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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1930
Page
4
Tax Woes Prompt Small Saver to Cry Foul
The same fellow who will save two cents on bread and stir a fuss about it is likely to let his taxes run over and raise a squawk over the interest due.
Election Time Nations Byse The May Anticipates Action
Fragmentary note hints at Republican action during the current Congress session. No dates or names are readable, but the context implies anticipation of steps by the party in power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Lady Astor
England
Federal supervision of primaries rejected by Alabama Democrats
The Alabama Democratic Party opposes federal control of primary elections arguing primaries are state matters. The piece notes Senator Nye's federal supervision proposal is seen as inappropriate, and emphasizes state responsibility for nominating candidates. It also surveys ongoing debates on redistricting and House size with quotes from multiple newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nye
Senate Investigtion Committee
R Ral
Alabama
Daily
Maries
Montgomery Journal
Nye Committee Sparks Debate on Federal Supervision of Primaries
The text argues against federal oversight of state primaries, warning it could force a constitutional change and erode state autonomy. It cautions that primary reforms should come from the states, cites dissatisfaction with money in primaries, and notes the Nye committee's findings as a basis for state-led remedial legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nye
Supreme Court
Congress
United States
America
The Gains Tax and Women in Public Life
Arthur Brisbane surveys 1930s taxation and social shifts. Notes Lady Astor’s party influence, new ideas and wealth, and the belief that women contribute uniquely to policy and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Astor
Capital gains tax draws criticism in Hoover message
The article discusses President Hoover's strong critique of the capital gains tax. It argues the tax discourages free buying and selling, lowers receipts after a price slump, and even drives some Americans to cross into Canada to trade profitably. It also touches on insurance of progress and mentions women aviators and other varied topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Uncle Sam
Canada
Book Trade Rebounds From Depression Wave
New York industry, once paralyzed, stages a comeback as publishers and booksellers slash prices, boost advertising, and stage radio talks. Farrar and Rinehart rise with Mary Roberts Rinehart’s offspring. buyers include a retiring merchant purchasing many novels and autobiographies.
Shopo scope hints at tiny truths and big values
The slogan suggests choosing a microscope for small details and a Shopo scope for large, value driven insights. It frames focus as a means to uncover either minute specifics or broad worth. The emphasis is on practical, affordable tools for precise observation.
Page Promotes Order as House Pages Near Golden Anniversary
Washington-For nearly fifty years William Tyler Page has served the House, first as a page and now as its clerk. On the eve of his golden anniversary he plans to push for a formal method to certify election results from states, a delicate but needed reform. His tales include the inked mishap with Speaker Carlisle that eased tensions and earned him $10 for a new suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Tyler Page
House of Representatives
Snce
House
Page
Representatives
Edward McPherson
Capitol
McPherson
Champ Clark
Inbese
Carlisle
How to clean for health in the home
An article discusses cleaning methods focusing on dust hazards and germ transmission. It favors vacuuming and moistened mops over sweeping, advises sunlit airy children's rooms, warns against heavy rugs, and notes dust control through light and fresh air. It also advertises the classified Christmas Gift Suggestions section.
Local Farm Owner Warns Hunters During Holidays
A Missouri farmer, Jim Baker, proclaims he will prosecute any Republican or Hoover Democrat hunting on his land. He urges hunters to wear hats for warmth as winter approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Jim Baker
The Goods and Bluff in a Streetwise Tale
A collage of aphorisms and jokes on bluffing and honesty figures through street scenes and office humor. It weaves lines about the need to prove real worth, the danger of empty talk, and a few quips from salesmen and teachers.
The Making of a Friend and Christmas Quips
A fragment from a poem about friendship contrasts inner worth with appearance. It offers lines on what makes a friend and a playful jab at courtship during holiday gatherings. It references husband hunters and a rich widow amid Christmas table and family headship observations.
Petulant and Repentant Defined in Brief
A day’s note defines petulant as humorless cross and impatient. Repentant means feeling sorrow for wrongdoing or penitent. Congeries describes a mass or heap of individual objects.
Mrs Glisson Plans Mobile Trip After Short Visit
Mrs M F Glisson leaves Saturday for Mobile following a three months visit to her son Roy Glisson and daughter in law Mrs O C Pettey and granddaughter Betty in Atlanta. Mrs Owen Watson to spend Wednesday with Huntsville friends by motor and Mrs Carey Brickell of Yazoo City visiting Mr and Mrs Joe Duncan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Glisson
Mobile
Roy Glisson
O. C. Pettey
Betty
Atlanta
Owen Watson
Huntsville
Carey Brickell
Yazoo City
Joe Duncan
Acts 19 19 26 Burned books and Demetrius feared
The passage describes a riot sparked by Demetrius the silversmith as Paul's ministry grows. Clerks gathered, silver shrines for Diana are cited as wealth, and the spread of the word of God continues to increase despite opposition. Paul plans to visit Jerusalem and Rome while two coworkers are sent to Macedonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Macedonia
Achaia
Jerusalem
Rome
Isa
Tupcedesus Neo
Erastus
Asia
Demetrius
Diana
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