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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1935
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes reference managing editor and business manager credits and Associated Press rights. Mentions hot weather and public disinterest in legislative scraps due to cost, but no clear events, names, places, or dates beyond 1912 context.
An itemized note states that any person will pay handsomely for originality and ideas that will promote or profit from an undisclosed project. The fragment emphasizes value placed on creativity and innovation as a commodity.
Chain letters are finding their logical destination in the waste basket as readers increasingly discard them. The note warns of the spread of junk mail and urges caution about forwarding unsolicited messages.
Pat Coughlin Townsend and Long are grouped into a single category. the remark reflects a sweeping, critical view of current U S conditions. The statement highlights perceived systemic issues across politics economy and society.
Shouting phrases about alleged deception appear to heighten public attention to daily actions of the Alabama legislature. The remark is dismissed as youthful bravado by onlookers, with the crowd urged to remain calm as proceedings continue.
Readers express unease over black widow spiders found on a front counter and fear immature spiders may hatch, though details about origin remain unclear. The message implies a general caution and request for handling or removal.
Lucius Beebe notes 0 D McIntyre’s observation of a flamboyantly dressed sommelier at the Rockefellow Rainbow Room. The column’s departure is tied to that stylistic eccentricity and its impact on local taste.
A five percent dividend was declared last week to Farmers and Merchants bank depositors in Athens, but several hundred have not cashed their checks. The scene suggests a return of prosperity in Limestone County's capital.
A feature writer portrays Senator George Norris of Nebraska as a proud parent of his pet project the Tennessee Valley Authority. The piece notes Norris's long fight to continue TVA power expansion to municipalities and his persistence in championing the authority.
Observers expect a harsher tone in both chambers as members return from the first recess. Predictions speak to a shift in personalities and power dynamics with aggressive rhetoric shaping the early days of the session.
Bruce Barton argues against war as impractical, endorsing Jesus Love your enemies and a peaceful gospel. He contrasts costly World War expenses with a call to adopt His way, warning future wars may wreck civilization and urging sentiment against arms races.
The Senate Agriculture Committee reports favorably the Bankhead Farmer Tenant Bill, signaling it will soon go to the full Senate. Backers hail the measure as a path to farm ownership for tenants, while opponents warn of a hard fight amid broader farm policy debate.
An Alabama newspaperwoman asks if women in Ohio mines share a local superstition foretelling disaster. The answer is no. The piece notes superstition runs through show business and sports, citing players who habitually chew gum or remove a cap during tense moments as examples.
An unclear clipping notes a cryptic headline about swans two dead and one woman. The piece mentions copyright language and attributes to Arthur Brisbane. No further concrete facts or names are provided to clarify the event or context.
The piece argues against paying veterans with government bonds, claiming new money would circulate and save $2.2 billion in interest. It critiques bond locking and pawnbroker logic while weaving in Roosevelt, Roosevelt era politics, and a World War I era reminiscence about English Vintners and royal swans.
A writer warns about swans facing snapping turtles at hatchling time and notes a string of crime in Queens involving a young woman and a gangster. The piece questions how a machine gun reenters circulation and critiques banking policy as Winthrop W. Aldrich warns on inflation. It cites Aldrich's fame and mocks assumptions about business savvy. It ends with a Georgia vote on repeal of prohibition.
The excerpt hints at superstition linking Mrs. Roosevelt’s visit to possible doom in Ohio mines. It notes the tendency to blame her presence for potential tragedies and mentions a belief that the visit could influence events in the near future. The text frames this as a superstition rather than fact.
A physician argues that a complete balanced diet supports healthy teeth and reduces decay. Vitamin D milk is highlighted as protective, while dental hygiene remains essential. Copper and iron supplementation is noted for correcting dietary anemia seen in some children.
Fragmented reminiscences describe a man obsessed with health habits and mechanical tinkering. It mentions doctors, diets, sleep, and dental care, then shifts to a statistic about automobile injuries by age group and ends with an allusion to a Rolls Royce.
Prohibitionists urged a vote against all forms of alcohol while church bells tolled in the campaign. The text notes beer and wine appear to be gaining support as readers face the ongoing demon rum issue and the need for individuals to decide their stance.
Editor notes six health pamphlets available from Dr Logan Cendening. Each costs ten cents per pamphlet plus a self-addressed stamped envelope. Titles include Indigestion and Constipation, Reducing and Gaining, Infant Feeding, Diabetes Treatment, Feminine Hygiene, and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
Mrs John McKay a recent bride was honored with a shower at Miss Marie Hampton home with roses and pink and white decor. Numerous friends attended and gifts were presented. Several local visits and sewing class attendees are listed along with cemetery cleanup plans for Lindsey cemetery on the first Saturday in June.
Washington reports the treasury deficit today passed three billions, triple the then national debt in 1914. The piece muses on rapid spending, the availability of five billions as stop-gap funds, and whether the nation is spending too fast or finally recognizing wealth.
A broker reflects on lost opportunities as stocks rise today with 2,000,000 shares traded marking a strong day in nearly a year. Inflation fears mount though Morgenthau denies it and Americans wonder if solid stocks will soon outvalue the dollar.
Cyrus Gordon aged 56 faced trial for 50 robberies. The prosecutor argued innocence while Gordon admitted guilt. Judge Frank Smith sentenced Gordon to three years probation after the unusual proceeding.
Walter Winchel outlines a bold paper through an imaginative tour of what reporters would chase. He envisions Alaska farmers, Derby winnings, court dramas, celebrity gams, and photo ledgers while prioritizing truth, hoax busting, and sharp critique over empty ceremony.
A jokey, fragmented passage links marriage, law, and motor life. It cites lawyer fees, long engagements, a groom in peril, and a highway patrol exam of a lady driver. It notes motorists' caution after accidents and a wry remark on tax revenue from motor sources.
A collage of humorous bits about marriage, money, golf talk, philosophy, and social observations. Snappy lines include a wife returning to a light bill, a poor man judging a rich wife, and a golf lesson quip about addressing the ball. The piece blends jokes on advice, memory, and human foibles with playful punchlines.
TO THE LADIES YODER WY May 18 This town goes under complete petti coat rule this month The first women ever elected to office here will take over the city government Mrs W D Plumley mayor and Mrs 8 A McHale and Mrs O E Thompson members of the city council
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