Muscle Shoals invitation eyed by Roosevelt hopefuls
The Decatur Daily reports Alabama lawmakers invite Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt to defer an address at Muscle Shoals. It argues Roosevelts visit would boost recognition for the region and that a Muscle Shoals address could reach many as he campaigns across the nation.
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Oklahoma Governor Murray Experiments With Parole Clemency
A press dispatch from Oklahoma City reports Governor Murray basing a new parole plan on Mosaic law offering clemency to convicts who restitution. Several paroles were issued after restitution payments including a youth fined for turkeys and Ancel Davis and Frank Lasley with specified repayment terms. The plan could require residents to leave Oklahoma for years or life.
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Hobby Fair Comes to Co
The Hobby Fair, long a popular event in Decatur under the Rotary Club, is set to be introduced this week in Co-
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Columbia Hobby Fair to showcase youth hobbies in Columbia Tenn
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a Boys and Girls Hobby Fair in Columbia Tennessee. The event aims to entertain and instruct by letting county youth display hobbies and share ideas with peers while adults observe and gain renewed interest in the younger generation.
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Columbia
Columbia Herald
Bee Line league honors over wins in first Hartselle Decatur game
The article highlights the first Bee Line pennant game a 1 0 win by Hartselle over Decatur praising sportsmanship and community spirit. It stresses fellowship over score and urges Morgan county to unite for progress in agriculture and industry through cooperative effort.
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Financial Sun
Newspaper advertising proves vital to business growth
Mr Brisbane notes that newspaper publishers aid the industry during hard times and cites USC research showing subscribers spend more with local merchants. Advertising could boost business by about 25 percent, a practical effect especially for smaller papers where every page is read.
Talking Decatur's Opportunities Shape Town's Future
A persuasive note urges residents to seize opportunities in Decatur, promoting self effort and civic participation as the path to prosperity. The message asserts broad confidence in the town’s bright outlook and collective progress.
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Decatur
Eclipse talk and world news mix in Brisbanes page
Arthur Brisbane surveys the eclipse science plans with a note on observers and animal reactions. He also comments on Governor Roosevelt and public opinion while juxtaposing global events and historic strides in Bolivia and Britain.
Varuna in Vedic Mythology Linked to Universal Sky
Varuna, a figure in Vedic lore, is identified as a relative linked to the vast, all-encompassing sky and heaven. The passage underscores Varuna’s celestial role and connections within early Indian cosmology.
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Ringling Bros Show Planned for Albany October 12
Albany expects Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey to perform October 12. The Royal Cafe on Moulton street opens Labor Day. Alabama Democratic campaign fund set at 25000, half the Republicans' assessment on Birmingham. Local youths depart for schools as out-of-state colleges draw many applicants. Myrtle Harrison of Selma visits uncle L C Harrison. Lura Mae Graham visits Cullman this week.
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Height of the Roman Empire under Trajan 98 to 117 A.D
The period of Trajan from 98 to 117 A.D. marked the empire's height. The second son of the King of England was first titled Duke of York during the late medieval era. George Washington resided in New York in his early presidential years, first at Walter Franklin's house, later in Manhattan at MaComb's House on Broadway.
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Worker Purchasing Power Drops Since 1929
Washington D. C. reports that American factory labor's real wages fell 27.3 percent from June 1929 to June 1932, while living costs declined less. The National Industrial Conference Board cites ongoing wage cuts and stagnant pay, with future rises unlikely as economies attempt revival.
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Heart Cited As World's Best Model of Tireless Industry
An essay extols the heart as the most tireless organ, capable of enduring disease and stress. It cites Ira and his long life with heart trouble, notes heart disease as a leading cause of death for older adults, and explains the heart’s response to smoking and nervous excitement.
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September musings on nature and wit in a collage of quotes
A dated collage of rustic observations and quips appears with seasonal imagery of fields and wildlife. It weaves poems on September scenes with wry epigrams about memory money landlords guests and simple observations by unnamed authors and a child named James.
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Humorous exchange sketches on work, taxes and daily life
A collage of witty exchanges features a farm hand seeking fire insurance, a sales pitch at a big firm, remarks on firing and sleep, a man asking about climbing from the bottom, debates on taxation, a lawyer and client confession, college statistics on gender anger, a debt-collecting doctor, a patient and bill, and a dry clerk noting a coat fit. The set ends with weather and board bill quips.
Four H Camp Goes To Wooley Springs
A 4 H Camp for 4 H Club members of this county will be at Wooley Springs on September 9 and 10. Boys and girls bring their own food and wear. camp costs little to nothing.
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Today’s Temperature Readings From Weather Bureau
The weather bureau reports a 24 hour period ending at seven this morning with a high of 95 and a low of 74 degrees.
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No Rainfall Recorded in 24 Hour Period
There was no rainfall during the 24 hour period ending at seven o'clock this morning.
Farm price index shows sustained advance in August
The August 15 farm price index rose two points from July 16 and seven from June’s low, remaining 30 percent above prewar levels and 75 percent of last year. Cotton, corn, potatoes, eggs, and milk led gains, with wheat, rye, cottonseed, butter, and wool also firming. Hog prices fell about 4 percent due to higher slaughter and weak pork demand.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
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Gotton
Two Slates Compete In Athens Alabama Election
Athens voters face a contested mayor and four alderman seats as a full opposition slate challenges C. W. Sarver the mayor and sitting aldermen R. W. Martin R. H. Cole R. H. Richardson Jr. and P. W. Hendricks Sr. With ward two seat open after J B Sarver resignation Bruce Nelson fields a new bid.
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Bruce Nelson
J B. Sarver
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R. W. Martin
R. H. Cole
R. H. Richardson
P. W.hendricks, Sr
D. L. Rosenall
J. B. Gray
W. A. Strange
W. B Cole
T. E. Gilbert
Revival Services Opening Saturday in Valhermoso
Revival services begin Saturday night September 3 under the bush arbor in front of the school building. Rev Ira Marion of Huntsville and Dorris Johnson of Somerville will preach. Everyone invited.
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Ira Marion
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Dorris Johnson
Somerville
River Falling As Gauge Reads 2.4 Feet
The Tennessee River level declined today with a gauge reading of 2.4 feet at seven o'clock, signaling a drop from prior levels.
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Navy Sailor Leonard Oldham on Leave in Valhermoso
Leonard Oldham of the United States Navy is spending several weeks of leave with his sister, Mrs. J M Chunn, in Valhermos.
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Leonard Oldham
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