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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1935
Page
4
A ragged notice from Tennessee Valley Printing Co dated February 24 1812 and July 1 1917 references the Desnter Alabama post office and an act from March 6 1878. It lists advertising representatives and subscription rates in a fragmented promotional document with Associated Press attribution.
The Delano Park Board requests purple iris bulbs of any Mat variety to plant. Those with bulbs should contact Mrs. Marvin Rankin at 970 to arrange donation and delivery for community use.
A criticizing citizen argues President Roosevelt vetoed the bonus bill, claiming the nation is governed by Germany rather than Malibu. His reasoning is compared to a half pint mind tackling Einstein.
Congress resumes sessions as most members back the emergency NRA bill amid quarrels in the Senate. Louisiana senator spoke at length over the key issue, but lawmakers pressed forward to approve the measures.
In Friday editions The Daily misreported Huey Long filibuster details. The dispatch claimed Benetor Long showed no signs of Mhorseness after fifteen and a half hours of filibustering.
The Am ericam clipper crew flew to Honolulu Thursday hoping for bad weather to test new flying instruments aboard their ship. They prayed for favorable conditions to aid their important voyage and imagined the moment of ideal visibility.
The article recalls the moral about avoiding bad company and mentions sections studying a bill to penalize riding with drunken drivers. It suggests the punishment would match the mental torment endured by the Weber case.
Senator Black of Alabama shows determination to reduce air mail contract prices. He suggested lawmakers could pass new legislation to force lower rates if operators refuse voluntary reductions, aiming to prevent future overcharges.
The text notes that the extreme penalty will be demanded and obtained, signaling a hardline stance in a legal or disciplinary context. The phrasing implies a forceful outcome, with authorities pursuing maximal punishment as stated.
The moving picture actress Greta Garbo, who has made a fortune in America, returns to her homeland in Sweden. En route from Hollywood to New York she reiterates her desire to be alone, a goal she rarely achieves in public life.
An Associated Press report notes German officials insist sabotage played no role in the Reinsdorf munitions plant explosion but restricts access to the scene for a reporter. Officials give vague death tallies while stressing sabotage is unlikely. The article questions the government’s secrecy.
Health officials urge practical actions to eliminate malaria by eradicating mosquitoes. Dr Murphy urged ending the mosquito bus line to stop transmission and called for using available funds for mosquito control measures.
The Tennessee Valley Horse Show in Decatur impressed observers as the standout event of the series. Strong entries and skilled horses highlighted a colorful evening, though rain and lengthier pacing drew some spectator critique.
A brief item notes today’s count of a hen and the return of Sister Aimee, with a segment referencing England’s involvement in a blind-related context and a copyright notice from the Peataree syndicate.
The piece argues many showbiz stories persist despite corrections. It notes Somerset Maugham’s earnings from Rain were modest for the story, discusses Fred Astaire’s Metro contract, and lists Kaufman’s many flops including El Dorado and Let ’Em Eat Cake, highlighting editors and critics debating truth and taste in theatre lore.
A satirical column surveys Huey Long’s marathon Senate speech and his quips about counting eggs and guinea hens. It then touches on Aime Semple McPherson’s world tour, missionary views, and the San Francisco blind association promoting white canes. The piece notes British anxieties over Germany’s sea power, Japan’s China aims, and warns of fragile global tensions.
Dr Logan Clendening argues insomnia should be met with a calm philosophical view. He notes pain driven insomnia is treatable by pain relief, while mental insomnia rests with rest and attitude. He cites sleep as linked to muscle relaxation and suggests methods including diet, massage, wrapping in cold sheets, and occasional hypnotics.
Athens churches outline their Sunday schedule with morning communion sermons on Speaking Silence and What Divided the Ch. The district will send delegates to the Alabama youth conference at Camp Grandview near Montgomery where the minister will teach Life Problems and Relationship for Boys and Miss Nancy Martin leads vesper services.
Crowds gathered in rain at Honolulu to welcome the Pan American clipper airship on its second trip. The event described the craft’s approaching speed and compared it to early air travel, noting current aviation pace and weather permitting conditions.
The editor notes six Dr. Logan Clendening pamphlets are available for ten cents each plus a self addressed stamped envelope. Titles include Indigestion and Constipation, Reducing and Gaining, Infant Feeding, Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes, Feminine Hygiene, and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
The Hartselle Churches mark the 11 o clock Sunday service with a message on honoring fathers and the Heavenly Father. Naomi Keller will sing in morning worship as the pastor preaches The Holy Spirit In Repentance for the 7 45 evening service.
