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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1932
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text mentions office in Decatur, act of law, founders and staff roles. References JAMIN BLOOD WORTH, SHEPPARD, and BUSINESS MANAGER. notes Associated Press and advertising reps Frost Landis Kohn. Details unclear due to damaged text.
The piece argues that government excessively expands its powers and costs, citing high overhead and tax dependency, and urges restoring liberty through strict economic laws and limited state role. It credits Merle Thorpe for the idea of evaluating politics with sober, nonpartisan reasoning. It also notes Ed Shorty Wren of Alabama elected department commander of the American Legion and lauds his wartime bravery and leadership.
A Morgan County farmer told The Daily he remains hopeful as his pantry and smokehouse are stocked for a year or more. He notes neighbors can also grow sufficient food, reflecting Mississippi’s trend toward self sufficiency in hay, corn and other staples, with shipments down in early 1932.
The quote argues that the ideal government is one that narrows its own role. It favors a candidate who pledges to govern least as the most trustworthy path to responsive leadership.
Brief column notes on travel mentalities and public affairs with a playful tone. References to places like Texas and Albany and mentions Ottawa and a frothy metaphor The Magic Slipper appears as a whimsical device in the columnist’s commentary.
A New York Central view from Rhinecliff notes a Texaco oil ship moving downstream with a light load after distributing crude along the river from Texas to Albany. The passage comments on coastwise trade, European ideas in transport, and calls for unified government rails and airship development.
The Princess theatre features Geraldine Farrar in The Hell Cat as the evening attraction. Corinne Griffith appears in The Tower of Jewels at the Delite theatre.
Premier Bennett said in a speech to British visitors that the new St. Lawrence waterway will be free to all ships of the Commonwealth. He contrasted Britain’s policy with Canada’s aim to favor British interests in maritime access.
Persons born on this day show high adaptability and can fit into many conditions across various situations. Their flexible nature helps them navigate changes and find opportunities in diverse environments.
Everett Sanders, long a Republican insider and former private secretary to President Coolidge, is selected by the Republican National Committee to manage Hoover's 1932 campaign. He resigns commerce duties to head the effort, work headquartered on Massachusetts Avenue in Washington.
Travis Hampton of Addison Alabama says cotton in the region is just as good this year as last. Hampton is a Winston County resident, formerly of Lawrence County, and well known locally for his connections.
Birmingham manufacturers announced a reduction in freight charges on furnaces stoves and ranges moving from the district. C E B Jones manager of the Birmingham Traffic Association confirmed reductions over all railroads affecting these commodities.
In Limestone county diversifying crops boosts income with rye trial yields a local record of 100 bushels from three bushels planted and strawberries expanding as profitable money makers alongside traditional cotton and corn. Auctioneer Boyed notes rye experiment and growing strawberry quantities to supplement farming revenue.
The regular meeting for August will be held Monday afternoon at the Chamber of Commerce offices for the directorate. Matters of importance to developing the agricultural territory will be given first hearing before the board.
A dialogue reveals racial and social tensions as a man notes unemployment two years after being once mocked as lazy. An older neighbor comments on divorce and mother in law while a woman asks about elegant dress. A potato price of five dollars is mentioned.
The excerpt features a store detective questioning a furtive woman while a floorwalker directs attention to the furs. A satirical line about women's worries tied to marriage and weight contrasts with the backstage theater atmosphere.
A patchwork of edgy talk and rural humor unfolds with snippets about a whisky influenced death, a radio announcer bragging about cigars, and a courtroom scene with a self incriminating plea. Two Maine backwoodsmen question a farmer about a dead man near the forest.
A column of wry household maxims notes how wives testing mental suggestion on husbands prefer Mrs Jiggs' method, urging less hate for dissenters and likening mood to a broke horse. A Decatur man with little hair jokes his hair appears permanently waved.
Question asks parts of a violin. The user provides three options. The correct factual answer is not stated in the prompt.
A brief defense of the word notorious explaining its meaning as widely known for bad repute and not suitable for describing famous or celebrated persons. It clarifies usage boundaries and cautions against misapplication.
Dothan Alabama July reports indicate eight Houston county citizens charged with conspiracy to violate the federal seed loan act pleaded guilty in federal court. Hammond received one year and one day plus contempt sentence. McArthur 15 months. Espy fined 250 dollars with three years suspended and five years probation. Rollins Ford and Trawick three years suspended and five years probation. Other defendants Witherington and Mullins had not entered pleas.
Limestone county officers searched for a vehicle with an Ohio license tag after a call from Ardmore Tennessee. The car stopped in Ardmore with two occupants raising suspicions it was stolen property, with Athens notified but Decatur not yet alerted.
In Montgomery Alabama on July 30 President Hoover extended Alabama’s duck and geese open season by thirty days. The season now runs from November 16 to January 16 with a bag limit of 15. The move rewards sportsmen for improved waterfowl conditions after the 1931 drought forced a one month limit.
Alabama's cotton mills operated steadily in June, ranking second nationally for active spindle hours with 217 hours per spindle from 1,859,600 spindles in place. U.S. totals show 31,705,038 spindles, 20,561,914 operated during June, and 4,247,498,852 active hours. Tennessee led the nation in averages.
The Alabama Public Service Commission canceled a session scheduled to meet here Friday due to the discontinuance of two Southern railway passenger trains from Sheffield Alabama to Memphis Tennessee. No protests were filed against the proposed service cuts.
Department of Agriculture tests show weed seed buried for 30 years in cotton and corn fields sprouted when unearthed and planted, delivering bad news for farmers who fought them this summer.
Miss Claudie Compton and Dorothy Compton of Bowling Green Kentucky visit Mr and Mrs W A Britain at their home on Sherman Street in Decatur.
Bud Willingham, a prominent farmer from route two in Decatur, is noted as a business visitor in the city today.
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