One Man's Meat and Another's Poison Haying Corn Crops
The region notes hot dry weather damaging the corn crop while cotton continues to flourish and one man's meat is another's poison in a contrasting farm outlook.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1930
Page
4
The Manufacturer's Record Predicts Business Recovery Again
The Manufacturer's Record, which forecast a mid-summer return to normal business in 1921, is issuing the same prediction again and the statement expresses trust in its accuracy.
Stone Mountain memorial mocked for artistic scrapping
The Tuscaloosa News jokes that the Stone Mountain memorial suffers from more artistic scrapping than sculpting, highlighting criticism of its design and execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscaloosa
Stone Mountain Memorial
Shadowed events shape Texas governor race hints
The piece notes predicting fates in politics as North Carolina and Virginia outcomes set the stage. It highlights Senator Simmons facing party backlash, and Senator Sheppard’s strong showing in 1928 implying a weak run-off threat. The Texas governor field shows bolters advancing, with Sheppard winning more votes than both rivals combined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Simmons
North Carolina
Virginia
Texas
Sheppard
Train of Thoughts for the Sabbath and other days
Opinion piece arguing that choosing Christ leads to reliability and success Like Gandhi Confucius Buddha the writer emphasizes Christ as the superior path to heaven and personal strength citing biblical overcomers and St Paul to urge commitment and faith as the doorway to opportunity
Tennessee Valley Needs Development and Change in District 8
The piece argues that the Tennessee Valley’s vast natural resources are underutilized and laments sixteen years of congressional inaction in Alabama’s eighth district. It urges voters to elect Andrew Patterson over incumbent Almon in the August 12 Democratic Primary, framing Patterson as the proactive choice to attract federal development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Valley
Tennessee River
Congress
Eighth District
Arizona
California
Oregon
Minnesota
Sheffield
Ala
Eighth Congressional District
Southland
Coolidge
South
Mr. Coolidge
Alabama
United States
Congressman Almon
Washington
Andrew G. Patterson
Morgan Countian
Almon
Andrew Patterson
Questions For Boys Gas For Chicago Garbage Out And In
The item announces a 1930 feature from tHimx features Syndicate inc including segments themed around boys questions, urban issues like gas supply, garbage management, and seasonal topics with a Santa Claus note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Santa Claus
tHimx Features Syndicate. Inc
Margaretten Denies Pinewald Real Estate Endorsement
In a letter from William Margaretten of Margaretten and Co. Perth Amboy denies endorsing land at Pinewald and debunks claims linking Arthur Brisbane and Adolph Ochs to recommended purchases. He notes questions about Iowa land values and notes gas company pricing shifts in Chicago. A New York bootlegging case involves city stewards returning with $130,000 in liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Margaretten
Margaretten and Co
Perth Amboy
New Jersey
Pinewald
Arthur Brisbane
Adolph Ochs
New York City
Secons
Government moves to size NY City steel barge amid graft claims
The government plans to seize a $75,000 steel barge owned by New York City as officials face graft accusations. The piece links state misdeeds to prison riots at Auburn and alleges guards profited from moonshine within the facility. It notes Calvin Coolidge’s stance on limits to congressional power over thought and drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Auburn
N. Y
Kemal Pasha defends Turkish lands against Persian invasion
A report characterizes Turkish defense as repelling savage tribesmen from Persia. It quotes Kemal Pasha declaring retaliation for damages and inviting Persia to demand payment. The piece notes heavy casualties among the invaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persia
Kemal Pasha
Kemal
End Nomadic Life Policy Sparks Debate in Turkey
The article notes Kemal’s plan to end nomadic tribal life in Turkey and questions the instinct to fight for wanderers’ rights. It also mentions low wheat and cotton prices and a severe drought causing nationwide uncertainty, with Washington officials calling the dry spell unparalleled in fifty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemal
Turkey
Washington
Farmers Replant Crops Amid Drought Heightening Prices
Farmers and truck gardeners replant crops as drought raises expectations of higher prices for farm and garden goods. The note warns that higher costs often come from shortages rather than demand.
North Carolina Considers One Cent Fruit Jar Tax
A proposed tax of one cent on each two quart fruit jar sold in North Carolina could bring in about 250000 dollars annually. Local lawmakers study potential revenue and impact on consumers and retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Record of 23 Million Dead Letters in Past Year
The post office department processed over 23 million items consigned to the dead letter office during the last year, reflecting volume shifts and operational challenges in mail delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Frankfort on the Main Through an American Eye
O O McIntyre describes Frankfurt as seen by an American traveler. He visits Old Frankfort with Rothschild and Schiff homes, Romer, Luther and Goethe sites, and the first frankfurter shop. The tour spans medieval streets, color, and a peasant countryside drive toward farm villages and river scenes.
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Frankfort-On-The-Main
Frankfurter Bei
Frankfurt
Kaiser Wilhelm
Amerca
Rothschild
Bornestrasse
Schiff
Jacob Schiff
New York
Romberg
Romerhaus
Martin Luther
Old Frankfort
Johann Goethe
Goethe
Clavigo
Faust
Frankfort
British Mining Firm Airlifts Gear Through New Guinea Jungles
A British mining company pilots transport mining machinery by air across New Guinea’s dense and impassable jungle terrain to reach remote work sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Guinea
Sidewalk merchants brighten Washington with fruit and flowers
In a Washington Day Book style vignette, Herbert Plummer describes side street fruit and flower stalls near the Capitol grounds. Bananas and blooms dot the sidewalks, run by Italian and African American vendors, with tourists fueling demand and a mix of upscale and southwest neighborhoods noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Day
Herbert Plummer
Washington
Patent Office
Virginia
Maryland
Peace Monument
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
Pietro
Swart
Treasury
Dupont Circle
Flouris
How's Your Health and the Ancient Tuberculosis Plague
A historical note describes tuberculosis as an ancient scourge referenced by early physicians and ancient healing texts. It cites an ancient mummy showing signs of disease and mentions the term phthisis as its historic name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
An Tran
Tuberculosis: An Ancient Plague In Historic Egyptian Record
An analysis of tuberculosis notes it as a long standing global killer. The text highlights its chronic nature, common spread within families, economic burden, and the high death toll among ages 25 to 45, underscoring its impact on society and productivity.
A Day Injudicious Antipodal Eyrie Terms
A word list defines injudicious meaning unwise imprudent incautious. Eyrie describes a bird of prey nest on a high crag. Antipodal relates to the opposite side of the globe.
Quotable Jokes and Musings From Decatur Flapper Column
A collage of wry maxims and social bits from a Decatur era column. Snappy quips touch on love, manners, editors, dogs, taxes, and daily foibles. Observational humor highlights human foibles with playful sarcasm and regional flavor.
Local notes and official reports from Delmar area
Mrs. George Miller and daughters return from Des Moines visit. Mrs. D R Garrett and Mae depart for New York City relatives. Rev J E Berkstresser to fill pulpit at Decatur church Sunday after leaving Delmar pastorate. July municipal court fines and costs total about 3500 dollars per Decatur city council report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Miller
Liza Lee
Des Moines
Iowa
D. R. Garrett
Mae
New York City
J. EB. Berkstresser
First Baptist Church
Delmar
Del
Decatur Baptist Church
Decature
Faith in His name heals a man at the temple gate
The speaker cites that faith in Jesus has given a man strength in the sight of all. He urges repentance so sins may be blotted out and times of refreshing come from the Lord. Christ will return after prophets spoke of restitution of all things.
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Christ
Jesus Christ
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