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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1932
Page
2
Southern farmer's coming of age vision from Grady
Quote from Henry W. Grady imagines the Southern farmer gaining independence by managing yards dairies and barnyards growing cotton for cash sale in his own time and market. It contrasts freedom with debt and master’s bidding as the measure of emancipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ww. Grady
Morgan County Schools Face Extended Closure and Tight Budgets
The Morgan County schools consider continuing a shortened term under a county board plan that guarantees at least 50 percent cash or warrants, but deficits near 70 000 dollars last year and around 100 000 dollars this year threaten public schooling. The piece argues many rural students may lose a year of instruction if funding remains inadequate and calls for enhanced teacher support and living provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Education
Morgan County
Morgan County Considers Home Support to Save Schools
The article argues teachers and school patrons should provide housing food and fuel for teachers to keep Morgan County schools open. It warns that without local sacrifice the schools will close and students lose a year of education. The piece praises courage and urges action by communities to rise above passive defeatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Decatur Residents Urged to Buy Local Decatur Made Goods
A plea urges Decatur people to seek Decatur made products in stores to keep local industries operating in 1933. Buying hosiery bread brooms brick cedar cabinets or silk is seen as assurance of continued operation and more employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Two For a Miracle Not Much Gold Silver Eighty To Once
A brief Brisbane column notes limited prospects of reprisals and frames the idea of a miracle in wary terms. The piece reflects 1932 sentiment on value and outcomes with terse commentary.
Miracles and Money in a Modern Christmas Reflections
A Miami column muses on the season mixing religious sentiment with fiscal debate. It cites Roosevelt, Mussolini, and the need for new ideas to thaw frozen money, discusses gold and silver values, France's debt, and policy options like tariffs, taxes, and Panama Canal tolls while noting there will be no beer for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Washington
France
Senate
Comparing Beer and Cigars Opens New Wet and Dry Angle
Washington hearings on a beer bill pivot on potency and tax to satisfy both wet and dry factions. Yale physiology professor Yandell Henderson compares tobacco products and alcohol, arguing beer at four percent vs ten percent wine challenges prohibition aims and revenue needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Congress
House of Representatives
Ways and Means
Yandell Henderson
Applied Physiology
Yale
Prohibition Law Stance and Gangster Power Risk
The piece argues that without changing the prohibition framework or repealing the Eighteenth Amendment, beer and bootlegging will mix with no drop in gangster power, likely leading to violence taking over the beer business. It also mentions the Associated Press distributing a photo feature of a Spanish girl, noting the focus on foreheads and backs as a visual gimmick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Associated Press
Spain
Ill of Flu Confines Miss Chappel Quinn
Miss Chappel Quinn is confined to her bed with influenza and many friends wish her a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chappel Quinn
Correct Grammar Note on Don't for Third Person
A grammar rule states that don't is incorrect with third person singular subjects. Use does not or doesn't with he she it or any singular noun. For example He doesn't know.
Words of Wisdom From Society on Good Manners
A terse maxim notes that the society of women embodies the nena of good manners. The quotation attributes moral guidance to refined social circles and traditional etiquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Women
Nena
Gos
Wet Christmas Predicted As Weatherman Sees Rain
The forecast warns of rain on Christmas Day. Fire damaged the home of J. M. Minor at 422 Johnston Street due to roof sparks. Visitors and arrivals include Dr W Brown from Falkville, Birmingham visitors Mrs John Hamlin and Mrs Elmer Moles, and Charlie Malone returning from Augusta Military Academy for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Minor
Johnston Street
John Hamlin
Elmer Moles
Birmingham
Charlie Malone
Augusta Military Academy
Fort Defiance
Questions and Answers on Historic Sights and Facts
The log cabin where Abe Lincoln was born is enclosed in a marble mausoleum at Hodgenville Kentucky. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is believed to date from about 1174. No wood was used in the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Lincoln
Eiffel Tower
Paris
Hodgenville
An Old Fashioned Christmas Greeting
A family scene shares holiday wishes and a humorous exchange about happiness, money, education, and confidence. The dialogue showcases a traditional Christmas tone with parents commenting on upbringing and a business doctor noting resilience before expressing warm New Year cheer.
A Chorus of Jokes and Christmas Zingers
A collage of quips on life faith and holidays. The piece riffs on desire, laws, smiles and beer with humor about aging couples and a wary view of romance. It ends with a gag about a man and his wife and independence.
Samaritan Army Appeals For Relief Funds In Decatur
Major J L Woodard of the local post issued a public appeal for funds to support the Samaritan Army relief program. He describes freezing cold days, widespread hunger, and many calls for help beyond their capacity. He cites a family with no food for 24 hours and urges donations of clothing and food, promising open books and progress verification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samaritan Army
J. L. Woodard
Major Woodard
Decatur
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