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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1933
Page
2
The fragmentary text indicates a 19th to early 20th century newspaper masthead with publisher names TANNESSER VALLEY PRINTING CO and Associated Press notice. It reflects copyright and re-publication reservations and dates from 1815 1904 1919 era.
A fragment quotes Henry W. Grady on the daybreak of a era, reflecting themes of progress and memory. The line appears as a historical nod within a 1988 publication.
The statement emphasizes his intended course of action and underscores that the President pursues his own methods, even with Congress present. It notes a belief that the executive will proceed in its own way regardless of legislative opposition.
A. P. Johnson, longtime post office worker, becomes the first strawberry shipper from the Tennessee Valley Truck Growers Association. He partners with Morgan Pruk & Truck Growers, based in Hartselle, to ship in quantity. Supporters hail Decatur as a growing strawberry center and emphasize local service and unity.
A farmer writes on shifting from cotton to diversify income through strawberries chickens and carload shipments. He argues for multiple crops, noting profit variability across years and the need to build a stable average income over time.
Editorial argues ex service men sacrificed for a balanced budget and now other groups must share the burden. It questions why industries with tariff protection and financial interests resist reforms and calls for broader citizen inquiry into government economy beyond veterans.
Fellows urged editors to craft inflammatory pieces but avoided participating in the burning event, signaling dissent over fiery rhetoric and public flame protests.
The passage argues that Decatur will see major future gains in industry and farming through two trunk railways two arterial highways and water transport. It emphasizes shifting perspective to value and future potential rather than past presence.
Arthur Brisbane Raton reflects on Shakespearean lines and imagines a cross country trip across the United States. He notes how geography, industry, and progress shape national identity, praising rail and air travel yet valuing rural life and work in a country defended by its labor force.
In La Junta Colorado the Denver Post notes Canada has halted the redemption of dominion notes and abandoned the gold basis. The article compares Bonfils and reads his old motto while pondering global financial shifts and France’s uncertain path.
Burglars broke into the Speake Echols and Speake store last night and escaped with goods valued at 300 dollars. Volunteers offer cars to visiting editors for the Alabama Press Association meeting to be held May 5. Miss Katherine Walker of Jacksonville Florida is visiting her nephew J D Sharp on Church Street en route to Dallas Texas.
Special ambassadors in Washington join talks as Cordell Hull shifts toward reciprocity. The plan envisions mutual tariff reductions and free entry for goods not produced domestically, with Senate consent remaining a gatekeeper and world economic conference in view.
The speaker argues money is a convenience for trade not gold hoarded in a treasury. American money remains the world’s best if not printed recklessly. On a deserted island money loses value. only buying power in America matters. The focus is on the intelligence of rulers and proper money supply.
Across Britain and Europe and the United States the name Smith dominates as the most common family name due to smiths and craftsworkers forming an indispensable part of early communities.
Maryland Senator Tydings resists joining colleagues in abandoning gold and pledges a firm stand against inflation. He argues going off gold implies isolation while noting extensive global ties and a large population outside the gold standard.
Washington April 26. The administrations credit currency expansion plan enters its third day of Senate debate with leaders predicting passage soon. Senator Connally of Texas admits the clause authorizing the president to cut gold content by 50 percent faces constitutional doubts.
A collage of humorous vignettes and light anecdotes about daily life. Jokes about bridge players stars in a radio segment mix with quips from a Sunday school lesson and street life, ending with a wry exchange about street renovations and a surgeon foreman.
A 68 ton 65 foot Pacific Whaling Company monster whale will tour Decatur next Monday and Tuesday, tied to a pier at Long Beach for display. It will be shown at the Southern depot with admission cut to 10 cents for children and 15 cents for adults.
Adam Howell manager of the Strand Theatre Hartselle announced unusually large films have been booked with Paramount to bring the finest pictures to Hartcelle. Scheduled titles include Big Broadcast Sign of the Cross A Farewell to Arms Pick Up Love Me Tonight featuring stars such as Helen Hayes Frederic March Marx Brothers Harold Lloyd Gary Cooper Marlene Dietrich Sylvia Sydney Richard Arlen Claudette Colbert and Maurice Chevalier.
Hartselle residents note the Current Review Club met at the home of Mrs. Jack Summerford on East Main Street. Miss Ruth Puckett substituted for Miss Josephine Puckett and presented China and Japan readings while a brief business session was held. Refreshments were served to members and two guests. Sim Lovelady is elected president of Tulane medical student body in New Orleans.
Mr and Mrs H B Beard Mrs W R Smith and Mrs Lewis depart today for a motor journey to Cincinnati with plans for sightseeing and return.
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