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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1940
Page
4
Fragmentary remarks note a sharp rise in postal permits and cancellation machines. The speaker questions local merchants selling unusual canned items and the impact of sunlight on sales, signaling concern over a changing local economy.
The piece argues the national Democratic party bowed to demands for a one vote concession to the South, condemning the compromise as a betrayal of pledges and the two thirds rule. It urges Dixie's pride to reject concessions and refrain from accepting actions seen as forced by others.
The obituary style notice says Jim Farley will depart from active political leadership. It notes his influence in New York and nationwide, his tactics modeled after J L Bugg, and his role in selling Roosevelt to voters. The piece reflects on how the party will miss his organizing ability and long campaign history.
Director Chris Sherlock announced arrangements for paving 10.5 miles of State Highway 38 in Marshall County with one quarter funded by the state and county and the remainder by the federal government. The road, called the short route between Huntsville and Birmingham, competes with the Bee Line toward Birmingham.
Old time back in Huntville and Tennessee Valley cities after trial shows acceptance of Central Standard Time. Governors suggestion to adopt daylight saving during war remains doubtful for the region, with patriotic stance favoring existing schedule unless national emergency dictates change.
Chicago reporters describe a restless Democratic gathering with Bascom Timmons as a possible vice presidential candidate. The piece notes silent leadership, sparse official statements, and backstage bargaining as Roosevelt allies and party veterans maneuver for influence.
The article explains tan speed differences between blondes and brunettes due to pigment levels, and debunks vinegar as a tanning aid while noting olive oil may slow burning. It covers sun sensitivity, reactions to ultraviolet exposure, and general sunburn prevention through light filtration and careful exposure.
Mayor Kelly pressed for Farley departure but campaign directors balked citing his size for Roosevelt. Kelly raised funds in Washington last minute. Farley dismissed Mack Roosevelt talk, while draft support remains strong at the convention. Leo Crowley eyed as Farley successor amid costly political show. Texas delegate lamented wasted money on a convention in Roosevelt's shadow.
Columbus, Ohio angler C Golberg proves the tale with a sea catch that includes his lost plug still hooked in a ling. While deep sea fishing, a ling snatched his plug and later surfaced with it in its mouth, confirming the famous big one he chased.
Fires scarce in Camden. A rat moved into Fireman Peter Bradley's boot and raised a family. Bradley said he had not used the boots in five months.
Editor notes Dr Clendening offers seven pamphlets on diet indigestion constipation infant feeding diabetes feminine hygiene and hair and skin. Each pamphlet costs 10 cents, requests 10 cents and a self addressed stamped envelope to Dr Logan Clendening care of the paper.
A reflection on sustaining positive thoughts, generous impressions, and broad horizons. It stresses attracting like energy, giving your best to receive the best, and influencing others toward the common good. It frames living creatively as alignment with higher ideals and the infinite.
Walter Winchell on Broadway recalls his rivalry with Nazi propaganda and notes on public figures. It cites a quip about Hitler and recounts anecdotes from Argentina and a joke about Schiller and the Nazis.
A Bahamas Governor General appointment cheers Wally while readers discuss Edward’s moves. A local flutterer is named among America's best dressed men as a green agent sends a provocative photo to the editor with the plea Please. One editor vetoes the image noting concerns about fit and taste.
A collage of brief quotations and wry lines about work life and modern manners. From Don Marquis and Rupert Brooke to Reader's Digest, it riffs on sorrow, criticism, and everyday communications.
Ernie Holst of the Stork Club is the subject of playful jibes as a racehorse bearing his name breaks morning records while causing mixed reactions in the afternoon. A wag quips about selling Ernie steaks at the Stork Club after a sixth place finish.
A group at the cracker barrel recalled a humorous toast told by Bob Gillham. The joke contrasts a turkey stuffed with sage with a sage stuffed with turkey, highlighting playful wordplay among friends.
Cardinal Faulhaber of Munich who had openly opposed the Nazis meets Ritter von Epp, a Nazi official. The clergyman delays departure when von Epp urges him to stay and listen to London on the radio, stating he does the same.
A reader urges Paul Winchell to expose who authored a New York Novelette printed in the Evening Public Ledger dated the above day. The writer decries possible impropriety and likens the culprit to leaders of Hitler, insisting exposure is warranted despite harming a business.
Frank Basile of Eklyn writes angrily about a New York Letter alleging a man harmed a girl and produced a false police blotter charge. Basile urges printing the accused’s name to clear the girl and restore trust, claiming the public would feel better if truth prevails.
A New York attorney Morris Sherman writes to your column offering free legal services to a 19 year old girl unjustly accused by a 50 year old man. He urges corrective action and seeks to rectify the injury without compensation.
Fragmentary lines reference Schenectady New York writer Walter Winchell and a personal note about orchids and affection. The garbled text hints at a dated playful message or column fragment without a clear event. No verifiable names beyond Winchell are established in readable text.
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