Jackson Day speeches ignore Jackson state rights
A clearest critique notes Jackson Day speakers in Washington avoided stressing Andrew Jacksons lifelong defense of state rights. It argues federal meddling rises and cites the anti lynch bill as a dangerous attack on state sovereignty, urging acknowledgment of Jacksons warning regarding federal overreach.
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Washington
Andrew Jackson
Jackson
Roosevelt
Senate
Ie ‘Anaun
Jackeielandinadetela
Furniture for Fort Stephen Decatur donation drive
A call to donate old house furniture to the Legionnaires to improve Fort Stephen Decatur. Citizens are urged to look around their homes and give items promptly to help make the fort attractive as soon as possible.
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Fort Stephen Decatur
Legionnaires
Filibuster by Southern gentlemen on anti lynching bill
The piece argues Congress grows restless as a filibuster blocks the anti lynching bill. It claims the obstruction could end quickly by discarding the measure, implying the talking would stop once the bill is removed.
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Washington
Congress
No Cheese Plant Location Found for Hartselle
The writer laments the lack of progress on locating a cheese plant in Hartselle and urges Morgan county unity. Decatur would assist in placing such an industry, asserting countywide benefits from any local development and urging those resisting progress to reconsider.
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Hartselle
Morgan County
Decatur
Pettingill Feature Promotes Bible Q A Saturdays
Dr William L Pettingill now conducts nightly service at Centrel Baptist church and plans to answer Bible questions each Saturday in The Daily to aid thousands in Decatur readers. The newspaper praises his blessing and light in strong terms.
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William L. Pettingill
Centrel Baptist
Central America
Decatur
Pettingill
Questions for Alabama electors on improving public offices
The Daily urges voters to question candidates for legislative and administrative posts in Alabama before elections. It emphasizes economy, tax relief, reduced state and county expenses, and full term school operation, noting voters deserve clear answers from those seeking public office.
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Fair Land
Alabama
John Q
Jackson Day Dinners Mention at The Gedsden Times
The Gedsden Times questions whether deckstn and hhimeoif attended the recent Jackson Day dinners, noting unclear presence among attendees and seeking confirmation of participation.
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The
Gedsden Times
Deckstn
Hhimeoif
One Year Ago Today in Hartwell Weekly Notes
Item from the Daily of January 18 1926 notes Mrs Campbell ill with pneumonia at her grandparents home Mrs C L Saunders. James Benton Hatchett of Greenville Miss returns after visit with Mrs C L Sartor. William Sartor arrives from Montgomery to visit his mother Mrs L W Warner for a month. Mr and Mrs Paul Dix move from 610 Line Street to 84 Line Street. Hartwell Davis visits sister Miss Laura Davis in Athens.
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C. L. Sartor
William
Montgomery
L. W. Warner
Paul Dix
610 Line Street
84 Line Street
Hartwell Davis
Miss Laura Davis
Athens
Shifting Naval Plans and Political Pressure in 1930s China?
Washington observers hail Stanley Reed's Supreme Court appointment as stabilizing. Officials briefed that naval strategy shifts favor smaller cruisers and aircraft carriers. The piece notes lobbying around the housing bill and praises Mrs Hull for steady crisis management.
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Washington
Stanley Reed
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Florence Allen
M1 R
Reed
Joe Kennedy
America
Nome
Cape Horn
Borah Roils Southern Filibuster Stand Over Lynching Bill
The Idaho Republican Senator Borah challenged Northern Democrats as Southern lawmakers unite to block other business until the lynching bill is set aside. Borah’s remarks drew strong reactions across the South, shifting momentum among regional lawmakers.
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Idaho
Borah
Red Cross warns household hazards and safe home tips
In a health column the Red Cross lists practical don'ts for home safety such as toy stairs, opening cans with a knife, lighting from the bathtub, an open medicine chest, smoking in bed, and using a rocking chair as a ladder. The piece stresses danger is high year round and shares a personal caution about unsafe practices.
Local social notes include visits and theatre outing
Mrs. R. E. Durham called on Mrs. Tom Brooks Monday afternoon. Mrs. E. C. Shaw spent Wednesday with her mother Mrs. Edgar Allen of Athens. Mrs. Jack Richardson and Mrs. Beatrice Williamson were among the theatre goers to see Gene Autry in Athens Wednesday. Miss Lucille Marks Irma Marks Mr and Mrs Cuflen Haney J. T.
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R. E. Durham
Tom Brooks
E. C. Shaw
Edgar Allen
Athens
Jack Richardson
Beatrice Williamson
Gene Autry
Lucille
Irma Marks
Cuflen Haney
J. T
Tax Bill Clash and Stamps Scam Warned
lawmakers split over tax bill provisions with a Senate likely to kill a key item. A clever trick to fool customs by washing out Made in Germany stamps on hosiery is being studied by importers and customs officers in heightened concern.
