notes he urged legislation to curb an "uncontrolled racket" and called committees "self appointed" with no supervision. The quote ends with "Sick 'em Tige" and a jab at aggressive tactics.
A Wellington Kansas mother answered a phone while her 17 month old Charles Jones bathed. On returning she found the child drowned. The writer warns parents to supervise small children constantly to prevent tragedies and offers cautionary anecdotes on vigilance.
State administration watchers note that Secretary Harold Ickes’ remarks on a sales tax may have been better left unsaid. The PWA chief echoes the president’s stance amid fiscal questions, signaling political sensitivity around tax policy.
The piece notes Republican critics and Democratic praise of Roosevelt’s joint session address on the state of the union. It argues independent papers and voters will judge the speech on its impact, not party lines, and asserts the country is better off since 1933.
The president says foreign meddling risks global conflict and urges the U S to stay out of entanglements while building a strong defense. He dismisses neutrality as surrendering power to international dictates and questions Congress over wartime policy and the New Deal. He emphasizes energy, plans, and restraint against aggressive regimes.
The article discusses reactions to the president's address, noting Republicans frame questions about witness credibility and payroll efficiency. It highlights the administration's stance on taxes, fear as a political weapon, and promises to reduce relief funds while stressing the need to curb corp greed.
Dr Logan Clendening notes enuresis affects about one in ten children with cases varying in severity. Training should aim for daytime bladder control by age two and nighttime control by age three. most cases are functional due to bad habits. Encouragement and avoiding punishment help, with two main treatments: preventing back sleeping and waking the child during the night to void.
The piece reflects on fears of war and the need for strong defense while noting Andrew Jackson-era finances. It cites Treasury balance hopes, debt redemption, and a contrast with Wall Street and modern stock exchange pressures. The author urges hard work and prudent economy as a remedy for the era.
Simon Gallieni, born 1849, shaped French empire from 1877 to 1905, directing colonial expansion in Africa and Caribbean colonies like Madagascar and Martinique. His Marne taxi dash halted Germans early in World War I. he resigned in 1916 and died that May. France issued a Madagascar stamp in 1931 in his honor.
Anxious descriptions of post Christmas exchanges at a department store reveal the farcical aftermath of gift giving. The spoof contrasts couples and a store counter encounter with humorous lines about spouses and a janitor.
A verse on how words heal or hurt and the power of speech. The note includes a witty line about a fellow who would not lend to his own father, reflecting on stances and family relations.
A quirky year chronicle lists monthly mishaps from auto starting failures in January to Santa Claus entangling his beard in gears in December. Fragments note weather quirks, schoolyard scenes, and a humorous closing line about domestic life and restaurant radios.
A fragmented verse fragment discusses aging and perception of beauty in marriage. It contrasts fading cosmetic charms with lasting affection, noting the challenge of sustaining harmony as time changes appearances. The piece hints that successful marriage requires adaptation and acceptance.
Walter Winchell sifts Broadway chatter from New York and Hollywood. The column notes marriages, studio shakeups, actor antics, awards, and upcoming film plans involving Rosy stars, producers, agents, and venues across Manhattan and Los Angeles.
A humorous back and forth unfolds as a caller asks to pay taxes and the tax collector replies with dry wit. The exchange highlights everyday civic life and the routine exchange between resident and official.
Two generations of mothers have proved Vicks Vapo Rub the most effective external treatment for children's colds. Rub on throat and chest at bedtime for a poultice and vapor effect, easing breathing and loosening phlegm overnight. Plan outlined with clinical tests and home use by millions.
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