This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1933
Page
2
The Decatur Daily lists circulation and publication details, masthead notes Associated Press rights, and advertising representation. It mentions subscription rates and delivery options while noting regional printing by Valley Printing Co and post office town references.
The Alabama highways director Langdon Smith says a federal road program approval is imminent. The Decatur to Tuscumbia route would be paved through to the Shoals, ready for through traffic and market access for farmers in the three counties.
In three weeks Henry Wallace moves to place 100 million dollars with 700 000 farmers who cut cotton output by 3 500 000 bales. Contracts offer options yielding 40 000 000 to 50 000 000. A 42 cent processing tax on lint and similar levies at mills, plus taxes for retailers and manufacturers start August 1, reshaping the cotton industry.
General Hugh Johnson writes that the National Recovery Act has teeth and will be enforced. He notes many industries have not yet adopted codes and urges public cooperation, warning penalties exist if the act is not followed. He argues higher wages and prices go together to boost purchasing power during recovery.
The Springfield Republican reports Paris may tax American imports or ban U.S. films in retaliation over inflation policy at London talks. French theatres favor American pictures, while French producers blame funding limits for home film inferiority, noting America’s lead endures.
The cotton reduction campaign will release about $600,000 in cash to roughly 13,000 farmers across Morgan Lawrence and Limestone counties within six weeks. The influx promises a strong August and September business period driven by new cash in rural areas and hints at possible 12 cent cotton this fall. The funds come from Uncle Sam and reflect broad participation among local farmers.
Arthur Brisbane surveys bold U S plans from 1930s notebook including a New Jersey canal across to shorten the New York Philadelphia water route, and a push to mechanize the army with 50 million dollars for modern tanks and armament. He notes global parallels in Russia and Britain and comments on Australia lease deals and labor wage changes for steel workers.
Secretary Harold Ickes directs the 3.3 billion dollar public works program to curb corruption fears and ensure control. He appoints Col Henry M. Waite as deputy to maintain independence from political strings amid concerns of favoritism in the massive relief effort.
J R Howard of the American Farm Bureau in Washington endorsed Henry Ford's tentative offer to operate the nitrate plant at Muscle Shoals. Doraldina headlines as world’s greatest dancer at Star Theatre in Passion Fruit today. Will Rogers appears at the Deliac in Cupid The Cowboy. The Furnace with Milton Sills and Agnes Ayres runs at the Princess. Marvin Bates moves to Houston Texas to join a cotton company.
Mrs. Willoughby of Fourth avenue west left Benevolent Hospital ten days after a serious operation. She was sufficiently convalescent to be driven home Sunday afternoon in Brown's ambulance.
A collection of brief curiosities notes diverse topics from German naming trends to US currency longevity claims. It mentions a New York banker’s insanity defense tied to tax payments, Oklahoma beer sales amid statehood, and a critique of navies interfering with sailors.
A snippet notes an average speed of 130 miles an hour and mentions a return flight. It references the Navy and General Balbo and implies a preference for air travel over boarding a sea vessel.
Elinor endures Barrett’s cool reprimand after a quarrel over flirtation. She recalls a morning of hope then sinks into loneliness as Higgins anticipates reconciliation that never comes. Facing a forced separation she braces for an uncertain future away from New York with her father aided by nurses.
Elinor endures Barrett’s cold distance as rumors of her infidelity swirl. Barrett buries heartbreak in work and plans a gallery while Elinor clings to faded happiness. Bentwell rests at last in a sunlit hillside retreat as a storm of secrets lingers.
An advertisement promotes Blue Star Ointment as a cure for itch rash and ringworm, claiming quick absorption and soothing relief. It offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied and emphasizes germ killing properties.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.