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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1938
Page
4
The notice stresses AP republication rights and highlights financial considerations shaping wages for brick and mortar growth. It notes benefits for young people in Decatur and neighboring counties, underscoring opportunities eagerly sought.
A published editorial compares warning a Washington official to beware of politics with a quip about a confirmed sinner warned to beware of demon rum, reflecting a historical tongue lashing on public conduct.
The report alleges Capone was involved in a news scam tied to his jail time described as hell nights. It suggests he endured many such nights before arriving at Alcatraz, with implications about his confinement experiences.
Government aid aimed at stabilizing business appears to have centered on ex service men. Statistics show adjusted compensation certificates payments had the most pronounced impact on overall volume.
The death of Co. W. B. Pdamund, a kindly friend to many in Decatur, caused widespread sorrow. He loved the city and its people, stayed connected with progress, and despite aging and illness, dreamed of a brighter day for the community. His friends vow to keep his memory with affection.
County residents urge the board of revenue to build year round roads from Danville to Decatur and Danville to Hartsche. Danville is described as a leading live stock and banking center, with hardship for Morgan county farmers when weather hampers travel.
The article notes ongoing malaria control surveys and the idea of Boy Scouts aiding by visiting homes to identify and stop mosquito breeding sites such as tin cans gutters and ponds. It highlights public health efforts and community involvement as vital in combating the spread.
The article argues that building a sound town and region depends on creating jobs for 2,000 more residents in Decatur. It emphasizes employing young people and expanding existing industries as the key to prosperity and social well being.
Editorial notes from the Montgomery Journal highlight a building boom with Montgomery adding a new home daily. The piece cites Mobile Birmingham Gadsden Tuscaloosa Selma Dothan Decatur as growing centers, predicting Montgomery as the next boom town.
A commentator argues prosperity is due to retailers realizing stock shortages. A large mid western store held a deep discount sale to boost business, draining inventories and forcing an emergency restock from the east. The Daily questions the tale but notes genuine demand may be rising beyond government spur.
From the Daily June 29 1926 Charles Ponzi and a Florida land promoter were taken into custody aboard a ship leaving New Orleans Officials of Ross Construction expect the Tennessee river bridge to be finished by January 1 and about 80000 dollars will be paid Local stockholders in Decatur financial institutions are told to expect funds by July 1 The record also notes an upcoming wedding Frieda Wichmann to Ernest Mittwede and visits by Mrs Ponsomby Kyle Mrs Nancy Pierce plans to return to Huntsville after six weeks away and Mrs W B Edmundson and Mrs Max King of New Orleans depart after a three week visit to Mr and Mrs B M Bloodworth.
Radio commentator Elliott Roosevelt is credited by unofficial observers with prompting changes to the WPA southern wage scale, while Hopkins and Peter Roosevelt are seen as delaying action. Analysts say bank credit will ease slowly as Treasury and Fed policies unfold and bankers adjust, with potential changes not expected soon.
The action consolidates 130000 emergency workers into civil service with Samuel H. Ordway Jr. directing. Corcoran had no hand in it. Waiting lists are left out while White House support remains unsure. Republican leaders in Congress show limited interest in advancing cross party deals and the consolidation may stall.
Vice President Garner has not been heard from since he departed for Uvalde to fish. He reportedly took his overcoat, expecting no special session. Other leaders anticipate a possible railroads and farm bill session around November 15.
The piece argues a government monopoly in the house fixes beer at 20 cents a bottle, aiming profits away from taxes and food losses. It contrasts the senate's stance, notes Speaker Bankhead's campaign travel, and labels Roosevelt the sole unaffected figure amid classifications from the White House.
President Roosevelt announced the nationwide effort to combat unemployment would gain full momentum by July 1. He stressed the goal of avoiding large arms expenditures while seeking a permanent, nonmilitary solution to joblessness in a nation facing economic strain.
A medical commentary argues emotions influence stomach digestion even with organic ulcers. It cites university research describing three emotional patterns in digestion: want to receive, give or eliminate, and retain. Examples include infancy feeding by loving hands and adultos' conflicts affecting colitis and constipation, suggesting psychotherapy for anxiety related indigestion.
Dr Clendening will respond to general interest inquiries exclusively through his ongoing column. The format restricts direct answers to Q A within the column, guiding readers to seek broader health guidance via published responses.
A humorous office and social vignette features Aunt Kate Junior Mike and a speaker delivering thrift gospel. Jokes touch on saving pennies temperament and the value of appearances while a Tradesman notes bills and money as essentials for younger folk. The piece closes with a reflection on self-image seen in a shop window.
Seven pamphlets by Clendening are available for ten cents each plus a self addressed stamped envelope. Send coin to Drogee Clendening care of this Bets. Titles include reducing indigestion and constipation reducing and preventing weed care of diabetes and feminine hygiene and hair care.
A mixed Collier's page features a joke exchange about Sally's marriage, a hen laying an oversized egg near Albany, mistaken identity quips, a dog pun about paws, and a hospital humor tale of a sailor faking illness. The snippets reflect light humor and regional references from the era.
The article urges Christians to be peacemakers as a sign of God’s children, citing Matthew 5 9 and 23 24 and Hebrews 12 14. It argues conversion erases grudges, promotes reconciliation, and warns that God rejects offerings from non peacemakers while urging believers to pursue peace with all people.
It is estimated that only one out of every million oyster eggs hatches and survives to five years old, highlighting the extreme fragility of early oyster life.
Walter Winchell’s column surveys Broadway gossip from Gloria Vanderbilt threats to LaGuardia politics and Lehman shifts to boxing, actors, controversies, and society hints. It strings rumors about Frank Fay Morton Downey and Norma signing Scarlett O Hara, plus European views and local notes.
Patchy text mentions suffering patients and a sailor who left that night. References to measures for a casket imply a death or funeral context without full details. Named individuals or formal notices are not clear in the readable segments.
Two mature babies are fed canned mother’s milk in many U S hospitals. In frozen form, the milk retains all of its health ful qualities for at least two years.
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