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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1934
Page
2
Courtesy note on response rates for election information
A brief courtesy observation notes that only one of five respondents says thank you after requesting election information. It highlights general politeness patterns in public inquiries without naming individuals or places.
Goring Arrives as Spring Blooms Amid Elusive Fish
Springtime scenes unfold with flowers blooming and trees green as Goring arrives. The piece notes elusive fish and suggests a calm, seasonal mood in town.
Vacation Cost Puzzle Trails Back Home
Unclear estimates cloud the travel plan as the group debates whether to finalize expenses before departure or assess damages after returning. The issue centers on budgeting for the trip and potential contingencies.
Cotton acreage curtailment notices still to arrive
The 1938 cotton acreage curtailment checks are expected by farmers, with payments to be mailed to eligible growers. Officials emphasize timely delivery and urge adherence to program guidelines.
States Debate Harsh Punishments for Kidnappers
A discussion across states questions the legality and effectiveness of capital or electric chair penalties for kidnapping. Proponents argue deterrence and justice, while opponents cite risks of wrongful execution and moral concerns.
Dartmouth Case Sow Whispers Rise In Alabama News
The Huntsville Times critics blame Dartmouth students for ignorance over the Scotteboro Case appeal. Governor Miller has no authority until courts rule. the case may go to the U S Supreme Court. The piece follows local anecdotes about animal tales from Headland and surrounding regions, noting intriguing disappearances and returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovi
Miller
State Supreme Court
U. S. Supreme Court
Dartmouth Sta Gerité
Alabame
Navy secretary defends Cadmus painting amid controversy
The secretary of the navy says a depictive painting showing sailors at play is not reflective of the navy. He argues such art may be artistic and that removing it from galleries or accusing theft is unnecessary while noting similar revelry occurs in other professions. He urges dropping the matter if the public is tired of the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Board of Directors
Cadmus
Navy Department
Two Plans for Economy and Municipal Bankruptcy
Arthur Brisbane surveys two economic ideologies in 1934 America. He critiques a 30 hour work week and tax funded relief, discusses municipal bankruptcy as a cure for city debt, and notes socialist currents while warning government spending and public works bonds reshape the economy. The piece contrasts private enterprise, government intervention, and labor unrest with a wary tone.
Trade Day Planned by Albany Merchants in May
Twelve years after the first monthly trade day under Albany merchants will be held Saturday May 6. Local merchants expect expanded trade and increased business from the event as similar fairs boost regional commerce. Also noting Austinville High School graduates eight with diplomas for the term and a play An Old Fashioned Mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Austinville High School
Farm Prices and Shipments Report From Birmingham Market
Carload hay prices delivered in Birmingham range from 20.50 to 21.00 for U S No 1, 13 for No 2 Johnson, and 0 to 20.00 for No 2 Timothy. Poultry and eggs paid to producers show hens 11c, leghorns 11c, No 1 white eggs 14c, No 1 mixed 13-13.5c, spring broilers 18-20c. Cotton seed prime at 26 per ton fob Alabama. Butter fat delivered 18 cents. Grain bids: corn No 2 white 69-69.5c, No 2 yellow 66-65.5c, oats No 2 white 42-44c. Cattle prices vary by class with steers, heifers, cows and calves listed. hogs range from 2.65 to 3.50 per hundredweight across weights, with hogs up 10c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Johnson
Timothy
Red Sky Over Cleveland Signals Steel Plant Activity
The red night sky above Cleveland indicates blast furnaces are operating in local steel plants. Commentators and brain trust members debate the significance, suggesting the glow may influence views on the president’s cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Brain Trust
Wirts
Any Strain on the Heart Taboo in Angina Pectoris
Dr Logan Clendening argues angina stems from aging arterial changes and advises strict rest and limited activity. He notes tobacco worsens attacks, but coffee and certain stimulants may aid circulation, and alcohol can be beneficial in moderation. An editor's note offers six Dr Clendening pamphlets for 10 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Clendening
M. D
Clendening
Temperature Report Reveals 87 Degree High and 56 Low
The past 24 hours saw a maximum of 87 degrees and a minimum of 56. Officials note clear skies and mild wind during the period. Local residents experienced a temperate day with no major weather events reported.
Ezell Rites Held for Athens Youth Elbert Exell
Funeral services were held for Elbert Exell 24 in Athens after a brief illness. He is survived by his widow and parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Exell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
Elbert Ewell
A. C. Exell
River Gauge Rises as Tennessee River Reaches 6.4 Feet
The 7 am reading on the Tennessee river gauge shows 6.4 feet and continuing to rise.
Believes Headache Due To Constipation
Mrs J A Hightower of reads Thedford s Black Draught has been used in my family for years a claim about relief from headaches attributed to constipation in a local letter to the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
F. G
Messrs
Vincent Astor
William Averell Harriman
GO. O. Rumsey
Thedford
J. A. Hightower
New York Day by Day by O O McIntyre
Columns and observations on social scenes in New York and beyond. anecdotes about Berton Braley Amelia Earhart and George Palmer Putnam and reflections on Hampers of letters and gulls in New York harbor. includes reminiscences of war and travel plus notes on writers and editors.
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New York
O. O. McIntyre
Helen Morgan
Berton Braley
Spruille Braden
Rosebud
Hells* Kitchen
Jimmy Cagney
Amelia Earhart
George Palmer Putnam
London
Paris
Sidney Howard
Oakland
Cal
Conde Nast
Macoco
Tommy Manville
Frank Sullivan
Prank Buck
Clyde Beatty
Insull
New York Harbor
Tragedy in New York Tenement Fire
Seven residents trapped by flames perished in a New York tenement fire. The interior collapsed leaving a jumble of char and a roofless scene visible to the sky.
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New York
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