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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1936
Page
4
A reflective line posits that time is set by a higher power and uses hope as a tool against rulers and their followers who face ultimate consequences. The passage suggests cosmic scale and moral judgment beyond human affairs.
Professional footballers face stiff challenges as they tackle an All-Star collegiate roster, ending in a rare draw against less experienced opponents. The match highlights grit and parity between seasoned players and rising talents.
Interest grows at the Decatur livestock center with several consignments from Columbia Ten mar. Buyers expect value to rise as the Decatur market prepares to open.
Two champion Junior American Legion teams from Alabama and Tennessee meet this Friday and Saturday at ball games to decide which side is superior.
Fragmentary note mentions Mr Landon and a hypothetical six months to run for president. It suggests Kansas budget balance and a comparison to an assistant once named Sam, implying a successful balance under similar conditions.
The Alabama Courier lauds The Daily for added engraving and prosperity. The Courier congratulates The Daily while The Daily expresses appreciation and hopes for continued friendship and service in the North field.
The Commercial Dispatch notes over a billion dollars paid in beer taxes to federal state county and city governments over three years. It points out Mississippi counties that vote out beer still retain it but lose tax money as a consequence. The remark serves as a passing thought for the Alabama legislature as its session nears.
William R Spight passed away leaving a friend and successful merchant remembered for Christian kindness. Described as gracious and humble, he balanced business ventures with church service, always available to help others and serve his Master.
Limited details emerge on a revolt in Spain with significant weapons traced to Italy and Germany. The article notes possible involvement by France and Britain and questions how long a godless nation can endure, hinting at a protracted conflict and broader foreign influence.
Decatur Chamber of Commerce received word from Dr. Tidwell that a University Center will be established in Decatur. The Daily views it as a major boost, offering a two year university program enabling local students to complete freshman and sophomore work before moving to Tuscaloosa. The center could grow into four year terms if successful, with broad community support and continued assistance from local leaders.
From The Daily of Sept. 3 1924 arrangements are complete for the fair judging school to be held at the Albany Decatur Chamber of Commerce building on Friday and Saturday A clothing and food extension service specialist from Auburn will attend Friday s session The Methodist women observed Demonstration Day at the Twin City community center with about 60 children and many parents present
Arthur Brisbane discusses Reg 0 8 and the Patent Office in a brief note on copyright rights. The piece references 1936 King Features Syndicate approval and states all rights reserved.
The article notes French editors warn of looming radical rule and currency collapse while older money forms return in imagination. It recalls copper sou coins, big Louis pieces, ten sou coins, the Louis d or and Bank of France notes, with Bank notes and some 100 franc plaques used in Monte Carlo gambling halls handled by James Gordon Bennett and W. K. Vanderbilt.
The piece discusses French five centime coins with square holes, their metal value and effect on peasant savings, claims France is nominally gold based but losing gold while the United States is off the gold basis and gaining gold reserves. It notes Britain buys gold at an old price and resells at a higher U S value, suggesting profits in the exchange.
Yee Kee of Pittsburgh admitted buying racing pigeons from neighborhood boys at 10 to 25 cents each after police found $1,000 worth of birds sold. The 69-year-old restaurant owner was fined or released in the case. The boys were sent to juvenile court for handling.
In Nebraska on September 3 a man named Bob Puelz on a hotel veranda sighted a bright harvest moon. A stranger drew his notice and whispered about the moon, then vanished along with Puelz’s wallet containing $29.
The article explains water as the essential substance the body cannot live without, produced when fuel is burned, and present in most foods. It notes high water loss via lungs and perspiration, the thirst mechanism, rapid movement of ingested water, and dangers of dehydration. mentions diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus, plus relief from pituitary gland injury extracts.
A compact portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven born 1770 who rose as a child prodigy and, despite progressive deafness, produced enduring masterpieces. It notes his late life, major works, and death in 1827, with a nod to Austria’s stamp featuring his image.
The text collects fragmented asides and quips attributed to a sequence of speakers including Office Cat and Tourist. It features playful anecdotes about Washington stereotypes, a claim about George Washington crossing the Rappahannock, and a sardonic line on capital and labor, closing with a child’s quip about rewards for tidying up. The pieces read like a collage of humorous street corner notes.
Mrs. Janice Floridian tripped over a rug while moving furniture in the parlor Saturday and fractured her knee cap. The item notes a humorous aside about a citizen meddling in others affairs and a lunchroom joke about a stenographer.
A fragmented excerpt contrasts vanity and charm in a romantic scene. A woman recalls cosmetics and perfume before a dawn flower walk where a sailor declares affection, calling her angel in a gingham gown. The piece ends with reflections on personal contact and misfortune.
A string of humorous exchanges and sparring lines: someone claims a man can beat any rival yet never starts a quarrel, Doris announces a new baby, neighbors quiz a classroom about Columbus, and Marian’s falsetto voice is teased while teeth are noted.
In Twin Falls Idaho on September 3, the school board race ended in a tie between Mrs Maude S McCoy and Lionel A Dean. Dean withdrew with a low bow in favor of his opponent keeping the election undetermined by the tie breaking gesture.
Walter Winchell recalls crowds at Broadway newsreels in Union Square and Columbus Circle watching live-hissings over Stalin Mussolini and Spanish Civil War films. The column notes various backstage quips, audience reactions, and brief anecdotes from the era.
The column riffs on Federal funding for actors and unemployment aid while noting a phony bill burning incident and a Chicago marquee quip about Charlie Chaplin. It cites a Times interview with an industrialist and critiques European peace headlines and Spanish revolution framing.
Publishers of Organ Grinders Swing and Sing Sing Sing spar over alleged melodic similarity. Jolly Coburn claims both tunes borrow from a child’s round I love coffee I love tea. The public also loved Did I Remember from Wake Up and Dream before its renaming Fancy Our Meeting.
Patrolman McCormick died from a fractured skull after a car struck a Park storefront window near Second Street. He rode on a passing motorist’s running board to the scene, was jolted free, and died an hour later. Rumors claim no pension due to no action death. The rest is local gossip from the S J Moritz Hotel crowd.
Multiple paid political notices announce candidates James A. Nelson R. N. Harris J. D. Cloud and P. P. Gilchrist for mayor of Decatur Alabama. Each appeals for votes and support and identifies the candidate as the authorized spender.
Several notices urge votes for Decatur city officials including T. R. Harrison George W. Royer Butler P. A. Hine and KE W Dick Kennedy H H Hunter J D Ligon J E Moody and Walter M. Chenault with appeals for support and paid advertising authorization in Decatur Alabama.
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