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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1929
Page
4
The year should mark Decatur's greatest industrial expansion and the widest cooperation with local industries. Officials envision closer ties, stronger development, and enhanced mutual profitability in the city’s industrial landscape.
A humorous Powergrams note recalls a sign advising people to keep hands off a dangerous wire. The message underscores politeness by highlighting the warning that the wire carries 20,000 volts and thanks readers for their compliance.
The New York police commissioner vows to seize poison liquor suppliers as part of the wartime prohibition drive, prompting a Gadsden Times-News columnist to call it the best prohibition plan yet.
Across ups and downs Florida's newspapers are celebrated as the force behind reviving prosperity. The piece credits sustained advocacy and loyalty to the state for guiding Florida through hard times.
The Saturday Evening Post runs a series on well known gamblers and sportsmen of the flash age. Time has softened their image, granting glamor that may not serve today’s generation as a moral example.
Have you signed your membership card in the Y M C A campaign The organization serves the whole community not just the Louisville and Nashville Railroad workers Though those workers have given it strong support for years the Y M C A plays a definite role in Decatur’s development Call a campaign solicitor and send in a membership.
Walter Clopton of Decatur has been inducted as governor of the Kiwanis district. A charter member and longtime worker, he outlined plans for expansion to lieutenant governors and club trustees, aiming to surpass the district’s current civic club pace.
Developments in Louisiana reflect a flawed legal background as attempts to save two condemned individuals falter. The public recoils at a painless death method and the planned execution has been postponed a week while further moves are awaited.
Washington dispatches quote congressional leaders who expect President-elect Hoover to call an extra session soon after inauguration to work on farm relief. Distressed farmers prize the move and may cheer further if Muscle Shoals is also placed on the agenda as part of relief efforts.
The Daily argues that dairy development depends on Morgan Limestone and Lawrence county farmers. It notes milk guaranteed to plants far exceeds production by 7 000 to 8 000 gallons daily, urging farmers to expand dairying before locating a Decatur conveyor or a dairy plant.
The Gadsden Times-News reports Etowah Post No 5 American Legion backs bringing a 300 bed government hospital to the Lookout Mountain district near Gadsden. Locals cite economic benefits, local support from lawmakers, and a revived industrial pace spurred by the Goodyear plant as Decatur challenges to keep up in Alabama’s race to expansion.
The year just closed was the greatest building year in United States history. The speaker urges that 1929 be made even better with continued construction and optimism across the country.
Decatur’s location makes it a strong distribution point and residents provide needed homes. The city now aims to attract traveling salesmen to Decatur to live there, which would add capable citizens and boost payroll and local business across the community.
A motivational note urges readers to review 1928 business records, identify weak points, and aggressively improve. It encourages immediate action, comparing self to neighbors, and sets a goal to finish 1929 with an exceptional record and personal satisfaction.
Arthur Brisbane writes a 1926 column distributed to The Decatur Daily under The Star Co. copyright, offering editorial insights and current event commentary for readers of the era.
Americans call Coolidge the silent president and question what to call Mr. Hoover after his election. He will begin work in less than two months and has been in Washington days. He has talked hardly at all, with eight years of business ahead and little conversation. The country may welcome more work and less talk after periods of talk without action.
A quirky note explains how the lord mayor of London passes a loving cup at his dinner. While drinking from a large tankard of spiced wine, the person on your left rises and stands behind you to guard against a backstab, a ritual rooted in olden days.
Pasqualino Lolordo, a feared S gang ruler, was shot by three smiling men who offered to drink his health. He raised his glass as 11 bullets hit his head neck and shoulders, coming soon after the murder of Tony Lombardo.
Viscount Ennismore aged 22 heir to the Earl of Listowell renounces his peerage and wealth. He declares himself a Socialist and establishes Neighbors Ltd to enable wealthy Socialists to give their money to the poor.
An old idea raised about 1900 years ago remains uncommon. Viscount Ennismore now identifies as William Francis Hare. He believes men seek purpose in life and that money enables both action and freedom, even as age approaches.
Mrs. Mary Causekas faced a three month jail term in Pottsville for baring legs in public. The judge, noting a washwoman’s exposed legs are no worse than a Palm Beach beauty, allowed leniency, deeming Pottsville a mistake for the offense.
The New York Academy of Medicine, with cooperation from distinguished doctors nationwide, released a statement detailing medical progress in the previous year.
Scientists examining bodies of those who died from pernicious anemia found the liver consistently lacked a substance. They identify this substance and supply it as an extract from normal liver, achieving a cure for the anemia.
