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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1932
Page
4
Henry W Grady writes of a future where Southern farmers live independently on their own fields and pastures. They produce cotton as surplus and sell it on their own terms, free from creditors and debt, achieving true freedom when they control cash payments and mortgage settle ments.
A terse report notes a blue bird missing from its perch amid a sudden upheaval. Local witnesses recall bright plumage seen near a sycamore and a distant whistle of wind before disappearance. Authorities urge caution and further sightings.
A New Orleans judge ruled an engagement ring is a loan rather than a lien. The ruling contrasts a previous opinion that the ring could secure a claim as collateral in a dispute.
The article notes districts pleading for budget relief may not keep schools open. Boards of education lack funds and face possible closures unless cheaper, alternative approaches are found to continue operations this year.
A veteran message from the president expresses gratitude and affection, recalling the country’s remembrance of actions in 1917 and 1918 and noting strange echoes of the BEF incident in Washington.
News of the sudden death of Professor F. T. Appleby, longtime city superintendent in Florence Alabama, brings sadness to Decatur and many who knew the respected school executive. Appleby was beloved and his abilities were recognized across North Alabama after fifteen to twenty years of service.
Arthur Brisbane, famed commentator, expresses relief at the close of 1932 and looks to 1933 with hope and optimism. He notes his vast audience and predicts broad agreement with his sentiment as the year ends.
The Daily invites Decatur residents to share happiness this Christmas by matching gifts to 300 local children. The appeal urges identifying each child to ensure a personal remembrance and to connect generous givers with those in need.
The passage argues that increasing trade volume depends on moving funds to farmers so they can buy. A barter-era approach is suggested, with farmers supplying produce and businesses supplying goods, creating mutual profits and a local market. It frames the farmer’s product as profit and the businessman’s as consumer demand.
John R. Witt urges Morgan County to hire a farm agent and home demonstration agent. He cites John F. Yarborough from Colbert County and notes funding limits may block hiring now. He argues local expertise and business support could boost county farm production beyond Alabama peers. The Decatur Chamber of Commerce will seek market for products.
The author outlines a future reform platform advocating free complete school terms, free high school books, shifting state college funding, abolition of property taxes, and adoption of income and sales taxes. The piece notes these changes are distant but would benefit the people once enacted.
A philosophical muse notes people often delay efforts in life and cling to the belief it is too late. The piece argues that the sole error lies in giving up on starting, urging action despite doubts.
A Brisbane column outlines the clash of railroads and automobile growth with gas taxes and highway funding, highlighting the era’s tough road to solutions as transportation policy debates intensify. The piece signals ongoing friction between existing rail infrastructure and rising auto usage in 1932.
Miami dispatch reports railroads fear rising automobile competition on public highways and urge controls while Alfred P. Sloan Jr. of General Motors warns the issue touches railroad solvency and consumer transportation costs. A Coolidge Smith Baruch study and a five railroad presidents five user group conference are cited as efforts to address highway traffic taxes and shifting gasoline revenue.
A public column discusses railroad and automobile competition, highway taxation, and the need to keep railroads prosperous while supporting the expanding automobile system. The author argues against subsidies, urges long haul rail focus, and highlights impacts on farming and consumer costs.
Washington report outlines possible shift in Senate leadership as Senator Joseph T. Robinson faces pressure from internal divisions. Rumors name Senator James Byrnes of South Carolina as potential successor, amid questions about Robinsons conservative stance and Roosevelt era policy tensions.
Diet plan by Dr. Logan Clendening outlines a daily ration for a 10 year old child weighing about 60 pounds. It lists meals breakfast lunch and dinner with specified foods and totals calories 1099 carbohydrate 244 protein 78 fat 79 and vitamins minerals including A B C iron calcium and phosphorus. It notes vitamin D optional via cod liver oil viosterol or sunlight exposure.
A Christmas greeting recalls quiet peace amid festive cheer and wishes for health and fortune in the New Year. The text then offers lighthearted vignettes about manners, manners, and social quirks with jokes about kissing hands pets and college pursuits.
A collage of Christmas verse promotes joy and charity, plus a cynical column of quips. The piece blends a seasonal ode about goodwill with wry one liners on honesty salesmanship Latin study and marriage.
W H Rollins of Route 4 Hartselle was noted as a business visitor in Decatur today.
Mrs F M Hamilton shows improvement after a flu attack. Friends and family note her progress and hope for a full recovery.
The whale described as Sibbald's reaches 85 feet or more in length and surpasses all other whales and all known animals, living or extinct, in bulk.
Twelve years after 1908, Morgan County National Bank installs a new burglar proof vault in a brick vault built for the equipment. Doors will be six inches thick and weigh about four tons. Sheriff’s forces seized the steamer J. Luther Troxell by writ issued last July after a raid on the boat yielded liquor and near beer. Mayors Basile Albany and Decatur announce no fireworks display within the limits. Miss Lucile Patterson arrives from Montgomery Woman’s College for Christmas leave, joined by Miss Marie McGlawn arriving from the same college to spend the holidays with Rev. and Mrs. W. P. McGlawn.
Decatur Daily prints a plea from J. W. Guire urging faith over politics and worldly progress. He warns against secularism and calls for prayer, repentance, and a Christ centered remedy to national turmoil.
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