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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1932
Page
2
A bold call to begin mailing operations immediately and continue until the year 1932 becomes a historical point. The note frames a long campaign or initiative as a decisive effort lasting through a named time.
The piece praises stressing labor unity alongside sports and notes New Jersey consider taxing peskeasies to curb speakeasies. It mentions receiving a book titled The World Court and suggests reading would be profitable if time allowed.
Alabama agriculture commissioner Seth P. Storrs predicts a difficult financing year for 1932 farmers, arguing there is a method behind his remarks and motive, yet contends 1932 will not be harder than 1931 for farmers.
A Montgomery Journal excerpt recalls foolish sayings that haunted their authors. It cites Joseph Tullon, Louis XIV, Von Bethmann Hollweg, Britain’s war stance, George III, and others. Notable missteps include Roosevelt and Raskob remarks and reactions by SOD and church figures to Prohibition debates.
New Year's events include a Hoff theatre party for their sons followed by refreshments at the Martha Washington. Maria Evelyn Calvin departs for Staunton to study at Mary Baldwin Seminary. Mrs L P Troup to return from Nashville. Mrs John H Donnell hosted. Lanier Baker Jr to return from Louisville. Joe Clark joins Speake Echols department store.
A historical lecture contrasts noble phrases with phrases used to provoke laughs. It notes Hoover’s misquoted boast, Wilson’s too proud to fight line, and Kaiser Wilhelm’s me and Gott remark as examples. The speaker warns public figures pay a price for careless or flippant language.
The message urges a year of cheerful effort and thoughtful deeds for the community. It frames 1932 as a time of accomplishment and progress for Decatur and its residents.
In hard times a sudden event or opportunity can snap you from financial drought, offering a renewed sense of momentum and a quicker pull out of the low period. The piece contrasts mood shifts with money troubles, noting how timing and chance can reshape outlooks.
A polite admonition targets rumor spreaders who upset respected residents by labeling a local man a liar and urging his apprehension for causing unrest among prominent citizens.
A sermon titled A Train of Thoughts for the Sabbath and other days uses the Mephibosheth story from Second Samuel to illustrate God's generosity and invitation. It links David's vow to Jonathan with Christ's saving work, urging believers to aid the needy and reject humanist notions denying God’s kindness.
Wets in the House face a single vote on Prohibition repeal or modification while Sen Ashurst of Arizona questions the dry position, saying people seek jobs not tags. Labor leader McGrady urges a dole for the idle, and VP Curtis predicts 1932 will open on a high road to prosperity.
The column weighs in on anti fascist actions in Italy, Japanese air power in Manchuria, and international responses. It notes professor appeals to the League of Nations, cites scientists doubting definitive cosmic answers, and questions the relevance of expert opinion to vast military and political questions.
Dr. Clendening discusses body water balance, noting water intake is naturally regulated and excessive intake is expelled. He cites Rowntree experiments showing permanent water gain is minimal and thirst signals loss. Miner sweat causes salt loss, prompting compensatory intake. excessive sweating can lead to cramps and impaired kidney excretion.
Charles P. Stewart argues that economists push for shorter hours to boost output, yet this ignores the link between labor's product and wages. He notes under consumption and misdistribution as deeper causes and warns a reduction in output lowers wages, undermining the intended cure.
A contemplative line likens naval expertise to scientific understanding, noting the combat vessel's study reflects broader questions about destruction and renewal in the universe.
Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Alexander returned from the Christmas holidays with their parents Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Alexander at their home in Waldridge Ohio.
The Charity Council and Community Board distributed gifts to about 200 children this year with help from Santa Claus. The two organizations remember and assist many youngsters.
To make a men's suit about 62 ounces of wool are required. Orients turbans use 10 to 20 yards of muslin. Breeches originated with ancient Greeks as a badge of slavery.
The article explains Maine remains cooler than France because ocean currents modify regional temperatures, even though both regions lie at similar distances from the equator.
A fragmentary verse piece warns against wasted regret and urges building a new life in the New Year. It evokes cemeteries and fate while urging steadfastness and personal renewal despite hardship. The text intersperses anecdotes and sketches about morality and social mores from a historical newspaper page.
Hicks and Henderson have moved to new quarters for the coming year. They occupy the building formerly used by Sheats Grocery Company on Upper Avenue.
Announcement says the K and G Lumber Company, a well known Decatur firm, will open a woodworking and cabinet shop in the Skeggs building at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Moult Street. The move is described as a forward step with much success expected.
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