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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1932
Page
2
Decatur urges residents to support local building and Decatur made products to boost payrolls and reduce unemployment. The message calls for personal initiative, focusing on self improvement and productive planning to benefit the whole city.
The piece argues the Mobile Amendment reflects the people's demand for lowered taxes that fairly reflect paying ability. It condemns unfair taxation where some pay nothing while others pay beyond earnings. It suggests Hoover and Congress may propose or approve more taxes, but opposes such moves as contrary to American policy.
The Gadsden Times reports a front page plan led by the Chamber of Commerce to boost home industry through local trade across Etowah county. A meeting of business people and farmers will discuss tax issues and mobilize support for Decatur and other towns to buy Decatur-made products, aiming to grow payrolls and prosperity.
The Decatur Charity Council warns that funds are tight after a partial public subscription. Despite mild winter relief, demands will rise with colder weather. donations and timely monthly pledges are urged to sustain food and fuel aid as needs grow.
From the Daily of January 9 1920 C L Buck returns from Knoxville J P Brock travels to Washington D C D D Burleson sick with influenza Harold Carter joins Morgan County National Bank Billie Nance of Gadsden visits Mr and Mrs R E Sneed Raymond Brown former captain of Company E 167th infantry Rainbow division is elected commander of the Morgan County Legion Fest.
A 1932 King Features Syndicate piece highlights a sensational tale about a remarkable flying boat. The narrative promises daring feats and adventurous exploits likely drawing readers into a high-flying exploration of early aviation marvels.
Arthur Brisbane reflects on human faults from jealousy to greed noting global tensions from India bombs to Japan's advances. He cites Rockefeller City plans, Dutch aviation, and Lloyd George gains while urging accountability amid shifting empires and finance.
Who's Who profile notes Senator Robert J. Bulkley of Ohio failed to speak in the last senate session and faced limited attention at home. Once hoped for a presidential path, his prospects faded, though aims to remain in the senate persist. Observers say he is a steady legislator with limited standout moments. Ohio voters are described as impressionable and not bound to a single powerful bloc.
The guide addresses not using a pronoun to refer to a noun that has not appeared recently. It urges repeating the noun for clarity when long gaps occur between mentions to avoid ambiguity.
A reader asks about curing varicose veins. Injection therapy in veins offers relief and possible cure, replacing older surgical and elastic-support methods. Many patients improve quickly, with ulcers healing and life returning to normal after treatment by a physician.
Article analyzes Hoover era politics noting Southern G O P patrons wield power through appointive patronage and delegate blocks. It cites 1928 gains in the South and possible June 1932 shifts, with Nebraska Dakota Wisconsin and farm belt states wavering toward rival candidates.
The excerpt collects quick one liners and comic exchanges among railroad workers, colored characters, and townsfolk. Bits include profane banter about fares, a cherry tree joke, a preacher and goose tale, and social scenes with a policeman and a soap trader. The humor mixes dialect, mistaken identities, and everyday workplace humor.
In the trench after a fierce enemy assault, two noncommissioned officers debate whether the next wave will take their meal. A separate home front snippet shows a Mrs Corntessel awaiting a medicine package and a vented, comical exchange about digestion as Ronald stays with a stern aunt.
Holland ranks second in population among colonial possessions. Prussian guards in days of the Kaiser stood seven feet tall. The bureau of forestry reports trees live on average 200 to 300 years.
On this day in 1788 Connecticut ratified the United States Constitution. The Daily notes selling adding machine rolls and promotes Decatur made products to support local industry.
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