Dark horse candidate and tax talk in mixed 1930s notes
The excerpt mixes political commentary and local concerns from the era. It mentions a "dark horse" candidate described as plain in contrast to smear campaigns, notes a funeral rehearsal in Tennessee, and questions road safety improvements in northern Alabama. It also references a Lindbergh reward division, anti-lynching bill discourse, and taxes aimed at keeping schools open in Birmingham. Details blur but emphasize political rhetoric, taxes, and credit bureau usefulness.
Roosevelt set to appoint many to Supreme Court
The article notes President Roosevelt faces no difficulty in the Supreme Court issue and is poised to name a number of individuals to the Supreme Bench. It highlights expected rapid nominations and strong influence on the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Supreme Bench
Dry Counties Retain Prohibition-Era Status in Alabama
The Court of Appeals rules all dry counties remain dry under current law. The Supreme Court may revisit the decision. Morgan, Lawrence and Limestone counties revert to pre Graves era status, with law unchanged on the books. Enforcement by officers and acceptance by the people become central questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
Alabama
Supreme Court
Morgan
Lawrence
Limestone
Dothan Eagle Urges Tougher Alabama Driver Tests
The Dothan Eagle calls for amending Alabama's drivers license law to require applicants to demonstrate safe and efficient driving. The suggestion aims to reduce alarming traffic problems and targets drivers who may not meet standards, noting there may be many in the southern state who could qualify under stricter rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan Eagle
Alabama
Eagle
Senator Hill Backs Administration Anti-Lynching Bill
Senator Lister Hill telegraphs The Daily to dispel doubt about his stance and vows to oppose the anti-lynching bill in both houses. He states he opposed the measure in the house and senate and will do everything to defeat it. Alabamians cheer Hill’s early support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lister Hill
Lenc Hill
Daily
Hill
House
Senate
Solon
Decatur Retail Credit Bureau Ad Offers Reflections on Credit
Fragmentary notes recall a Decatur Bureau advertisement from years ago discussing credit ideas. The legible portion suggests a pondering on consumer finance and longstanding beliefs about credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Retail Credit Bureau
Poll tax plea urges timely payment to vote
A persuasive editorial urges residents to pay the poll tax by February 1 1938 to be eligible to vote in upcoming elections. It notes funds support Morgan Lawrence and Limestone county schools and emphasizes the tax as a civic duty enabling voters to express wishes through the ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Lawrence
Limestone
Southern Democratic Split Fears Rise From Harrison Warning
Mississippi's Pat Harrison warned colleagues of grave danger of a party split in the South. He suggested a southern leader could become a press standard bearer or be forced out amid internal party tensions. The loyal Democrat noted rapid national changes but long resisted in the South. Who can tell how long this situation will last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
South
Sullivan
Harrison
United States
Justice McReynolds
McReynolds
Cardoza
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Senate
Texas
Rep. Hatton Sumners
Sam Rayburn
Maury Maverick
Minneapolis
Albany Voters Reject Commission Form of Government
From The Daily of Jan 13 1926 Albany voters in yesterday's special election rejected the proposal to switch from aldermanic to a commission form by a vote near two to one. Four prisoners escaped Albany city jail by chiseling mortar from a wall last night. Joe Broadus and Melvin Oliver of Decatur High School spoke to students urging honesty on exams. Mrs W E Todd returns from a several weeks visit to relatives in New York.
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Albany
Joe Broadus
Melvin Oliver
Decatur High School
Decatur Hi- V Club
Albany City
W. E. Todd
New York
Economy drive fades as Congress begins session
Washington dispatch notes the annual economy drive shows a muted start with Woodrum pushing a modest 950 million deficit target. The first appropriation bill includes veterans pensions and TVA adjustments while CCC curtailment faces lighter resistance.
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Washington
Congress
Woodrum
House
Mr. R
Hest-Say
TVA
COC
Social Security Board
CCC
Tiny camera on display in London exhibit
A complete camera the size of a human thumbnail is shown in London. Its lens is fashioned from a watchmaker's jewel.
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London
Dietetic Needs of Child by Dr Clendening
Diet guidance lists six basic needs for the young child milk eggs a cooked green or yellow vegetable a raw leafy vegetable fruits especially orange grapefruit or tomato whole cereal or bread. Whole milk and cereals favored but adults can share meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Clendening
American Medical Association
Council On Foods
Office Cat by Junius and Other Items
A collage of brief humor, poems, and anecdotes featuring dogs reading people, gentle jests about generosity, and light dialogue. Includes observations on kindness, old hills and pines, and a string of punchlines about daily life and 소cial foibles.
