Public funds and taxes shape Alabama’s expansion
Alabama faces financing strain as public projects outpace revenue. The piece argues public enterprises like roads and schools must be paid for, with a forecast of an extra session to craft remedies. It cites Senator Mastick on rising government costs and the political risks of tax revision, noting the public’s desire to spend others’ money and the difficulty of cutting expenditures.
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Labama
Commonwealths
Alabama
Seabury Mastick
New York
Mastick
Legislatie
When business is poor advert to boost sales say Brisbane
The quote recalls Arthur Brisbane stressing early to advertise and Wanamaker’s principle that in hard times advertising becomes essential. The passage links classic adage to modern caution about market downturns and the need for promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Brisbane
John Wanamaker
Merchant Prince
Department store results show ads drove 1931 sales
Editorial insight from Editor & Publisher notes that department stores in 1931 achieved volumes equal to or higher than the previous year, crediting newspaper advertising as a key driver. Robert Lusk of Ramberger Newark and other managers testify ads pulled crowds even in the depths of the panic, arguing the press is the fastest path to consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trey
Prince John Wanamaker
Robert C. Lusk
Ramberger
Newark
Uer
What Value College Holds Across Generations
The passage questions college value across generations. It notes present views see college as custom while parents who did not attend wonder about why grades aren’t better, yet students stay enrolled. It predicts future generations may face the issue boldly and weigh college values directly.
Princess Theatre to open with Tea For Three in 1919
From The Daily December 30 1919 the Princess Theatre a new $100000 playhouse will open tonight with Tea For Three. Mrs L A Neill entertained for Mrs J E Penney of Birmingham. Mrs John Pointer and son Sam of Florence Ala visiting relatives in the Twin Cities. Miss Dimple Brock guest of Birmingham friends. Misses Sue and Minnie King en route to Birmingham stop to visit Maud Odom who joins them in their visit to the Magic City. Hilda Polytinski of Hartselle visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs M C Barnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
John Pointer
Sam
Florence, Ala
Twin Cities
Sue
Minnie King
Leighton, Ala
Birmingham
Maud Odom
Magic City
Hilda Polytinski
Hartselle
Mrs. M. C- Barnett
Planes Blast a Train Gandhi Fight Bald Eagle Banter
Arthur Brisbane presents a mix of sensational column items. A dramatic note on aviation mishaps, a call to Gandhi style resistance, and a curious quip about a bald eagle reflect the era's bold, opinionated tone and penchant for provocative contrasts.
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Gandhi
Japan Manchuria War Echoes in World Stage
The piece notes Japan’s actions in Manchuria as League of Nations voices weaken and US protests rise. It cites a line about Japanese air power destroying a Chinese armored train and comments on air dominance versus ground fighting. Gandhi reshapes passive resistance stance in India, urging readiness to endure suffering and even sacrifice a million lives if needed.
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Japan
Manchuria
League of Nations
United States
India
Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi Homecoming Amid Silence and Turmoil
Gandhi returns aboard a ship on a day of silence while women crown him with garlands. Beside him untouchables march with black flags in an anti Gandhi demonstration. The text notes Hindu Muslim population tensions and unrest as India debates liberty.
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Gandhi
India
Taming Eagles and Tiny Fossils From London
Cyrus H. K. Curtis reports that Captain C W R Knight tamed an American bald eagle from Alaska, a feat Lord Balfour is claimed to have achieved during the war. Also noted is a tiny five inch Ostracoderm skeleton off the Baltic, dating over five hundred million years, linked to human ancestry. The piece muses on evolution and science, ending with a caution about believing unseen germs.
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Cyrus H. K. Curtis
London
C. W. R. Knight
Alaska
Dr. Mann
Washington, D. C
Curtis
Lord Balfour
Baltic Sea
The Phage: Tiny Parasites That Eat Germs
A speaker explains bacteriophages or phages as tiny parasites that attack germs. Dr D Herelle of Yale notes phages can both inactivate and intensify disease germs. The analogy to Noah’s Ark underscores the marvel of microscopic life and its survival needs.
