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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1932
Page
4
The Decatur Daily states its publication schedule and staff credits, naming B. T. Shelton as managing editor and BR. T. Sheptard as business manager while noting Associated Press rights and national advertising representation. The notice includes publication offices in Decatur and standard subscription rates.
An editorial from the Tuscaloosa News contends that Wall Street fears Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1932 presidential candidacy because it would curb its control over Washington. It cites stock declines during Hoover’s term and argues a Roosevelt administration would return power to the people and end Wall Street’s paralyzing influence.
A critical passage portrays Wall Street as focused on its own privileges and profits. The critique claims widespread “shearing” of the public and argues that the needs of the average citizen are neglected compared to Wall Street’s desire to regain power and influence.
A compact reflection on inflation and deflation, noting that rising prices imply money flows away and currency value shifts, while deflation suggests currency scarcity or disappearance in economic perception. The piece casts a wary eye on monetary flux and its effects on everyday life.
The piece notes boll weevil attacks in Morgan and Lawrence counties amid collapse of cotton’s dominance. It argues low cotton prices shift influence to other crops, with King Cotton abdicating to corn, cabbage, and potatoes as farmers rethink profits and poison purchases. A higher cotton price could revive business mood across agriculture and commerce.
Governor Roosevelt charters the Myth II with his sons for a coastal trip from Port Jefferson to Morris Cove. He steers through heavy seas for over four hours despite rain and spray, finishing with a remark that the voyage was great and probing critics about his stamina.
A fragment notes a quip about heat and a gentleman who enjoys such remarks being among the missing for the rest of the summer. The line hints at a humorous or teasing departure from daily life.
Arthur Brisbane reports on a fictional Calf of Gold tale and a pow wow in Ottawa. The piece reflects 1932 syndicated humor and commentary context with King Features Syndicate framing.
Hoover vetoes Wagner-Garner relief measure as it returns for edits. President Gillette of Barb razor fame dies in California. Gold standard debate and imperial free trade plans loom. Air power and coast defenses seen as key to future security. Plymouth Rock hen Peg experiments with pheasant eggs as a curious aside.
Dr Logan Clendening discusses summer vegetables as a healthier meat alternative. He notes asparagus as highly nutritious and digestible with protein and starch, plus asparagine aiding kidney function and reducing intestinal putrefaction. Mushrooms now grown indoors reduce poisoning risk. rhubarb cautions on oxalic acid in leaves and cathartic use.
Charles P. Stewart argues Congress proposals to cut the Interstate Commerce Commission funding could hurt the public. He explains IC C valuation work keeps railroad rates fair, noting past decisions on reconstruction cost and current 22.5 billion valuation vs a modern 15 billion reproduction cost.
The note condemns TI as a colloquialism when used as a synonym for whether. It advises writing I don't know whether I can instead of I don't know if I can to maintain formal prose standards.
On this day in 1798 George Washington accepted the post of lieutenant general and commander in chief of the U S army. The milestone marked the creation of a unified military leadership under his command.
Chuckwalla is a large stout bodied iguanid lizard native to the desert regions of the southwestern United States.
A collage of one liners and jokes about success wealth luck and human foibles. Snappy lines include remarks on perseverance pride money dreams ridiculous bank insurance pranks and social observations. The tone resembles light entertainment snippets from a newspaper humor page.
The statements compare Bible and novel sales, note the first paid radiogram origin at Needles station Isle of Wight England, and state the first trans Atlantic radiotelegraph message on January 20 1904.
Chthonian gods are deities linked to the underworld including Hades Pluto and Persephone with Demeter and Hermes noted as connected figures. The group embodies chthonic aspects across Greek myth and related cults and motifs.
The ordinary foliage contains chlorophyll, the green coloring matter responsible for photosynthesis and leaf coloration.
The Alabama Supreme Court, with seven justices on summer break until Oct. 1, enjoys vacations after ruling several laws unconstitutional. The court upheld a state gasoline tax, sided with state banks on capital stock tax, and dismissed a Coosa Chilton counties case against Alabama Power. Justice A. D. Sayre died. Judge Thomas E. Knight, Sr. appointed to fill the term. Court staff also marked long service milestones.
An annual church festival in England featured a strong ale tradition. Attendees gathered near the church as barrels were tapped and households paused for celebration in a village setting.
Dean Halliday advises not planting water lilies directly in small pools. Use boxes or large pots of soil and keep water shallow enough for sun penetration. Space plants, avoid crowding, ensure ample drainage, and gentle water flow to prevent disturbance.
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