Decatur Daily History Note From Early 20th Century Paper
The Decatur Daily from 1912 to 1924 notes it is published each afternoon except Sunday in Decatur Alabama by the Tennessee Valley Printing Co. It lists founder-editor, filing details, and copyright claims under the March 1878 act. It states Associated Press content rights and includes publication notices and reuse restrictions.
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Decatur Daily
Decatur
Ala
The
Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc
Decatur Welcomes New Roxy Theatre Amid Growth Hopes
A look at Morgan county towns and Alabama progress notes the opening of Decatur’s new Roxy theatre. It highlights road construction strides since 1911, calls for sweet potato crop support, and praises Crescent Amusement and Tony Sudekum for investing in a diversified future.
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Alabama Highway “Department
Alabama
Decatur
Roxy
Crescent Amusement Company
Tony Sudekum
Case closes in Alabama execution case and editor notes
The State of Alabama has closed the Willie Clark case after his execution in Montgomery following conviction for a severe crime. The piece also recounts The Limestone Democrat newspaper’s 50th anniversary, its long-time editor Harry Walker, and the paper’s history from 1601 origins to the present day.
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State of Alabama
Willie Clark
Wilfie
Montgomery
Dixon
Clark
Alabama Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Davy
Gosh
Limestone Democrat
Daily
Democrat
Harry Walker
The
Harry
Réed
Elkmont
Samuel M. Clay
Athens
George L. Townes
Hector D. Lane
Townes
Capt. Clay
R. H. Walker
Miss
William M. Walker
R. H. Walker, Jr
World War II Fronts Report Delayed by Censorship and Shifting Plans
Washington reports that docks in England and Merseyside are under constant German bombardment, halting food and material landings. Stimson notes lend lease control over British plane distribution as strategic shifts loom with possible England collapse. Winant’s ambassadorship bid faces internal State Department opposition. In Texas politics, Lyndon Johnson faces opposition within the delegation while Albert Thomas gains seniority-backed support. Greece requests for planes prompt caution as London says available ships offer little value to Greek needs.
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Washington
Ta Sna Wietanna
London
Merseyside
Liverpool
Stimson
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Britain
England
Texas
House
Lyndon Johnson
House Appropriations Committee
Albert Thomas
Houston
Mr. Johnson
Liquor Profits Fund Public Welfare In Alabama 1940
The piece notes Alabama liquor profits hit a new high in 1940 with distributions to the state counties and cities for old age pensions and welfare. It argues for tighter control and favors state store packaging rather than selling elsewhere.
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Alabama
Local Notes from Lawrence County Mt Hope Community
Ill at home counts improves and sits up Edward Sneed recovers from rheumatism Mrs Leonard Roberson and two children ill with flu Rev N D Crawford visits Beasly family in town Williams of Birmingham visits mother Katie Williams Carolyn Pickens returns to school after flu illness Walter Chenault of Decatur visits on business Counts family travels to Nashville for business Missionary Society of Rock Spring Presbyterian meets with 11 present Home Demonstration Club to meet Friday with Lonie J R Dukemmier business traveler to Florence Milford Road area community notes and visits from local residents
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S. E. Counts
Edward Sneed
Leonard Roberson
N. D. Crawford
Beasly
Russellville
Priday
Lonie J. R. Dukemmier
Florence
Five Year Old Breaks Arm in Icy Living Room Fall
In Baltimore Sian 18 report Joseph Potterfield eight was kept home from school due to icy streets. He played a quiet checker game with his brother when his chair tipped and he fell, breaking his arm in the incident.
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Baltimore
Sian
Joseph Potterfield
Ool
Joseph
Frostbite risk from wet clothing and cold wind dangers
Dr Clendening explains frostbite and chilblains risks from wet clothing and cold exposure. Heat is contraindicated. gradual warming and careful circulation are advised for those with arterial changes or diabetes. Recurrent frostbite risk remains for affected individuals and tunnel workers. A Q A discusses scalp ringworm versus seborrheic dermatitis and suggests medical advice.
