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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1940
Page
4
Readable fragments show dates and post office references in Decatur Alabama with vague declarations about news dispatches and republication rights. The text mentions February 26 1912 and July 1 1917 and hints at exclusive publication credits.
A dated column surveys U S politics and defense funding, noting Willkie leading in electoral odds and praising William Knudsen for defending the nation. It questions German aggression, Britain’s resolve, and U S Britain ties while praising Alabama’s economic gains as Chamber efforts boost per capita income and state prospects.
The article notes Congressman Cox and Senator George from Georgia as sharp critics of administration policy while Speaker Bad and Senators Bank ee and Hill are described as key allies in the House and Senate. It mentions Alabama ties and hints at internal government friction in Washington.
A local editorial urges caution on school driving burdens and endorses continued progress for Decatur. It notes anticipation of the aluminum plant site decision and affirms the city’s resilience, urging citizens to keep swinging forward despite past losses.
The Daily analyzes a map showing naval bases acquired by transfer of 50 destroyers to Britain. It argues the bases are American and would deter European invasion, while cautioning promises by nations are not always reliable.
Nashville Vols clinched the Southern League pennant marking their first since 1916. Decatur locals favored Nashville over Birmingham and praised manager Larry Gilbert and president Fay Murray for shaping a winning season. The Reds’ purchase of Birmingham sparked box office interest but failed to yield a champion.
Observations from a traveling reporter describe tepid southern crowds for F D Roosevelt with some support in Tennessee and Virginia. Labor groups in West Virginia and railroad unions in the region show backing, while Willkie gains in areas with weak organized labor. The overall sentiment is hesitant and unenthused, suggesting a combustible political climate.
Lex Gober of Baileyton spent Wednesday night with R L Roberson and family. Miss Emma Sue Lynn will leave for Tuscaloosa Saturday to attend the University of Alabama. Alva Johnson and daughter of Pines visited Mrs Susié Johnson Sunday. Leon Husky Lymus Murphree and Carl St John visited Edward Roberson Sunday. Lawson Lynn left for a camping trip near Guntersville. Clit Jackson of Gravel Ridge visited his parents Hugh and Mrs Jackson. Mrs Henry Knoblock and son of Decatur are spending this week with her mother R L Roberson. Several from here attended church at Woodland Mills Sunday near Campot Mile.
Logan Clendening discusses the need for timely smallpox vaccination to protect households. He cites eighteenth century fears, army experience, and college data showing gaps in immunity, recommending early vaccination for infants and children and noting parallel immunizations for smallpox, typhoid, and diphtheria. Tomorrow: Child in sound health has best chance.
The editor notes Dr Logan Clendening offers seven pamphlets at ten cents each. Readers can obtain the titles Three Weeks Reducing Diet Indigestion and Constipation Reducing and Gaining Infant Feeding Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes Feminine Hygiene and The Care of the Hair and Skin by sending ten cents and a stamped self addressed envelope to Dr. Clendening care of the paper.
Puzzle lists many across and down clues with partial spellings and mismatches. Readers must fill a themed crossword containing 35 across and 16 down entries including geographic terms and common words.
A collage of light verse and dialogue sketches from a small town scene. Lovers declare forever under summer moonlight, a barefoot boy hesitates at a fence, and a father questions a secret marriage. Vignettes include a vacationing man, Jack Frost’s fall colors, and humorous exchanges at home and in a zoo.
A fragment notes school bells triggering exclamations and mentions many hay fever sufferers in the town, implying limited impact on daily life. The text ends abruptly with a incomplete thought about their experiences or responses.
A collage of humorous vignettes and letters about New York nightlife culture. Snippets recount overheard talk, Damon Runyon’s voice, and travelogue style send ups from readers in Britain and Canada, with jokes about social scenes and famous figures.
A narrator recalls the harsh choice between continuing to beg or moving for relief. A fashionable woman dismisses a street beggar with scorn while the beggar quips about touching for ten cents. McTavish faced a bill sent to his father in law over a missed childhood tonsil surgery.
Dorothy Parker notes a baby’s starfish hand in a quip on tenderness. Bugs Baer jokes on sense and amendments as a love letter. The Cincinnati Enquirer mocks world woes with funerals, Roger Pippett hints Willkie could “get it for you wholesale,” and Christopher Morley laments a sharp goodbye.
A holiday quip from August centers on an actor in The Man Who Came to Dinner. He stares at George S. Kaufman, asks how a man who looks and thinks like Lincoln can justify slave wages.
Mrs. M. E. Harris of Huntsville describes severe digestion and elimination problems worsened by gas bloating and backaches. She reports improved energy, calmer nerves, better sleep, and regular elimination after using Gly-Cas at Lord's Drug Store, praising the remedy’s effects.
An advertisement for Loyd's Drug Store appears across the city and nearby towns, promoting medicinal goods and pharmacy services. The notice highlights available products and locations served by the retail chain.
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