Church ladies held a Saturday morning sale at the TVA display room offering all items needed for Sunday dinner, inviting attendees to purchase necessities.
Reports note routine worship at Athens churches with sermons led by the pastor. No further details provided about dates or speakers.
A man found unconscious beside a road is taken to a hospital. He repeats the phrase I ate one, too while doctors treat him. He then explains the remark by revealing 1812 is the license number of the car that knocked him down.
A quip notes people prefer flashy autos to houses, with the catchphrase Lookit the swell car! highlighted as a tastemaker line while the more private Wonder who lives there falls out of favor.
A cautionary note urges readers to screen open fires in summer and practice safety at crossings. It warns against starting kitchen fires with gasoline and kissing without antiseptic gauze. It also advises avoiding crowded places and learning to swim before entering water.
The piece traces Sierra Leone's origins as a refuge for runaway slaves in 1786 and its later development into a colony led by Wilberforce abolitionists. It notes the 1833 slave trade ban, Wilberforce death, and Sierra Leone issuing 18 commemorative stamps in 1933 showing a slave breaking shackles.
The piece notes that Dizzy Dean is often seen as one of a kind, but counters that writer Ring Lardner influenced his Jack Keefe-like persona with pitcher Jack Bens. It also comments on Broadway as New York’s pulse, the City’s subway hub, and the tough life of beauties and columnists in public glare.
The passage lists cautions against banana peels slippery baths ladders black cats and numbered rooms. It humorously warns that ignoring these taboos could lead to death by a drunken joyrider in a fast car, implying reckless speed risks.
A pretty girl seeking hospital contributions confronts a man in a luxury car at the wheel. He retorts he gets regular hospital funding while she insists they are collecting money today, not pedestrians.
In a quirky social note a woman who once dropped her handkerchief to draw a man now halts and honks to grab attention. The playful habit shift is highlighted as a sign of changing courtship signals.
A motorcycle officer and a car ahead of a traffic line clash as the officer urges faster movement while the driver refuses to leave the car. A joke notes an airplane carrying a car 90 miles and drivers using hitchhiking.
A string of brief dialogue snippets and quips cover topics from second hand cars vacations law and Eskimos fashions to a corrected sentence about ending dole business and a riddle about pins. The bits feature names like Stingo and Sharp Youngster with playful asides and wordplay.
A fragmented line reads as a historical quip about an old race and a crude reference to a fete. The text hints at a pun or joke about figures and outfits but lacks clear context, making precise interpretation difficult.
Historians note generals and politicians contested Pershing becoming commander as it threatened morale and unity of the American army, while some urged a replacement during the peak of the war effort.
Sports fans claim Jack Doyle’s betting odds predict winners and earnings. Jed Harris shocks Atlantic City crowd by seizing control after Broadway success, dropping Ames from his showman trio and keeping two chairs for himself.
The piece argues Robeson earned recognition in America across drama, music, college and professional football, film, and intellectual life, countering claims he needed England for acclaim and noting many managers want him back.
Chatter centers on Helen Wills Moody quitting tennis after a loss to Helen Jacobs. The truth cited is illness and fatigue, making a comeback seem likelier than mere sulk. The rival Jacobs is mentioned as a California foe.
Report notes that Mae West’s Sex did not lose money during a sell-out run on the Island. The production played to cut-rate trade in 68d Street and Mae’s local fame remained limited until later when Diamond Lil followed two seasons after.
The passage notes a fading grandeur as films begin to talk and kodak plays become news on Broadway. It highlights stars like Jimmy Cagney Robert Montgomery Clark Gable Frederic March Pat O’Brien Bill Gargan Katharine Hepburn Margaret Bullovan and Allen Jenkins as once prominent yet often unemployed.
A witty note claims Irishmen in the old country back bets on horses fights cockfights or boat races but fear dice. It suggests the true betting boldness appears only after arriving in this country when craps draws the Irishman into action.
The article notes that serving as vice president can end a political career by a self-imposed fate. Yet several vice presidents thrived, including Thomas Jefferson under Adams, Andrew Johnson facing impeachment, Theodore Roosevelt surpassing McKinley, and Calvin Coolidge during the dollar's era.
The piece contrasts Charles Lindbergh with Admiral Byrd, arguing Lindbergh’s Paris flight was carefully planned like a mission rather than impulsive. It praises his skill as pilot navigator and weather student while labeling detractors as dopes.
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