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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1934
Page
2
A desultory OCR fragment mentions advertising agents and an entity name tied to Des Moines and an atlas reference. The readable items are sparse, with unclear roles or events.
A BPA nomination prompts discussion about whether a merchandise driven chill reflects the organization's goals. Stakeholders weigh benefits against risks and question how the choice aligns with broader objectives and public perception.
News notes the trans Atlantic trade flow resumes with papers announcing reopening measures and continued oversight. Officials affirm steady shipments and regulatory compliance while merchants expect resumed linkages.
In Morgen county the Morgan coach Mans anticipate variable snowberry prices but note excellent berries this year. Although volume may be light, Morgan strawberries are firm large and sell well into the east. A single favorable year could boost commercial growing in the county.
Miss Erien Rowe and Mrs J T Nelson announce the opening of the Decatur Curb Market next Saturday. Prospective sellers from Morgan County are urged to display farm products for sale to Decatur consumers. The event promises cash for farmers and a chance to buy fresh produce directly from local farms.
Two humorous developments attract attention in local campaign coverage. A Birmingham Post story by Bull Connor profiles a man claiming to be the governor elect, accompanying lighthearted commentary on campaign chatter and public reaction.
A friend visiting explains he may vote for multiple candidates in a governor race. When asked which candidate he will support, he answers All of them. The caller outlines a plan to vote Dixon in the first primary McCord in the second primary and Graves in the general election.
John W. Abercrombie withdraws from the Alabama superintendent race, citing no essential public gain from a run-off and urging focus on schools. He notes Keller led May 1 votes and praises Keller, while stressing the need to avoid personal or fractional politics in education policy.
The News Telegraph of Atlantic Iowa notes the New York Post criticizes the Pulitzer jury for its winner. It mocks the boom era as a wild spendthrift period with consumer excesses like fur coats and cars. Editor Chase urges budget balancing and hard work as the path to prosperity.
A brief note reflects on rain across the land and a poetic meeting of angels in a weathered landscape. Arthur Brisbane imagery frames a sweeping, nostalgic mood from a 1934 syndicated column.
A travelogue tone describes a rail journey across New Mexico with air conditioned cars and open windows. The writer praises the state’s climate and energy, notes Colfax County and Raton, and claims a monthly mine payroll of four hundred thousand dollars, suggesting vast untapped riches beyond Wall Street reach.
A reflective meditation on humanity and civilization across time and places. The narrator contrasts vast landscapes from plains to cities and rails with questions about future actions and the fate of cultures. The passage hints at tension between progress and resistance to violence.
New York Day by Day describes a mountain rail journey as relief from bleak landscapes with rugged cabins goats and cattle near dry water holes. A storm erupts with electric sky forks and rain while travelers feel cozy aboard the moving carriages amid the wild, distant backwoods ambience.
Daily Washington column notes President Roosevelt leaning toward McCoy to replace General MacArthur, while Russia eyeing a stronger U.S. image. It profiles Bullitt as capable but not the force Kremlin hoped for as ambassador. Dark Horse slate for GOP Committee chair faces internal intrigue with no clear front runner.
An article by Logan Clendening explains the eruption timeline of permanent teeth, noting the first permanent molar appears around age six and is often mistaken for a baby tooth due to its position and similarity to prior teeth. It emphasizes careful care to prevent decay before this six year molar fully forms.
A cautionary note stresses that neglecting decayed baby teeth leads to permanent jaw defects and eventual total tooth loss. Parents are urged to obtain educational pamphlets from Dr. Logan Clendening offering guidance on infant feeding diabetes feminine hygiene and hair skin care for 10 cents each with a self addressed stamped envelope.
A farmer faces strict control over his land and crops under a 4% absolute authority. The dispute clouds his future earnings and plants, stirring questions about wealth versus fulfillment.
narrator recalls a 15 minute halt in Raton New Mexico during a Boston journey. a sudden bout of thin air leaves him pale and breathless as the conductor signals a board and the Missus asks what happened. the high altitude proves startling and abrupt.
A reflective travel voice contemplates New Mexico from a car window. The prose contrasts an elderly aunt’s lifelong study of the Santa Fe trail with arid landscapes, distant snowcapped ridges, and a lone Mexican worker on the highway, blending romance with austere beauty.
A fragment discusses a farmers motto and the belief that liberties and rights remain central. It reflects a view that leaders aim for good outcomes but should uphold farmers' concerns in national policy. The text underscores a sense of vigilance among Men of Iowa and other American farmers.
A patriotic exhortation urges residents to explore the nation by rail and road. It promotes the Chicago Exposition as a symbol of progress and envisions future growth, urging travelers to witness the country from ocean to ocean and north to south.
The piece describes Watson backed by Charley Hilles and Henry Rorabach planning a power shift. It notes Hilles Rorabach bloc dominates votes and seeks a midwestern liberal styled chairman, with Walter Kohler a prime fit but unlikely to take the post. It mentions Charles Edison aiding the National Emergency Council and references Big Jim’s racehorse betting. The article ends amid a quarrel between John Sinclair and Clay Derrow over a resignation.
Twelve years ago today is the semi monthly pay day at the L and N Shops with rumors of a six day work week by the next payday two weeks away. The Rev R T Tyler spoke eloquently to Decatur High School graduates at a First Methodist church address. Vick Rogers of Pulaski visits relatives in the Twin Cities. Dr C Davidson departs for Jacksonville Fla to attend a Baptist convention. Carl Arantz attends Mobile for the Knights of Columbus state convention. J A Buttrey owner of Buttreys
Will Hays moves relentlessly like a lizard across hot desert stones, delivering telegrams at every station and handling a typewriter as he progresses.
Miss Gladys Ryan was the weekend guest of Mrs. W. D. Holder in Florence Alabama.
A long running dispute on the NRA Review Board pits old guard Darrow against Sinclair. The two prima donnas clashed as an aggressive member tried to run the board, and Darrow, over 70, insisted on chairing in fact and in name, finally easing his younger rival from influence.
Friends report Mrs. Paul C. Davis is improving at Baugh's Infirmary where she has undergone medical treatment.
A columnist notes Albuquerque has become a hub for autograph seekers targeting movie stars. Tour trips are seen as staged, with stars rarely selling on the scene station platform as autograph hustlers scramble for keepsakes. Train porters recall occasional impulsive buys among passengers.
In a mid event exchange between Albuquerque and Gallup a woman questions packing as a scene unfolds. A humorous remark about wrapping a bottle of red ink in pajamas adds a wry, Mona Lisa like smile to the moment.
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