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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1941

Page

3

Florida Justice Glenn Terrell Blends Humor With Law

Florida Supreme Court Justice Glenn Terrell, tall Mississippi born Democrat, writes earthy humor into opinions. He declined a federal judgeship, preferring his home, flowers, and chickens, and his divorce and voting rulings mix wit with sharp observations on character and democracy.

Florida Supreme Court Wilbur Crawford Tallahasser Fla The Special News Service Glenn Terrell Terrell Justice Terrell Florida Aepublican Federal Court Supreme Court Mother Hubbard Anyome

Eve Allgood Draws Rivalry as Mountain Tale Proceeds

Eve Allgood leaves the Randall youth with a cheerful goodbye while Joel and Bill face new feelings and mounting pressure. Joel admits coming to care for Eve and vows to win her, while Bill wrestles writer’s block and a mountain story deadline. The two cousins reflect on their affection and rivalry as Eve’s visits and teaching influence unfold.

Joel Eve Allgood Bill

Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Relief for Skin Ailments

An old advertisement claims itchy pimples eczema and red blotches ruin romance and offers Peterson's Ointment as fast relief. It guarantees money back if unsatisfied and notes additional use for irritated feet and cracked toes.

Peterson

River Traffic Signals Growing Movement Toward Tennessee

A March 22 report details multiple river shipments entering the Tennessee River headed for Alabama, Kentucky, and Georgia. Barges carry soda ash to Reynolds Metals near Sheffield, autos from Evansville to northern Alabama, Gulf gasoline to Perryville and Sheffield, pig iron from Birmingham to the Ohio River, and pine timber from Town Creek toward Paducah, with eleven Guntersville Reservoir landings noted since 1939.

Tennessee Anita D New Orleans Reynolds Metals Company Sheffield Alabama Lake Charles Louisiana Gulf Coast Intracoastal Canal Mississippi Ohio Betty Gardner Birmingham Decatur Ohio River Tennessee No. 3 Clifton Towing Company Wilson Dam Town Creek Guntersville Reservoir Paducah Kentucky Guntersville Lock

Crossword Puzzle Answers From Daily Edition

A published crossword with across clues including Mischievous child rodent perish and more. Down clues cover perfect depend solitary cornet water vapor and other common terms. The puzzle spans standard crossword entries across and down with familiar word fits.

Illinois bill would require red reflector buttons on left hand

Springfield March 26 motorists would be required to wear red reflector buttons on their left hands at night under a bill introduced in the Illinois house by Representative Lloyd Harris.

Springfield Ill Illinois House Lloyd Harris

Laugh It Off and Pithy Skits Echo Daily Banter

A mosaic of light humor and short exchanges spans jokes about mistaken identity at a finishing school, weathered views on laughter as relief, and quips about daily life. Poked parallels touch insomnia, daylight saving, and a bakery joke about rising fortunes.

Wash-rack stand aids school lunch program

Principal and an 80 elementary industrial arts class describe building a wash-rack stand for classrooms and grounds. A pipe trough soap dispenser and homemade parts enable quick hand washing before hot lunches. 5,561 lunches served since November 26, 1940. PTA and W.P.A. sponsor, surplus commodities provide supplies.

Arthur Prince Alao PTA A W. Pb.a Surplus Commodity Corporation Democratic ‘Baaia

How to Cope with Morning Rush and Life’s Trials

The piece argues we are not born free of troubles and must face a demanding world. It urges waking up early, eating on the run, and seizing the day despite ticklish nerves and nagging woe. It calls for resolve to take the world as it is, including its thorns.

Eve Joel Bill Eves Eve Allgood Miami Beach Randall Mills Uncle John Thorna

Sheffield mayor named temporary chair of local defense council

Mayor Hoyt Greer of Sheffield named temporary chairman of a 22 member Muscle Shoals district defense council. The group will work with a state wide body to address health welfare civil protection housing and consumer problems arising from the national defense program.

Black-Draught Laxative Promoted as Gentle South Best

An advertisement extols Black-Draught as a leading laxative in the South. It touts tonic benefits for bilious headaches and easy-to-take spicy aroma, claiming gentle thorough action by simple directions. The 25 to 40 dose bottle is priced at 25 cents.

Bo Demanl

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