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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1941
Page
3
U S gas warfare officers monitor two developments in Europe’s gas war plans clothing to shield the body and a surprise form of mustard gas. Mustard is a yellow liquid that soaks stone and concrete. it burns on contact and can be deadly for hours.
Eve Allgood meets William Randall Latham, a famous bachelor author, at Joel Randall Latham's North Carolina mountain cabin. Bill offers to drive Eve home after an ankle injury while Joel plots to reassert his own place, hinting at future romantic tension and Eve’s interest in the writer.
A South staple, BLACK-DRAUGHT laxative is praised for being agreeable and easy to take. When taken as directed its action is punctual and thorough, with the tonic effect helping tone lazy intestinal muscles, making it a best seller year after year. Next time, try BLACK-DRAUGHT.
After talks with military men civilians remained silent about motives. Experts warn a surprise gas could influence war outcomes, with powers seeking to ban gas while refining a more effective powder form of mustard gas that settles like dust and lasts longer.
Falkville High School lists fifth and sixth month honor rolls including Senior III-A Jean Strickland and Emily Mae St. John. Juniors and sophomores named include Sarah Minter Elsie Merle Walling Lorene Stinson Jasper Lee Segars Marlin Brown Evy lee Staples and others. The article ends with a theatrical note about "Who Killed Aunt Maggie?" at the Cap theater today and tomorrow.
Lucian McMillan of Waxahachie Texas survived a grade crossing crash near Bardwell when a train struck his truck. The vehicle rolled three times and the chassis was torn apart leaving McMillan with a nose injury and minor bruises.
A large audience attended the Grant Street Church of Christ meeting as Charlen Cobb of Cullman spoke on sin. He outlined four causes including will, love, enticement, and privacy, citing biblical examples and warning of spiritual loss. The series continues nightly at 7 30 with Greer Hendon directing song service and public invitations.
John Thomas Croker identifying as a Georgia chain gang fugitive is held in Mobile on burglary charges. Police report he escaped Lakeland Georgia January 26 with seven or eight other prisoners.
A needlecraft pattern offer invites readers to mail ten cents for the pattern to The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept in New York. Readers must include PATTERN NUMBER their name and address for delivery and details.
The 22nd birthday anniversary of the American Legion will be celebrated this evening with members of the local post entertained by the Auxiliary. The party will begin at 8 30 o clock in the evening.
An old ad notes opera star Caruso might struggle with stomach ulcers and promotes Udga Tablets for ulcer and indigestion relief. It claims Udga can ease stomach pains gas heartburn and bloating and offers a money back guarantee.
The Elka lodge rooms on Moulton street and all members of the Legion Post were extended a cordial invitation to attend.
Hollywood noted film star James Stewart 32 reported in hospital after his private airplane made a forced landing near Van Nuys following a Sunday flight. He had registered as James Smith and was described by Dr. Saul Fox as fine. Stewart, a top Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer actor and 1940 Oscar winner for The Philadelphia Story, was slated for Army induction this week after a draft board reclassified him to 1-A due to weight concerns.
In Chicago a 17 year old, Elmer Bull, aimed at a basement target when a friend threw an axe at it. The axe struck the target and ricocheted, chipping off the top of Bull's nose.
An advertisement touts 8.8.8 for improving health and appetite with scientists supposedly backing the claim. It urges readers to ask a druggist for 8.8.8 in two sizes, noting a savings on the 20 oz bottle and a testimonial style pledge to feel and look like oneself again.
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