Old Man Weather and a Gracious Summer Friend
A reflective note on Old Man Weather as a contentious but generous figure in summer granting degrees. It praises the true friend who points out faults and smiles when insulted for being blunt and harsh.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1931
Page
4
Resilience Called As Adverse Times Forge Character
A newspaper aphorism urges boldness during hard times, saying adversity reveals and tests the mettle of men and women who rise to the occasion. It emphasizes that opportunity now exists to showcase quality and strength.
Promising Fails as All Parties in Power Face Critique
The author argues that promises from the governing parties show weakness across the political spectrum. The Spanish republic is cited as offering relief to farmers but is described as inexperienced and mimicking the Republican party's approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spanish Republic
Republican Party
Meeting the torrid days editorial on staying cool
The Gadsden Times outlines methods to endure hot weather with practical tips and period tone. It discusses personal comfort, shade, hydration, and pacing to cope with heat waves during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gadsden Times
Public Hope Cresting for 1932 Democrat Victory
The Gadsden Times notes a shift in sentiment toward Franklin D. Roosevelt and a unified Democratic party as potential harbingers of relief for 1932. The piece reflects on past hopes tied to Woodrow Wilson and suggests optimism may return with new leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gadsden Times
Coolidge
Hoover
Woodrow Wilson
White House
Roosevelt
United Democratic Party
July Salve for Personal Debts and Thrift in 1931
The article urges readers to clear debts in July and the second half of 1931. It stresses paying current accounts, talking to creditors, and achieving financial freedom through thrift and punctuality to build a home, investments, and life goals in Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Dr Barton Praises Rural Churches Strength Not Waning
Dr L E Barton Baptist leader defends rural churches as growing and strong. The Tuscaloosa News quotes his claim that rural churches are not dead but a gold mine of opportunity, praising faith and honest simplicity while noting occasional waning reports are unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
L. E. Barton
Tuscaloosa
Dr. Barton
Barton
Advertiser lampoons Bevo debate on near beer bills
The Daily comments on the Bevo debate and near beer bills, joking about the controversy and the idea of a referendum. It notes the bills head to the senate, with warnings of political fighting, while downplaying public ardor for the issue. The piece asserts cereal beverages have healthful claims but remain tied to near beer in public perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bevo
Aes
Montgomery
Senate
Senate and the People Be Called On To Vote. the Daily
Scotland
Editor Byars Debate on Cotton Growth and Diversification
The Moulton Advertiser reprints Editor Byars critique of The Daily urging more cotton and opposes five year cotton trials. It argues for diversified crops while supporting quality cotton and soil improvement at Tennessee Valley Agricultural Station, stressing home income and profitable yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Advertiser
Byars
Moulton
Uae
Caecibaras Daedacasenk Stahicala
Daily
North Alabama
Tennessee
Tennessee Valley Agricultural Station
Tennessee Valley
Love and Law in a Split Year Across a Curious Column
Brash satire links tiger‑hunting schemes to heroism and German reparations. Brains and brawn clash as Hoover’s moratorium unfolds. Darwinian views on love and trial marriage echo across Indiana and Vermont court precedents on education duties.
College education a danger to half the boys says critics
In bootleg era rhetoric, critics claim college life harms many youths. They argue college wastes time, slows learning, and teaches cocktail knowledge over Latin, leaving educated boys unprepared to make their own way.
Unclear OCR Word List Definitions and Adjective Glosses
A fragment lists three words with definitions and senses. Ignoscent is described as producing sparks when struck with steel and figuratively inflammatory. Duteous means obedient and rendering due service with respect. Sinew denotes tendon or strength powering the mainstay of anything.
Debtor nations weigh extended moratorium amid talks
Diplomats in Washington forecast a widening discussion on debt cancellation with a possible World Economic Conference and a push to link armament limits to debt readjustment. Hoover open to some modification while France's stance delays decisive moves as Germany seeks relief and Britain eyes indirect gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington, D. C
Hoover
Washington
White House
United States
Germany
London
Berlin
Geneva
International Chamber of Commerce
May
Mr. Hoover
International Commerce Chamber
France
Paris
England
America
Spiritual Growth Through Faith Teachings
A brief biblical exhortation quotes First Peter 2 1 6 urging believers to lay aside malice guile hypocrisy envy and evil speaking and long for the pure milk of the word. It compares believers to living stones built into a spiritual house, a holy priesthood offering sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Murray King Joins Speake and Roper Clothing Firm
Murray King has accepted a position with Speake and Roper, a local clothing company. He joins as part of the firm’s expansion plans and will bring years of retail experience to the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray King
Speake and Roper
Miss Winnie Sentiff Starts Texas Visit
Miss Winnie Sentiff of the Morgan county probate office travels to Cromwell Texas to stay with Mrs. H Schimbler. She will enjoy an extended visit after a long illness and return to duties in the probate office in a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Sentiff
Morgan County
Cromwell
Texas
No College Required for Young Men Says Wise Father
Advice warns against dangerous conviction based on false standards of excellence and urges focusing on real work during early adulthood. The speaker emphasizes four years as crucial for beginning serious effort and suggests not worrying if a son does not attend college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Training body in sport aids summer conditioning
Dr Clendening argues summer is best for health and outdoor training with fresh air sun and abundant food. He explains how games with a ball and stick train the cerebellum, nerves and balance, using a batter’s precise swing as prime example. An editor's note offers six Dr Clendening pamphlets for ten cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clendening
Logan Clendening
Central Press Association
East Twelfth Street
Cleveland
Rumor of Volstead Change Sparks Taxed Debate
Washington whispers circulate about altering the Volstead act to boost government revenue by up to half a billion dollars. Some suggest allowing light beer and perhaps light wines as concessions to grape regions. Politicians say Republicans could blunt Democratic gains by echoing proposed changes, while others predict the administration will pursue straight prohibition into 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wickersham
Britain backs rupee stabilization and India obligations
Britain plans to stabilize the rupee by guaranteeing India's obligations. Austria aims to rescue Creditanstalt with a guarantee of $140 million of its obligations. The piece recalls John D. Rockefeller's question to Shanley about who would guarantee a guaranteed dividend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
India
Austria
John D. Rockefeller
John Shanley
Shanley
Rockefeller
Fragmented Busted Phrases From A Parade of Quips
A garbled collection of misquoted lines touches on aging actresses costs and vanity. It includes clipped phrases about wry expressions of time and love. The odd mix hints at a reflexive column or ad copy parody with stray exclamations and imperfect typography.
In Memoriam and Jests of a Damaged Page
Fragmentary reminiscences and jokes from a newspaper page mix memorial notes with humorous quips and captions about doing better and getting by. The text riffs on Ezra Shank, a resort penny, manager jokes, and social banter with scattered humor lines about lovers, bosses, and everyday life.
Farmer Intervenes as Golfer Clumsily Distracts Play
A farmer on the edge of golf fields crosses paths with a club's worst member. The golfer fumbles multiple swings before finally hitting, prompting a witty exchange about course access as the farmer warns him without naming trouble.
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