Salesman Sends Brief Postal Report From Heaven
A traveling salesman writes a short letter about attending a business meeting. The fragment notes a one cent report and reflects on his journey and dedication to selling.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1934
Page
6
Candidate for Tax Collector Urges Democratic Primary
A local note indicates a candidate from Alabama seeks the Tax Collector post. The entry references the upcoming Democratic primary held on June 12, 1934, and notes pension savings as a stated concern.
Willoughby Campaign Ad Acknowledges Support
Campaign notice filed by William T. Willoughby of Decatur Alabama as a Democratic primary candidate. It seeks support and influence in the June 12, 1934 election period. Advertising is authorized by Bill Willoughby of Decatur Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babler
Decatur
Als
Bil” Willoughby
Pri
Eae Willoughby
Becetus
Alea
Reid
Willoughby
Burleson Seeks Democratic Primary Vote in Hartselle
R B H Bob Burleson of Hartselle Alabama runs a paid political advertisement advocating equal rights and urging support in the Democratic primary on June 12, 1934. The notice includes his name, location, and that the ad is authorized by R B H Burleson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. BH
Bob) Burleson
Corbett Knocks Out Sullivan In Historic First Gloved Title Fight
James Corbett, a San Francisco ex-bank clerk, defeats James Sullivan in New Orleans on September 7, 1892. The 21st round knockout ends Sullivan’s reign in boxing history’s first gloves bout. Corbett holds the title five years before passing it to Bob Fitzsimmons in 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbett
Sullivan
James
Jim) Corbett
San Franfight
New Or
Leans
Sulli
Van
Paddy Ryan
Disjointed Jokes and Jabs Create Quick Comedy Sketches
A collage of gag lines and chats, including a teacher student exchange, tax rants, a quip about alimony versus pension, a silly marriage proposal, and a dark doggerel about hydrophobia ending with a punchy dying wit about a will and bite list.
Mrs. F A Glover Returns Home From Birmingham Visit
Mrs. F A Glover has returned to her home in Birmingham after visiting her sister Mrs J OC Conley on E Cain Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Glover
Birmingham
Lilienthal Defends Public Power Against Industry Critics
The article reports on proposed Tennessee Valley Authority style reforms and a public power policy. It argues the electric industry is not doomed and that prudent investment in useful property will be protected. It discusses implications for investors and public agencies and cites demonstrations intended to influence financial policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of ‘Mutual Savings Banks
Nessee Valley
Jones News Attendance Bright at Local School
In Jones the attendance is strong as many pupils remain too young to help on farms. Principal Carl Greene returns after measles absence. Local families and visitors, including F C Hartselle from Los Angeles and Leslie Jones from Hartsville, were in town Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Carl Greene
Round Top
F. C. Hartselle
Los Angeles
Calif
Jones Community
Leslie Jones
Hartselle
Doyl Jones
Parkville
Christeen Suggs
Frances Parker
Falkville
Roberta and
Loretta Suggs
Wash Hardin
Will and
Robin Hardin
Mrs Dinsmore Undergoes Serious Operation At Gorgas
Mrs W W Dinsmore underwent a serious operation at Gorgas Hospital Birmingham. Her condition was described as satisfactory today. Mr Dinsmore is at the bedside. Friends here are concerned over her illness following the procedure on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Dinsemore
Gorgas Hospital
Birmingham
Dinsmore
Tigers Seek Track Victory at Conference Meet in Birmingham
Auburn sends 18 athletes to the 1934 SEC carnival in Birmingham with Captain Sterling Dupree and Loyd Richey starring in sprints and jumps. The squad, aiming for second place, faces Georgia Tech and defends its AAU crown in Atlanta on June 2, as Dupree and Richey chase conference records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Als
Auburn Tracksters
Legion
Magic City
Tigers
Wilbur Huteell
Georgia Tech
Plainsmen
Atlanta
Bengals
Birmingham
Sterling Dupree
Loyd Richey
Stain Robert Rutland
Carl Pihl
Gart
Linwood Funchess
Bill Anderson
Eidson
Ward Wright
Robert Mercer
Killebrew
Holmes
McQueen
Lawrence
McKenzie
Tolve
Murfee
Baseball scores from multiple leagues on schedule day
Results across leagues show Minneapolis blank Indianapolis 0, Toledo 6 Milwaukee 4, St Paul 6 Louisville 3, Kansas City 8 Columbus 3. Toronto 6 Syracuse 3, Newark 12 Rochester C. Also scheduled games include Birmingham at Atlanta and Chattanooga at Memphis among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Toledo
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Louisville
Kansas City
Columbus
Toronto
Syracuse
Newark
Rochester C
Local man denies driving car in Bee Line accident
George Reynolds, a well known local Black resident, told The Daily that the car tied to the Tuesday Bee Line crash belonged to him but he was not the driver when the accident happened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Reynolds
Yankees fall to Red Wings in exhibition 9 to 8
The Rochester Red Wings upset the New York Yankees 9 to 8 in an exhibition game. Babe Ruth played first base and Lou Gehrig started in left field for New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Yankees
Rochester Red Wings
Babe Ruth
Lou Gehrig
Leo Moon Stages Comeback in Knoxville Series
Leo Moon, recalled by Decatur fans as a Millers rookie, stages a comeback for the Knoxville Series. In a five game mixed double bill, the decayed text shows a 3 to 2 score with unclear details about La Gales and domeot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Moon
Decatur
Minneapolis Millers
la Gales
Domeot
Southern Stars to Get Pro Grid Chance
Shipwreck Kelly, ex University of Kentucky star, will bring Dixie grid luminaries a shot with his Brooklyn Dodger football outfit next fall. He buys the club after signing Wildcats punter Ralph Kercheval and has invited Torburn to try out with the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
University of Kentucky
Dixie Grid
Brooklyn Dodger
Ralph Kercheval
Punter de Luxe
Wildcats
Torburn
Graduating Class Night Highlighted At Arena Wrestling
American Legion officials designate Graduating Class Night at Martin arena for a weekly wrestling show. Senior High students and teachers receive reduced admission with a special seating section reserved for the class in pink and white. The event features Hugh Nichols versus Hans Wagner and a final pairing of Preddie Knichel against Jumping Joe Preberg in Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Martin Arena
Joe Pettey
Legion
Hugh Nichols
Hans Wagner
Berlin
Preddie Knichel
St. Louis
Joe Preberg
Decatur
Buzz Arlett Strikes Stride With Barons After Hot Nashville Run
Buzz Arlett, the Baronial slugger, has hit his stride, collecting five straight safeties in Nashville. He totals nine hits in his last 11 plate appearances and lifts his season batting average to .369 after a slow start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buzz Arlett
Nashville
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Fight Apnea
Ees Basten
Dale Tink Mane
Hill Brothers Dairy
Decatura
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Alabama
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J. P. Evers
Lilienthal
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Pea Ace Pet
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Little Rock
W. LL
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Chicago
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Brooklyn
Southern League
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Knoxville
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