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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1934
Page
2
Chronicle notes a column by Arthur Brisbane titled Suit Yourself or Biting the Third, discussing modern manners and a humorous take on Tunney's new baby and two grandmothers.
A fragment reflecting on the Tennessee Valley era notes that youth charm is evident only when memories are looked back and cautions against overblown claims about the period. No additional context available.
The note jokes that Alabama will have beer by February, with emphasis that it will not be before then. The playful forecast hints at future state policy or market changes without stating specifics.
A fashion note asserts cotton becomes good material for summer clothing as readers are told cotton suits the season with practical comfort. The article hints at broader usage and praises cotton fabric for warm weather apparel.
The piece laments overlong Fourth of July editorials while urging readers to enjoy the holiday. It encourages picnics baseball games golf or a long ride to escape cares and celebrate in a simple, common sense manner.
A suspect faces severe accusations of cruelty toward a helpless child. If proven, the courts may struggle to find a punishment that fits the crime.
TVA officials signal willingness to use a new Decatur airport to speed port completion. J T Budinger notes frequent TVA inquiries on port progress and timing. Dr Arthur E Morgan backs air transportation, cited during a Tennessee Editorial Association address. No nearby landing field exists yet at Red Boiling Springs.
Republicans convene in Birmingham to outline a state ticket for the fall election, signaling efforts to consolidate party leadership and mobilize for the upcoming electoral contest. The gathering demonstrates coordinated strategy, fundraising potential, and candidate alignment across the party.
The piece argues Republicans waste time and funds opposing the New Deal. It claims the New Deal benefits wage earners, while Hoover era prosperity was worse. It notes Alabama Republicans offer no viable replacement and leaves voters with limited choices.
The Huntsville Times criticizes wasteful practices while endorsing crop control to curb over production. It notes rising cotton values on the Decatur market, arguing a stable fair price this fall could prove crop control the better plan and help avoid future price drops.
Disjointed notes recount Roosevelt family tea at Buckingham Palace and praise for Franklin Roosevelt against King George, mixed with Tunney baby anecdotes and jokes about government spending. The piece rails at New Deal policy, debt, and inflation while taunting political choices ahead of elections.
A small dog touched a third rail on the Long Island Rail Road and leaped away twice more, provoking a train crew scare as it repeatedly challenged live current. The piece then blends the incident with a political jab about nations courting war, noting Europe and parts of Asia may repeat old conflicts.
Chiggers attack mainly in damp edges of woodlands and shaded areas. They bite skin but do not bury themselves. inspect skin, wash with soap, and use careful antiseptics like carbolic acid on the spot. Prevention includes sulfur powder in shoes and clothing, or garments treated with a naphtha soap sulfur solution. Treat bites with a hot soap bath and mild ammunia or alcohol. editor notes Dr. Clendening pamphlets available for ten cents each.
W G Johnson Morgan county agent announces a county wide meeting in Hartselle this Saturday July 1 to discuss boll weevil control methods. Miss Trixie Scheer, formerly a Cincinnati teacher, is visiting Washington DC before returning home. Mrs J L Barger of Birmingham visits Mrs W J Garnett. Mr and Mrs T H Warren return to Pulaski after visiting here. E A Tillery spent yesterday in Birmingham.
Epworth Leaguers from Decatur and Cullman are invited to a Friday evening picnic at the lake. The sponsoring group issued a blanket invitation to all Epworth pins in the area to attend.
A historical note reports Miss Kissinger at Pennsylvania State College conducted a 10 week study where rats were kept in sacks of lead weighted silk for one hour daily. All rats in weighted silk died, while eight rats dressed in silk weighted with tin and other metals survived.
Mixed eggs and a variety of produce including sweet potatoes radishes and beans appear with prices per pound per dozen and per bushel. Dated items include country butter lamb and ham. notes mention weights and unit terms typical of a local market column.
The Observer notes recent rainfall amounts and patterns in the area, highlighting a spell of wet weather and potential impacts on crops and local roads.
Charles B. Driscoll, born in Kansas and now based in New York, is a prolific writer and editor. He has worked as a reporter in Omaha and St Paul, edited papers in Wichita and Cleveland, and now leads a major syndicate while producing columns, short stories, and travel features. His passion is pirate lore, housing the world’s largest Yonkers library on buccaneer treasure and his book Doubloons, translated into many languages.
Gilbert Patten once wrote the Frank Merriwell novels under Burt L. Bl. 8 ndish era earning 60 to 150 dollars weekly on salary. Now he profits from a Merriwell comic strip and radio program, while most of his writing is now endorsement checks. A curbside plea echoes the era as a down at heel man asks for spare change while promising to help others when he secures work.
A nighttime walk past the Pulitzer building reveals a hushed facade and dark interiors while the surrounding area remains busy. The once active elevators appear mostly idle and the gold dome lacks its usual gleam amid the night.
A fragment notes Max's Busy Bee, an oper fronted paradise for Park Row newsboys. The piece mentions his minci ple miscellany including waffles and other items.
Walter Winchell column notes Broadway chatter about reviews and personalities. It mentions Bing Crosby and Russ Columbo, J Arthur quips, James Keeley’s death, and anecdotes about theater figures like Max and Peter Arno.
A nostalgic meditation on gramercy as a place of simple pleasure. The speaker recalls strolling at twilight and mentions writers Christopher Morley William McFee Robert Cortes Holliday and others drawn to the scene for reflection and contentment.
Oakmont resident Dan Baker lists a whimsical set of stage and film titles linked to famous names such as Otis Skinner ZaSu Pitts Edward Mae Horton Bert Lahr George M Cohan Hal Leroy Charles Winninger O O McIntyre Mae West John Dillinger Clarence Darrow Marie Dressler and Milton Berle. The piece presents memories and playful associations across a wide range of entertainment figures.
A playful quip contrasts dollars and cents with horse sense and the misheard phrase sense. The pun highlights everyday language twists and a sample cartoonish exchange about spelling and meaning.
Phil Baker praises Baer as a new champion who confines his waltzing to night clubs. The Cleveland paper notes a revival tonight of P T Barnum era melodrama The Drunkard about John Barrymore’s era.
A string of thumbnail descriptions pairs stars like Gregory Ratoff Roscoe Ates Alison Skipworth Joan Blondel Tracy Crawford with vivid scenes including a heavy woolen sweater a 4th of July firecracker a remodeled house a cool afternoon a spontaneous flame a rainy hilltop a speedboat race moonlight on a lake a picnic glass of must Naples sunset and a life or death duel involving an Adam's apple and a tight collar.
Persons born on this day are fond of dress and finery with excellent taste in that direction. The feature notes a strong style sense and appreciation for quality in apparel and accessories.
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