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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1931
Page
4
The Opelika Daily News notes that the U S government plans to develop a local airport. It suggests Decatur would learn of such actions elsewhere and could advocate for federal involvement if a chamber of commerce existed.
The Moulton Advertiser urges Auburn and sub-stations to drop cotton experiments for five years and focus on hay corn potatoes gardens berries and fruits. It argues current cotton is low-grade, depressing Tennessee Valley prices, and advocates study and science to raise values.
The legislature nears adjournment with revenue measures and bus and truck bills pending. Big buses and trucks on highways pose a menace and motorists need protection. Railroads also deserve protection against indiscriminate rate changes as truck and bus traffic grows.
John R. Witt cites a Callaway appeal urging mills to stock and pay for seven pounds more cotton wrapping per bale if wrapped in cotton rather than jute. Mills would cover the extra cost at 100 percent cotton wrapping through July 31, 1932, to boost cotton usage and aid growers.
The community discusses forming a chamber of commerce in Decatur with strong interest but little concrete action. Citizens note the city needs a high pressure organization to lead local business efforts and charge for essential services.
A Decatur Daily snippet quotes a domestic advice discussion about marriage and humor in relationships. It questions why wives promise obedience and why couples marry, noting women marry for various motives and sometimes due to male persistence.
The Sun Dial reprints H I Phillips creed for 1931 praising American resilience. It asserts belief in US strength, industrial giants, and personal grit, urging optimism, self reliance, and a return to common sense despite hardship.
Sir Oliver Lodge at 80 inspires awe as readers chase a sensational Ohio meteorite tale. Thrills for girls fill pages while the remarkable find ignites wonder about science, superstition, and the mysterious rock from space.
Railroads ask the Interstate Commerce Commission for a fifteen percent rate increase, which could add 400 million dollars annually. The piece argues railways are essential like elevators or veins, and if necessary must adapt to motor competition, possibly with radical new designs or lighter cars. It also notes optimism about Sir Oliver Lodge and debates meteorites in Ohio, plus Vatican–Italy tensions and Mussolini's balance of church influence.
If you are puzzled by buying or selling problems the Classified Ads offer a solution. Scan listings for help with cars real estate jobs and services and find clear offers and contact details to proceed.
Army aviation heads admit publicity overhyped the air maneuvers sparking public fear but the operation proved remarkably safe. About 659 planes assembled, 6414 remained in service at finish, with 3 minor injuries and no fatalities, underscoring strict flight supervision and extensive training.
Dr Logan Clendening notes headaches in children often indicate infectious diseases such as measles scarlet fever or diphtheria and are more serious than in adults. Chronic headaches imply greater concern and prompt diagnosis is vital. He also describes the deserved shopping and fatigue headaches and suggests orange juice to counteract acidosis in the shopping variant.
John Ringling once led Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey and now heads the American Circus corporation with affiliated shows Sells Floto Hagenbach Animal Show John Robinson Sparks and Al G Barnes. He aided Tex Rickard to build Madison Square Garden and built the White Sulphur Springs and Yellowstone Park railroad plus a Ardmore to Ringling Oklahoma line. Born near Baraboo Wisconsin he is noted for philanthropy and oil ventures in Oklahoma.
Six Dr Clendening pamphlets are offered for ten cents each plus a self addressed stamped envelope. Send to Dr Logan Clendening care of this paper or Central Press Association 1435 East Twelfth Street Cleveland Ohio. Titles include Constipation Reducing and Gaining Infant Feeding Instructions for the Treatment of Diabetes Feminine care and The Care of the Hair and Skin.
A compact glossary entry defines frothy as full of foam or unsubstantial and empty. It explains heddle as a loom harness cord regulating warp threads and maculate as to blot or defile.
A short religious excerpt presents biblical verses from Judges and Samuel emphasizing humility, knowledge, life and death, and divine judgment. It reflects on God’s sovereignty and the fate of those who honor or despise the Lord.
A casual notice invites readers with a vehicle to sell to contact an ad-taker at Phone 1000. It offers a simple way to place a classified car advertisement in the paper.
Readable classified listings show seasonable offers at reasonable prices each day in the section.
An anecdote shows the bishop’s answer to a boy who claimed God saw everything. The boy asks if God saw his backyard mischief, and the bishop confirms, prompting the boy to declare there is no backyard. The piece blends humor with aphorisms and light social commentary.
A mosaic of jests and wry observations from a 1930s era page. A Georgia quip about social standing clashes with a preacher’s Habakkuk bit. A forgetful moment prompts a luncheon phone ping. The piece riffs on politics honesty love fashion and marriage while a Decatur view mocks domestic life and holiday meals.
Echoes of the Confederate reunion in Montgomery will be heard here October 7 to 9 as Alabama veterans gather for their state reunion. General Paul Sanguintti adjutant has notified the chamber of commerce that between 400 and 500 veterans would attend the assembly.
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