The Unwanted Gift Dog
A humane appeal against giving dogs as prizes in bets raffles and charity events. The piece argues many receive an unwanted dog at doorsteps and face neglect, urging winners to keep and care for the animal or face humane options to prevent suffering.
Untitled fragments hint at relationships and choices
A disjointed vignette references clocking in for work and checking cold weather, a couple at a nightclub, and casual talk of marriage. It contrasts luck and deliberate choices with remarks about family roles and how today shapes tomorrow.
Honolulu's Claim as World City Rising From Isles Details
The excerpt notes Honolulu as the Territory of Hawaii's capital and largest city, with a tangent about Palmyra Islets part of the city. It contrasts modern church janitors with older duties of daily lamp cleaning and chimney washing. A wry moral line about bearing shame is included.
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Honolulu
Territory of
Hawaii
Palmyra Islets
Walter Winchell on Broadway Highlights and Hollywood Banter
A collage of 1930s Broadway and Hollywood scenes with Walter Winchell, Bernaar Macfadden, and industry anecdotes. Notables listed include Eddie Cantor, Rudy Vallee, Jerry Wald, Darryl Zanuck, Sonja Henie, and Sascha Storme alongside Rio Room escapades and prize gossip.
Hoover urges police to register workers in Miami warning
The Miami Beach briefing notes J. Edgar Hoover advising local gendarmes to require all workers to register with the police. The plan aims to track labor activity and boost public safety, with officials weighing legal steps and enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Beach
J. Edgar Hoover
Social notes from Macedonia community gathering
Walter Lamon visited his brother near Trinity Tuesday. Mrs. Dan Sparkman and Evelyn Lamon visited neighbors Wednesday. Several Lamon family members plus Linderman and McClesky relatives were in and around Macedonia weekend visits. Church services are held weekly with preaching and Sunday activities.
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Walter Lamon
Trinity
Dan Sparkman
Bennie Hicks
Evelyn Lamon
Mattie Washburn
Katherine Lamon
Odella Linderman
Clyde Kelso
Dem Sparkman
Walter
Ed Rhine
Indiana
Maudie McClesky
Harvey Rhodes
Edward McaClesky
G. King
Charlie Linderman
Luke Roberts
Ray Walden
Winifred Barnes
Austinville
Summit
Ruth Goslin
Clovis Miller
Dewey Miller
Ruby
Ruthie Mae
Lucille
Irene Washburn
Alan Linderman
Hubert Lane
Laurice Lamon
Ruthie Mae Washburn
John Holbert
Macie
Collie Nelson
Chapel Hill
Anna Kitchens
Lillie Woodall
Betty Jean
Arthur Holbert
Linderman
Cecil
Buddie Linderman
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Decater
Ala
The
Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc
O Shelton
Enjamin Bloodworth
Rétter
Shelton
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Dark Horse
Frely
Tennessee
Hoffman
New Jersey
Altaboy
United States Senate
Temali
Birmingham
National Advertising
Inland Newspaper
Chicago
Carter
Crédit Bureau
Party Future
Paul Mallon
Syndicate, Inc
AW Music
Tm Park
Gilbertsville Dam
Japan
China
Junius
George
Desr
Pennsylvania
Walter Winchell
Broadway
Corey
Daily Mirror
Liberty Magazine
Charles Hughes
Detroit Athletic Club
Radio City
Bernaar Macfadden
Mr. Macfadden
Hollywood
Allan Joslyn
Joslyn
Mary Dowell
Sam
Big Burg
Eddie Cantor
Barbara Jane Wallington
James Wallington
Cantor
Wallington
Havermale
Rudy Vallee
Jerry Wald
Warners
Wald
Manhattan
Allee
Rudy
Paris
Jerry
Vallee
Darryl Zanuck
Zanuck
Constance Bennett
Marie Wilson
Bette Davis
Hays Office
Sonja Henie
Madison Square Garden
Skares
Michael Curtiz
Nottingham
Curtiz
Cinema
Jaude
Delphine Dodge
Dizzy
Athontic
Dorothy Dey
Arnasz
Santiago
Cuba
Machado
H. Richman
Royal Palm
Guy Loomis
Sans Souci
Lord Beaverbrook
Annenberg
Strassburger
Ted Husing
Cyardenias
Sascha Storme
England
Macedonia
Doan
Davidson
Coal and Feed CO
Montevallo
New River
Piper Coals
NEW River Stoker Coal
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