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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1939
Page
4
A miscellany of editorials and notes discusses labor action, wartime defense deaths, and public policy. It cites John L. Lewis and the AFL, remarks on McNutt as a potential VP candidate, and calls for state stock and dog control laws. The Limestone Democrat advises a farm sign for tourism and Governor Dixon’s push for reform.
A Atlanta businessman praised Decatur on improving factors like transportation power and labor, saying Decatur’s river access and distribution facilities would outpace Atlanta with Tennessee River advantages. He claimed Birmingham would trade Vulcan for the Tennessee River and urged swift action leveraging citizen interest to sell the city.
Reading excerpts praise WPA workers in the Decatur area for common sense and steady judgment during challenging assignments. The editor notes nationwide lapses elsewhere and lauds timely deployment to farms after the rainy season without hesitation.
A new order mandates arrests for motorists who exceed 15 mph near "men working" highway signs in Alabama. The rule targets drivers who fail to slow in work zones, signaling strict enforcement and penalties.
Teague of the Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad Company agricultural division visited Decatur this week to promote a tour into south Alabama for feeder cattle purchases. The effort aims to boost local cattle buying and strengthen Alabama farming across regions with the TCI backing efforts to expand farm homes statewide.
Grover Hall offers an upbeat view of efforts to strengthen Alabama. He highlights legislative funding debates for education, support for Governor Dixon and reforms in state government, and praise for civic groups like the State Chamber of Commerce and university extension services. He notes a patient but determined move toward a better rural life and rural agriculture, with broad citizen faith in progress and in regional leadership.
The piece notes Roosevelt pressing for Senate action to dislodge a committee blocking his international policy, with warning about votes and committee authority. It also covers Chamberlain signaling limits of Britain’s commitment to Poland, adjournment fever in Congress, and small items on labor board inquiries and silver legislation.
Nick Carter completed the crossing in 26 minutes but the aftermath proved costly as he stepped on broken glass on the opposite bank requiring twenty eight stitches to close the cut.
Wide compilation notes ancient and medieval innovations and fashions. It covers Roman engineering and daily life from steam heat to baths and glass, Egyptian cosmetics, Greek coins, Babylonian games, and early gadgets like penny slots and machine guns, with wandering references to vessels, clothing, and beauty practices.
One year ago today the Bush boys J D and Lucien are listed among the scouts at a camp. Mrs J B Fleming to host Canal Street Block Club meeting Friday afternoon. Mrs A M Roan and two children to return home after visiting Eva. Mrs Jesse Thombs and daughter Inez join Mrs Robert R Banks details on local social notices.
An Harvard anatomy professor traces folk medical wisdom to modern science noting how apples and pectin aid digestion. Pectin from apples helps bulk intestinal contents, may destroy bacteria, and forms nickel pectinate for diarrhea. whole apples remain laxative and supportive for digestion.
The text notes a trip to Bailey Springs on Thursday for a visit and that D. W. Speake is expected home today from Red Boiling Springs.
The Methodist church of Courtland will conduct a vacation Bible school for one week starting Monday July 17. Leadership will be provided by Miss Harriett Godfrey and Miss Katherine Terry under Pastor Rev. W L Morris.
Hanford Eldh went hunting near San Jose and returned with a tale of snapping up a rattlesnake while fishing and hunting.
A reader asks about frequent severe nosebleeds in a 10 year old. The response cites a nasal mucosa ulceration from a scab or inflammation and advises nasal washing, a mild antiseptic spray such as glycothymosin, and possibly gauze packing.
A reader inquires if a permanent wave can affect the pregnancy. The response states that a permanent wave should not harm the mother or the baby in any way.
Dr Clendening offers seven pamphlets priced at 10 cents each. To obtain any pamphlet send 10 cents in coins and a self addressed stamped envelope to Logan Clendening care of the pamphlets. Titles include Three Weeks’ Pace Indigestion and Constipation and Infant Feeding Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes Feminine Hygiene and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
A man and a companion recount an encounter with a rattlesnake near a ground squirrel hole. He rigged a fishing pole, dangled over the hole, and the snake struck. He pulled it out and shot it.
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