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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1935
Page
4
Partial OCR text from 19th century newspaper shows a public notice fragment with names and dates. It mentions ECATUR DAILY 7 yy Ale and VALLEY PRINTING CO. inc with unclear details about a post office and dates around 1878 1992 and 2017.
TheRo new tax platform aims to attract users with simple signup and clear benefits. Officials emphasize ease of access and security, urging residents to explore online filing options and verify eligibility.
An Associated Press report notes John To Dam Ohn Roosevelt, noted as a strong prospect for the TVA's summer program, will be assigned to Norris Dern instead of the Decatur division. The text highlights his six foot three inch frame and athletic build.
A fragment recounts a man who claims to be a self-styled Messiah. he brings a lengthy manuscript to an editor who, after reading a few paragraphs, says the work is the Bible. The man replies I wrote it, illustrating editors must be ready for anything.
A fragment from the Merson Writer’s Guild release shows a closing plea line and a trailing paragraph end. The text hints at a late night deadline and a tense editorial moment surrounding the publication.
The Chattanooga Times questions the of famed Civil War era commander George A. Custer and suggests his death at the Little Bighorn may have been inadvertent. The piece notes his rapid rise from West Point to major general, flamboyant image, and lasting public memory as General Custer despite his later decline in rank.
Since 2011 residents of Alabama recall no legislature meeting Montgomery with a resolve to keep taxes at a reasonable level. The era’s shift moved from “view with alarm” to urgent alarm as taxes rise. Governor Miller claimed enough revenue to run the state, but many lawmakers disagreed and sought greater spending.
The article highlights Leonard Searniel, 28, awaiting execution in Newark after a habeas return from Sing Sing. He spends hours gazing at sunshine before the electric chair, while critics contrast America’s dole culture with calls for work and rugged individuality, referencing Hitler and social attitudes.
The piece discusses a claim by Mr. Ripley that a blind man can “see” in dreams and asks whether a separate soul or mind region could process external impressions. If psychologists and congenitally blind individuals confirm this, it could suggest the spirit operates outside the body and may have seen things before birth, echoing Wordsworth.
The passage juxtaposes celebrated figures from Caesar to Joe Louis and Cetewayo, noting how public adulation and crowd spectacle accompany triumphs. It hints at imperial Britain’s control in Africa, with Cetewayo’s resistance and the idea of warriors marrying after proving themselves in battle.
A speaker pleads to residents to reject tax increases and cut expenses, arguing that current times demand thinking for themselves and addressing income shortfalls rather than adding taxes. The call references hardship since 1920 and urges action in Montgomery.
Dr Logan Clendening explains how a substance named enterogastrone, produced when fatty foods contact the upper intestine, slows stomach activity via the bloodstream. He notes that modern nutrition doubts the old specific dynamic theory of protein and cites summer instincts favoring ice cream and lemonade.
According to Universal Service, Mussolini informed Ethiopia's king that he must accept Italy's mandate or face military opposition. The dispatch frames the ultimatum as a stark choice between compliance and conflict under Italian domination.
Professor Rayford W Logan of Atlanta warns that the Louis defeated by Carnera could be seized as an insult to the Italian flag. He contends Mussolini may use the event to push Italy toward annihilating Abyssinia, noting the dictator’s apparent unfamiliarity with the American reaction.
Karl Von Wiegand predicts that if the League lets Italy attack Abyssinia as Japan did China, the League may collapse. He argues there is no true League of Nations, only English French global dominance with others tolerating it. Mussolini resists, and Japan acts as it pleases while France and England pause.
The piece argues Mussolini will push Italian control in Abyssinia despite the emperor’s fear of dethronement. It suggests civilization might improve with Italian domination and mocks Abyssinian rulers for clinging to ancient rulership symbols while their people suffer under tribes.
The editor notices that six pamphlets by Dr Clendening are available for 10 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.
Athens Alabama report notes a new $40,000 high school building nearing completion in the county’s western area. The native stone structure includes classrooms an auditorium for 600 and full gymnasium facilities serving residents distant from current city and rural high schools.
Julian Harris will become president of the Rotary Club of Decatur on Monday July 1. He will take office with the board of directors and other officers elected for the Rotary year as the club reports a period of notable success.
In Montgomery on June 2 two men named Alex Granger and B L Warrick of Houston were fined after pleading guilty to acting as agents for unlicensed foreign insurance in a pleas court.
Fragmentary report notes U S debate over policies toward Mussolini era and a remark attributed to May Rogent Bey the Turkish ambassador in Washington. The text hints at American criticism of extermination tactics. No clear outcome or dates available in the readable portion.
