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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1934

Page

3

To Decency In A Cold Moonlit Bar

In a tense harbor dive on the Kermadec, Mark Talbot's departure triggers danger as Percy Loring defends Vanya against Shene and Hong. Loring confronts the ruffians with a knife, a chase around the bar ensues, and Vanya collapses amid vanished assurance and looming danger aboard the coral spit.

Mark Talbot Shene Percy Loring Mark Vanya Hong Loring Talbot Bourne

Little Liver Pills Advertisement From 1938

An old ad from 1938 by U M Co promotes Ogner’s Little Liver Fills with enticing claims. The copy hints at gendered dating advice and lists a price of 25¢, presenting a sensational tone typical of era patent medicine promotions.

U. M. Co

Interesting Meeting of the Y W A at Southside Baptist

A Y W A gathering at the home of Miss Dorothy Horton on Fourth Avenue featured a program titled Youth and the Kingdom. Readers presented Isaiah 6 1 8 Lone Missionary Raymond Lull and various youth contributions, ending with plans for an outdoor meeting in July and refreshments for attendees.

Southside Baptist Church Dorothy Horton Fourth Avenue South Isaiah Virginia Ferguson Raymond Lull Marvaline Andrews Baron Justinian von Weltz Nichlas Lovis Count von Zinzendar Elva Ferguson Kingdom J. D. Pickens Bera Legg Mrs. Horton Evelyn Wells Elva Marvaline Andrew Thelma Mae Andrew Annie Dee Pickens Christine Minor

Ship Brit Hameun Destroyed by Fire in Caribbean Sea

Telegraphic reports from the United Fruit liner Zacapa recount a Norwegian freighter Brit Hameun destroyed by fire in the Caribbean. The captain and 16 crew members were lost after abandoning ship. the vessel drifted and the lifeboat carried the mate and remaining crew to Havana.

New York Caribbean United Fruit Zacapa Havana Panama

Market prices for produce and meats from a historical list

A snapshot of a late period market listing shows prices for sweet potatoes, butter, beans, turnips, greens, squash, strawberries, and various meats. It lists weights and per unit prices such as strawberries at 1.50 per crate and lamb dressed at 19 cents per pound, with native dressed meats and poultry priced by the pound.

Norwegian freighter Knut Hamsun sinks off Nicaragua coast

The 3234 ton Norwegian freighter Knut Hamsun, built in 1911 and 410 feet long, burned to the waterline and sank Sunday night about 150 miles off Nicaragua, forcing all aboard to lifeboats. The ship carried ni trate from Chile to Newport News when the fire broke out.

Cays Chile Newport News Nicanere Eee Bergen Norway

Ployd Elkins Recovers After Malaria Attack

Ployd Elkins a well known member of the community is reported to be recovering after suffering an attack of malaria. He had been taken ill recently and is receiving treatment.

Ployd Elkins Ea Up

Bids Sought on Five Alabama Road Projects

The Alabama state highway department advertised June 27 bids for five highway projects pushing the letting total above 725000 dollars. Projects include 9 miles of concrete paving in Linden and Thomasville, 5.2 miles of bituminous paving in New Croxton and toward Troyville, 0.2 mile bituminous surfacing in Foley, and 4.6 miles of bituminous surfacing from Rogersville on the Florence Athens and Florence Savannah routes.

Montgomery Ala State Highway Department Linden Thomasville New Crocton Elba Troyville Foley Rogersville Florence-Athens Florence-Savannah, Tenn Florence

Legion Meets at Martin Arena Tonight

The American Legion holds its regular meeting at 7 30 tonight in Martin Arena. Post Commander Joe Pettey urged all members to attend. The Legion meets twice each month at the arena.

American Legion Martin Arena Joe Pettey the Legion

Mrs. R. T. Slatton Leaves for Auburn Course

Mrs. R. T. Slatton departed this week for Auburn to undertake a special course in landscaping and gardening work.

R. T. Slatton Auburn

Foley Promises Kidney Comfort and Relief

Scripted ad style claim touts Foley products to ease kidney pain and bladder issues. It urges readers to ask for Foley Cathartic and promises bowel relief, presenting a medical anecdote tone with no verifiable evidence.

Foley

Farm Prices and Shipments Report From Birmingham

Hay prices held firm as receipts stayed light with no change in value. Poultry and eggs showed mixed quotes with some reductions for broilers while other items advanced slightly. Grain and cattle markets listed varied bids for corn oats and beef cattle, with hogs advancing two cents.

Birmingham U.S Johnson U. S Timothy

Public Debt Set High Mark as U S Faces Billions

Washington reports the gross public debt to reach about 27 billion dollars with additional notes of 300 million and 500 million announced. Treasury says recovery would be troubled but nine issues oversubscribed, while Senator Robinson predicts next year appropriations exceed 100 billion and a balanced budget by 1936 or 1997.

Washington U States Treasury Robinson The Congress

Today’s Horoscope Highlights Generosity in Money Matters

Persons born on this day are in money matters but show marked generosity toward a friend.

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Marge A Stanley Crown Paint CO E. Moulton St Frank H. Duffey CROWN Decatur Chamber OF Commerce Scott R. J. Scott British Museum James Jeans Minnesota Central Press Association. Inc Elkins Legion Tenite Dept. OF Agriculture Goodyear Goodyear Speedways Geo. E. Jackson Mgr B. H. Pendergrass Mar Belmont
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