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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1929
Page
6
The Anniston Star notes a playful annual caller in Muscle Shoals and questions the fate of the Yo Yos while spotting Mah Jong sets in the attic. The tongue in cheek item contrasts holiday generosity with curious attic hoards and local curios.
A homely note urges giving the public the best in product and service with substantial gains in business. It emphasizes gathering family at home as a valued gift and hints at maintenance of high sales as a result.
A compact year end note about the urge to slip a wrapped bundle into a hidden nook before the family notices. Focused on stealth and secrecy. reads like a brisk seasonal aside from a domestic milieu.
The feature recalls Jim Corbett, ex heavyweight champion, noting he neither had a black eye nor a bloody nose during his entire ring career as a paragon of sportsmanship. It frames his era and reputation with archival admiration.
The speaker argues that current conditions offer the best chance in years to secure a settlement for the Muscle Shoals project in Alabama and urges action to advance the initiative.
The article notes that maintaining physical condition is the simplest way to avoid influenza this year. While some fit individuals may still catch the flu, most people in good shape sail through the season with no illness.
The piece argues that downturns in industry are driven by public perception rather than orders from manufacturing leaders, noting the trend stems from collective attitudes rather than executive decisions. It emphasizes the need to distinguish belief from actual policy impact on production.
The Southern TM Bell Telephone & Telegraph Company announces a reduction in long distance call rates. The measure is described as convenient for keeping in touch with distant relatives and notes that many may not be home for Christmas.
Calvin B. Brown of the United States Chamber of Commerce says the recent stock market crash may eventually prove a blessing. He adds it is well he spoke in future terms.
The piece contrasts slow steady effort with slower career advancement, asserting that persistent honest labor accrues rewards as time passes. It emphasizes steady, careful, thoughtful, efficient work as consistently rewarded over years.
The Daily notes that Senator Heflin’s explanation on the Democratic voting situation fills ten pages of legal size paper. It suggests some papers did not publish his reply and claims the article would have wasted public time and space in the waste basket.
Arthur Brisbane urges balanced discussion of national finances comparing public discourse to a young mother talking of her baby. He argues headlines exaggerate market woes and that calm, fact based talk would reduce fears during stock market tensions.
The article notes continual changes in women's apparel from short to longer skirts, stockingless trends, and turban hats. It argues fashion shifts fuel profits and society keeps moving despite budget worries, with the average man managing finances while purchases follow the latest wife desires.
The Daily explains limited space forces selecting letters to Santa Claus for publication. They will print as many as possible and apologize to readers with letters not chosen. Unpublished letters will be bundled and sent to Santa at the North Pole.
The Daily argues Morgan county and nearby counties can build a major agricultural hub. It cites five Decatur gins already processing over 10 000 bales and forecasts 20 000 bales yearly with continued growth, urging local effort to attract farmers and merchants, expand circulation, and establish Decatur as the northern farming center.
President Thomas W. Martin of Alabama Power Company announces a $14,000,000 development and improvement program for 1930. He argues the plan will spur industrial growth in Alabama, with Decatur and the Tennessee Valley set to receive substantial projects amid a favorable statewide economic outlook.
With milder weather, observers note a short period during which a half ton of coal and four handkerchiefs are saved from loss. The event highlights efficiency and careful handling before the season shifts again.
The Decator Dally presents editorials arguing the United States should avoid the World Court, citing sovereignty and European hostility. It calls for shifting prohibition enforcement to the Justice Department and questions making Washington a dry model nationwide. It notes Russian and Japanese positions in China and recalls Chicago figure Paddy King, then highlights coal gasification ideas and Standard Oil’s coal-derived gasoline.
In John 7 45 53 officers report Jesus spoke like no other and Pharisees scoff while Nicodemus defends lawful hearing. They dismiss him and declare nothing good comes from Galilee. Then each one returns home.
The note expresses hope that holiday readers find prosperity and peace as they read the efforts to amuse them and wish wisdom for their work and strength for the season, acknowledging unseen friends who follow the paper.
Hollywood notes how film sequels reshape love interests after happy endings. Raoul Walsh considered killing off Flagg in The Cock Eyed World to extend rivalry, but dropped the idea. The Cisco Kid sequel will replace Burgess's love interest, keeping Baxter and Lowe in new romantic setup.
