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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1932
Page
2
The passage describes an early winter mood, contrasting a crisp breeze with the scent of moth balls drifting from a muffler. It captures a sensory impression of the season rather than a news event or report.
The article asserts Decatur could reach 500 Chamber of Commerce members in the first year, noting 100 to 200 residents willing to join but not yet asked. It argues this shows Decatur’s commitment to development and aims for industrial and agricultural growth despite adverse conditions.
A Kentucky judge barred representatives of a Knoxville newspaper from attending the murder trial sessions over which he presides. He defended the move by citing disapproved articles about a prior trial, prompting editorial protest that courts belong to all the people rather than to any single official.
Clarence Darrow and Governor Bilbo plan joint debates on prohibition, attracting large crowds per the Commercial Dispatch. The unlikely pairing, noted for sharp wit and radical stances, aims to entertain while revisiting a topic already well debated as Bilbo exits the governorship.
The Ladies of Benevolent Hospital recall several thousand dollars in uncollected pledges from years past. They propose installment payments to revive finances and keep the hospital open for the community. The plan aims to collect overdue pledges and ease the hospital board’s burden.
The Alabama Democratic executive committee urges that all primary candidates be Democrats who supported the ticket in the last election. The Alexander City Outlook and Roanoke Leader argue loyalty matters, while Decatur could benefit from local Decatur made products and greater payroll impact.
A. G. Patterson of the Alabama delegation leaves for Washington to join the Jackson Day dinner. Mack Lynne injures his left foot unloading timbers in Morgan County. Albany and Decatur streets were covered with ice for the first time this winter. Henry Goidel travels to Pulaski Tennessee to enter Massey school. Mrs W E Todd returns from New York with her daughter Frances. Mrs E E Graves to host the Music Study Club with an expected program of excellence.
Arthur Brisbane writes on global leaders Hoover Mussolini Laval Gandhi MacDonald Stalin and others as Congress debates tariffs and capital gains. An Irish scientist teases silk from seaweed while a real estate magnate commits suicide after losing fortune and Japan attacks a U.S. official.
Senator Alben Barkley’s expressed regret over backing the Hoover debt suspension raises a core ethics issue. If a pledge to support a moratorium harms constituents, should a legislator honor the pledge or vote for the people’s best interests, even at the cost of breaking a promise.
A Kashmiri practice for rickets aligns with modern science. Three cures noted: Bara moulla earth rich in calcium, fish liver pills, and mustard oil with sun exposure. Sunlight creates Vitamin D essential for bone growth, with indoor limits and cloudy-sky light offering limited help. Cod liver oil and viosterol provide Vitamin D when sun is unavailable, guiding infant care to ensure adequate sun exposure and nutrient intake.
The article notes the origin of Constantinople from Constantine the Great who moved the eastern empire seat there and dedicated it on May 11 330. It also mentions public interest in Japan's attitude and promotes Decatur industry and Decatur made products. Adding machine rolls are offered for sale at The Daily.
Mrs. Florence P. Kahn of San Francisco climbs to fourth in Republican seniority on the House Military Affairs Committee as the GOP eyed future chairmanship. With Democrats running the chamber, her path to chair could open if party control returns and she is repeatedly reelected.
A satirical sketch presents verses on aging and ambition. It weaves in a flapper observing tired men, a local grouch avoiding coffee at lunch, and a Scotsman who shot his wife over a shaving brush mishap. A blind tasteless onion joke and a drunken stumble close the piece.
A humorous piece contrasts courtesy with everyday interactions. The first part extols courtesy as a free universal gift that unlocks doors and minds, inspires respect, and costs nothing. The second vignette features an absent minded professor who forgets his purpose and exits after a waitress’ question.
A reflection on humanity noting much good in the worst and much bad in the best making reform hard to judge. It contemplates moral balance in people and the challenge of improving society as a whole.
A flapper quips that a kiss saves electric bills while a couple argues over whistle tricks and a man’s temper. The piece riffs on romance, independence, and changing norms with witty asides about taxes, radios, and the return of whiskers.
The sapo is called the singing fish due to a humming noise from its air bladder. Boston, Massachusetts is named as the fishing capital. Halibut eggs are the largest among deep sea fish with eggs of record size.
The text explains that a phrase should not be placed between two sentence members and gives a rule about a quotation on faulty attribution. It argues that in nine cases out of ten the thief acts from want and rewrites the example accordingly for clarity.
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