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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1935
Page
4
Fragmentary clipping cites Tennessee Valley Printing Co and a postal notice from February 0, 1912 with references to Decater and Alsbomen dates and an 1878 act. Huey Long described as first citizen of Louisiana, questioned as sole claim in Dallas Morning News excerpt.
By December 31 the Kings of Decatur should be chosen. The event brings great fun to players and spectators.
The era in baseball gains a boost as Babe Ruth is granted access to league games, reducing overhead for coverage. The move signals continued public interest in Ruth and the sport.
The film Steamboat Around the Bend, one of Will Rogers last pictures, has been held over due to strong public interest. Audiences express eagerness to see Rogers, noting future generations may not have the same opportunity.
A New York judge freed defendants tied to recent rioting amid a speech criticizing administration. The remarks appeared to reflect government views and drew attention from observers and officials.
Decatur will contribute 194.00 toward finishing the 3 cent interior of the Old Bank Building. Citizens welcome the project as the building remains a picturesque landmark in North Alabama. The improved interior is expected to attract thousands of visitors to view its beauty.
Idaho gains two spokesmen on world affairs as Senator Pope from Idaho faces comments on his role amid Borah's long standing influence. The article notes Pope, a Democrat, speaks frequently, drawing mixed opinions and suggesting political discussions occupy Idahoans.
Notable figures including Dr. J. N. Baker health official and Dr. Bishop of Tennessee Valley Authority were expected to attend the September 12 dedication marking the opening of the Tubercular facility. Other state and Tennessee representatives expressed intent to attend.
The Montgomery Advertiser urges world agencies to run a feature on King Victor Emmanuel of Italy. It notes his recent absence from headlines while Mussolini dominates, suggesting light topics for an interview and wondering if the king still reigns in modern events.
The Gadsden Times cites the National Cooperative Council urging farmers to rely more on their own organizations to control prices and market products as government aid ends. It argues cooperative production and marketing are essential for future stability and warns against overproduction in farming.
A article cites ARTHUR BRISBANE on Henry Ford resisting NRA policy, the Dixie hurricane relief, a proposed Florida canal to cut reef dangers, and Ford’s payroll impact. It notes one thousand hurricane deaths possibly, and argues productive industry supports wages and national prosperity over political limits on business.
The British premier Baldwin held talks in London with air navy and war secretaries on how to haltItaly and curb Mussolini. The first step, seen as closing the Suez Canal, would block Italian moves and reshape colonial control.
A physician author reviews Mrs Fischel’s book The Spastic Child about a mother who re educated her two sons with Little's Disease. The text praises the methods for re training muscles and speech and frames the book as a hopeful guide for parents and medical readers.
Patch on the pants is cheaper than replacing a tire highlighting a simple economy. The joke contrasts frugality with costly car expenses in a playful quip.
A local column laments rising fuel prices and declining driver spirits as gas costs spike and road pace slows, noting motorists’ fatigue and reduced pep at the pump and on the street.
A fragmenting verse excerpt contrasts a perilous street wanderer with the modern girl who craves fast wheels. It notes the peril of crossing streets and the allure of spinning machines, then shifts to a wry line about a west man who traded his wife for a horse.
Principal W P Snuggs reports 260 students enrolled an increase of 13 percent. Commercial and typing classes are near capacity with new equipment ordered. Scheduling is streamlined by splitting grades into two sections and a student council is formed with Hugh Penn Virginia Smith and Mattie Sue Oden as officers. The Riddle newspaper seeks editors. first issue planned this month.
The speaker vows to deploy planes toward London to prove the air minister's claim that London cannot be safeguarded against air attack. Mussolini is presumed to back the assertion, with emphasis on suggesting a bold response to reach England.
In Managua on March 31 1931 a powerful quake killed about 2000 people and leveled much of the city. Eleven aftershocks preceded fires and the collapse of the Post Office building opened seven months earlier. The issue depicts the pre and post quake Post Office with proceeds for rebuilding.
New York heartbeat notes crowded streets with Grace Moore Mary Garden Claudia Morgan and Helen Hayes amid Broadway chatter. sightings of celebrities at Fifth Avenue landmarks plus reflections on Mae West jokes fading as Jean Harlow takes center stage.
A fragmentary column notes freelance photographers crashing late night club premieres to snap celebrities and hawk photos for sale. It mentions Walter Marshall at a table with his new wife, NBC executives discussing roles, a nude dance seen by an ex-husband, and gossip about performers and shows at the Music Hall and Apollo.
A collage of humorous quips on society, cars, and gender roles. Jokes reference new car features and public life. Snippets touch on marriage, professionals, and urban modern behavior with light satire.
Professor Debenham tells the British Association that coal and oil will be replaced by vast natural energies. He cites Niagara power, an air river of wide reach, Arctic winds, geothermal heat, and solar power as future sources. He predicts ample energy for the next 100 million years once these are harnessed.
Rev. W. Barton Quarles of the First Christian church conducts a 10 day revival with the Christian Church in Falkville. Quarles draws large audiences with strong gospel sermons and will preach each evening through next Thursday except Sunday when Rev. Hoffman speaks.
Barney Oldfield recalls his first ride in a speed machine at Wauseon Ohio on a bicycle where he won a race and championship. A lanky enthusiast carried him on his shoulders and Oldfield notes Hank meant Henry Ford the automobile maker.
A New York singer once hailed by Hollywood studios as a promising star material loses a lead role in Jubilee after rehearsals reveal lack of experience. She pleads to stay in the production in a chorus to gain stage time and prove herself, despite a glamorous welcome in New York.
The tale recounts Charles Han son Towne relaying a chilling story about James Whitcomb Riley. Riley feared posthumous desecration and burial by loved ones. After his death the embalmer could not enter the locked death chamber, suggesting a strange, inner-locked fate.
The auction of a bar's boards in Wichita, Kansas, drew attention as Carry Nation’s hatchet raid historic relics. Ray Noeller bid 60 cents to acquire the boards to craft a body for his automobile trailer.
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