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D’herelle
Yale University
Noah
The
Americans report Russia has plenty of jobs for all
A group led by Roy Hudson in a Rus sia investigation asserts that all Russians have enough to eat and are content. They claim a Soviet plant employs 32,000 workers, needs 12,000 more, and cannot hire despite a 9 percent wage increase, a fact the group presents as remarkable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hudson
Russia
Hudson
Wages Rise for Caspian Sailors and Russians Miners
Sailors on the Caspian sea receive two wage raises totaling twenty four percent and Russian miners gain thirty percent. Employment offices at Baku shut due to lack of applicants while Stalingrad’s 400,000 workers show a literacy shift from 370,000 illiterate to 30,000 illiterate. The piece questions why Russia maintains full employment while other nations face idleness.
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Caspian Sea
Baku
Thomas Burns
San Francisco
Stalingrad
Russia
Opposition to religion in Mexico grows amid church limit plan
Opposition to church power intensifies as President prepares to publish a law imposing a limit of one church, signaling a major shift in Mexico's religious policy and triggering concern among religious groups and observers.
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Mexico
How Fats Are Utilized In the Science of Diet
Dr. Logan Clendening argues middle aged Americans eat far too much fat. He notes fat provides energy but burns slowly, must pair with carbohydrates, and aids fat soluble vitamins A and D. He warns excess fat can leave acid waste, especially in diabetes, and stresses fats are essential with protein in everyday foods.
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Logan Clendening
M. D
Pessimism at GOP capital over Hoover renomination
National committee Republicans in Washington voiced bleak views on Hoover's renomination with many predicting a tough 1932 race. While some see a path to power after a difficult 1933 37 period, others warn Democrats could field stronger leaders and resist Hoover's return. A noted faction favors dropping Hoover with calls to draft alternative candidates but no clear substitute emerges.
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Ashington
D D. C
G. O. P. National Committee
Washington
Hoover
Hiram Johnson
Mr. Hoover
Senator Johnson
Shrine grandeur sparks clerical expulsion demand
An annual celebration at the Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe drew about half a million attendees, prompting Senator Algamirano of Vera Cruz to call for the expulsion of Pascual Diaz, Archbishop of Mexico, and all other priests amid anti clerical sentiment.
Birds per acre and life spans in the United States
The article states there are about two birds per acre in the United States. It notes the hummingbird as the swiftest flyer in short flights. It adds that common small birds like the robin typically live from 10 to 15 years.
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United States
Acre
Anniversary of Mason and Dixon line survey begins
On this day in 1763 the survey of the Mason and Dixon line between Pennsylvania and Maryland was begun marking a pivotal project in colonial boundaries.
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Pennsylvania
Maryland
Horoscope for those born today in money matters
Those born on this day are thoughtful and contemplative with strong religious leanings. They are calculating and shrewd in bargains and money matters.
Scouts Meet Boy Scouts and Friends at St. Johns
Scouts meet Wednesday evening at the usual hour in St. Johns Episcopal church for a friendly gathering.
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Boy Scouts
Friendly Indians
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Correct Use of Characteristic in English
The speaker clarifies that characteristic refers to a distinguishing quality. An example contrasts two phrases, favoring a concise statement such as One incident of my life is climbing College Hill over a longer form.
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College Hill
Tyler couple return from Huntsville visit
Rev. and Mrs. R. T. Tyler have come back from Huntsville where they stayed with relatives yesterday.
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R. T. Tyler
Huntsville
Walker returns from Augusta visit with son
Mrs. Erin Walker has returned from Augusta Georgia where she was the guest of her son Lieutenant G. V. Walker during the holidays.
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Erin Walker
Augusta
G. V. Walker
A Good New Year Resolution on Christmas Payments
A brief note suggests maintaining payments for Christmas presents as a sensible New Year resolution. It emphasizes financial responsibility and timely settling of holiday purchases.
