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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1932
Page
4
Fragmentary newspaper masthead from the Decatur Daily with publisher names Shelby Shelton and T. Sheppard listed as staff. The text includes dates and references to offices and Associated Press, suggesting a front-page display of staff and publication details rather than a full news item.
Washington reports the War Department plans to begin dam number three if relief funds for rivers and harbors are supplied. The plan promises thousands of jobs, revived local business, and nationwide material production, with officials signaling confidence amid the Valley’s recovery. The Daily notes the proposal could be a major project rivaling dam two and wartime nitrate works in impact.
An unsigned manuscript by a self described baseball fan questions the integrity of the Bee Line league in its late days, alleging game throwing. Editors cite lack of signature and absence of verifiable proof while noting receipts could reveal truth in days ahead.
The article argues the Bee Line league shows excellent summer form and enduring fan support. It notes that the charge of throwing games is serious and that a man is innocent until proven guilty, framing the issue as a reflection on sportsmanship.
The article argues that Morgan County's future rests on a farm marketing system rather than industry real estate or transport. It cites Cullman County as a model with half its farms farmer-owned and promotes diversified agriculture as the key to long term regional development for Morgan, Lawrence, and Limestone counties.
Senator Shelby Fletcher of Madison proposes a guaranteed deficit shield for Alabama by limiting appropriations to revenue for their purposes. Governor Miller urged a measure giving the governor power to halt payments when revenue is insufficient. Supporters call it constructive for solving the state’s financial problems and expect early passage.
The WCTU endorses a forthcoming third political party based on moral ideals urging economy in all levels of government. It dismisses any other party with similar attention as unlikely to gain traction in the United States.
Citizens in Limestone County rally for an income tax in the state contingent on reductions in ad valorem property taxes and lower government costs. They argue the income tax is fairer, hitting those with money harder and easing burden when money is tight, while property taxes rise with sales.
The Tri-Cities extend an invitation to Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt to visit the Shoals during his speaking tour. Local leaders say a firsthand look will reveal developments that surpass books and statistics, hoping he can arrange an itinerary visit.
A reflective query recalling eras of persistent bull markets and their lasting impact on investors and markets. It considers the psychology of optimism, the influence of prolonged gains on risk perception, and the memory of market cycles amid changing economic landscapes.
A retrospective recalls President Calvin Coolidge and the era associated with prosperity, highlighting his economic policies, the mood of the 1920s, and the lasting interpretation of his leadership in American manufacturing and growth.
Arthur Brisbane writes a satirical daily cartoon piece titled Today 104 On the Mohave discussing Rabbits and Al Dabaran and a note about a customer loss amid Cash Irrigation.
A Pleasant Cal with a hot Mohave Desert day records temperatures near 104 in the shade and 102 to 112 in sun. Howard Hill leads youths hunting jack rabbits by spotlight while alfalfa bailing begins at four in the morning with workers feeding, wiring, and pitching hay for high grade sale.
Pumps remove flood waters from government works at Wilson Dam as permanent structures emerge above the high water line. Coffer dams are also prominent. In sports, Decatur fell 2 to 1 to Madison with Vaughn of Madison striking out 21. Social notes report Ernestine Carriger’s two week Kentucky Tennessee trip and Gladys Bernardi heading to Cullman to teach high school expression. P G Kimbrough of Hartellee visits the city.
The piece argues Governor Roosevelt pins the downturn on President Hoover and favors Wall Street regulation. It discusses various proposed remedies, including federal bonus payments, money distribution, and California bonds, while criticizing opposing financial elites and reflecting on wartime costs and international trade shifts.
The speaker notes Canada’s yearly purchases surpass the entire British empire’s imports from her. They propose shifting buying toward domestic producers, predicting Canada would applaud. Even in booms, exports represent only ten percent of total production and would be absorbed if demand grew.
Readings emphasize wide intellect and adaptability as those born on this day are described as great readers with scientific tastes and the versatility to excel in many callings.
Dr. Logan Clendening explains how new school arrivals face contagion from many unfamiliar children. He notes lack of lasting birth immunity to diseases like diphtheria measles and whooping cough and urges precautions to reduce spread, promising methods in a follow up.
The editor notes six Dr Clendening pamphlets available by mailing ten cents per pamphlet along with a self addressed stamped envelope. Titles include Indigestion and Constipation Reducing and Gaining Infant Feeding Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes Feminine Hygiene and The Care of the Hair and Skin. Send requests to Dr Logan Clendening care of the paper or Central Press Association, 1435 East Twelfth Street, Cleveland, Ohio.
Charles P. Stewart profiles Finis J Garrett once Democratic House leader and 18 year congressman from Tennessee. Now an associate member of the US Court of Customs and Patent Appeals, he lives quietly in Washington after a long clash with McKellar and a Coolidge era renomination.
Reports show a general upturn in the economy with many factories resuming full-time work and employing idle labor. Textile mills, woolen and rayon goods, and hosiery expanded. coal mining revived in some fields. road contracts and new plants added jobs, while iron, steel, and cement sectors varied by region with overall surplus labor and continued curtailed activity in several areas.
A collection of light humor snippets from a past era featuring quips on bankruptcy morality, noisy trombones, mother daughter talk, awkward weddings, courting courage, tooth pulling, ministered weddings, love like a watch, beauty shop twins, old and modern girls, and a dinner table mishap with a fire in the steak and pudding.
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