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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1932
Page
4
Fragmentary text from Decatur Daily mentions offices and dates in March July and February, with incomplete names and a line about Associated Press rights and a price listing for a publication. The readable material is insufficient for a full event or person summary.
A historical reflection notes that Capone remains jailed for income tax evasion, citing the government’s ongoing evidence collection to support charges. The piece contrasts U S resolve with international unrest and urges steadfast national unity to overcome economic stress and preserve American ideals.
The piece argues finances drive health policy, warning that cutting Food Supplies and sanitation supervision could endanger public well being. Decatur and Morgan County residents cannot afford losing essential health services, though officials see pressure to reduce costs and maintain efficiency.
A fragmented report notes internal disturbances abroad and unrest in South America while reflecting on American calm and the hope that Russia will continue its path. The passage emphasizes common sense as a blessing in troubling times.
The Anniston Star recounts how the Tennessee governor race of Alf and Bob Taylor was nicknamed the War of the Roses after an Alabama landlady tied white and red roses to the brothers in Bridgeport. The story credits the origin to that incident and notes its cultural resonance across Alabama and Tennessee.
Gadsden Times reports a plea for increased funding to bolster welfare programs. Community leaders urge state support to expand services, citing rising needs and limited current resources.
Mr Garner outlines plans and price changes in a terse column likely reflecting a humorous or satirical local feature. The text hints at evolving policies and proposals tied to public discourse, with emphasis on differing viewpoints and strategic shifts.
Wage increase for railway workers adds about 600000 yearly for local shopmen with 150000 back pay. Kuhn of Nashville visits Albany former local resident and store owner. Lawrence and Morgan counties protest highway delay from Decatur to Sheffield. Albany high school names Charley Carr captain. Constantinople dispatch reports Greek troops moving on Adrianople to battle Turks. Albany fire chief Sorber to attend fire chiefs meeting in Toronto. Albany school census underway under C F Sittason. Misses Ruby Jones and Marie Talley tour East visiting Baltimore Washington New York Buffalo Toronto. Col and Mrs Edmundson return from six months in Europe.
The piece argues that voters focus on luck of workers over party platforms. It contrasts Germany’s weekend violence between Reds and Nazis with a China massacre and notes observers pay little heed to the carnage. It suggests the public is desensitized by daily turmoil.
Arthur L. Race, chairman of the American Hotel Association committee on prohibition, says the American Hotel Men’s Association has not declared for Hoover or Roosevelt but seeks an end to prohibition. The hotel and allied interests association supports the Democratic ticket. Race notes his organization covers nationwide interests.
Secretary Butler highlights a clash in policy claims after accusing Secretary Hyde of supporting afforestation as a cure for erosion while deriding Governor Roosevelt's afforestation push as impractical. Butler notes Hyde authored The Cost and Cure of Erosion and questions consistency.
Dr Logan Clendening reviews recent dietetics research showing high meat intake may transiently raise blood counts and hasten wound healing through faster fibroblast activity. German studies on acid ash diets suggest increased white cells and faster healing, while ash diets may cause slower, smeary healing and persistent germs. Further observation of dietary medical effects is urged.
A collage of witticisms about work, marriage, divorce, and social pretensions. Jokes cover court missteps, knightly romance, alibis, advertising quips, and observations on modern life, with frontline quips about wives, husbands, and dating norms.
Isom, traveling from Huntsville to Athens in Alabama, reports four men sleeping in the center of the main highway about thirteen miles from Athens. He swerves to avoid them and returns an hour later to find all four gone.
Winona Council Three, Junior Order United Mechanics, will meet Friday at 7:30 PM. All members urged to attend. Refreshments served. An initiation ceremony will be conducted. Members of the Austinville and No. 22 lodges invited to attend.
Decatur Pilot Club members will host a district meeting here on July 28. A plan for an interesting program is in the works.
Postmaster L. A. Day warned Decatur residents to use a one cent stamp for mail and postal cards due to a misunderstanding. He noted many people have been affixing two cent stamps, resulting in unnecessary postage.
Mrs Ellen Gibson a highly respected county woman died Saturday night in Hartsville at her daughter Mrs Henry Stevenson home Funeral services were held at Herrin cemetery with many friends and relatives in attendance
Mr and Mrs Milton Wallace will return to Texas this week after visiting the Massey community to be at the bedside of their father Mr Jack Wallace a well known resident.
Hubert Yates a well known resident of Falkville route two continues ill at his home. The report notes his local standing but provides no further medical or situational details.
The riddle asks about a fern nicknamed the queen of ferns the great gardener designer ae created them and the odor likened to tea. It notes the term given to the lady fern as a name reference.
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