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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1929

Page

2

Mystery of Coomber House Drives a Dark Turn

Rupert and Charlie confront a dying mystery near Coomber House as Joscelyn reveals a murdered caretaker and a hidden body. The group suspects a driven plot behind a dead laborer found in a ditch and hints at a pursuer in a closed coupe. Tensions rise as trust grows amid danger and unresolved clues.

Rupert Charlie Byford Moor Joscelyn Ted Coomber House Marlowe Tye Newcastle Blackguard Miss Marlowe Mr. Brown Brown

Biographies Contrast Hohenzollerns and Karl Marx

Richard G. Maslock reviews two new biographies The Hohenzollerns by Herbert Eulenberg and Karl Marx by Otto Rundle. Eulenberg portrays the dynasty as aloof from the German people, noting 24 rulers from Frederick I to William II and criticizing their neglect of intellectual and cultural history. William II is labeled a brilliant fraud, a shallow dilettante who sparked downfall and fled into exile amid vanities.

New York Hohenzollerns Karl Marx Herbert Eulenberg Otto Rundle Frederick I Brandenbrug William II Eulenberg

Psychoanalyzing Marx as a neurotic hero of socialism

Ruhle portrays Karl Marx as a preacher of world brotherhood who turned socialism into a science rather than a dream. He attributes Marx’s immense impact to an intense sense of inferiority caused by poor health, Jewish origin, and being first born. The analysis paints him as neurotic, capricious, depressed, and impulsive, yet disciplined enough to craft enduring work despite perpetual poverty.

Marx Ruhle

Youll Enjoy The Milt Tolbert Show

Morgan County American Legion members expect strong turnout for the Milt Tolbert Shows next week. A tent theater will rise at Lee and Lide streets for a week of entertainment described by American Advance agents as the largest finest outdoor company in the south with southern vaudeville stars musicians and performers.

Morgan County The American Legion Milt Tolbert Lee and Lide Streets South Metropolitan Stage

Scout troop forming at Westside Presbyterian Church

Organization of the new Scout troop at Westside Presbyterian Church is advancing quickly as boys respond energetically to the plans.

Westside Presbyterian Church Atwater Kent

City Council to Discuss Lee Street Sewer Plan Tonight

The centur council will meet in regular session this evening to discuss the proposed Lee Street sewer plan and aim for a final decision.

Centur Council Lee Street

Mrs Ridgeway Improves After Illness

Mrs W W Ridgeway, who has been ill, shows improvement today. friends will be gratified by the news.

W. W. Ridgeway

Conference Set for Rev. R. T. Tyler Visit

Rev. R. T. Tyler, presiding elder of the Decatur district, heads to Arkadelphia on Saturday for morning preaching services and afternoon conference.

R. T. Tyler Decatur Arkadelphia

Smelt clog river intake stalling British ship

Thousands of smelt passable through a one inch mesh clogged Nep tunian's intake ports and valves in the Columbia River causing a full day delay. The Portland report notes the fish, small yet abundant, hindered the vessel during its river transit on May 2.

Portland Ore Neptunian Columbian River

Lighted airway to start between Salt Lake City and Los Angeles

A lighted airway will begin operation soon linking Salt Lake City and Los Angeles. The new air route aims to improve night flying safety and conduct for travelers and pilots.

Salt Lake City Los Angeles

Angels and Earthly Creatures and The London Air Raid excerpt

Southern California notes airmail service lead. Elinor Wylie’s One Person opens with mortality themed sonnets. Mackenzie recounts the 1917 London air raid in daylight with 42 German planes striking from North London to the West End, detailing damage, casualties, and wartime censorship and observer impressions.

Elinor Wylie

Berlin observer recalls World War I London raid ochre

First Lieut Enrich Jerzembski, now in Berlin, recalls serving with a Ghent based unit nicknamed the Squadron of the Doomed. He details the Erlkoenig order to attack London with 800 kilogram bombs, aiming at docks Woolwich Arsenal and bank district to break morale. The crew flew six squads of seven in goose formation and faced terror, heavy losses, and hours in the air before returning to Flanders exhausted.

London England America Enrich Jerzembski Berlin Jerzembski Ghent Belgium Erlkoenig Woolwich

Girl 16 Drives Truck Leads Moving Crew in Atlanta

A 16 year old girl from Atlanta drives a truck and heads a moving gang, coordinating crews and overseeing operations in a local relocation effort.

Atlanta

Mother's Friend Promises Safe Skin and Muscle Comfort

Doctor endorsed remedy for expecting mothers claims to relax skin and muscles, prevent pain, and aid natural recovery without drugs. Promotes fewer injuries during pregnancy, with testimonials of generations of use. Sold in drug stores. brochure available by mail from Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta Ga.

Bradfield Regulator Co Desk Atlante

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