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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1933
Page
2
A quotation attributed to Henry W Grady from 1838 envisions the Southern farmer achieving independence through self reliance in crop choice and market, earning cash instead of indebtedness while asserting freedom and autonomy.
Judge Abernathy in Birmingham cites Lipscomb case as Warrior reforms remove the old speed trap. The Warrior community now urges motorists to drive carefully and sanely, asserting a right to safe streets under the new city administration.
The Daily recalls its founding in 1911 and its evolving role in serving Morgan Lawrence and Limestone counties. It underscores a shift toward promoting marketing facilities for agricultural products to banish poverty and build lasting profit for farmers willing to invest over years.
The town welcomes Franklin D Roosevelt on his Decatur stop during a tour to Muscle Shoals. The piece recalls past presidential visits, notes Decatur’s history and ties to the Tennessee Valley, and praises Roosevelt’s potential impact on local development and morale.
Arthur Brisbane reflects on Calvin Coolidge’s funeral and President Hoover’s somber reaction, contrasts private versus public utilities, and surveys postwar debates on Russia, currency, and a planned shift from gold to an electricity based monetary unit amid growing technocracy.
A collage of old jokes and proverbs on kindness and court humor. Random vignettes include a rustic witness directed to the jury, Scotch drunks, scaffolding mishaps, a child’s view of angels, and a singer of kindness with a closing quip about trowels and spades.
Charles P. Stewart argues that auto common carriers on highways compete with railroads, threatening national transport if not regulated. He notes railroads face no federal control while buses and autos operate freely, risking widespread system collapse without comprehensive regulation.
A. G. Patterson, newly elected president of the Public Service Commission, will be inaugurated next Tuesday. A fumigation of the negro waiting room at Union Station followed the discovery of a negro with smallpox last night. Automobile dealers from Alabama plan a January 24 gathering, expected to be the largest convention of the group. H. D. Harkreader left for Birmingham to join the Age-Herald reportorial staff. Mrs. Alvie Alfrey is recovering from a serious illness. Miss Grace Stuckey has been ill. Miss Lillian Gibbs of Tullahoma, Tenn., en route to Birmingham, visited Lily Mae Tidwell.
The text discusses a hypothetical leap in machine efficiency raising the value of electrical units. It notes a power unit could move freight and send radio messages rapidly. Andrew Wilson argues beer is poison to support Prohibition, suggesting Jefferson’s ghost would be surprised by the stance and a Virginia legislature would back an English brewer.
A reader asks for the name of George Washingtons famous horse and whether wild horses can be found in America, followed by a query about angle measures and related details. The column provides brief clarifications and historical notes.
Madame de Stael notes a religious life is a struggle rather than a hymn, highlighting discipline over ease in spiritual effort.
The Tennessee Cereal Company, born in a period of doubt, advances toward success at its Nashville headquarters. James Willis, company representative, travels North Alabama for wholesale and retail deals as Decatur buyers show interest in Southern made flakes. Ernst Wheat Plakes, stocked by Brock & Spight Co. and others, uses a honey flavored wheat recipe. President B. W. Ernst promises expansion and a protective South fence branded with Ernst Wheat Plakes. The plant has operated ~60 days with high sales and a 400 percent repeat business.
Twenty two students will receive degrees in Langdon hall Jan 19 at mid term commencement. Dean Zebulon Judd delivers the baccalaureate address and J J Wilmse presents diplomas. Second semester starts Jan 23 after two days of registration for new students and course changes.
The attorney general's office moves in Montgomery Circuit Court to protect Alabama creditors policy holders and claimants by ancillary receivership against Union Indemnity Co of New Orleans.
The past 24 hours show no rainfall in the Decatur area. Weather observers report dry conditions with no measurable precipitation across the region.
Decatur recorded a high of 56 degrees and a low of 31 degrees in the past 24 hours. The report notes mild seasonal variation with clear trends toward cooler mornings.
Government observer notes the Tennessee River falling with the current gauge at 12 feet. The ongoing decline signals improving conditions for travel and local water management.
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