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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1936

Page

3

The House of Long Shadows Begins a Dark New Tale

Claire Fosdick faces mounting debt after her father's death and a looming loan from Nick Baum. She plans to search the mountain House of Long Shadows for a jewel her uncle hid, hoping to save her fortune. On the way, she meets danger when a log blocks the road and a man carries her away as the chapter ends.

Nick Baum Claire Jessy Hannah Ed Spratt Claire Fosdick Nick Cek Baum Fellah Lyman Daddy Susie House of Long Shadows Font Galavantin Vane Her

Fiscal scene improves with record deficits and rising incomes

Secretary Morgenthau reports the year ended June 30 shows expenditures of 8.5 billion versus receipts of 4.1 billion, leaving a 4.384 billion deficit. He notes a 23 percent revenue rise and 30 percent income tax gain amid offsetting losses from court actions and veteran bonuses.

Washington Morgenthau Teport Teenie Supreme Court Morgenthal Treasu Eee Ae Anne Treasury

Baby Abducted From Car In Los Angeles

Mr and Mrs Harry Nelson left their six weeks old child sleeping in a car while dining at a cafe. Returning they found the baby missing and then heard a wail from a neighboring car where the infant lay on the running board in a diaper with no clothing or blanket.

Los Angeles Harry Nelson

Sheriff Byars Makes Notable Record in Lawrence County

Sheriff Geo D. Byars, who assumed duties in Lawrence County Alabama, has made a strong start by capturing 101 stills and about 300 gallons of liquor, destroying around 20 000 gallons of mash, and jailing 40 or more suspects in his raids since taking office.

Moulton Ala Geo. D. Byars Lawrence County Natifloemee A. B. Smith

Quartet Draws Wide Attention in Moulton Sings

The Moulton Quartet Emmet Hopkins Ennis Woodward J L McCarty and Luther Turner receive statewide praise for their singing. They attend nearly every county sing in the area and are praised at other venues as well.

Moulton Ala Emmet Hopkins Ennis Woodward J. L. McCarty Luther Turner

Lawrence County Attendance Officer Serves Asst at Office

The Lawrence county superintendent's office has recently had Mrs. Fannie Pledger Miller helping the staff. She serves as school attendance officer for Lawrence County and assists the office manager Mrs. H. H. ueein in daily duties.

Moulton Ala Ita Mra Fannie Pledger Miller H. H. Ueein Miller Lawrence County

Devaluation Aims to Protect Dollar in Exchange Markets

The report states the strategy centers on devaluation measures to safeguard the dollar in foreign exchange, and notes the policy has remained intact despite unspecified factors.

Cliff Dweller Sill Life Ends in Narrow Rescue

Warren Jackson, seven years old, chose a 66 foot cliff in Philadelphia July to climb the mountain slope. He reached 35 feet up when danger loomed and he could not ascend or descend. Fireman William Haas used a ladder to end the expedition safely.

Philadelphia Warren Jackson William Haas

Dirigible Arrives in Lakbehurst to Record Time

The German airship lands at Lakbehurst in record breaking speed, finishing fourth in a prominent endurance event.

Lakbehurst Jay Anabie Tenoaiond Tim Ieys

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Offers Malaria Relief

A traditional remedy promises to cure malaria by eliminating the infection from the blood and easing chills and fever. The tonic is described as tasteless quinine and is sold in 50 cent and one dollar sizes, with the larger offering more value.

Malaria Grove Grove

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Ida R. Gleason NEA Service, Inc Susie Spratt Plate Quartet Cliff Dweller Dirigible Culfsteel A. Z. Bailey Grocery Coo., Inc Decatur, Alabama Lion Knix-Knox Knix- Knox Lion Knix-Knox Gasoline Lion Oil Refining Company EL Dorado, Arkansas T. H. Barton Presidgat KELLY Frolfim
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