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Henry Ford
House
Lamneck
McCormick
Mass
Senate
Germany
Local Social Notes Report A Round of Visits and Illness
Dewey Marks Mahlon Cox and Hollis Haney visited Mr and Mrs Lowe Rogers Tuesday evening. Several residents report illness though Ruth Battles and others show signs of improvement. A play titled Old Maids Convention is scheduled at Clements High School Wednesday night at 7 30 with public invitation.
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Dewey Marks
Mahlon Cox
Hollis Haney
Lowe Rogers
Roberta Holmes
van Haney
Hagan Easter
Truman, Ark
R. E. Durham
J. P. Flanagan
Ruth Battles
Lucille Marks
Edgar Swinnen
Ripley
Frank Durham
Hattie Davis
D. 8S
Pauline Thorn
Jack Richards
Mollie Long
Petty Martin Cox
Ellis Massey
Max Hudson
Tom Brooks
Guy King
Petty Cox
H. W. Gordon
Robert Gordon
Oliver Simmons
Rosie Hagood
Tom
Clements High School
Old Maids
David Ball
John D. Flana
Flu confines and social visits shape Massey community notes
Dozens of Massey residents remain home with flu while friends report improvements for Mrs. R B Minter and Perry Patterson. The week features a flurry of visits among the Minter, Blackwood, Tanner, Praytor, Woodruff, Minter, and Shoemaker families with relatives, CCC camp member Henry Shoemaker, and Rev Mathews dining or hosting at several local homes.
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R. B. Minter
Perry Patterson
Lavern
Louise Blackwood
Sue Tanner
Clarence Tanner
Earl Sandlin
West Point
Coleman Blackwood
Miles Shoemaker
Obe Praytor
Raymond Minter
Marvin Woodruff
Bill Woodruff
Henry Shoemaker
Huntsville CCC
M. P. Shoemaker
Richard Morris
Coleman Black
Loyd Jones
Rev. Mathews
Mt. Nebo Church
Leslie Parker
Charlie House
Herman Owen
Community Notices From Wooley Springs Area
Local residents report neighbors moving in and out of houses near Con cord Oakdale and Cash Point. Visitors include Mrs Allie Bland Mrs Myrtle Buckner Eva Williamson and relatives of H H Robinson. The community repaired the M E B Church and welcomed new families while noting several Sunday visits from Bland Mitchell Fowler and Williamson households.
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Eva Williamson
Decatur
H. H. Robinson
M. EB
Orval Bland
Cash Point
Alvie Brock
Ida Williamson
Willie
Ollie Bland
Claude Mitchell
Wiltz Fowler
Whitney’s New Bird Dog Breed Aims for Superior Field Stamina
The article describes Leon F. Whitney’s latest cross combining setter pointer and bloodhound to create a tall buckskin bird dog. Whitney claims the dogs excel at bird hunting with exceptional stamina, speed, and a distinct hunting style, pleasing both him and his expert associates. A bigger, better bird dog may be gaining public favor.
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Leon F. Whitney
Whitney
Cwhitney
Hunters Warned to Skip Squirrels After Record Season
In Montgomery Alabama January 18 sportsmen were advised by the conservation department to hunt only doves and quail. The squirrel season ended January 15. J M White field assistant to Commissioner I T Quinn reported a record squirrel hunting season.
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Montgomery
Ala
Conservation Department
J. M. White
I. T. Quinn
Alabama Births In 1936 By Race
The Alabama birth total for 1936 reached 60 537 with 36 928 recorded as white and 23 409 as negro reflecting the state's demographic split during that year.
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Alabama
Hill Campaign Cost Report Shows 3073.62 Expenditure
Lister Hill reported his successful bid for the United States Senate cost 3073.62, filed yesterday under the corrupt practices act with no contributions listed. He defeated former Senator J Thomas Heflin of Lafayette and Charles W Williams of Wilsonville for the unexpired term of Justice Hugo Black.
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Montgomery
Ala
Lister Hill
United States Senate
Howell Turner
Hill
J. Thomas Heflin
LaFayette
Charles W. Williams
Wilsonville
Hugo Black
Survey Opens on Birmingham Foreign Population
A Birmingham survey of foreign residents begins to aid enforcement of immigration laws and provide naturalization opportunities. James E. Drake of the Immigration and Naturalization Service said the effort starts immediately and will last about two weeks from Tampa, Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
James E. Drake
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Department of Labor
Drake
Tampa
Fla
Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ball
Mrs D O Ball hosted Sunday dinner guests. Afternoon visitors included Mrs B Karlen and Mrs Rosie Hagood. Mrs Lillian Clay called on Mrs R E Durham Saturday afternoon.
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Gan
D. O. Ball
B. Karlen
Rosie, Hagood
Lillian Clay
R. E. Durham
Office Cat Jokes and Jumbles From Nightlife Skits
A playful collage of humor and puns unfolds with characters bantering about trust, honesty, and common quirks. Jests include sign wisdom open all night and never close, a tall lifeguard applicant who can only wade, and wordplay about names and misheard orders alongside everyday miscommunication.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
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North Alabama
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Robert E. Lee
General Lee
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