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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1935
Page
4
The article notes a transition as the Civil Works Administration reduces reliance on relief labor. The Chamber of Commerce and cooperating groups pledge to meet the ongoing needs and assure the public that the shift is manageable.
Fragmentary note discusses a chain letter idea and perceived success, mentioning few attendees and a sense of skepticism about future outcomes. No identifiable people, places, or organizations are readable.
The legislature approves funds to support crime detection appliances and related services across the state. The measure aims to bolster investigations and provide maintenance for analytical tools and related programs.
A garbled report discusses Huddleston’s stance on a death sentence case and a utility bill, noting concern that small power companies resist big power trusts. The congressman’s work is described as hard to follow and to reveal wider battles in energy policy.
The article argues for increasing the highway patrol force in Alabama to improve safety on major highways. It notes current staff is too small to cover the state, leading to dangerous travel conditions. Wireless driving and private cars are cited as problems, with a plan for a robust patrol to safeguard main routes.
Local ladies spearhead a drive to restore a historic bank building as a community center despite limited CWA funds. City groups join the effort, with volunteers elected to oversee fundraising and project progress.
Critics from several quarters have voiced concerns about the Chamber of Commerce. The complaint centers on governance and transparency as leaders face increased scrutiny and calls for reform.
Free bridges across Alabama remove tolls, and Decatur hopes $100,000 paid by the city for Keller Bridge will be reimbursed as previously agreed. Legislation will be introduced by Rep Almon and Rep Burleson with Sen St John backing to secure repayment to Decatur.
The Jackson County Sentinel thanks Alabama legislators for a 96000 appropriation to cover Scottsboro trials costs. The paper notes Morgan county and nearby Paint Rock were affected by venue changes and remarks that Jackson county benefited as an innocent bystander in the widely publicized cases.
A dated column reflects on France’s 1789 spirit and the enduring republic while critiquing monarchist nostalgia. It notes Senator Glass grappling with bee mating lore, and mentions power companies spending over 300000 dollars lobbying against a utilities measure amidst tariff debates.
The writer argues the key issue is how many foreign days of labor are imported to crowd out American labor. Even large dollar settlements like five hundred million for diamonds harm US workers who lack diamond production but make bicycles shoes and bulbs. High tariffs or exclusion are needed to offset foreign wage disparities.
A repeat report from Monett Missouri notes a lightning strike at the A Bonous farm destroying two shocks of wheat. The account claims the event mirrors a tale from 25 years ago, though the sunlit sky casts doubt on the old story.
Medical overview notes heat cramps from sweating depleting salt while recommending salt in water and salt tablets. It cites industrial workers like stokers and miners, Gandhi’s salt stance, and miners' instinctive high salt intake as preventive. Emphasizes modest daily salt guidance during heat waves.
Senate debates cover AAA amendments and Morgenthau remarks on a bill to bar suits over gold clause abrogation. House deliberations focus on miscellaneous legislation as the Ways and Means committee discusses a liquor control bill.
Police say John Mang of the Brookyln Queens rifle gang helped elude arrest for three years by clever methods. Reported use of two license numbers, one large on the rear and a small on the front, aided their escapes as officers chased them.
In Dallas on July 15 a motor car used by a group of swimmers was broken into and the entire collection taken. Only a brassiere remained with a bit pinned to it, as the thieves carried off the rest of the clothing and gear.
Editor notes six Dr. Clendening pamphlets available for ten cents each plus a self addressed stamped envelope. Titles include Indigestion and Constipation, Reducing and Gaining, Infant Feeding, Treatment of Diabetes, Feminine Hygiene, and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
A 90 year old farmer, Joe Davis of Davis, Alabama, died from a heart shot while sitting in a chair after Sunday dinner. The report notes he had been in ill health and he is survived by his widow and four others.
North Dakota voters weigh the continuation of a two percent retail sales tax enacted May 1 as a two year emergency measure. It was projected to raise about 2 million dollars annually and provide 1 million dollars over two years to match federal relief aid.
A stranger asks a newsboy about fools in town, sparking a terse exchange. The verse then critiques leering men who ogle women and their attire, suggesting blame for disreputable gazes. A humorous aside imagines entering a diner incognito to order a hot dog without the cook's interference.
A fragment shows a Welsh public house scene with two Welshmen praising beer and a third joining in. A stray line questions why millennial ushers did not divide wealth when plenty existed, followed by a truncated “Beach Peach” remark.
Walter Winchell mood piece recalls early 20th century Broadway and Chicago life. It traces exploding fads art letters industry and revelry from Col umbian Exposition era to Tin Pan Alley with references to Blaney Kipling and Whistler, noting social mores and street life amid rapid cultural change.
A speaker recalls risking life to rescue and recounts the shift from “your company” to “our company” as directors deliver bad news to stockholders. The tale contrasts courage with corporate rhetoric and collective pride.
A family head notes that a father's cleverness can hinder a son's progress. The wife sighs with relief that their son Bobby will have nothing to stumble over, implying optimism about his future.
Fragments of aphorisms and social snippets on home life, mood, cooperation, and daily dilemmas. The piece weaves humor and caution about work, peace, health, and public life, with brief exchanges hinting at a social column tone. It captures a faded, domestic voice of everyday wisdom.
George Bernard Shaw used provocation to challenge norms, inflaming public taste with sharp wit. Carmencita dazzled in yellow and red, drawing veil watchers and prompting editors to curb the spectacle.
A fragment recalls Volstendean drama where one-lunged motors travel to the Arcade. Young players toss pennies into risque machines seeking a heroine with a rip in her tights as the crowd watches evolution in amusements.
The line implies Carrie Nation stood out as a rare figure serving as a master of ceremonies in a nightlife scene, with no official club hosts besides her.
A narrator opines on the turn of the century era calling it a repressed decade marked by diseases like diphtheria, everyday troubles, and social frictions. The tone hints at historic reflection and a challenge to proceed.
Seattle reports the Pacific Northwest sweltered with one 116 degree reading amid a deadly heat wave. Pat Doherty, 80, of Portland, died as a result of the heat.
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