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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1934
Page
4
Announcement page from the Decatur Daily Telegraph era detailing publication notes and subscription rates printed in 1917. Includes postal information, change of ownership notes, and rates for carrier and mail delivery. Describes printing company and publication rights.
The message praises making 1936 a best year and promotes the Boy Scout motto do a good turn daily. It mentions Jono E. Andrus of Yonkers New York once earning two hundred million dollars and holding the title millionaire etraphanger.
The text suggests future aids against old age and unemployment as a strong form of social insurance against recession, framing them as a prudent, protective measure for troubled times.
Rabeoh states that most gains in business are foreseen by those in farming, noting that a large share of the people engaged in farming pursuits expect improvement in the year 1925.
A fragment reports a poll from Murray Kentucky teachers college students showing men favor certain traits. It mentions blue eyed types and blondes among preferences and notes some dynamic of influence on romantic aims.
The Associated Press wire opens early and closes late to provide the latest news throughout the day. The Daily promises comprehensive coverage and a complete picture of global happenings for readers in north Alabama.
Local indicators point to 1938 being a peak year for auto purchases. In the past year purchases have been phenomenal and many buyers await new models, suggesting automotive centers will expand and 1936 to 1937 could rival previous record sales.
A letter to The Daily quotes Reverend Peter M. Dennis praising local efforts and urging residents to live up to his high expectations in the new year. He lauds the town’s spirit and calls for continued, unified action in addressing civic goals.
A Decatur Daily message from John s Episcopal Church in Decatur Alabama reflects on the year ending 1934 and extends wishes for happiness in 1995 noting gratitude for community support and Reverend Peter M Dennis praise for fairness and blessing.
A North Alabama minister criticizes the county unit system and urges a statewide approach to liquor control ahead of the upcoming prohibition referendum. He calls for nonpartisan legislation and warns that mixed wet and dry counties would require heavy enforcement at borders. The Daily echoes his call for clear, effective policy and decisive action.
Arthur Brisbane discusses equality concerns and rights issues in a opinion column, noting controversial plans and actions. The piece questions social commitments and the treatment of diverse groups while reflecting the era’s public discourse.
A reflective essay touches on New Year celebrations and human folly, classical quotes, and warnings about inequality. It then shifts to a grim find in Hempstead, a skeleton in an iron cage, hinting at medieval torture. The piece surveys naval games, Turkish Armenians, and anti trust concerns, ending with wage realities at Hamilton Woolen Mills amid ongoing strikes and tensions.
Dr. Logan Clendening argues that human progress is limited to scientific and medical advances while social and governance gains lag. He contrasts ancient sanitation and care with modern medicine, noting six pamphlets available for 10 cents each via his name in care of the paper.
Repairs to the Flint Creek bridge after a serious wreck have been finished and traffic routed over the structure again. Warrants exceeding $5,000 have reached the probate office for distribution to Confederate Veterans in the county. Ex service men seeking to reorganize the local American Legion post were to meet to elect officers. Rudolph Valentino to appear at the Princess Theatre tomorrow in The Young Rajah. Miss Katherine Rush Peebles of Mooresville visits Miss Josephine Ford, while Miss Alice Williams of Pulaski visits local relatives.
In ICO Mexico, 57 year old Red Shirts members accused of killing five Catholics near a church were moved to the federal penitentiary after armed residents resisted. One killer died during the mob action and authorities feared a jail assault.
The 2 cent nuisance tax on each bank check ends at midnight tonight after 30 months in force. From its start it brought in about 101 million dollars to the treasury through November, averaging roughly 3.4 million per month, and Congress has shown no sign of renewal.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday for Sam Bolling one of the oldest residents of the Hul community. He is survived by wife four sons. Mr Bolling was widely beloved and leaves a large number of friends and relatives to mourn his loss.
The government disbursed about 3 billion dollars in the past year to aid the distressed with cash, goods or jobs. Roughly one in seven Americans relied on government support, excluding farmer benefits.
The mills are to be closed permanently, assets to be distributed among stockholders, business discontinued, and about one thousand men added to the unemployment rolls.
A collage of brusque dialogue and quips on new year resolutions, marital slyness, and social pretensions. A nurse says drink less, a wife misreads syncopation as irregular bar movement, and neighbors trade barbs about work, war, and friendship amid a humorous parade of brief exchanges.
A mixed page of society gossip, theatrical casting hints, and local rumors. Imogene Coca’s new role is Robert Burton, Anne Cannon visits New York for New Year, and Virginia Uppercu debuts at Weylin. Mentions of legal notices, piano and musical chatter, fashion trivia, and holiday greetings close the column.
A brief festive verse bids farewell to the old year and greets the new. It offers a playful exchange with resolutions and wishes for happiness, health, and prosperous days ahead. The tone is light and seasonal.
Amid a payroll dispute dating to 1932, 21 railroad brotherhoods won a phased wage reduction reversal and a six hour workday proposal aligned with federal policy to spread employment. The plan restores higher pay in stages and aims to avoid new layoffs.
About 80 people in the immediate vicinity are expected to benefit from a wage reduction in the area while district wide beneficiaries increased materially to 101, signaling broader relief impact.
Persons born on this day tend to be quick to see the good in others and often praise their abilities. This reflective trait can foster harmony and encourage positive social interactions throughout their lives.
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