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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1938
Page
4
A brief item details second class mailing dates for Decatur Alabama and rates for subscriptions and advertising. It notes February 26 1912 and July 1 1917, with Associated Press service and national advertising representatives in Chicago and New York. The notice outlines subscription costs for daily, weekly, and monthly mailings and rights of republication.
A Birmingham Post item jokes that with new social security rules a number is now required on every job. It notes the change as a humorous take on administrative demands and public policy.
The speaker notes a pattern where disarmament talks follow large US spending on ships and guns, leading to calls to scrap those investments soon after. The remark highlights skepticism about the timing and logic of post-purchase disarmament efforts.
A woman gave up a million dollars to marry a $21 weekly wage clerk. The editorial notes it was likely love and wishes her happiness in this unlikely union.
Senator Gillette was a White House guest recently. He sharply criticized his New Deal opponent in the Iowa primary, drawing notable attention for his remarks during the luncheon.
The Clarke County Democrat compares public sentiment toward Harry Hopkins to Jonah’s fate with the whale, suggesting a sharp rebuke for his role this year. The vivid analogy implies political fault lines and strong public scrutiny.
The current issue of Collier's Weekly presents Adolf Hitler in a starkly vivid, gory portrait, aiming to shock readers who worry about American newspaper portrayals of the Nazi leader.
A playful note hints at readers arguing the costs of golf and fishing. It suggests editors might enjoy both sports, the article’s core joke and aim.
Senators Bankhead and Hill voted to override the president on the farm interest rate bill. The action signals political maneuvering without a full break with the administration as governors and presidents weigh the veto override implications.
A reflective exhortation on generosity urging readers to give freely to many even if some recipients do not deserve help, arguing that fulfilling one’s duty matters more than judging the worth of each recipient.
The Washington Post reports a Florida woman claims a method to keep shirts tidy by sewing lace on the bottom of shirttails. The surprising detail confirms a quirky local fashion hack.
In Washington Senator John H Bankhead says he does not seek the national committeeman post to replace Judge Zeon McCord. he would accept if Alabama friends and the party want him to fill it. He frames the move as a gentlemanly, temporary solution to clear up the issue.
A Tuesday runoff in Dothan involved J. Mobert Palmer challenging Henry B. Steagall. The fragmentary report hints at unclear results or knowledge about the contest and potential implications for Steagall’s position.
The speaker lauds Henry Steagall as a fine gentleman who has served Alabama and the nation well. He argues there is no reason to replace him, noting the Congress contains deadwood while Steagall’s return promises continued progress.
The piece cites Detroit businessman Pry and Fry detailing tiny net profits on large ventures while moving operations to Georgia. It argues federal wage laws aim to curb southern growth, boosting northern jobs and union dues, and portrays Fry as seeking industrial peace and broader employment as industry shifts southward.
Thad Holt of Birmingham, president of the Alabama Junior Chamber of Commerce, is set to greet about one hundred visiting members of the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce on Monday. Also reported: fifteen killed in a railroad wreck near Pittsburgh, a Limestone section contract for the Athens Huntsville highway may be awarded in July, and several residents travel or visit relatives in Arkansas, Cincinnati, Chattanooga, and Birmingham.
Washington June 15. Congress passes a merit based civil service plan placing 1 136 Farley democrats 3 404 second class 10 007 third class postal workers into for life posts across 14 547 communities totaling about 160 000. Critics warn of political control while supporters hail a new era. the measure’s fate hinges on future congressional control and potential Republican challenges. Also notes about cotton slips and government settlements over brown slip certificates.
In San Francisco on June 17 a local siren blower urged the city to support the Bowl of Rice fund aiding war victims in the Far East. He believed the rally would occur that night at the Ferry building, but was told the event was scheduled for tonight.
Dr Clendening explains itching of the ear results from a fungal infection in a warm moist ear canal. Wax does not cause it. drying after bathing and proper treatment with mycoticide drugs like cresatin in olive oil help. Prevent reinfection by drying ears after swimming and using a cotton plug with weak alcohol solution.
A brief reflection on time and living in the moment contrasts with a hillbilly observing a man using common grooming tools at a tourist camp. A Freshman registration card lists parents as Mamma and Papa, illustrating everyday details in a quiet scene.
The verse contrasts two kinds of courage the initial push to climb success and the grit to recover from a fall. It suggests a third form, the courage to try again, as essential for reaching the summit. A stray remark about war is noted in passing.
Readers seeking a catalog of foods by calories can consult standard dietetic books. Works such as Lulu Hunt Peters Diet and Health Locke Food Values and Sherman Chemistry of Food Nutrition provide caloric values for common foods to aid planning low calorie meals.
Article directs readers to this week's issue for details on vitamin B content in soot and its implications.
Dr Logan Clendening discusses sending ante back items for San by se n co with a self addressed envelope Sienna. The note references Three Werks aides and Napeteses terms and mentions Feminine Hygiene and Care of the Hair in partial quotes.
A speaker boasts of wartime service and support for the Red Cross and Victory Bonds, noting contributions and sacrifice while challenging listeners. He ends with a modest claim that he contributed two sons to the war effort.
A man faces charges after a farmer reports missing pigeons and a gun on his land. Defense counsel pressures the farmer while the man admits suspicion, noting a gun discharge and pigeons found in the accused’s pocket. The case hinges on whether the birds were harmed by the man or by another cause.
A cryptic verse depicts a preacher and a communist agitator in Hyde Park. The agitator climbs a soap box after resting his arm on a railing and urges radical action by the hungry crowd. He calls for raiding a shop to seize food.
Joshua 24 15 calls Israel to renew the covenant as he nears death. The preacher urges the church to choose serving the Lord now, noting enemies before them and the need for every loyal Christian to join the King's army. Through God they shall do valiantly and defeat their foes.
A speaker on a soap box urges disregard for others and advises selecting the finest fur coat if a wife lacks one, then calls out a bicycle thief. A girl asks how dances differ from childhood days and a mother explains that in her day a girl stayed home when she had nothing to wear.
The Jacksonville Illinois intersection hosts four churches on its corners each from a different denomination Baptist Episcopal Methodist and Presbyterian. The piece questions why there is no photo of a June groom and notes self-praise is ineffective.
In the late 1990s several U S cities enacted eight mile per hour speed laws aiming to curb illicit street horse racing and related high speed driving through urban areas. The move reflects municipal efforts to reduce racing hazards and vehicle speed in crowded neighborhoods.
Walter Winchell reports lively club scenes with a swing clarinet and jive lingo. He notes fires, rescues, hospital ambulance mishap, and urban fare including banners, fashion, and tabloid romance across Grand Central, Fifth Avenue, and notable venues.
A collage of society notes and gossip items: Martha Dodd plans a August 15 wedding to A K Stern of the New York Housing Commission while Margot Grahame faces suit actions in Reno. Harold Ross falls ill after dining at a Midtown salon. Rumors swirl about Rudy Vallee’s brother and Park Avenue divorce talk. A late night scream on West End Avenue leads to a missing girl and police secrecy.
New York acts Billy Swanson La Conga and Gordon Revel debut new tunes with Celeste and Josette. Lee Reisman records I Married an Angel. Lee Myles performs at Cocoanut Grove and Daryl Gould with Rudy Vallee at the Astor Roof. A milk ginger remedy for insomnia is recommended. A fire on Morningside Avenue near 125th Street at four a.m. leaves two dead and over a dozen injured.
Fire and police panel labels six terms incendiary and assigns hospital for the insane as reference, implying a critical shift in terminology. The note suggests confusion over language use within official duties and highlights a potential strain in reporting.
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