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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1932
Page
2
Fragmentary 1912 notice from Tennessee Valley Printing Co filed in Decatur with references to March 4 1974 act and Associated Press dispatch terms. Contains names such as Shelton and Bloodworth with unclear roles. Limited legible data on publication rights and advertising representation.
The Tuscaloosa News rebutts the Alabama Christian Advocate’s claim that Alabama newspapers ignored the American Legion convention action to table a repeal resolution of the Eighteenth Amendment. It cites front-page coverage in The News and Birmingham papers and asserts editors pursue facts over editorial bias.
The column argues Decatur should establish an agricultural market for all farm products to boost price stability and diversify farming. It cites Morgan county watermelon peddler markets and cucumber gluts as proof diversification needs a local market, promising benefits like higher farmer income and improved roads and schools.
The piece argues for or against the Eighteenth Amendment through examples of public figures and press influence. It contends broad open support by Alabama leaders would boost news value more than muted stances, while noting Rockefeller and Al Smith as illustrative cases and defending the Christian Advocate from accusations of press bias.
The piece argues that confidence fuels a new business upturn more than politics or cotton prices. It cites widespread belief across workers, farmers, manufacturers, housewives, and businesspeople that recovery will be gradual and substantial, ending the low mood.
The query asks whether there are enough unemployed good Democrats to staff state highway positions, implying concern over political screening. Critics warn against partisan vetting in hiring, while supporters argue for evaluating merit and security considerations.
A brief syndicated note lists four notable Japanese individuals and a courteous waitress in a column by Arthur Brisbane. The piece reflects 1932 syndicated humor and social snapshot style.
The article describes a relay of eight hundred meters where four Japanese high school boys Musazaki Yusa Toyoda Yokohama win in eight minutes eight seconds, breaking the 1928 United States Olympic record by thirty seven seconds. It highlights their stroke technique, slender build, and disciplined training, and contrasts with American and other teams. It also notes Japan's naval drill training and warm reception for winners, followed by a two hundred meter breast stroke race and a comparison to violin versus piano in sound.
European race contestants clash with Japanese Miss H Maedata finishing second while Miss Dennis of Australia wins setting a new Olympic record for 200 meters breaststroke at three minutes six and three tenths. Miss Maedata led early and both she and Miss Jacobsen of Denmark topped the prior Olympic mark in a near dead heat.
Publisher George Young notes there is nothing remarkable about the many Olympic and world records being broken at this Olympiad, reflecting a period of exceptional performance and advancement in sport.
The Tennessee senate ratifies the 19th amendment granting women the vote. Three French cruisers are ordered to Odessa signaling support for France in South Russia against the Reds near Warsaw. Locals note a large cotton gin being built on West Church street by D S Echols and plans for fall operation.
A column extols California as the world’s premier summer resort and a superb winter climate. It highlights cool Pacific air, ozone, and long life, mentions Helen Wills Moody as a by-product of the Olympic era, and waxes lyrical about Los Angeles hospitality and a Biltmore Sweet Shop breakfast scene.
Montana Senator Burton K Wheeler argues that the United States should pursue diplomatic and commercial trade with the Soviet Union despite ideological differences. He notes Russia's need for credit and skilled labor, warns against isolation, and advocates engaging 160 million Russians to aid gradual industrial and consumer growth while weighing political and economic risks.
Dr Logan Clendening notes vitamins drive modern nutrition and scurvy is now rare among adults thanks to public education and improved diets. He recalls naval scurvy deaths and urges continued application and diffusion of vitamin knowledge to maintain this preventative triumph.
Mrs W A argues dieting and exercise fail to reduce weight. The response says current nutrition students agree the idea is wrong while noting some people struggle more, but with a well planned diet weight reduction will follow.
Six pamphlets by Dr Logan Clendening are offered by mail for ten cents each plus a self addressed stamped envelope. Send to Dr Logan Clendening care of this paper or Central Press Association at 14385 East Twelfth Street Cleveland Ohio. Titles include Indigestion and Constipation Reducing and Gaining Infant Feeding Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes Feminine Hygiene.
A mix of reflections on living with higher aims, a quip about the old loaves and fishes tale, fashion magazine shifts, a bigamy joke about three wives, a touring Hamlet anecdote, and a Savannah audience joke. The tone is witty and reflective with local flavor.
A collection of humorous vignettes and witticisms reflecting social norms and etiquette. Jokes touch on fashion, politics, manners, and daily life, including lines about women, men, laughter, and courtly conduct, with light absurdity and wordplay.
Leaders including Judge Leon McCord and Edmund Pettus rally for a militant, economy minded campaign to win in November. Hugo Black and other officials back a goal of 100000 votes, targeting DeKalb to Cullman counties and urging party unity across Alabama.
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