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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1932
Page
2
A Decatur Daily piece extols advertising as a driver of confidence and commerce. It highlights Bishop William G. McDowell’s extensive activity and the paper urges bold, sustained ads to unleash a postwar buying wave, noting widespread employment and bank wealth as support.
The Gadsden Times argues a coming flood of buying will lift America to higher prosperity. It notes three years of low purchasing, a postwar revival in building, and accumulation of needs that could push demand over the edge with a ready push.
Henry T. Ward argues amid a consumer demand surge after a three year slump that pent up buying will lift America. He cites declines in food, clothing, housing, and autos since 1926 and urges business to invest in advertising to ride the coming upturn.
Arthur Brisbane discusses a 1932 column on patriotism and gratitude while critiquing calls for payment to Porto Ricans and portraying Democratic positions as politically strategic moves.
The Rock Island railroad owes about nine million to banks and seeks a ten million loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. The corporation demands repayment of half the bank loans. Veterans oppose being sidelined as the government funds a rail and banks bailout, while Europe and immigration issues loom. Edward Roche Hardy Jr. is noted for early admission to Columbia and ordination, highlighting a era of ambitious youths.
A busy note from Albany reports Malcolm Pickens son of B B and Aubrey Pickens sudden illness with appendicitis leading to surgery at Benevolent Hospital. In Decatur the wedding of Herman B Jernigan and Sadie Bayles was held at First Baptist with Rev C Davidson officiating. Luncheon hosted by Mrs C B Elliot for Mrs Wilber Kelley and Miss Elizabeth Neill. Weekend visits and travels include Hodges Crow at Madison and J W Petty in Birmingham. Henry Zeitler hosted a barbecue at Mooresville while Rosa Woods Wilder visited her aunt F A Woods in Jackson Street.
Washington dispatch details how the Republican convention stalls on a platform draft due to a prohibition plank. The piece notes debates over Depression blame, Hoover era policies, Hawley Smoot tariffs, budget balancing claims, and partisan spin from both parties as they frame prior administrations.
Congressman E. E. Eslick died in the House chamber and his wife, Mrs. Eslick, may run to fill the unexpired term. General Job Garner of Columbia is the only other named candidate against her. Eslick’s body was laid to rest in Pulaski Tennessee after arrival from Washington and a special escort of friends, congressmen, and highway patrolmen accompanied the casket to his old home.
Logan Clendening M D explains indigestion is often reflex rather than from organic disease. He discusses biliousness as migraine, reflex gallbladder symptoms, and how nervous dysfunction drives dyspepsia. Treatment may include surgery for some reflex gallbladder cases.
Today a gentle horoscope notes that persons born on this day are loving kind generous and imaginative. The piece emphasizes positive traits and personal warmth for readers seeking guidance.
A remark on knowledge as delight and the value of the gift of tongues for Dr. Hardy who teaches Greek at the General Theological Seminary. The note highlights the importance of linguistic study and the satisfaction of scholarly pursuits.
Caén is a soft light colored lime stone from Normandy suitable for plane and carved ornamental work. It is sourced near Caen in the Normandy region.
A collage of one liners and exchanges pokes fun at daily annoyances. Jokes range from health fads to social foibles, with snippets about editors, physicians, and married life. The tone mirrors lighthearted newspaper humor from a bygone era.
Fitzhy Melton of Barbour County had been sentenced to 25 years for the 1930 killing of J Ofte Moore. The Alabama Supreme Court reversed, ruling Melton was present at trial thus voiding the new trial, and the sentence stands.
The Morgan county health department issued a May report by Health Officer Dr. H. McRee detailing activities across divisions. Highlights include 12 lectures with 249 attendees, 363 lab specimens, 185 venereal disease patients treated, 92 dairies producing Grade A milk, and extensive inspections of private and public premises, food establishments, and meat markets.
SOCOTTSBORO Ala June 21 A claim for the 1914 bandstand on the courthouse lawn was presented to the county last week. Attorney General Thomas E Knight Jr ruled the claim barred because all county claims must be filed within 12 months after they accrue.
GADSDEN AL June 21 Striving toward better farming 1 102 boys are now actively engaged in 4 H club work under the direction of L L Self county agent Club officers and sectional leaders are being chosen to direct the county wide program for 1932.
The Emergency Fund of the Episcopal Church continues to grow and is about 70000 dollars short of the minimum needed to support distant missions. St John’s parishioners are urged to contribute to close the deficit and sustain church outreach.
The Chaméléon is described as a southern constellation within the Antarctic polar circle, positioned in southern skies.
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