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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1931
Page
4
A market uptick in cotton prices draws cheers from unexpected quarters as buyers and sellers react to improved trade signals. Analysts note renewed demand from textile firms and cautious optimism about future quotas.
A lighthearted take notes that people often ignore advice to drink ice water during heat waves. It observes the public’s habit of seeking relief despite warnings and questions who would heed such guidance seriously.
A historical remark argues that resisting a Chamber of Commerce keeps the U S bound by Republican tariff policy creating an economic barrier around the nation. The quote warns that until a Chamber forms the country remains hard to access for foreign or domestic enterprise.
Ed Wynne recounts a humorous anecdote about his uncle who allegedly used a remarkable liver remedy for twenty years. The story concludes with the uncle dying and workers beating his liver to death with a stick, a macabre rather than medical detail.
The Hoover proposal for a one year holiday on war debt payments boosts world business conditions. Stocks bonds cotton and commodities rise worldwide with rapid trading in New York amid renewed optimism. Analysts see potential acceleration of prosperity if the proposal prompts concrete actions.
Evidences point to Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York having the inside track for the Democratic presidential nomination. He desires the nomination but may forego it to maintain New York’s full party support, crucial to securing the necessary electoral votes. Roosevelt’s popularity among Southerners stems from Georgia ties and progressive views.
The article notes widespread pedestrian confusion from misreading the stop and go signals. It urges readers to cross with traffic flow and wait for the light to turn red before crossing, using Johnston Street and Second Avenue as an example.
The Tuscaloosa News summarizes Dr. Francis G Bennett of the Carnegie Institute analysis calling the human body a machine with continuous work, a potent heat plant, and a 22 percent energy conversion rate, arguing it outperforms many engines yet deserves better care.
An editorial in the Mobile Press argues Capone is likely done as a gang chief though sentences vary. It cautions the court should impose a strong punishment to deter others, noting Capone’s fall signals the end of his influence and a risky power vacuum in crime.
A claim cites Decatur manufacturing as yielding superior quality. The note emphasizes local industry as a marker of value and urges buyers to favor goods produced in Decatur.
Arthur Brisbane notes a Polish horse thief tale to mock Wall Street risk, then reports on Berlin scientists building a high voltage X ray tube, a Vancouver like debt revision euphemism, brewing controls, Vera Cruz priest limits, shipboard language changes, and Russia’s five year plan. The piece blends satire with bold global happenings and shifting power.
The first rural church conference opens June 26 at Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn. Five days will cover rural churches and farm life with morning talks by leading authorities and afternoon tours of poultry plants hogs dairy cattle and crop fields. Limestone County among attendees.
A lexicon note explains perversity as wilful refusal to do right and being contrary. Pervade means to permeate through all parts. Liquescent describes a substance in a melting, easily melted state.
An excerpt presents Paul challenging Galatians about receiving the Spirit by faith rather than by works of the law. It questions their turn from spirit begun to flesh and notes miracles among them confirm the truth of faith.
Washington debate on four percent beer as a constitutional tweak. Rep. Leonidas Dyer argues non-intoxicating status could be achieved by amending the Volstead Act, not the Eighteenth Amendment, while drys doubt a 4 percent limit would pass judicial scrutiny.особ
Tanner June 23 Special Sheriff Lawrence Baker of Limestone county led deputies in a raid here Sunday on alleged bootlegging operations. A quantity of booze was seized and two arrests were made.
Mt Hope plans an annual Fourth of July picnic at Mt Hope High School campus announced by the arrangements committee led by R B Young H P Smith and W A Pickens. The notice invites everyone to bring a basket dinner and enjoy homecoming day with refreshments for the school benefit.
Ministers Rev Kreal Rev Cornelius Rev John Hayes Rev Martin and Rev Copeland will attend the conference. Congregations fund their travel while the local farm organization covers transport. County agents will assist by transporting some ministers in cars. This marks Alabama's first conference with expected lasting benefit.
Belle Mina June 23 Special The general merchandise store owned by Sam Roberts was looted Saturday night. A quantity of merchandise was taken. No clues have been found yet to lead to recovery or to the arrest of the thief or thieves.
Train No 3 southbound serving Birmingham will depart at 12 48 daily instead of 12 08 with a 40 minute delay. The change takes effect June 29 1931.
Cartoon style snippets reveal a customs officer questioning a wife claim and yoking replies about romance. A mother counsels on dating a chorus of light banter about songs, weight tallies, fashion, and status. The collection ends with social notes on men dying and gender dynamics.
A collage of rural verse and jokes recounts labor in father's fields toiled with hoe and back breaking effort alongside snippets about bootleg liquor, picnics, and quips. The piece blends poems about potato farming with humorous vignettes and local sayings.
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