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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1930
Page
4
Miss Lucille Wade returns to Birmingham Sunday following a weekend stay with Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Troup.
A Decatur man claims Hoover prosperity is an intangible asset you cannot see while jokes about Nero and Congress mingle with weather quirks. References to the Glorious Fourth and the aging prohibition debate frame the humor and city pride, noting Chicago as the City of the Broad Shoulders.
The piece labels Chicago racketeers as arsenal keepers a refined term replacing killer. An optimistic physician urges moderation in ice water consumption amid rising health concerns.
A planned visit invites Congressman Heflin to Morgan County for a speaking engagement. The prompt notes the invitation could invite sharper discussion and warns an outburst might be more fitting.
Actual figures show the Sterch organization in Decatur heading the area in collections. The report counters claims of extreme local money distress, noting conditions here are not as severe as in some other parts of the country. The statement presents a factual record rather than rumor.
In Sprigs column of the Tennessee Valley News Huntsville writer warns that gang warfare could erupt on busy streets after a shot exchange near the Daily Times building. He asks if Chicago once a sleepy village has admitted Huntsville is not the biggest town in the universe.
The Daily endorses a plan to end the current board of revenue elections in Morgan County. It argues the first district overpays and has unequal representation, urging reform to give broader county representation and balance taxes and votes.
A writer urges Patterson supporters in the eighth Alabama district to back Decatur native Andrew Patterson in the Democratic primary. The piece praises Patterson's platform on Muscle Shoals, Tennessee Valley development, shipping, flood control, land reclamation, and power, asking friends in seven counties to active backing and turnout August 12. It notes proven lawmakers like Lister Hill, Buck Oliver, and Henry Steagall as examples of effective representation.
A brief item notes Stathakis faces a barrel theme in a lighthearted feature about hens and music. Copyright 1930 by King Features Syndicate.
A miscellany piece notes Mrs. Thornton of Gunning River Poultry Farm near Barnegat New Jersey reports a 15 percent egg yield increase from radio in the hen house at 3 A M. The column then reflects on Louis XVI and the Bastille, Emily Newell Blair’s views on 1932, Prohibition, tariffs, and industry figures like Ford and General Motors eyeing Italy amid tariff tensions.
A French authority warns that if Europe fails to unite and competes separately with the United States the prosperity of Europe will be at risk. He stresses collective action among European nations to maintain economic strength and stability.
The piece recalls George E. Stathakis of Buffalo who barrels over Niagara Falls in a homemade oak cask, compares ancient and modern daredevils, and notes famous jumper Steve Brodie faking a rescue to gain fame. It then notes few American women hold pilot licenses while British women show more flying zeal.
Paris July 8 The Sport of Kings thrills observers including the King of Spain as they witness a nose to nose finish at Longchamp. The crowd blends royalty and fashion with a cosmopolitan mix, contrasting with American scenes like the Louisville Derby.
The scene centers on France’s top tracks Longchamps Auteuil Vincennes St Cloud Maison La Fitte and Chantilly with daily horse moves by motor van. Grand stands bloom with color and a private banquet of high society fills the promenade while heavy bets run to francs and dollars.
The writer recalls a humorous travel moment when overhearing his wife scold their deaf dog with a quip about a French man needing to do everything wrong first. The line adds a playful cultural jab during the couple’s continental trip.
The article notes strong French attitudes toward native trees with harsh penalties for desecration. It warns that even graffiti such as carving initials could attract severe punishment, including potential jail and a harsh reaction from authorities.
Washington Day Book recalls Rear Admiral Byrd's visit to the capital with his Negro driver John at the wheel. John proudly chauffeured Byrd to the White House while Hoover offered his car, marking a milestone day for his family and a storied Capitol greeting.
During Admiral Byrd’s Washington visit, a humble hospitality scene stood out with a breakfast chat between Byrd and a hotel waiter, and a warm exchange with reporters. His niece Margaret Lewis Byrd asked if he feared whales, and Byrd recalled a world trip at her age.
Joe De Ganahl recalled with respect the rear admiral during a luncheon remark. He said surviving two years confined in a tight group requires true greatness. De Ganahl plans to keep one of the South Pole dogs as a memento.
A discussion on vacation terminology argues that vacation should mean recreation that rebuilds and replenishes. The piece suggests thoughtful choices of place and method to achieve meaningful rest rather than aimless escape.
The piece argues that monotony tires and rest comes from change in occupation and environment. It recommends vacations as a time to refresh vitality through varied activities such as tennis swimming boating or reading and suggests medical guidance to tailor the vacation.
Mrs. Elizabeth Querry of Bethany Missouri marks her 90th year with reflections on prudence and daily economy. The elderly resident recalls ghouls and the blunt peen as metaphor for quiet strength and practical wisdom.
A childlike collage of limericks and quips ranges from a green frog on a lily pad to a Scotsman with a sun dial. It blends playful verse with homespun witticisms about love, manners, work, and small town life. The tone is brisk and humorous, with vivid, named images and simple moral hints.
A quoted biblical passage from James 4 12 17 discusses life as a vapour and the need to say If the Lord will we shall live and do this or that while warning against boasting and judging others and urging action on known good deeds.
Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Hill and N. K. Bidding return from a three week vacation in Cloudland Georgia. Mrs. Henry Davis and two children plan a visit to relatives in Albany Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Smither and two children depart for ten days in Gulf Park Mississippi. Rev and Mrs W Seals and daughter Kathleen from West Point Georgia visit Misses Loraine and Wilda Witt.
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