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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1940
Page
4
A chaotic, fragmentary column notes events and opinions from the era. It mentions a big strawberry festival in Quitman, daylight saving quips by Ben Britnell, voting machine trials in Mobile county, and political and wartime references as the nation weighs neutrality and possible aid to the Allies. The piece blends civic chatter with dated political commentary and personal notices.
Readers learn the state will advertise for bids to build a new highway in Washington County. The piece notes local frustration over road contracts and evokes past complaints about county road conditions and accessibility in bad weather.
A speech by P. O. Davis of the Alabama Farm Extension Service urges men and women to serve as unpaid readers and leaders in rural and urban Alabama communities. He cites named figures and stresses sustained, selfless leadership to raise farming standards, education, health, and economic opportunities across the state.
The piece argues that U S defense preparations lag amid costly red tape and mismanagement. It cites underfunded Army and Navy needs, delayed purchases, and questionable Dutch East Indies links while detailing misaligned budget and policy moves.
Officials met secretly last Wednesday to discuss expanding Jesse Jones RFC powers to provide credits and guarantee prices for domestic importers. The aim is to ensure supply of tin and related goods, though Jones reportedly protests the move.
Police ordered removal of trucks parked in a residential area after complaints to Mayor Charles Anderson. The trucks carried 42 hives of honey bees intended to pollinate apple orchards. The bees prompted neighborhood disturbance and investigation by authorities.
Mrs Henry Kahnert of 30 year search fame learned her wedding ring is found by W A Pate while digging in his Reedsville Wisconsin garden near the Kahnerts former home. The ring vanished at the time of the wedding around 30 years prior and is now recovered by a local digger.
Investigations by Dr. George H. Mount measure pulse, blood pressure, and muscular tone to assess driver stress. Two groups tested show speed versus safety trade offs, with faster drivers averaging 28 minutes and higher pulse 112 versus 32 minutes and 80 pulse for the law abiding group. Remedies include quieter cars, proper ventilation, and window adjustments to reduce steady strain and nerve shocks in heavy traffic.
The article discusses proper iodine use for goiter, noting small doses prevent simple goiter, but excessive or unsupervised use risks severe reactions. It advises short-term dosing in spring and fall and physician supervision with regular checkups. It also mentions menopause and thyroid activity as potential causes of facial flushing.
Readers may obtain seven Dr Logan Clendening pamphlets by mail. Each pamphlet costs 10 cents and requires 10 cents plus a self addressed stamped envelope. Titles include Three Weeks closing Diet Indigestion and Constipation Reducing and Gaining Infant Feeding Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes Feminine Bysipes and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
A collage of maxims on bouncing back from failures and counterfeit virtue. Lincoln Edison Emerson and others illustrate resilience as the true measure of worth. A photographer joke and a clerk anecdote close the page with blunt humor.
A witty exchange contrasts romance and politics with lines about proposal, a firm refusal, and a jab at a politician seeking reelection. The dialogue highlights personalities George Horace and a pun filled banter.
The sermon affirms that God's work of reconciliation is complete through Christ. Salvation is universal and not future. many reject it, but no one is excluded. It emphasizes that God desired all to repent and turn from evil, with Christ’s sacrifice securing redemption for humankind.
Webb Miller famed London reporter died in a blackout while known for wire service mastery. Grapevine notes P M will cover newsroom rivalries. Stokes and the World-Telly expose the Klan, with Atlanta Journal spotlighting its own page one history.
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