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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1931
Page
2
The question asks when summer will arrive if it is currently Christmas weather. In general, astronomical summer begins around June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere, while meteorological summer starts June 1. Seasonal weather patterns vary by location, so exact temperatures and conditions depend on your region.
A reflective piece argues that success is not well defined beyond money earned after enduring years of business effort. It notes sweat, trouble, disappointment, and work as core elements, challenging the notion of a precise definition to measure achievement.
Busy residents should join the local Chamber of Commerce to shape Decatur's future. The article argues ten year visions for agriculture, industry, property values, and city appearance, urging cooperative thought and long range planning to attract markets and sustain development.
Alabama reaction shows broad approval of the state Democratic executive committee’s decision to continue electing national convention delegates and extending candidate qualification to all offices. The vote was unanimous after a caucus where members discussed the issue freely, signaling a shift toward aligning individual views with the party record.
The Opelika News and Tuscaloosa News defend party control over primary qualifications arguing the right to set standards for candidates is inherent. The Daily notes the bolter bar’s vindication as committee resolutions were approved, stressing primaries are exclusive to Democrats and not open to Republicans or independents.
J E Blair reflects on North Alabama future and the Tennessee Valley's potential. He recalls Bishop Morrison and biblical Caleb and Joshua urging possession of the land, urging fitness, ambition, and readiness for prosperity with railroads, bridges, and river navigation improving the valley.
Notes from December 17 and 19 1919 report an Albany fire truck getting stuck in mud at the aviation field while answering a grass fire call. The Laborer's & Producers union raises capital stock to 100000 with Sim Howell as president and 8 L King as general manager. Masonic Theatre books Henpecked Henry for Christmas Day two performances. Mrs J H Callahan and daughters visit Chattanooga Tennessee while Mrs A D Cohen hosts a Bridge Club in town. J Bandlin of Denville attends.
A feature about opera accessible to all audiences contrasts wide appeal with serious themes. It discusses cultural reach, public taste, and the role of music in society during 1930, reflecting King Features Syndicate's style.
Beginning Christmas the Metropolit an Grand Opera in New York will air Hansel and Gretel with Mr. Kahn Cravath and especially Mr. Aylesworth president of National Broadcasting leading the effort. The plan brings opera to remote viewers in Alaska and Florida at lower prices, avoiding crowds and discomfort. An experienced police official notes bootleggers and their protection rackets, while ex convicts find work with high earnings. Wall Street slides with steel shares falling from prior highs. In Rome, twelve Catholic college professors resign over the Fascist oath, rejecting allegiance to the Fascist state Pope.
The piece contrasts modern religious conviction with ancient martyrdom, citing Strasbourg burns and a contrite Englishman. It then shifts to shipping policy, urging British, French, German, and American lines to curb ships and rates, arguing for freer overseas outward routes beyond the twelve mile limit.
The president argues recovery and business growth depend on persuading Congress to remove foolish restrictions that forbid businessmen from making sensible arrangements to produce more efficiency and end wasteful overproduction.
Millions may regret neglecting dangerous condition of Pola Negri, the moving picture star. Blood transfusions are used, often timely, to rescue patients before hopeless states. Early transfusions and small repeated doses improve safety for both donor and recipient.
Charles P. Stewart analyzes Newton D Baker as a Democratic presidential hopeful in 1932. Baker sits uncertainly while national leaders push for a candidate. He fears the presidency after Wilson and Hoover eras, delaying a formal bid. He faces political pressure from Cox and others but remains noncommittal.
A Birmingham discussion centers on forming a local Veterans Voters' Union to be led by ex service men. The group plans to scrutinize candidates and measures and support those deemed best for the state.
HEFLIN Alabama December 19 tax receipt displayed as a reminder of the good old days. E H Taylor Route 3 shows a receipt issued December 10 1889 for 2 dollars 66 cents detailing state and county real estate taxes personal property tax special county tax and a poll tax totaling the amount.
Physiologist explains laughter as a reflex contortion triggered by a strong sensory and emotional stimulus to the brain. He notes laughter accompanies joy and triumph but can occur in tragedy or danger, with surprise being the essential element.
The White Christmas program at the First Methodist Church will be presented Sunday evening at 5 o clock. It features organ prelude by Mrs. W. E. Curry, choir numbers including There's a Song In the Air, Welcome Christmas Morning, The Wonderful Story, Herald Angels Sing, and All Hail Immanuel, with solos by Miss Ida Bell Price and Mrs. Terrell and multiple quartets and a double quartet. Reverend and choir participants include Miss Julia Bingham, Dr. W. F. Price, Mrs. McGlathery, Mrs. Todd, Mrs. Terrell, and others. Benediction and postlude conclude the program.
More than a hundred boosters from Maine will be aboard the Maine Better Business Special arriving in Birmingham on February 8. State and industrial leaders will accompany a train load of Maine products on a tour through the South.
The first American troop participation in World War I occurred on October 21, 1917, as the First Division entered the Luneville sector near Nancy, signaling U.S. combat involvement in the war.
A fragment from an old negro spiritual piece reflects Christmas rituals and humor, with lines about lighting a sock, riding a hallelujah nag, and chopping a gobbler. The text pivots to a modern reflection on memory and morale, noting ups and downs and the lingering sting of downs.
In a courtroom exchange, the defendant Rastus Johnson tells the judge that after a gunshot he saw the accuser run from a chicken coop. The accuser counters that the person seen could have been anyone resembling Johnson, noting speed akin to a famous sprinter.
A doctor examining a man described as very intoxicated suspects he has been drugged. The man, Mose-Yas, admits to drugging him all the way from the saloon, indicating a deliberate act to incapacitate.
A brief dialogue captures a rural voices exchange with phrases in the local drawl. The callers discuss a potential marriage proposal and identify themselves through dialectal questions and replies, reflecting a common communication style of the era.
A man and his companion sit in a dim corner while a tense exchange unfolds with pleading for a kiss and the woman’s silence. A client recently acquitted of burglary dismisses the scene, plans a daytime visit, and exits as discussions with counsel drift to future meetings.
Manager and leading lady clash backstage as a noisy misunderstanding over tights vs lights unfolds. A tourist notes village charm while locals joke about ignorance of others’ lives. Ella and Stella tease Bella’s looks tied to her father’s drug store. Dad counts paydays before Christmas while Mom laments money’s rapid flow.
The prompt asks how many nations were involved in the World War and what residence is regarded as the most valuable. It also queries the approximate number of hotels in the United States. The options given are 1. Thirty-one. 2. White House in Washington. 3. 26,000.
On this day in 1819 the public mocked Robert Mills as he urged Congress to fund a cross country railway system. The incident highlights early debate over national transportation planning and federal rail funding.
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