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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1934

Page

2

Publication rights note and advertising rep listing

A clipped notice states Associated Press dispatches appear exclusively in this paper unless credited otherwise. It reserves re-publication rights for the expanse of the sheets and names DEVINE TENNEY CORPORATION as advertising representative with offices in New York Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh Des Moines Atlanta.

Associated Wee Af News Focal News Ations Devine-Tenney Corporation New York Chicago Detroit Pittburgh Dee Moines Atlanta

Opposition to blank pages in New York periodicals aired

The Mobile Press objects to blank pages in some New York magazines citing Senator Reed's 1917 amendment banning liquor ads in dry states. It argues repeal by voters may lead Congress to rescind the law, noting publishers follow the statute despite costs. The piece also praises Civil Works Administration efficiency under J. Tom Budinger and cites NRA-driven optimism for 1934 retail sales from a New York Times survey of major firms.

New York Jim Reed Irony Voters of America Congress James A. Reed J. T Tom” Budinger CWA Civil Works Administration Budagei* Ena Morgan cc Budinger Bence Inn New York Times NRA Washington Louis E. Kirstein William Filene’s Sons Co Boston Paul H. Nystrom Limited Price Variety Stores Association E. P. Simmons Sanger Brothers Dallas F. M. Mayfield Scruggs Vandervoort Barney Dry Goods Co St. Louis

Morgan County CWA work credited to Budinger effort

The Daily commends Tom Budinger for keeping politics from CWA work in Morgan County and notes that any underrepresented area likely failed to submit proper projects. Regulations must be followed for approval, and CWA is achieving its goals with proper submissions.

Budinger Morgan County CWA Tom Budinger

Sarazen Will Fly And Good News Blankets Bad

A brief syndicated column by Arthur Brisbane notes Sarazen’s anticipated flight and contrasts optimism with negative headlines. The piece labeled Copyright 1933 by King Haetare Syndicate presents a reflective, blunt newsroom voice.

Sarazen King Haetare Syndicate Tno

Last Night Club for 82 Year Old Man Ends in Morning Recovery

W J A Grant an 82 year old from Exeter England faced a dire prognosis yet held an all night champagne party with guests including Elinor Glyn and dancing girls. He woke the next day feeling better and the doctor said he was improved. The anecdote recalls strange outcomes when facing death.

W. J. A. Grant Exeter England Mr. Grant Elinor Glyn Remi

Painter Lal Charles Livingston Bull and Galileo figures

A note presents Lal Charles Livingston Bull as a renowned painter of animals and defines a coda as a final flourish in music. It also mentions Galileo as the inventor of the telescope.

Charles Livingston Bull Galileo

Guild to Meet for Annual St John’s Guild Session

St John’s Guild will hold its annual meeting at the parish house on Monday afternoon at 3:00. All members are urged to attend.

St. John’s Guild

Body and memory myths and a governor's veterans bonus

The article discusses claims about amnesia and brain trauma, notes Governor Pinchot signs a fifty million dollar veterans bonus bill, and lists varied human ideas from knee muff production to ancient road studies in the Sahara. It mentions future tech hopes and desert civilizations.

Pinchot Pennsylvania

May plans for New Deal programs set hopes high

The article notes optimism at the White House that May will wind down the civil works program and absorb 4,000,000 federally funded jobs into private industry. It cites a heavy emergency spending pace, a staged taper of expenditures, and a brewing trade talk with Ireland influencing quotas and American barley use.

NEA Ashington Roosevelt Ment Michael MacWhite Mqnor MacWhite America Ireland United States Britain

Little Staten Island Could Hold It All

Fragmentary line hints at geography possibly describing Little Staten Island as a site that could accommodate a large feature or event. Details are unclear and no names or dates are verifiable.

Square Staten Island

Jokes and jabs fill a brisk page of fractured vignettes

A collage of wry one liners and neighborhood sketches spans jokes about illness love work and manners. It jabs social pretensions and gossip with lines about doctors salaries gossiping neighbors and a young lady leaving a job to marry.

The Mae West Influence on Fashion and Life

A satirical overview notes shifting beauty ideals from the number eight to fashion’s current standard. It comments on aging, tax policies, and the rise of machinery in daily work while poking fun at slang and social roles of the era.

Douglas Senator Norris Nebraska Roosevelt

Howell Turner Visits Decatur on Way to Montgomery

Howell Turner secretary to Governor Miller was a Decatur visitor Friday night en route to Montgomery after a business trip to Muscle Shoals. He is a popular Montgomery official known for courtesy to visitors and has many friends statewide.

Howell Turner Miller Decatur Montgomery Muscle Shoals Turner State

High Blood Pressure Relief Offer by Dr. Hayes Assn

A promotional notice claims quick relief from high blood pressure and related symptoms with a free trial and postpaid $1 treatment. It promises sleep restoration within days, asserts no salts or opiates, and states you pay nothing unless significantly improved. Address: Dr. Hayes Ass'n, 3201 Coates, Kansas City, Mo.

Hayes Coates Kansas City

Decatur Junior High Honors Second Six Weeks Roll

The Decatur junior high school honors list for the second six weeks includes two sections. The first honor group features Ann Davidson, Doris Johnson, Flo Wohl, Juanita Pickens, Eu gene Berryhill, Ted Lampkin, Dor othy Huie, Vandie Immel, Letha Dutton, Mildred Swatzell, Kathleen Fenn and others. The second honor group lists Jane Royer, Ruth Sullivan, Imogene Halbrooks, Martha Ellis, Dorothy Jacobs, Margaret Nash, Lois Greenhill, Lucille Kaufman, Sara Campbell, Charles Eyster, Myrtice Sanders and more.

Margaret Hargitt Myrtice Sanders Martha Frances Petty Ruby Nance Nancy Worth Jones Frances Cowden Evelyn Sneed Rodney Barron Clifford Ledbetter

Former Senator Tom Carleton Visits Decatur on Friday

Former Senator Tom Carleton spent Friday night in Decatur en route to Montgomery, signaling a brief, high profile visit. He paused for local engagement before continuing to the capital.

Tom Carleton Decatur Montgomery

Local Peace Dollars Issued and Mirthful County Rascalities

Local banks received new peace dollars for distribution. In a nearby county raid, two pigs drunk and disporting in mash were found in a vat. A. G. Patterson traveled to Montgomery via Athens with W. S. Killer of the state highway commission. Misses Clem Henderson Patterson Baker left for Woman's College in Montgomery. Mrs. T. H. Alexander is ill on Johnston street.

A. G. Patterson Montgomery Athens W.S. Killer State Highway Commission Lougene Clem Lorene Henderson Dorothy Patterson Rowena Baker Woman's College At T. H. Alexander Johnston Street

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B. C

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