This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1935
Page
10
Lapica described a man driving a car near the Lindbergh estate at 6 pm and noted a section ladder inside the vehicle. The driver description was downplayed by the state. Fisher told the jury the defense would introduce the man long regarded by New Jersey police as the person who saw the kidnapper.
The weekly Dun & Bradstreet review notes severe weather slowed overall trade but aided specific lines. The report highlights that despite a generalized slowdown, some sectors benefited from energy and activity shifts during the week.
Assurance was received from Gadsden that Selma Alabama will take a franchise in the revived Southeastern League. Maurice I. Block temporary president of the reorganized circuit announced the deal.
Fire raged for hours in Athens damaging the bank building law offices and stores including Kuhn Jaffe and Home Stores. Papers in a vault were saved but losses reached tens of thousands with no insurance on stock at Kuhn. Firefighters battled the blaze amid freezing weather and ice covering streets and helmets.
An advertisement touts Dave's Mentha Pepsin as a quick remedy for indigestion gas heaviness and sour stomach. It claims near suffocation relief within minutes and guarantees through Goldel's Drug Store and other druggists.
A Rail Road Street Station fire crew rushed to a blaze in Athens. On arrival they directed water streams to the flames, stamping out the fire despite initial trouble.
Wen dell Liefferman argues for a lawful approach during a well regulated holdup at a Chicago shoe store. Two robbers stripped him, forced him to take $40 at gunpoint, and later tossed his trousers as they fled the scene.
Elders and deacons of Westside and Willoughby Presbyterian churches meet Sunday at 7 PM at Westside to consider calling Rev. O. Payne of Hickman Kentucky as pastor. Rev. Hart of Westminster will preach at 7 15 PM and oversee the congregational meeting. The vacancy follows Rev. Vance A. Gordon's recent resignation for Arcadia Florida.
Chicago readers learn that a slice of bread carries 53 different taxes. The piece cites a taxpayers association claim that tax systems are complex with many levies, noting Minnesota alone has 82 taxes and Americans face high annual tax costs.
A county wide Tuberculosis Sanitorium Association meeting is set for next Tuesday at 3 PM in the offices of Miss Louella Masterson at the Morgan County Courthouse. All interested are urged to attend.
A French actress describes American men as shy in the United States and jokes about their reluctance to spend money, noting a mood of low energy and financial caution.
The House passed the aid bill 329 to 78 after a late session. Administration leaders praised the action as a step without strings while Senate foes prepared for a new round of debate and edits. Senator Couzens urged punishment for the bill’s author if found. Republicans shouted opposition during the session.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.