A local resident recalls the moment he first noticed the automobile as a menace. The description emphasizes sudden danger and public concern sparked by the vehicle.
A motorist explains to a traffic officer that he has fifteen payments left, three repair bills, three new tires, and doubts when he can be able to pay, implying the car may not be his.
A playful exchange recalls old social norms and simple mischief. The dialogue mentions a lounge sofa, a crack about traffic blockades, and a lighthearted reflection on past dangers.
A humorous rephrasing of the 23rd Psalm adapted to a Ford car. It describes the vehicle as a guide and provider while humorously warning of breakdowns and tire woes in perilous driving situations.
The 1500 voyage of Pedro Alvares Cabral aims for India but drifts west and lands on Brazil. His accidental discovery, preceding Martinho Pinson, marks Brazil’s historical start and is celebrated on a 1906 stamp. The note ends with a query about a Spanish stamp and the Andes.
A column sketches Broadway suitors in a composite rogues gallery. It lampoons the male crowd who seek free romance avoid entanglements and court old flames with flowers and passes while forgetting their partners at home. The piece notes their money scruples and social posturing as they chase nightlife and leisure.
A man refuses to pay premiums for a hit show his girl wants but will spend to pacify her when she sickens. He calls himself a shrewd business man and tries to deter her from buying a needed coat until he can check with his pal Max in wholesale trade.
A humorous fragment ridicules a car advertisement promising a cuckoo clock radiator gadget. It jokes the clock will sing spiritual hymns at 60 mph, turning a moral warning into a consumer gadget cue. The satire blends biblical lines with absurd auto-innovation.
A light, humorous exchange shows a grocer noting a longer auto trip than planned as a customer explains it took an extra week to fold up road maps.
A scrambled modern verse blends nursery rhyme imagery with political commentary. It contrasts a speeding hill climb and a harp playing Jill with a car crash and bold talk of government housing aims.
Inscription memorializes James H. Ransom who died August 6, 1800. It notes his widow, age 24, possessing every qualification for a good wife, resides on Monmouth Street in the village.
A poetic fragment expressing longing for love and validation. The speaker laments neglect saying they are hungry for a word, a kiss, a hug, and a gentle touch that would lift them. The verse questions whether they are taken for granted and whether the beloved cares.
A fragment without clear event or sourcing describes relationship worry during a honeymoon era, mentioning milkin and a conditional reply. No identifiable people, places, or organizations are stated.
In Washington the phrase about squeaky wheels hints at ongoing policy friction as officials push for rapid action. The editorial notes many institutions and departments face criticism over delays and responsiveness to public needs.
A collection of oddball quips about debt, cinema laughs, romance, and debating styles. It showcases playful wordplay and sharp sarcasm typical of a lively era. The excerpts feature phrases about paying bills humorously, theater crowds, and a flirtatious exchange.
A man intends to present a woman to Max Baer and Gary Cooper for her adulation. He believes celebrities enchant her and plans a grand introduction. He overlooks that it serves his own vanity and does not care for the petition.
A risqué scene at the racetrack shows a jockey admired in burnt orange silks, while a woman risks a small bet on a charming rider. The twist reveals a stallion lineage linked to royal-era horse lore as a winner returns home and a garment is lost.
A frantic admirer cannot arrange a first night outing but urges her to meet at the theatre. Her seat companion sits beside an ermine shaded dream, while his own love interest is a handsome prize sought for next week. At the cinema, a remark about Garbo draws a bold, single minded reply.
A literary fragment notes a press-agented theatre world where a suitor mocks “beautiful women” as cold and seeks a woman with sense. The speaker imagines a biting response as justice for his own ambitions.
A speaker vocalizes firm expectations for a partner, insisting on standards as he cites Custer era context. The text portrays a stern, persuasive stance in a relation dynamic with hints of historical allusion and rhetorical drama.
The passage contrasts the dulling effect of loud crowds with the energy of live music. It notes that two people can spoil an evening in a quiet space, while brass and drums create a vibrant, noisy atmosphere that overrides quieter moments.
A man believes the object of his affection spends every moment thinking of him. He asserts an unshakable conviction about the girl of his immediate fancy and her constant thoughts directed toward him.
Pittsburgh June 23 A plan to revive the bonus and the tax measure backed by Veterans of Foreign Wars leader James B Zandt was outlined. The bill is already in draft in the house and could pass any day.
Washington June 29 Senate leaders warned they would vote to kill the administration utilities bill if the House does not approve the proposed "death" abolish holding companies. Senator Wheeler of Montana said he would oppose the bill in the Senate if its form remains unchanged. President Roosevelt pressed for mandatory charges and denounced falsifications in the fight over the provision.
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