A discovery notes cancer cells gain the ability to reproduce and form tumors, a power whose origin remains unknown to science. The cause is traced to tissue irritation, suggesting irritation triggers malignant growth.
A historical report notes that despite being the richest country, the United States faces tight cash flow with broad comparisons and scarce real money. It states total circulating funds are under five billion dollars, roughly 41.77 dollars per American, highlighting economic strain amid abundance.
The passage argues that true wealth lies in untapped values beyond mines mills oil wells and power. It contends a few men hold property whose genuine appraisal could reach around five billion dollars in value.
American farmers face mounting costs, weather woes, and market pressure while farmers in Japan contend with harsher trade barriers, aging fields, and liquidity concerns, illustrating global agricultural strain across nations.
Reported yesterday thousands of Japanese peasants marched to express dissatisfaction. Police opened fire, killing 40 and wounding many others as the protest turned deadly.
Reports suggest an American may lead Salvation Army forces worldwide if Gen. Booth steps aside, with London still seen as the center of command. Supporters note the influence of American funds in shaping future leadership.
The Salvation Army in America possesses about $43,000,000 in property, underscoring the organization’s substantial assets and influence in charitable work and fundraising.
Donors amused by Salvation Army’s performance question if the $43,000,000 raised should have gone more to aid the poor and less to property investments. The note raises concern about the balance between charitable giving and asset holdings.
Fragmentary notes suggest Decatur's sound structure hinges on the development program you formulate, shaping outcomes and progress.
Washington Daybook recalls Capt. O H Oldroyd, Civil War veteran, whose Lincoln collection over a lifetime grew from a Mt. Vernon newsstand purchase to the White House archive. From 1893 Chicago Fair to a national treasure, he paid his way with thrifty loans and grit. Now valued at $50,000, his devotion spans 69 years.
The Ross Construction company announced only one more week of work remains to complete the bridge. Louisville & Nashville Y M C A shop committees will canvass the business district Saturday to boost membership. Decatur Canning filed an amendment raising capital stock from 2000 to 12900. Fire Chief W H Lorber’s December report from Johnson street shows 25 alarms and nine losses.
Roads are excellent leading from Cullman county to Decatur. Bay and build at home with support for churches and schools of this city.
The entry defines 3 A Day Fougasse as a small mine formed as a well sunk from the surface and loaded with explosives aimed at enemy positions. It also explains durometer as a device for measuring hardness, notably for steel rails, and contaminate as to soil or defile through contact.
The piece argues for annual comprehensive health exams as a maintenance check for the body, comparing it to mechanical safety tests for aircraft, trains, cars, and machinery. It urges forming a relationship with a doctor and keeping all organs, including eyes and teeth, in good condition for a longer, happier life.
An assortment of light snippets on fashion and humor. A veterinarian muses on fishing as a rare moment of calm. A joke about a phonograph collar button amuses. Domestic chat turns to clothes and style, noting college men as fashion arbiters and flaring skirts for winter.
An eager angler took a friend fishing with proper gear and a comfortable seat. The novice asked about the red floats, and the veteran explained their price after which the novice claimed debt, only to see the float sink.
A wry note defines a widow as a woman who has lost her husband and playfully calls a grass widow one who has just lost her taste for hers, framing a pun about marital status and appetite.
A neighbor recalls a dog shearing incident revealing scars suggesting the animal's roistering past. The remark frames a discussion about public image and influence in political publicity.
A line evokes themes of jealousy and perception, suggesting a jealous woman figures as more insightful than the night’s gaze. The quotation-style insight hints at romance and mystery without specifying events or names.
A coroner questions a witness about a deceased victim struck by a southbound street car. The witness confirms severe injuries and notes the man received no medical aid, being mistakenly carried into a drug store. The prompt then asks how Ten Commandments as federal law would affect personal liberty sentiments.
A humorous quip about legal action after a kiss, framing a playful line as a chorus girl speaks to her sweetheart. The remark humorously twists farewell into a mock threat of a future lawsuit.
A lighthearted exchange describes one person claiming to have attended a party and another denying any party the previous night. The conversation pivots on differing memories about the event and who actually hosted it.
The guest is praised as a souvenir fiend while her hostess is admired. The speaker jokes the last dinner she attended she carried away the cook. A grim line notes that if you are hit by a car or have an operation more people would hope for your death than your recovery.
Paul arrives in Ephesus and finds disciples who have not heard of the Holy Ghost. He asks about their baptism, learns they were baptized unto John's repentance, and instructs them to believe in Jesus Christ. After Paul lays hands, they receive the Holy Ghost and speak in tongues and prophesy.
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