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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1933
Page
2
The Decatur Daily published every afternoon except Sunday. Located in DeKalb area. Managing editor is Benjamin Bloodworth and T. Sheptard is business manager.
A historical quotation from Henry W. Grady dated 1883 discusses economic and political empowerment for Southern farmers. It envisions a time when farmers control surplus, timing, and markets, receiving cash pay rather than debt tied to mortgage instruments.
The Dothan relief committee will issue new one dollar scrip backed by deposits at a local bank to aid cash flow. The plan mirrors proposals seen in The Eagle and Montgomery, with stamps affixed at each exchange and redemption at a bank for real currency.
An Associated Press observer notes that bridge proves a funny game with odd quirks even for nonpolitive players as the tale unfolds.
From Omaha via the Press Association comes a bridge tale about Maj. Gen. Hagood commander of the seventh army corps area. He bid seven no trump with a hand rich in honors to win all tricks against Maj. Gen. Hines Col. Williford and Maj. Walington, amid debate at army headquarters over the bid’s correctness.
The Selma Times Journal questions adding a major state medical program while The Decatur Daily publishes a counter in opposition. Dr Ray Lyman Wilbur argues against federal control, urging local responsibility and diverse trial plans with federal roles limited to research and dissemination.
Governor Roosevelt tours the Muscle Shoals power plant with George Norris and others, pledging public ownership and operation of the facility built with public funds. A 26,000-strong crowd attends as Norris champions public control and a combined plan linking agriculture, industry and flood control.
Smoke and debris rocked Memphis after two Gayosa Oil and Mill Company gasoline tanks exploded this morning, leaving a wide death toll and widespread damage. James M. Cox arrived in Washington to confer with Democratic leaders. A Tennessee Valley Poultry Association meeting is set for 7 30 P M at the office of County Judge W T Lowe. Alice Brady stars in The Dark Lantern at the Princess with Lou Tellegen and Juliette Crosby in Blind Youth coming February 1.
Brazil leads Latin American cotton production while France is noted for Europe’s best grass lands. Commercial fertilizers consist of potash, nitrogen, and phosphoric acid.
A sharp Livy proverb notes treachery, though cautious at first, ultimately reveals itself as deceitful. The saying captures the folly of double dealing and bold warning about betrayal's own exposure.
Charles P. Stewart argues that asking the federal government for broad relief is impractical as 48 states cannot fund together. He notes Pennsylvania and New York push for aid while debt limits and tax dodging burden cities like Chicago. He warns emergency relief may fail without fundamental reforms.
A Iowa lawyer warns an insurer he will be blamed by farmers over bid raises for foreclosures. Nebraska’s holiday movement head promises mass protest at Lincoln if state services fall short, with 200000 joining and 2000 cheering. Farmers vow to cut interest rates curb mortgages halt foreclosures and tax sales, challenging capital and government.
A collage of pithy quips and jokes on daily life and society. Light musings on love age work and politics appear, including lines about trains windows high brow magazines and common wisdom.
Decatur Alabama letter by E. W. Godby argues state taxes multiply with each new levy touching coffins mills sawyers and cemeteries. He contends Bonner bill would not lower existing salaries and criticizes the scaling figures amid rising living costs.
Winter skin ailments like psoriasis tend to flare. The Goekerman method uses tar with violet light exposure, gradually increasing light and tar exposure for effect. Editor notes promote six Clendening pamphlets available for 10 cents each by mail.
A commentator warns that talk is escalating but action is needed. The note presses Congress to pass definite measures to address the situation and curb growing rhetoric.
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