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Decatur Daily in Decatur, Alabama

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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1930

Page

8

Question of Honor unfolds amid Sierra railroad schemes

Ruth Cross follows Leon Morse as he seeks a Sierra railroad route and battles an irrigation dam. Anne Wilmot, a New York society beauty, is courted by Morse and Douglas while aunt Emily pushes Morse through wealth. A lively ranch dance scene ends with Anne eyeing engineer Scott Glenn, who resists Morse and sparks tension. The tale ends with a cliffhanger urging continuation tomorrow.

Sierras Anne Wilmot Leon Morse Anne Emily Morse Scott Glenn Glenn Burkhalter’s Douglas Sheb

Holding the Floor by Alice Judson Peale

A mother reproves Billy for talking at length during a tea room lunch. The piece argues public scolding harms a child and that teaching manners is best done privately, with patience as children join adult society.

Alice Judson Peale Billy Grand Tea Room Expan

How They Grew Thin

A historical note on Marmola tablets claimed to curb obesity by regulating a supposed gland. asserts 22 years of use and millions of boxes sold with a book in each box explaining the formula and effects. The article promotes a home remedy approach and advises readers to try the product on themselves.

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