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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1934
Page
2
A garbled excerpt discusses a diet product FAMaMe and its claimed value. It mentions a dietician and a public figure Pop-eye, questioning its effectiveness and impact on households and the youth amid warm May imagery and political overtones.
The Daily notes Bishop Cannon faces a fight to keep his seat as Methodists weigh usefulness to the denomination amid his DC court acquittal on campaign contribution handling. The church separated from his political activities, while officials question continuation of ties.
The article discusses potential government assistance for small industries and whether it will mean more sugar supply. It notes widespread interest among small operators in the United States about government relief and access to sugar.
The writer argues small industry should not borrow 100000 when only 60000 is needed to meet old debts and fund growth. Expansion may be unnecessary and doubling obligations brings more worry. If aid is available, borrow only the amount required to regain stability, not worsen debt load. Recovery comes from prudent borrowing, not increased debt.
In a Alabama Journal interview a south Alabama gentleman predicts the upcoming legislature will face harsher challenges than the last. Key issues include automobile tags costs state debt prohibition school funding government economy bureau consolidation local laws highway funding and gubernatorial promises. The public follows every measure with protest or applause.
Dr. Charles H. Herty outlines how newsprint could be made from young Southern pine. He notes resin absence before heartwood forms allows pulp production without costly barriers. Tests show southern pine shipped north can yield paper at about $31.70 per ton with a velvety feel and less ink usage.
A brief notice reports progress on housing and travel innovation with optimistic tone. It hints at light ray powered transit and housing developments, noting improved access and fewer obstacles for Scotskin residents.
The piece highlights $300 million in new government funds to build and modernize American homes, plus mentions Michigan officials reopening abandoned gold mines with ore showing high value. It also surveys varied topics from reform efforts, space travel speculation, birth rate concerns in Scotland, and debates over subsistence farming and household needs.
A fragmented 参考 market list shows prices for eggs mixed in cases, butter per pound, sweet potatoes, Irish potatoes, turnips in various forms, greens, beans, peas, peanuts, black walnuts, and assorted meats and poultry. Prices range from 5 to 50 cents per unit, with multiple items listed under native dressed veal to various hog cuts and poultry weights.
Mrs. Dorothy Langhorne Kaufman of 326 Church Street is able to be up after a week confined to bed with illness.
Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Jacks and daughter Margaret spent yesterday out of town visiting relatives in Lincoln.
Mrs Vera Motes Yeary left Decatur after a two week vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs J W Motes and traveled to Somerset Kentucky today.
Emma Goldman travels to Montreal as her ninety day US permit expires. She attacks the New Deal as a temporary fix for capitalism and predicts its limits. Meanwhile three Civilian Conservation Corps workers are arrested for setting forest fires with flares while returning home on government rail passes.
Dr Logan Clendening explains angina pectoris as chest pain linked to coronary artery changes. He notes typical pain sites after exertion, possible rest or sleep onset, and outlines causes including narrowed arteries and coronary thrombosis. A tobacco induced functional form is described with pain during activity.
Col Page 8S. Bunker in Montgomery cites promiscuous woodland burning as Alabama’s forest threat. He notes two obstacles to restoration: indiscriminate timber cutting and turpentin ing, with landowners controlling immature tree use while fire largely involves the local community.
More than 600 young musicians including bass drummers piccolo players will participate in the Third Annual Alabama High School Music Festival in Montgomery. Bands glee clubs choirs and soloists from across the state compete. Awards are presented at the closing session Saturday at Sidney Lanier High School.
Miss Nell Gray Johnson is ill with measles at the home of her parents.
The Nashville Tennessean notes praise for W E Crawford Decatur who has never faced a complaint in Washington. Alabama Children’s Aid Society secretary Virginia Handley spoke in local churches about 10000 neglected children. The Model Laundry on East Moulton Street suffered a fire followed by a second blaze at Sherrill Furniture and Dinsmore Bros. Mrs John W Knight returned from Atlanta after attending grand opera with her daughter Jane Knight. Shores visits Pulaski relatives.
Advertisement claims Blue Star Ointment ends eczema itching and related skin irritations. It states the ointment soothes itching, heals shin area, kills germs, and is safe and reliable with quick absorption.
A 1934 column surveys Broadway’s toy shop chaos and crowding as a Little White Way, noting colorized storefronts, fur scams, and nightlife. It highlights Kelland as a toastmaster, doorways and the Rialto hotel scene, plus life in a modern apartment and a fatal rooftop fall.
John Russel Mosley returned to St Bernard College in Cullman Alabama after spending the weekend at his home in the city.
The Birmingham market lists hay prices for U S No 1 Johnson 15 No 8 Johnson 13 No 1 Timothy 20 50 21 00 No 2 Timothy 19 50 20 00 U S No 1 Extra Leafy Alfalfa egg and poultry prices lean to small fluctuations Cotton Seed prime 26 per ton fob Alabama Seed quotations unchanged Butter Fat delivered 180 to churn Premium 20c Carload grain prices bulk delivered in Birmingham Corn No 2 white 60 60 3 No 2 yellow 66 66 1 Oats No 2 white 42 42 40 Cattle ranges shown with steady prices Prime beef type fed steers and heifers 4 4 5c Pair beef type 3 4c Mixed range 2 3c Prime killing cows 2 2 5c Good killing cows 2 2c Canners and cutters 1 5 2c Good bulls 2 2c Calves prime 4 5c good 4 4 5c medium and dairy 2 4c Prime baby beeves 4 5c good baby beeves 4 4c Common yearlings 2 3c Cattle market steady Hog prices top corn hogs 180 240 lbs 3 50 Heavy hogs 240 300 lbs 3 15 300 lbs up 2 65 Light hogs 140 180 lbs 2 80 Pigs 120 140 lbs 2 Light pigs 1 45 hs 1 80 Hog market up 10c
Persons born on this day are described as closemouthed about their own affairs. The brief note emphasizes discretion and privacy in personal matters.
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