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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1940

Page

3

Private Hospital Haven Shapes Fabienne’s New Path

Fabienne and Bill visit the Park Plaza private hospital run by Dr. Mallory as Isobel Chandler introduces a plan for Fabienne to help with hospitalized children. Fabienne agrees to teach games and read to them, glimpsing a future tied to Willoughby House as Sonny Parsons echoes in memory.

the Park Plaza Fabienne East End Avenue Bill Children's Hospital Isobel Chandler Isobel Chandler Seymour Mrs. Chandler Miss Seymour Joan Mallory Edward Sonny Parson Sonny Parsons

Louisiana Primary Sees Near Record Turnout As Huey Long Era Tested

Almost 600000 Louisiana voters are expected to participate in the Democratic primary as reform candidates challenge Governor Kemp Long and allied establishment forces. Federal scrutiny looms with Assistant Attorney General Rogge set to audit complaints while critics warn of federal takeover if lines are crossed. A national interest rides on the outcome with a second primary possible February 20.

New Orleans Huey P. Long Louisiana Uncle Sam Bar! Kemp Long Democratic Wote Central Committee Nome Long Lafayette Sam H. Jones Lake ‘Charles Huey James H. Morrison Hammond Vincent Moseley James A. Noe Monroe Huey Long Oscar Allen Richard W. Lewhe Sam John Rogge U. S Allen J. Ellender

Popular Gly-Cas remedy draws Decatur crowds

Local residents report relief from chronic pain and fatigue after using Gly-Cas. Oscar C. Case of Decatur testifies his joint and back pains, kidney disturbances, and low energy improved within days as his wife also benefitted. A Gly-Cas representative at Loyd's Drug Store promotes the treatment with boxes priced at one dollar each and six for five dollars.

Decatur Oscar C. Case Fifth Ave Gly-Cas Loyd’s Pan Mr. Case Loyd’s Drug Storoyds Second Avenue Moulton Street

Camel Cigarettes Burn 25% Slower in Tests

Camel cigarettes are advertised as delivering extra smoking enjoyment with milder coolness and fuller flavor. The copy claims Camels burn 25 percent slower than rival brands in recent tests, urging readers to switch for longer, cooler smokes.

Bronson

Bus Driver Nick Hummel Involved in String of Crashes

In St. Louis on January 15 a bus driver nicknamed Nick Hummel caused a minor collision at a busy street intersection then, within ten minutes, struck nine more vehicles. He faced charges of careless driving leaving the scene of an accident lacking a chauffeur license and making a U turn in a congested district.

ST. Louis Jan Nick Hummel Hummel

Deaf mute man implicates friend in theft lockup call

Chicago police interrogate Charles Anderson 35 who, after asking why his friend Harry Luft is detained, hands a note stating that Luft should be jailed for passing bad checks because Anderson helped him. Detective Bagarek secures Anderson's detention following the exchange.

Chicago Charles Anderson Ben Bazarek Anderson Harry Luft Bagarek

Tonic Promises Appetite Boost and Energy Gain

An advertising note touts Tonic as the cure for rundown feeling and low appetite. It claims thousands testify to benefits, noting improved digestion and thicker blood with S.S.S. as a supplier and a savings claim on a seven day treatment.

SSS S.S.S

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