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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1931
Page
4
A collage of snippets questions how a Decatur thermometer dropping to 97 degrees would feel, compares near-beer legislation to beer, honors unsung kitchen heroines, and notes Will Rogers has yet to address reparations delay. These lines reflect old newspaper voice and social curiosities.
Urges readers to settle street tax promptly to save two dollars. Highlights that reduced value contexts make the discount notable for households budgeting under deflation.
A provocative editorial heading notes the danger in complacency while signaling a reflection on truth beneath a seemingly ironic title. The piece hints at social tension and public sentiment without detailing concrete events.
Public intrusion sparks debate on respect for busy individuals and reciprocal courtesy in daily interactions.
Precaution urged when choosing water sources for camping. The text warns against drinking from any well or spring due to health risks and potential loss of days of good health.
County records indicate fewer licenses issued in June 1931 than in June 1930, a sign that the seasonal trend may reflect broader economic uncertainties. Citizens weigh the evidence as business and employment prospects remain unsettled.
A dated domestic tip suggests allowing the wife to take the family car during a planned golf week to avoid a family argument, framing the move as safer in the long run.
The piece notes that a newspaper man portrayed in The Secret Six was a genuine figure, not a fictional yarn, and that newspaper work in films often appears as a sideline. It suggests the movie industry uses attempted realism in depicting reporters.
The passage asserts genuine American patriotism beyond flag waving and fireworks. It warns of a revolt if certain actions aren’t taken and proclaims that real Americans will defend the nation, preventing revolts within a wide radius of American shores.
Arthur Brisbane argues that nine of ten college attendees go merely through the motions while the remaining one performs duties expected by parents and gains limited practical value, calling much of higher learning a sophisticated waste.
A note asks who has not received a visitor from the Chamber of Commerce seeking information about me. The message implies a follow up or outreach effort by the chamber to gather contacts.
William Price, once a local resident, visited The Daily office and said hello to friends. He has found success in advertising, employed by a well known New York agency, a field many find hard to break into.
The Huntsville Daily Times cites Major James H. Doolittle as an example of lightning fast thinking during a near disaster at 235 mph over East St. Louis. It compares aviator reflexes to ground driving, urging caution and rapid judgment amid urban traffic and near-misses in post dusk visibility.
The Tuscaloosa News urges buyers to act now as prices are at bottom and expected to rise, noting 1910 price comparisons show consumer value has improved by over 38 percent. It argues sustained low levels won’t last, with broad goods from groceries to autos rising, and labor markets poised for strength. It warns the “Wish I Had” Club will grow for those who delay.
Alert issued to all individuals and businesses who have not paid state county and city taxes for 1930. Officials warn of penalties and collection actions if arrangements are not made promptly.
Arthur Brisbane reflects on French resolve in global finance, the Plymouth car engine by Walter Chrysler with a floating power suspension, Rockefeller Jr. with a $250 million city center dubbed Rockefeller Center, and Cyrus H. K. Curtis critiquing Liberia's free state conditions along withPost-Gatty’s polar world flight nearing completion.
In a July 1 1981 letter to the Decatur Daily J D Cloud urges local business leaders to wake up to industrial growth. He likens decayed progress to Rip Van Winkle and warns that unfair competition blocks schools churches and homes. He advocates active effort for prosperity.
President Hoover’s debt and reparations proposal spurred a quick market rally and is viewed as a domestic political maneuver. Senator Dwight W. Morrow’s European trip and influence helped shape the policy, seen as potentially lifting the nation toward renewed recovery despite long term costs and tax considerations.
The Methodist Episcopal leaders meeting in Delaware Ohio advocate birth control information for duly married couples and call it ethical to determine childbearing by the husband and wife agreement. The Wickersham committee’s closure and the London obituary quote frame a day of reflection on public morality and press coverage.
Local brief notes that Marvin Reynolds of Clan ton is visiting Nancy Thompson in town this week.
A statement emphasizes choosing regulation to protect maternal health and the highest development of the child, shaping the best interests of family life. The text argues such regulation reflects deliberate, planned choices rather than chance in family formation.
Patrick B Crowley president of the New York Central and director of 102 railroads orders to pull 130 cars or 20 passenger cars if business warrants. He faces mysterious letters demanding 25000 and threats to abduct his daughters. Crowley rose from messenger boy to railroad leader since 1924. Born in Cattaraugus New York on August 25 1864.
For the first time in a week the temperature did not reach the century mark, peaking at 97 degrees with a 73 degree low. An electrical storm south of Decatur cooled conditions Tuesday afternoon, bringing a refreshing breeze and the first half inch of rain in two or three months, easing the heat.
The Vinson quartet and other top musicians perform at the Community Sing at Fairview Baptist Church this evening. The program begins promptly at 5 30 o clock and a large crowd is expected.
A historical note records Baltimore's population as 200 people in the year 1752, reflecting early colonial settlement size and growth indicators for Maryland.
A biblical exhortation urges masters and brethren to treat others fairly, remain strong in the Lord, and equip themselves with God’s armor to withstand spiritual dangers in the evil day. Eph. 6:9-14.
Decatur anglers report bass are striking again with large numbers fishing streams and lakes in pursuit of bass. Several impressive catches have been reported by local fishermen in the past two to three days.
Nome Alaska was originally called Anvil City in its early settlement period reflecting a rugged mining era and geographic features. The town later adopted Nome as its official name during growth and statehood era.
A fragment recalls the call to “Florious Fourth” as a phrase uttered by Junius OFFICE. The snippet hints at a ceremonial or celebratory motto linked to a public event or tradition, though details are sparse.
The piece extols Old Glory as a symbol of liberty enduring through victory and calamity. It urges higher morals, reverence for institutions, and peace among nations. It recalls battles and storms faced in the name of freedom, ending with a call to dedication and character.
A telegram reports Hazel gave birth to a little girl this morning and both mother and child are doing well. The message is embedded in a broader list of humorous, provocative lines about gender and society, noting an era tone and casual social commentary.
A glossary entry defines decadence as deterioration in quality or standards and centrality as pertaining to the center. Mufti is described as civil attire worn by an officer of the arm or navy.
The Tennessee River stood at 34 feet this morning according to the official government gauge reading.
Miss Katie Marvin reports Thompson has returned from a visit to Miss Green Wilson at Town Creek.
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