Social notes from Greenville and nearby towns
Mrs Louise Angerson of Greenville visits sister Mrs C Rush on Perry street. Mrs D C Almon to entertain the D A R this afternoon at three. Mr BP Matlock was in Hartselle yesterday by bus. Mrs Fred Sittason returned from a few days in Memphis. Mrs 8 C Marks of Attala visits daughter Mrs R B Graves.
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Louise Angerson
Greenville
Mrs. C. Rush
Perry Street
D. C. Almon
D A. R
Matlock
Hartselle
Fred Sittason
Memphis
8. C. Marks
Attala
R. B. Graves
Decatur Curb Market Fuels Farm Prosperity and Local Trade
The curb market in Decatur is described as a backbone of the local economy with three weekly market days fostering friendly competition among sellers. Developers believe expanding market activity will boost sales, improve product displays, and put more dollars in farmers' pockets for years to come.
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Decatur
Confidence rises in banking houses says Selma Times Journal
The Selma Times Journal editorial notes increased public trust in banks after two years of uncertainty. It cites a sharp drop in postal savings deposits since January, a sign that timid savers are returning to banks and that favorable legislation and RFC loans have reduced bank failures.
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Post Office Department
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Roosevelt Continues To Display Strength In Delegates
The Atlanta Constitution notes Roosevelt gains in Arizona West Virginia and Massachusetts while Valleys of opposition shrink. It details shifts in delegates from Smith Garner and Hearst backed efforts and predicts Roosevelt surpasses 629 votes on the first ballot with rising momentum toward nomination.
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Curley
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al Smith
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United States
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Louisiana
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Ohio
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Walk For Beer Prices of 1832 Out Goes Our Gold
Cartoon column by Arthur Brisbane notes a satirical take on prices in 1832 and a critique of gold standards. Copyright 1932 King Features Syndicate.
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King Features Syndicate, Inc
Arthur Brisbane
Decatur Merchant Sees Christmas Eve Like Business Surge
A Decatur merchant reports a surge in trade volume akin to Christmas Eve after eight weeks of steady newspaper advertising. He has planned four advertisements per week and expects business to stay strong, despite past losses.
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Decatur
Debate on gold policy and public ownership sparks national talk
A column surveys gold exchanges, tariffs, and possible public ownership moves. It cites U.S. gold hoarding plans, 80 percent world gold share, and Russia buying U.S. wheat, plus a Jacksonville real estate purchase by John H. Perry signaling municipal ownership. It contrasts criticism with cautious support while noting a murder case and capital punishment debate.
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John H. Perry
Min Strees
Jacksonville
Fla
New York
Chicago
Japan seeks permanent policy to limit foreign air carriers
Japan announces a lasting policy to curb airplane carriers from other nations. She treats such air power as a grave risk to her cities and objects to ships with flight decks on cruisers capable of carrying aircraft.
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Japan
Debilitations and critics of reformers appear in PEEPS note
A compact Pome style excerpt mocks reform efforts by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and the Wickersham report. It includes quotes from George Surrey and Bertrand Russell on education, gender roles, and social pretensions, ending with a nod to Florence Mills as a notable figure.
Four Held in Car Theft Case Near City
Two white men and two white women were held at Morgan county jail today in connection with the alleged theft and attempted destruction of an automobile. The four suspects were nabbed by city patrolmen about two miles from the city.
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Morgan County
Naval aviation policy and Pacific defense plan noted
The text states United States cruisers to be built will carry thirty planes and Japan would not object on U S defense policy. It asserts America pursues defense not attack and praises its intelligent statesmen.
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United States
Japan
Mississippi Senator Sees Farm Recovery Bright Spot
Senator Herbert Stephens of Mississippi argues that farmers will be first to benefit from economic recovery, noting deflation ending and renewed agricultural purchasing power. He warns many rural lands were tax sold. banks and investors hold the property for what it’s worth, but ultimate sale could restore farm viability and boost city industry.
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Hubert D. Stephens
Mississippi
Bayou
Overweight Children Usually Healthier Than Underweights
Dr Logan Clendening argues overweight children show fewer physical defects than underweight peers. He cites Emerson’s study of 24 overweights versus 24 underweights, notes hazards but stresses dieting, especially during summer, can yield improvement. He recommends a 1000 calorie diet rich in vegetables fruits and lean meats and outlines three pamphlets for readers.
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Logan Clendening
M. D
Emerson
Pituitary
Clendening
Central Press
Welfth Street
Cleveland
Fragmented humorous monologue scraps from a 20th century column
A patchwork of quips and vignettes about social manners and everyday life. Jokes touch on friendship, marriage, gossip, politics, and unconventional wisdom with light irony and rural comedy tones.
Milady’s Chin Poem Echoes Old Verses And Witty Lines
A playful poem about Milady’s chin with shifting moods and longing for forgiving kisses. It echoes vintage verse and includes humorous asides about school and Noah’s ark, plus a quip about keeping expenses down and wiggling out of trouble.
Answers to Foregoing Questions on Birds
The average life of small common birds like robins is 10 to 15 years. The ostrich is the largest living bird. There are 100 species of singing birds in the United States.
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United States
Woman Held on Prohibition Violation Charge in Morgan Jail
A white woman was jailed in Morgan County today facing a violation of the prohibition laws. The case lists the arrest and detention by local authorities in the county jail.
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Morgan County
Burma as Largest Eastern Province of British India
Burma is described as the largest and easternmost province of British India. The note emphasizes its geographic extent and status within the imperial framework.
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Burma
British India
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