This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1936
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text references advertising representation and newspaper credit. The passage mentions Associated Press, Inland Newspaper Representatives, New York Chicago, and generic notice language without coherent events or names. No clear individuals, dates, or actions emerge.
A nostalgic note highlights women in swimwear smiles from a page image. The image captures a seasonal fashion moment emphasizing lighthearted seaside style and festive display.
The article notes the Republicans have held twice as many presidential terms as the Democrats, but forecasts the balance will shift somewhat after the November election.
The text defends Jim Farley against assaults, asserting his resilience and that Republicans will confirm he can retaliate.
A king of England and the empire reaches age forty two prompting a cautionary note about horse riding. The commentary frames the milestone as a reminder to avoid horses amid royal duties.
The article notes a push to restrict alcohol and the region experiencing its driest weather in northern Alabama, contrasting with ongoing Tennessee river flow and highlighting extreme dryness in the area.
Farmers report uneven crop conditions with some fields fair to good while others lag. They note overall improvement from last year and view cotton prices above ten cents as improving income prospects for the fall.
Chauncey Sparks opposed further taxation on Alabama citizens, arguing for policy favorable to the people as legislative sessions approach. The exchange hints at potential accord amid ongoing fiscal debates.
The Weather Man is blamed for shaping voter sentiment by delivering favorable harvests and fair crop prices. Droughts or adverse weather are seen as boosting support for Landon over the Republican party, affecting the election outlook.
Laurel Leader-Call editorial criticizes the idea of appointing Mrs Burns as unexpired term holder for the late Speaker and other widows or deceased members. The piece argues women should run on merit and voters decide, while condemning chivalrous handoffs and continued salaries to widows.
Gainesville Alabama, population 350, has no taxes for six consecutive years including 1936. The town cites no license fees for businesses, no building permits, and no property taxes, arguing it has the machinery to collect taxes but chooses not to impose them, keeping government small and burdensome.
Community leaders call for immediate action to turn their town into a livestock marketing center. They argue a decade of effort could yield daily cash income for local growers and position the area as a hub of regional agriculture, warning that prolonged talk delays progress.
An editorial from the Anniston Star echoes a long running Tribune campaign for a safe Fourth of July. It notes fewer fireworks injuries but rising automobile related deaths and cautions against reckless driving, unsafe fireworks, and risky swimming as Independence Day observances grow more hazardous. It cites eye injuries and fatalities from fireworks and traffic accidents, urging national focus on safer celebrations.
Brief newspaper card fragment notes copyright by King Features Syndicate and Arthur Brisbane. Mentions The Convenient Earth and Better Days For Lawyers styles. Contains no clear event or person beyond the author credit.
The piece muses on time differences between Paris and New York and across the globe, noting travel implications and a sunlit high atmosphere. It also cites Goethes line on peace and touches on a Paris food price conspiracy trial and a political song exchange involving democratic and republican figures.
An uncle and two brothers vanish with a curious claim from a six year old. He explains he stayed home because his voter chose NO while another voted YES creating a tie. A separate local note recalls a man attempting to drop a cat from three thousand feet as a last resort.
Walter Winchell recalls Hollywood notes on a New York fight at Yankee Stadium. He jokes about Budweiser and Buick sponsorships and Clem McCarthy’s jabs while recounting pool bets, a $300 score lost by Billy Wilkerson, and a dramatic coffee cup moment.
Three well known Danville farmers D W Penn L E Fields and Troy Hall saved 4200 pounds of vetch seed this season from 12 acres yielding 70 bushels at about 350 pounds per acre. They left seed to mature and note dry blooming helps seed set fitting soil conservation aims.
The article recalls prominent lawyers and their fees from history, noting Nathan Burkan’s widow and son receiving a million and a half after his early death, Louis Levy’s two million fee before tax days, a cabinet-era lawyer’s quarter‑million for reviewing a trust paper, and Rufus Choate’s famed twenty five hundred dollar charge after decades of study.
The narrator notes two columnists mocked their protection detail while in New York for film work. They recount two of Hauptmann's avengers attacking from a dark doorway last winter, but the incident is dismissed. Puff writers presumed they never need protection.
Montgomery Alabama June 25 Sheriff Haygood Paterson of Montgomery county announced his candidacy for state commissioner of agriculture and industries. Elected sheriff in 1934 he cannot seek re election under the Alabama constitution. He is famed as part of the Paterson family known for Auburn football and runs a local florist shop with active civic involvement.
Oige Swindle a 36 year old farmer was sentenced to five years imprisonment in Tuscaloosa Alabama on a first degree manslaughter conviction for the death of Murray Guin a case decided weeks earlier in court.
Three year old Kelvin Rogers from Melbourne Australia completed a 9000 mile journey to Philadelphia today to allow a Philadelphian doctor to attempt removing a nail from his lung.
The poem records Bert Leston Taylor’s quip to George Bernard Shaw praising Shaw while dismissing critics pundits as trivial. It envisions a world duller once Shaw passes, noting wit over professional sniping.
A Broadway researcher notes that an actress signals her career state by where she lunches in New York. Public lunches at midtown gossip rooms imply early rehearsal. frequent Algonquin and Sardi’s visits signal rising credit. avoidance hints at personal life.
Robert Taylor makes a Democrat outing at Palisades Park in New Jersey. The amusement park is owned by MGM executives who also employ Taylor's brother in their film business.
Gossip and sensational notes recounting Paulette Goddard and Chaplin rumors aboard the Panacea in 1934 on her birthday, and other Hollywood flashes from the era including high society wagers, a governor’s son altercation, literary criticism, and brief industry judgments.
A set of quick floor dialogues sketches social quirks and vanity. A musician is praised for talent yet limited by restraint. Banter touches on aging vision and domestic roles with dry humor.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.