Summer returns as runoff fights resume in politics
The piece reflects on political candidates who lost and must face runoffs while others prepare to fight anew. It notes an AP report from London on Atom being split by two scientists and questions science turning a fifty cent piece into four quarters. It also cites the Decatur curb market selling more produce in April 1932 than 1931, implying lower living costs and greater farmer diversification.
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Associated Press
London
Decatur
Anti Prohibition Battle Fund Formed in New York
A group seeks five million to fund its cause and turn idle cash into circulation. The organization with headquarters in New York City will operate as the Anti Prohibition Battle Fund, Inc.
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New York City
Anti- Prohibition Battle Fund, Inc
The Daily Thanks All Who Helped With Election Returns
The Daily thanks every individual who assisted in collecting election returns. It notes the tedious work is a community effort loved by friends of the paper and welcomed by an anxious public awaiting results.
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the Daily
Southern Paihway Excursion to Chattanooga Offered
The Southern Paihway plans a Sunday excursion to Chattanooga with a trainload of passengers at 1.00 dollars round trip. The piece contrasts a full passenger train revenue of 1 400 with a typical train crew overhead of 35 to 40 dollars, arguing better use of trains for promoting private cars.
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Chattanooga
Forbes writer cheers railroads in balancing view
A Forbes Magazine piece argues better days for railroads ahead yet notes a rare optimism not widely shared. It urges managers to adopt new merchandising, door to door service, and integrate motor and air transport while cost cuts and rate hikes boost near term earnings.
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Forbes Magazine
Senator Higo Black Wins renomination in Alabama
The article notes Senator Higo Black's renomination in Alabama without a sixf and second primary. It highlights his gratitude for the endorsement of his record and candidacy while suggesting critics question the impact of former Senator Herbe’s campaign. Black stayed in Washington aiding in defending the state’s good name and returned only days before the primary to speak briefly.
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Higo Black
Alabama
Black
Tuesay
Her
Washington
Railroads offer door to door pickup to recapture freight
The Boston & Maine Railroad will start pick up and store door delivery of less than carload freight May 16 across 50 New England towns. The service, overnight in start cities, will be provided by local truckers with no rail rate increase. Cities include Amesbury Arlington Athol Belmont Berlin N H Beverly Biddeford Boston Cambridge Chelsea Chicopee and more.
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Chamber of Commerce
Louisville & Nashville
Boston & Maine Railroad
New England
Ly & Move
E. 8
Boston & Maine
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Maine
J. R. MacAnanny
Amesbury
Arlington
Athol
Belmont
Berlin
N. H
Beverly
Biddeford
Boston
Cambridge
Chelsea
Chicopee
Claremont
Clinton
Concord
Danvers
Dover
Easthampton
Everett
Fitchburg
Gardner, Gloucester
Greenfield
Haverhill
Holyoke
Keene
Laconia
Lawrence
Lowell
Lynn
Malden
Manchester
Marlboro
Medford
Melrose
Morgan County’s potential as Alabama’s top agricultural county
The speaker urges unity to unlock Morgan county’s growth in farming and education. Division would hinder roads, markets, and schools, delaying progress for 50,000 residents. A strong development push could transform Morgan into a leading county.
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Morgan County
Alabama
Family Son's Midnight Prank Demands Humor
A family reports their young son choosing three o clock in the morning to play causing wakeful laughter and a need for good humor in the household.
Local notes from the Twin Cities era
Twelve years ago Frances Todd returns from Athens after noon. Mrs W A Pryor hosts First Ward school faculty dinner. U D C delegates welcomed at Mrs Frank Browns. J W Thornton travels to Dothan for Jewelers Convention. Indications point to wearing small American flags next Sunday Mother’s Day.
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W. A. Pryor
First Ward School Improvement Association
First Ward School
J. W. Thornton
Jewelers Convention
Dothan
Twin Cities
A Long Farewell to Capone and Looming Showdowns
A terse report notes Capone’s farewell as organizers prepare for upcoming bouts and contests. The piece hints at new challengers and a competitive lineup to be revealed in coming events. Strong figures and venues are referenced without sensational detail.
Capone Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison
A report recalls Al Capone's transfer from a Chicago jail to a federal prison for a ten year term amid heavy police escort. The piece discusses bootlegging, Prohibition, and the era’s finance, plus brief notes on European rates, Roosevelt's nominating chances, and cultural topics.
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al Capone
Chicago
Lee
Lawrence School Graduation Soon
Commencement exercises at the Lawrence county high school in Moulton take place Friday night May 6 with the senior class play That's One on Bill. The cast includes Kermit Pitt Seldon Wilson Edwin Moody Allison Smith Tom Almon Pauline Free Ruby Hill Nell Crosswaithe Blanche Pitt Laura Mae Young. The week also features Class night Sunday night Commencement sermon Monday night and Graduation night.
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Lawrence County High School
Moulton
Stuents
Kermit Pitt
Seldon Wilson
Edwin Moody
Allison Smith
Tom Almon
Pauline Free
Ruby Hill
Nell Crosswaithe
Blanche Pitt
Laura Mae Young
Encyclical letters and famed monkeys referenced
Answers seek a circular pope letter to bishops and the "Three Wise Monkeys" nickname. The shortest U S cross country span is from Charleston to San Diego about 2152 miles. Post mentions John Hertz and sugary bread advice for mothers and fruit preservation tips for the season.
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Charleston
S. C
San Diego
Cal
Socialistic Tendency Seen in Present Taxation Increases
Central Press analysis warns that rising federal state and local taxes now total about 20 percent of national income. It notes officials question tax power to change government and cites talk of railroads under government control as possible sign of socialism. The piece suggests higher taxes and public works plans loom, with debate over tax policy and government ownership.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington, D. C
America
Edward Keating
Railroad Brotherhoods
Labor
Eco
Wiliam H. King
Utah
Senate
Finance Committee
Henry T. Rainey
Ilinois
House of Representatives
William McKinley
Ways and Means
House
Cline
United States
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
King
Hoover
Congress
Diabetic's Cook Book Aids Dieting Problem
A medical columnist endorses a diabetic cook book by Stella H Lyons, praising its hopeful approach to diet and daily cooking. He notes patients should work with physicians, and highlights six Dr Clendening pamphlets available for ten cents each plus a stamped envelope. Next week topic is Bread and Milk.
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Logan Clendening
M. D
Stella H. Lyons
A. A. Knopf
New York
Clendening
Central Press Association
East Twelfth Street
Cleveland
Graduation News and Congratulatory Notes From Uhrichsville Chronicle
The Uhrichsville Ohio Evening Chronicle reports several graduation notices with family reactions and congratulations. James A Chapin is noted as father of triplets born to Mrs T M McRay, all reported doing fine. a light mood piece mentions movie figures Flo and Jo in a separate unrelated line.
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James A. Chapin
T. M. McRay
Thomas McRay
Uhrichsville, Ohio
Evening Chronicle
Mr. McRay
Things Going to the Dogs and Other Jests
A collection of quips and jokes on human nature, science, and society. It includes lines about vegetable origin, monkeys, English duty, marriage, and sly wordplay. The piece ends with a punchline about a security salesman and a bond.
Memorial Day Established by Logan Order of 1868
On this date in 1868 General John A. Logan issued an order to the Grand Army of the Republic designating May 30 as Memorial Day, creating a lasting national day of remembrance.
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John A. Logan
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