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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1931

Page

3

Hugo Black Addresses Eva High School Graduates

Friday evening at 8 00 o clock the Eva high school held its second commencement with Hon Hugo L Black United States senator delivering the commencement address The auditorium was packed and the senator held the audience for more than an hour Diplomas were awarded by principal H F Sherrod to Violet Beall Cora Wilson Gwendolyn Holmes Hubert Cantrell Novella Smith Ruby Estelle Duke The Blacks were entertained by Mr and Mrs H F Sherrod during their visit

Eva High School Hugo L. Black United States Black Senator Black H. F. Sherrod Violet Beall Cora Wilson Gwendolyn Holmes Hubert Cantrell Novella Smith Ruby Estelle Duke

Planting Perennials From Seed In Home Gardens

A U S Department of Agriculture article outlines sowing herbaceous perennials in early summer for best bloom next year. It recommends seed beds or frames, soil enriched with decomposed manure, light covering, gentle watering, cheesecloth protection, and careful transplanting once true leaves appear.

Karl F. Kellerman Bureau of Plant Industry U. S. Department of Agriculture

Freedom And Opportunity Remain Goal of Sound Politics

Governor Philip La Follette of Wisconsin voices a philosophy of liberty and opportunity, noting the need for pragmatic political experimentation to meet new economic conditions. He argues the rising generation must engage in politics to address urgent threats to democracy and liberty.

Bob Charles P. Stewart Central Press Madison, Wis Philip FP la Follette Wisconsin State Phillip la Follette Governor’ la Follette Philip United States Senate Wisconsin

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

The puzzle lists across and down clues for a daily crossword with numerous definitions. It includes entries such as capital of the Dominion of Newfoundland, forms of to be, entities like fish eggs and pigpen, and various cross referenced terms. Several entries reference abbreviations and archaic spellings, with a wide range of word lengths and thematic connections.

Dominion of Newfoundland North America United States River Island

Phrase from a confident speaker about a generation’s duty

A speaker asserts that the current generation must see the matter through, warning that it will bear responsibility for outcomes and implying high stakes ahead. The remark ends with a firm, ominous tone.

Three Members of Alleged Gang Taken

Sheriff L M Wimack said three members of the gang linked to the shooting of Federal Marshal Clyde Rivers have been captured by federal and county officers in Prentiss County. J J Johnson Ernest Liddle and Dell Eaton, brother of alleged leader Roney Eaton, were taken after being cornered on the highway. Authorities believe five men were in the gang.

Booneville Miss L. M. Wimack Clyde Rivers Prentiss County J. J. Johnson Ernest Liddle Dell Eaton Roney Eaton Rivers

Sheppard Ill At Grant Street Home

E. T. Ted Sheppard of The Daily remains very ill at his Grant street home with influenza. He is likely to be confined to bed for several days.

Sheppard Grant Street E. T Ted”. Sheppard the Daily Mr. Sheppard

Classified Act a Day Brings Business Your Way

A daily classified activity plan promises steady business growth. Advertisers are urged to adopt a routine of posting ads and tracking responses to maximize exposure and sales. The note highlights consistency as the key to revenue.

Rampant Clubman Believed Insane After Night Club Shooting

Robert Montgomery a prominent New York and Boston clubman reportedly fell to despair before fatally shooting two men and a patrolman at a Washington night club and then turning the gun on himself notes found in his effects pointed to sleepless days and nights prior to a public accountants examination.

Washington Robert Montgomery New York Boston Montgomery Charles Garbett Public Accountants

Hatfield Improves at Home After Tonsil Operation

J. M. Hatfield circulation manager of The Daily remains ill at his home on the north Bed Line highway after having his tonsils removed. He is described as somewhat improved today. Classified readers are reminded of regular profits.

J. M. Hatfield Daily North Bed Line Highway Mr. Hatfield

Lawrence health worker promoted to director of tuberculosis group

Miss Mary Clyde Garner of Lawrence County has been named director of the Alabama Tuberculosis Association based in Birmingham. She reports 152.00 raised in the county from Christmas Seal sales and notes funds spent on health work, hospital fees, and treatment for several children. The county’s tuberculosis death rate has stayed near one per thousand, with ongoing welfare and health unit efforts expected to lower it further.

Moulton Ala Mary Clyde Garner Lawrence County Alabama Tuberculosis Association Birmingham Garner Losis

Foley Pills diuretic endorsement ad targets Mr J W Jones

A classified ad promotes Foley Pills diuretic from Thompson Drug Co. It claims relief from backache headaches and sleep problems after short use and encourages others to try the product citing improving physical condition and reader satisfaction.

J. W. Jones Ashville Foley Foley Pills Thompson Drug Co Adv

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Hugo Black Eva Elower Parade Edgar Gamble Fowler Ave Hopkinsville Euas Thedford Robert M la Follette Salon Badger Congress Ares Gov Philip F. la Follette Lawrence Health America Arenes Dhesantk B. C. Noteworks
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