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American Congress of Physical Therapy
Frank V. Theis
Chicago
Congress
Theis
Dr Jossa Clendening Promotes Seven Health Pamphlets
Readers may obtain seven Dr Clendening pamphlets priced at ten cents each. To order send ten cents, a self addressed envelope, and a three cent stamp to Dr Jossa Clendening care of this form. Pamphlets cover dieting indigestion constipation infant feeding diabetes care of hair and skin.
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Clendening
Jossa Clendening
Office Cat and A A A Poll Cite Pet Peeves
An American Automobile Association survey of 5 000 motorists lists main annoyances road hogging drivers who cut in careless pedestrians inadequate direction signs and lack of parking space A pair of Decatur men recount holiday travels with the second boasting of 400 miles per day and scenic southern vistas.
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American Automobile _Association
Car deaths surge in eight months to twenty thousand
In August 1940 automobile accidents killed 3,220 in the United States, lifting eight month fatalities to over 20,000. The piece notes the danger posed by careless drivers and includes a cartoon gag about recovering a stolen car with license plates.
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United States
Sweet Young Thing Finds Oil at Roadside Stop
A playful rider in a roadster stops at a filling station to demand a pint of red oil. The attendant gasps as she insists the tail light is out and jokes abound about missing parts and the emptiest feeling of a car with no running board.
The Serene City: A Pocketful of Warnings and Cat Noise
A humorous dialogue sketches a Decatur man avoiding a surprise debt at the pump and a general defender warning soldiers that misfortune comes from careless pockets. A neighbor complains of a cat’s nighttime serenade, and a Mrs. Jenkins jestingly asks if she should shoot the cat.
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Mrs. Jenkins
Family puzzled by marriage plan in brown affidncy exchange
Junior asks if Father will permit Brown to wed sister as Mother remains unsure. The dialogue hints at family tensions over an upcoming marriage.
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Brown
Walter Winchell On Broadway Memoir Jokes and Cranks
Walter Winchell notes from Broadway mix gossip and satire about cranks threats to Quentin Reynolds and Goebbels remarks. He references ASCAP BMI, Knudsen, and a secret marriage in Warrenton 1940 while lampooning Time magazine and Roosevelt era politics.
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Colummist
Mr. W
Hitler
Mussolini
Adolf
Stork
Musso
Joey
Gene Kelly
Betsy Blair
Panama
Hattie
Geo. J. Nathan
Korda
Alexander
United States
Walter
Decatur Notions Skits and Jests From Local Gossip
A playful mix of local quips and snippets. A Decatur man argues for fewer hollow days and more work. Cards in the front room provoke chatter as a Sid wager is raised. Merchant talk notes payment habits. Stenographers are described as maturing in various hues.
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Junior
Daddy
Sid
County Hospital Opens Without Patients
Bed shortage in Sewanee town Illinois leaves new county hospital idle two weeks after completion as bed deliveries are delayed due to manufacturers being tied up with army orders.
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Sewaneetown
Ill
Stamps Bought from Three Youths Turned Out to Be Own Stolen Goods
Lee Schwartz told police he bought stamps from three youths at 40 cents to $1 each for three months and later learned he was purchasing back his own stamps stolen from his garage.
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Philatelic
Fenagle
Dallas
Jan
Lee Schwartz
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Morgan County
Uncle Sam
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Morgan
Limestone
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League of Nations
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Greece
Willen
By Logan Clendening, M. D
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Ousle Delroy
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Jerry
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Loyd’s Onus Store
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Broadway
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Knudsen
Mr. Knudsen
J. B. Kennedy
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Goering
Germany
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Christian Science Monitor
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Italy
Spain
Japan
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Gorjuss
Latin Quarter
Palm Island
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W-Telly
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Newark
Warrenton
Lee Shubert
Inter
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Shubert
Ducky
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Willkie, Hopkins
S. Burton Heath
Manton
Telly
Heath
City Room
Charlie Chan
Maxie
Copacabana
J. Paterno, Jr
NBC
Vatican
Tuscaloosa
West Indies
Duke of Windsor
FDR
America
Decatur Merchant
Jones
CALL
Tennessee Valley Press
Ainske W. Wyle
Mgr
Holiday
Robt. E. Lee
Morgan County National Bank State National Bank
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