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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1930
Page
4
The passage notes water as the enduring popular drink, especially in the morning after. It hints at the era of 1930 and the need for historians to judge successors, while contrasting the urge to stay home with the impulse to wander and explore.
The report notes seven arrests in the city since December 23, referencing the earlier bulletin that Alabama liquor supply is low. It emphasizes a spike in policing activity tied to the shortage.
A call urges citizens to influence the December 1931 public development in Decatur and Morgan County. It emphasizes the power of speech for or against local improvements and civic projects.
The Daily pledges to provide a constructive paper for Decatur residents in 1931. It commits to home news, developing reports, farm diversification advocacy, and support for full term schools and live and let live business.
A 21 year old farmer borrows $1,000 and spends life repaying it while chasing a single crop to fund finance. The piece argues the fault lies with the farmer’s single money crop strategy, not banks or borrowers, and laments the endless cycle.
A fragmented note advises merchants in 1931 to set overheads, restrict credit, and collect from buyers who default. It warns that failure to pay hurts customer loyalty and future purchases, harming both the merchant and suppliers and cutting re buying power.
Thomas A. Bowles vice president of the First National Bank spoke to the Decatur Rotary on Decatur in Excerpts from his address advocate knowing and boosting local plants. The Daily publishes key points urging Decatur people to support industrial payrolls and employment.
The two cent gasoline levy prompts petitions asking Decatur council to reconsider the ordinance. Petitioners plan to present the protests to aldermen soon while officials weigh financial needs and seek to reassure the public about the tax. The Daily notes growing discontent and official cognizance.
Ralph Hitz of the Hotel New Yorker told a hotel association that advertising is the key to revival with a 25 percent increase in ad budgets. He warned that the highly advertised low mood is a strong competitor and urged immediate universal ad spending to unleash latent buying power and accelerate recovery.
The Greensboro Watchman notes Governor-elect Miller endures heavy pressure from applicants and delegations seeking office. It explains unusually high job hunt activity due to weak civil employment and autumn political dynamics, praising Miller’s restraint and discernment in selecting competent appointees.
The Daily plans to present both sides of the gasoline tax argument to let readers form their own opinion. No argument has yet been offered in favor of the increase, but the paper aims to provide reasoning to ease criticism of city government.
A sweeping, speculative column blends a proposed new Soviet factory court with notes on historical figures, aviation progress, Irish power, and global labor issues. It muses on ownership under socialism, Chinese banditry, and the Shannon plant while contrasting US inefficiency with foreign success.
New York columnist C O McIntyre surveys Hell's Kitchen and its tough gangs led by figures like Legs Diamond. He notes a culture of stealth grit, petty crime evolving to wagon hijack and violence, with a code of silence and immunity through corruption. The piece cites harsh environments shaping criminals and contrasts police views, warning of danger after dark.
Heavy traffic over the Decatur to Athens detour is wearing on travelers. The route has become rough and bumpy in spots yet drivers cheer that the concrete road should be finished soon.
Washington Day Book recalls the death of Frank Lester Greene, longtime Vermont senator and former congressman. A cautious, mild veteran of the Spanish American War, Greene endured a street shooting wound that crippled him yet never used his status to punish foes. He was a steadfast old guard Republican.
Dr. Tago Galdston outlines frostbite treatment from mild cases to severe exposure. Thawing rather than rapid warming prevents further injury, blister care with puncture and sterile needle, and gradual rewarming with cool to warm water, followed by absorbent coverings. Severe exposure requires bed rest and warmth to reduce pneumonia risk.
A compact glossary notes definitions for disingenuous meaning lacking frankness ergross meaning to purchase in bulk and monopolize and genteel meaning graceful or elegant in manners or dress. The entries use period language and contrast social polish with blunt behavior.
A jumble of anecdotes and quips about friendship and everyday life. Includes reflections on helping friends, aging, marriage, and playful punchlines about a golfer, a Scotchman, and misdialed numbers.
Miss Frances Lile was the guest of Mrs. Herbert Harris for the Cotillion club dance. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Howe of Little Rock Ark are visiting relatives here. Miss Mary Pitts Taylor will leave Wednesday to resume studies at David Lipscomb College in Nashville Tenn. Miss Sallie Mae Hames has returned to Huntsville to resume her duties as teacher in the Joe Bradley schools.
The centurion learns Paul is a Roman and questions the legality of scourging him. The captain reveals he paid a large sum for freedom but Paul asserts he was free born. Fear arises, and the next day Paul is freed to face the Jewish leaders and is brought before them.
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