Two Men Arrested in Local Jail Overnight
Reports say two men were jailed last night including a man described as a German officer. Dr H R Thompson named secretary of a new Y M C A to be built in Sheffield. D C Adams returns from Auburn to work at Thompson Drug Store. Ella Kirk Baker left for Florence normal. Vivian Tillman and Zulee Gibson departed for the Florence state normal.
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Sheffield
Vivian Tillman
Zulee Gibson
State Normal
Florence
Chick Sale
Bozo
Joe
Houston
Decature
Fountain of Raspberry
Houston County
Malaria war urged under Alabama central command plan
The Daily endorses Dr. James N. Baker's call for a unified statewide malaria drive led from a central command. He argues health agencies must stay out of politics and work in concert with all health efforts to conquer malaria, warning against isolated local campaigns. The piece also notes praise from the Montgomery Journal for his leadership and for recognizing public dangers to health.
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Alabama
Morgan
James N. Baker
New State
Montgomery Journal
Baker
Montgomery
Health Administration
Health Department
Bath
Unite Against Malaria Leadership in Alabama Health Drive
The Daily and The Journal urge unified state action to eliminate malaria. Under Dr. Baker's leadership, the goal shifts from county focus to state level leadership, predicting a coordinated health department effort to curb the disease and raise statewide vitality.
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Baker
Alabama
State Health Department
Goodyear Payroll Robbery in Gadsden Close to Resolution
Police report progress in solving the Goodyear payroll robbery in Gadsden. Authorities express hope that the culprits will be identified and brought to justice, noting the need to curb similar incidents across the region.
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Goodyear
Gadsden
Blackmailing lawyers and the press in New York
In New York on May 29 O. O. McIntyre notes blackmailing lawyers using publicity threats for extortion. Victims are rarely named in initial dispatches as crooked lawyers attempt to terrorize with anonymous tips to news agencies. Newsrooms usually ignore such trumped-up extortions.
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New York
O. O. McIntyre
Blackmailers a Grim Comedy of Headlines and Shame
A rambling essay on blackmail and scandal notes how publicity pressures force extortionists and victims alike. It cites a parade of named figures from Broadway and public life, argues headlines fade fast, and recalls a Texas judge sentencing a thief with grim humor.
Alfred Smiths Cause Mail Mixups in Manhattan Directory
The Manhattan telephone directory lists 13 Alfred Smiths and when mail is misaddressed it goes to the real Alfred Smith. The ex governor has three doubles in New York who are constantly mistaken for him.
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Alfred Smiths
Manhattan
Alfred Smith
New York
Washington Day Book by Herbert Plummer
Washington Day recounts a six hour filibuster in the House of Representatives the first since 1922 and features arrest warrants issued to Speaker Nick Longworth Ruth Bryan Owen and Doc Crowther appearing in dinner jackets with the House restaurant nearly out of ham and eggs.
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Herbert Plummer
Washington
House of Representatives
Nick Longworth
Johnny Tilson
Ruth Bryan Qwen
Doc” Crowther
Six Hour Filibuster Provides Fun In The House
A six hour filibuster over a minor bill to expand the foreign agriculture information service became a playful scene in the House. Members teased speakers, applauded arrivals, and watched Johnny Tilson sign warrants for absentees as Babe Ruth autographs baseballs. Will Wood and Bill Stafford led parliamentary maneuvering while Ruth, Baker Pratt, and Pearl Oldfield largely opposed each roll call.
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Foreign Agriculture Information Service
Johnny Tilson
Babe Ruth
Bill Stafford
Will Wood
Ruth
Baker Pratt
Pearl Oldfield
How to Avoid Botulism in Home Canned Foods
Guidance warns botulism risk rises in processed preservation foods like canned pickled or preserved vegetables. Heat foods to at least 120 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes, seal promptly after cooking, re cook home cans before serving, and discard any mushy or foul smelling jars.
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Venedor
Fragmented Biblical Passage on Covenant and Remission
A biblical excerpt discusses the new covenant with believers, the Holy Ghost as witness, and God’s laws written on hearts. It notes remission of sins eliminates further offerings and urges bold access to the holiest through Jesus blood and the living way consecrated by His flesh.
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Jesus
The Flight of Time and a Chain of Humorous Quips
A mosaic of puns and vignettes from a late era humor column. It includes lines about time, relationships, salesmen, aging, and everyday misadventures featuring debonair phrases and playful exchanges among characters and stock figures. The piece blends light satire with everyday quirks and punchlines.
Maud Odom to Spend Summer With Mother
Miss Maud Odom returns from Bessemer where she teaches school to stay with her mother Mrs. E M Odom for the summer. Decatur Kiwanis Club plans reception for Inter-City meeting with at least 100 guests and representatives from across the Tennessee Valley. Mahlon Long Jr of Pulaski arrives to be bearer for his cousin John Wyker II. Mr and Mrs Tom Ralston return from New York City and West Point after a pleasant visit.
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Joe
Kansas
Morgan County
Houston
Madison
Huntsville
Tennessee Valley
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Mahlon Long, Jr
Pulaski, Tenn
John Wyker, II
Tom Ralston
New York City
West Point
3 A DAY Discus and Other Terms in Historic Context
A concise glossary entry notes 3 A DAY as a discus, carafe as a glass water bottle, and beste ad as to help. It also cites Hebrews 10 14 22 with imagery of purifying faith and a cleansed conscience.
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Bestead
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