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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1931

Page

8

Daily Crossword Puzzle ACROSS Grill A Bow Bow of Noah

Crossword clues cover across and down entries with several difficult terms. Answers include historical names, anatomical terms, and common puzzle words. a few entries point to archaic spellings and abbreviations typical of newspaper crosswords.

Noah Erne

Special Sermons at Central Baptist Church Sunday Hours

Two sermons scheduled Sunday morning at 10 45 titled Backsliding The Cause and the Cure and Sunday night at 7 15 titled Signs of the Lords Near Coming The pastor leaves Monday for a simultaneous revival in Miami Fla and will miss two Sundays All Protestant Miami churches join a two week revival Oct 18 through Nov 1 with forty churches cooperating Decatur Christians urged to join in prayer

Central Baptist Church Miami Fla Decatur

Classified Ads Keep Wheels of Industry Moving

Local classified notices show jobs for machinists and drivers, equipment for sale, and business services in steady demand. Companies like SteelWorks and Transit Co advertise openings and used machinery, with prices and contact details for applicants and buyers.

Don’t Go to Extremes To End Constipation

When bad breath a coated tongue biliousness or headaches warn of constipation don’t take violent purgatives. Cascarets stop the trouble quickly and cleanse your system giving lasting relief. Made from cascara it strengthens bowel muscles. A blessing to old folks children and anyone needing regular bowel habits. Ten cents a box at all drug stores.

London appoints Baron Trenchard as police commissioner

Baron Trenchard, former Royal Air Force chief and World War ace, named commissioner of the Metropolitan Police. He succeeds Lord Byng, a World War hero, in the top city police post.

London Baron Trenchard Royal Air Force

Statue of Liberty weights stated in historical note

A historical item notes the Statue of Liberty weighs about 450000 pounds with the bronze portion contributing around 200000 pounds Images and measurements are cited as part of a descriptive summary of the statue's scale and material composition.

Wre Preservers Freshen Stale Cake With Milk Dip

A brief note suggests stale cake can be freshened by dipping into sweet milk for an instant revival. The tip promotes a quick kitchen fix without detailed steps or additional context.

Madison Legion Aims For 400 County Members

The Madison county post of the American Legion plans to reach 400 members across the county. Rallies will be held at various points as the drive covers the county rather than limiting membership to Huntsville.

Madison County The American Legion Huntsville

The Smiling Lieutenant at Princess Theatre

Maurice Chevalier headlines The Smiling Lieutenant at the Princess in a Lubitsch romance about a jaunty lieutenant torn between a cabaret performer and a princess. Claudette Colbert Miriam Hopkins and Charlie Ruggles co star in this lively musical comedy with song and romance. The film plays Monday and Tuesday at the Princess.

Princess Theatre Ernest Lubitsch Maurice Chevalier Paris Chevalier Big Pond Claudette Colbert Miriam Hopkins Charlie Ruggles

Reverend Wallace Fills In at Louisville Shop Gates

Rev. J. D. Wallace, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, preached at the Louisville and Nashville shop gates today, substituting for Rev. T. H. Wilson of Austinville who was unable to fill his engagement there today.

J. D. Wallace First Presbyterian Church Louisville and Nashville T. H. Wilson Austinville

Digestive ailments threaten lions and human alike

Lions suffer from digestive disorders and other illnesses similar to humans. These diseases can be fatal to both people and lions, destroying life in the animal as they do in humans.

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