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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1941

Page

3

Louisiana War Games Land Drive Gathers 100000 Landowner Letters

Louisiana state workers and LSU students begin mailing 100000 letters to landowners to secure easements for a massive summer war games drill. The program aims to mobilize 500000 soldiers across about 15 million acres with government reimbursement for damages and no actual purchase.

Baton Rouge Tsaré Sam Jones Louisiana State Departments and Commerce Louisiana State University War Department G. T. Owen

Honeymoon at Halcyon Island Sparks Hidden Motives

Natalie Schuyler and Brooks Marchbanks wed for status as a wrecked honeymoon trip reveals an injured couple and a wealth based marriage. Natalie confronts Brooks about love versus money and faces a choice between divorce gossip and salvaging their troubled union.

Syropsis Tom Betsy Forman Talcyon Island Tron Ins Jordan Markham Markham United States Natalie Schuyler Brooks Marchbanks Nataline Coupe Coralie John Simpson Halcyon Island Brooks Natalie

Cleopatra Drinks Pearl To Impress Admirer Story

An admirer praises two of Cleopatra's pearls and she allegedly drops one into wine and drinks it. The tale suggests she would not risk such a deed if troubled by stomach pains or ulcers. An advertisement touts Adgar Tablets for indigestion with a money back offer.

Brooks Schuylers Brooks"np Cleopatra

Brooks Faces Honest Question in Chapter Thirteen

In Chapter Thirteen, Brooke confronts a pivotal moment as a direct, truth seeking exchange unfolds. The scene centers on a candid inquiry that tests trust and reveals character dynamics within the group.

Brooks

DAILY CROSSWORD ACROSS CLUES AND QUOTE

Crossword with many across and down clues covering various topics from flora to geography. Includes a quote by Aristotle about victory over self and a separate note about Saturday's Cryptoquote COUNT HIM BRAVER WHO OVER COMES HIS DESIRES...

Aristotle

Costly Bargain Iron Lesson in Belleville

A Belleville matron bought $15 worth of iron from several boys for 40 cents. An old Tilitois statute prohibiting adults from buying junk from minors led to a fine and costs, raising the iron’s price to $123.40.

Belleville

Glasgow couple return to Athens after long illness

Dr and Mrs B B Glasgow, former Athens residents, will move to Athens this week to settle their future home. The move follows a prolonged illness of Dr Glasgow, who after retirement from the North Alabama Methodist Conference years ago was a noted minister and former Athens College president during a period of notable financial success. He also once served as pastor of the Athens church.

Athens Ala B. B. Glasgow Manke Glasgow North Alabama ‘Methodist Conference Athens College Athens Church

Safe Driving Program Shows Strong Local Results

The safe driving school in Decatur reports strong results with a Riverside High student achieving a perfect test score. State patrol notes over half of untrained drivers fail tests. Free classes for ages 16 plus operate at city hall and Riverside High School. residents urged to enroll.

Decatur Jin Highway Patrol State Highway Patrol City Hall Riverside High School W. P Moore WPA

Rotary district conference opens in Birmingham

Birmingham hosts a district conference with District Governor Frank Samford leading talks. More than 600 Rotarians are expected to attend the initial session featuring Frank C. Barnes and Edward F. McFaddin among others from Hope Arkansas and Waynesboro Georgia.

Birmingham Ala Frank Samford Samford Frank C. Barnés Rotary International Edward F. McFaddin Hope, Ark Gad Porter W. Carnwell Waynesboro

Circus wagon wreck provokes odd prairie scene

In Ottawa Kas on May 5 four women bolted doors as men grabbed bed rifles. A bizarre incident unfolded on the prairie with lions roaring and monkeys screeching as a circus wagon overturned, leaving observers puzzled by the strange commotion.

Ottawa Kas

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