Note on Democracy in Houston County Officials Junket
Last Monday the Houston County Commissioners rejected Dr. F G Granger's request for a $50 monthly sanitary inspector salary with FERA funds covering the balance. They voted to attend a Huntsville convention July 18 for eight officials at an estimated $198.40. The piece condemns the $50 monthly salary and $290 trip costs as a democratic price, while noting City Council waste on “special meetings” and contrasting with a Seattle trip.
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Motorcycle Nuisance Prompting Muffler Debate
The Chicago Tribune questions why motorcycles lack mufflers and urges strict law enforcement to curb noise. Readers complain about noisy vehicles disrupting public comfort, noting few actions beyond annual warnings from police, while in Dothan muffler violations remain largely unaddressed.
Revolt of Pennsylvania Schoolmaids Against Pedagogy
A sharp critique by Miss Arabel W. Clark in the Pennsylvania Teacher denounces public education as a racket. The piece argues school administrators and gifted educators fleece taxpayers, underpay teachers, and push costly “scientific” methods. It portrays teachers as victims and foresees a turnaround as public opinion and finance tighten.
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Georgia tag tip in Alabama car column by Gormley
Fred Gormley offers a friendly tip in his Alabama column about Georgia license plates on cars. The piece suggests awareness for readers and reflects regional tag etiquette and local policy signals.
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Fred Gormley
Batchelor's Buttons Grown by W C Batchelor
A fragmented editorial style piece critiques Alabama Georgia tag prices and state taxes. It references state agents, Georgia tags costing about three dollars, Alabama tags four times that, and ridicules taxes and driving costs. It mentions Road quality, disease, and a general satire on politics and economy.
New York Day By Day By O. O. HcINTY BE
A series of vivid vignettes from New York society and theater life. The writer parks on celebrity fashion, urban oddities, and anecdotes about figures like Hal Skelly, Margaret Sullavan, Ray Long, and Clark Gable, with asides on hotels, opium rumors, and a grim wartime memory from a dispatch near the Hippodrome.
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Margaret Sullavan
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Ray Long
Ernest Truex
Ed Frayne
Clark Gable
Jimmy Savo
Cobina Wright
Jim Barton
Central Park
Billy Seeman
Sweetie Don't you 1 0 ve driving on moonlight night
A humorous dialogue between a couple, a Sweetie and a Sailor, as they ride under moonlight. The Sailor jokes about waiting to travel farther out in the country, reflecting lighthearted mood and rural setting referenced by a West Virginia Mountaineer caption.
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Oscar Shaw
Burton Rancoe
Joe Penner
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Erskine Gwynne
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Imagination Needed Scientists Claim No New Sin Found
The Portland Oregonian reports scientists state no new sin has been discovered in the last five thousand years, a claim likely to dampen ambition among college freshmen and raise questions about novelty in morality.
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Portland Oregonian
Advertisement Readership Question Echoes in Chelsa Record
A witty aside asks whether an advertisement will be read, noting that anyone can write but readers decide. The Chelsa Record comments on the chances of an ad capturing attention amid busy newspaper content.
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Chelsa Record
Helpess Laura and Lucile discuss breach of promise
The dialogue shows Laura urging a breach of promise action while Lucile laments lacking a decent photograph to give newspapers. The exchange highlights social expectations and press concerns in a brief, period voice note.
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Pathfinder
Egg delivers punch line as T cast for villain hit
A playful glimpse from the Portland Express records a reaction to a splashy moment where the egg proclaims success. The quote frames a theatrical misstep as a comic hit, with the exclaimed exclamations “Aha!” and “T was cast for the villian.”
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Portland Express
Cancer progress and mouse studies spark hopeful view
An editorial in The Lancet argues progress against cancer shifts away from single causes. It highlights Folin lin findings in mice showing inherited susceptibility to breast cancer that can become active after exposure to a provocative agent, suggesting a genetic predisposition interacting with environment.
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McCaskill Denies Involvement in $50,000 Oil Well Suit
Malcolm N. McCaskill denies any part in a $50,000 damage suit filed against S. and J. R. Sealey over Cottonwood oil well drilling. He claims the suit originated with former partner MR. RR. Lake and argues breach was by Lake and McCaskill, not the Sealeys, noting the well produced hot salt water with medicinal properties from the start.
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Graves Victory Rally Set at Elba July 26
A Bible Graves Victory Celebration will be held in Elba on July 26 with arrangements by the Chamber of Commerce and committees appointed to honor Alabama's governor elect and former chief executive. Congressmen Henry B. Steagall and Lister Hill will speak, as will Governor and Mrs Graves.
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Talks to Parents By Alice Judson Peale Bedtime Scoldings
A mother strained by chores and three children ends each day exhausted and irritable. Nightly scoldings erupt over mishaps, leaving children in tears and worry. The piece argues sleepless guilt haunts kids, urging calmer parenting and focusing on bedtime absolution. Classified ads bring results.
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Alice Judson Peale
Houston Theater Preview Amid Cartoons And Stars
Thursday and Friday feature John Barrymore and Carole Lombard in 20th Century Omnibus with Walter Connolly and Roscoe Karns alongside a God cartoon and Emmy musical. Saturday presents The Black Cat with Boris Karloff Bela Lugosi Dai Manners and Jacqueline Wil li. Charlie Chase comedy and The Wishing Shadow complete the bill. In Alabama city venues Buffalo Bill Jr in Fighting Cowboy, plus Rip Van Winkle and Fishing With Kit Carson with Jon Mack Brown.
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Carole Lombard
Walter Connolly
Roscoe Karns
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Bela Lugosi
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Alabama
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Five Health Clinics Set for July 20
Court Health Officer Dr. F G Grange announced five health clinics for June 20 with typhoid and diphtheria vaccines. Events run at Enon church Boyett School Marte School Selma School and Five Points beginning at 9 a.m. through 2 30 p m.
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Mason Call Meeting at Masonic Temple Tonight
A called meeting of Dath Lodge Number 466 A. F. and A. M. is to be held tonight at the Masonic Temple to conduct work in the A. E. and F. C. All Masons are urged to attend the meeting.
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Sengeing Society Meet At Houston County Court House
The Union Singing Society Ish holds its gathering Sunday night at 8 o'clock in the Houston County courthouse. E. O. Williams, president, says the public is invited to attend the musical program.
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