Resolutions for 1932 Reflect Humorous Public Reform Demands
A playful list of imagined laws targets neighbor noise by nine p.m., smoking, crime news, bridge parties, Sunday outings, beauty norms, dancing teachers, late curfews, public gum chewing, makeup in public, weekly baths, prize fights, and even loud laughter. The piece satirically notes the era's reform zeal and ends with a domestic quip between parent and child.
Fool in Love Delivers No Convincing Talk
A reflective line argues you cannot persuade a devoted girl she errs in love nor an intoxicated man he is a spectacle, highlighting the bias of passion over judgment. The quote frames romance and self-awareness as stubborn obstacles to rational critique.
Not a real news item but a joke exchange
A humor exchange about family life ends with a punchline claiming less complication since the mother’s absence and a crude line about cocks on from either end, delivered as a joke.
Work of cooling heads under trying facts praised
Few people value work that centers on staying calm under many tough facts and using reason to solve hard, disagreeable problems.
Farm Drudge Plans Marriage After Long Farm Work
A farm worker declares he has shouldered heavy labor including fencing plowing milking and chores and now reveals he is going to marry. The speech reflects pride in his decades of hard labor and a shift in life as he pursues a new commitment on marriage.
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Garden Club
Coat purchase riff in matrimonial chat
A light exchange between Mrs Pennington and Mrs Cordington about buying a coat. Mrs Pennington jokes about husband pressure while Mrs Cordington says she obtained hers with little distress. The dialogue captures a humorous domestic moment.
Baby Speech Caution Against Early Papa Shocks
A humorous note warns parents to delay teaching a baby to say Papa until the child can handle the emotional impact. The line reflects a playful view on child development and expressions of affection.
Druggist Joke Exchange Reveals Illness Inquiry
A playful exchange shows a druggist asks about a customer’s wife and learns she is ill, the customer replies she cannot come, highlighting a misunderstanding and a light moment of concern.
Johnny’s peek at father’s wakeful state clues piquant scene
A narrator recalls his mother’s question about their father’s wakefulness. He plans a quick look, a small moment of curiosity turning into a charged exchange. The line uses dialect and hints at family boundaries and curiosity.
Boy tries to buy movie ticket amid truancy claim
A box office clerk questions a boy about school while he insists he has the measles. The exchange shows the child saying he is 211 right and eager to attend a film, highlighting a humorous truancy moment.
A Punchline Teases Mr. Coolidge’s Run Year
An assortment of quips mocks public figures and social norms. It notes that foes rarely kick a downed man, advises about workplace marriage, and suggests dull people avoid talking sense. The piece ends by remarking Mr. Coolidge chose a favorable year not to seek the presidency.
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Mr. Coolidge
Presiding Elder Rev R T Tyler Visits Local Churches
Rev R T Tyler presiding elder of the Decatur district visits Mt Carmel church on the Vinemont circuit Saturday to preach and conduct conference in the afternoon. He goes to ARKadelphia for a 1 30 conference Sunday after morning sermons and ends with a conference at Cullman church Sunday evening.
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R. T. Tyler
Decatur
Mt. Carmel
Vinemont
Arkadelphia
Tyler
Cullman Church
Visits Somerville and Hartselle
Robert Hoke Keley of Prospect Drive spent the Christmas season visiting friends in Somerville and Hartselle.
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Robert Hoke Keley
Prospect Drive
Christas
Somerville
Hartselle
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Tennessee Valley Printing
W.R. Shelton
Shelton Benjamin Bloodyworth
Sheppard
Associated Press
A.l
National Advertising Representatives
Prost, Landis & Kohn
Atlanta
Chicago
Mail
Caly
By Mail
Tennessee Valley
L. A Neill
the Lyons
J. E. Penney
Miss Dimple Brock
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Clendening
National Capital
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Moses
Nye
Coolidge
Charles G. Dawes
Senator Borah
Capitol Hill
White House
Gifford Winchot
Norris
Scouts
Johnny
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