Philo Vance creator Van Dine contemplates ending his detective saga with The Scarab Murder Case. Meanwhile studios race to adapt the series with differing casts. Paramount filmed The Canary Murder Case and The Greene Murder Case with William Powell, while M G M secured The Bishop Murder Case for Basil Rathbone, altering the sleuth’s screen portrayal.
Lois Moran's mother reportedly earned about 250000 in the stock market collapse. Wilma Banky's new four acre ranch scene is shown. Vivian signs a new contract after initial talks. Raymond Hitchcock's sudden death lingers as Weber and Fields join a screen revue with Louis Mann Fay Templeton De Wolf Hopper William Collier and Marie Dressler among cast veterans.
Washington bystander notes Manuel C. Tellez, the Mexican ambassador to the United States, stands at the pinnacle of his career. With Sir Esme Howard leaving, Tellez would become dean of the diplomatic corps in Washington, a coveted honor among diplomats.
The text portrays Senor Telléz as a youthful, energetic diplomat who joined the Mexican foreign service at 21 and served in Japan and China before becoming first secretary in Washington in 1920. It praises his modernizing embassy, practical diplomacy, and lively international camaraderie, noting his human warmth and wit.
The terms provided describe actions and qualities. Excoriate means to strip skin or flay, intrinsic refers to the very nature of a thing, and concept denotes a mental impression of an object or general idea.
Mrs. £. C. Barker and son Billie stay in Rogersville with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Whitehead. Truitt Sewell, a student of A. M. L Anniston, visits his parents here. Mrs. F. L. Carswell, after visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Troup, leaves to spend several days with relatives in Sylacauga, Alabama.
Literary circles and publishers hosted elegant teas in Central Park Casino and Savoy Plaza, drawing Julia Peterkin and leaders from Greenwich Village to Fifth Avenue. Guests mingled under Joseph Urban flows, while Leo Reisman and a Harlem cabaret act provided lively entertainment in crystal lit rooms.
Literary columns gripe that reviewers are short on fresh material while Broadway parties offer fewer free lunches. Traders and critics note fewer after theater entertainments as motion picture producers begin retrenchment and reduce lavish hospitality.
The article recalls era when stars hosted grand hotel receptions in New York with Ritz rentals and multi course dinners. Gloria Swanson and Maurice Chevalier held such five figure galas, Janet Gaynor at Emil Fuchs studio, Hotel Des Artistes. Last year film parties grew scarce as business costs rose, yet private entertainment resurged with lavish style.
A quirky collection of verses and old jokes appears in this page fragment. It includes a poultry novelty about a wing chicken, a quip about soup and luck, laundry misplacement banter, safety notes, and a long running gag about marriage and trust.
A prison chaplain tells a sick inmate not to lose courage as they await a conclusion today. The inmate, facing a ten year sentence, replies that he will not be moved. A youth nearby smokes, producing delicate rings of cigarette smoke.
A brisk exchange unfolds as a spectator notes a plane’s graceful glide while another clarifies it is a mail plane, not a passenger aircraft, altering the scene’s impression.
A writer notes rising education costs may push the public back toward paying for schooling. A Brushville resident, Squire Noah Lott, asks a pointed, controversial question about domestic violence as a hypothetical acid test.
In a weekly Iowa paper a live shop is offered for sale in a town of about 3500. Reason for selling given. no trade.
A humorous look at school reports and self-improvement. The tale traces Tommy’s progress from promising to failing to meet expectations, ending with the blunt line still very trying.
A playful column compares insect strength and human vanity. Ants can lift heavy loads relative to size and wasps show resilience. The piece jokes that doctors struggle with high blood pressure while seeking more wealth remains a universal aim.
Central Baptist church to host a Friday evening gathering on December 6 at 7:30 to finish plans for evangelistic work before Christmas. Church officials urge participation from the Sunday School force to coordinate activities.
Decatur anchors North Alabama agriculture as trade hub noted for its central role in the region. Local business and farm networks rely on its markets and shipping connections. Community leaders highlight steady growth and regional influence in farming sectors.
Pive Wecatugins unveil updated facilities for handling the ae yield in the Tennessee Valley, signaling improved efficiency and capacity. The project aims to streamline processing, reduce bottlenecks, and support growing demand across regional markets.
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