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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1932
Page
4
Fragmented raspy text from Decatur Daily shows press wire sourcing from Associated Press. It mentions editors Shelton and Frost and advertising reps. Subscriptions and rates appear garbled with partial data for daily weekly monthly terms.
Fragmentary keynote from a Democratic convention in Chicago cites a call to remember the founders and labor for happiness amid political rhetoric. The text reflects themes of endurance and vigilance against lies. The wording mixes historical phrases with uncertain fragments.
The text cites Senator Barkley leading Democratic hosts in Chicago in 1928 praising Herbert Hoover's pledge to abolish poverty and provide a job for every man. It criticizes Republican policies as failures, noting high government growth, useless bureaus, and insufficient relief, while calling for tax cuts, credit extension, and price stabilization.
The Daily questions the effect of rich spending on the economy while acknowledging some truth in Cornelius Vanderbilt’s Liberty article. It argues lavish expenditures can circulate money and create jobs, citing a debut party, automobiles for helpers, and a wealthy man building a model farm as examples of putting wealth back into circulation.
A fragment reflects concerns about the political regime addressing a poor financial picture. The text implies a need to fix expenditure gaps and improve fiscal health as a priority.
APrinter's Ink message urges optimism about 1931 America noting 42 million employed, a $70 billion national income, and $1 billion tucked away in savings. It cites rising postal deposits, higher per capita income, and strong retail trade to argue that conditions improve with effort and work.
Arthur Brisbane reports from Chicago near Lake Michigan on McAdoo at the Democratic National Convention. The piece sketches political maneuvering in Tammany halls, with figures like Curry, Chalan, and Hearst mentioned as part of a bustling, uncertain preconvention backdrop.
The text notes Alfred E. Smith and Senator Borah, with Borah declaring he will not support Hoover. It recalls Borah's Midwest impact on Smith’s campaign, undermining missionary efforts attributed to Smith.
June 29, 1920 notes show Mrs. George Allen departing for Birmingham and Spartanburg for a month with her sister. Dr. Simrell Wyatt returns to Lexington after visiting his parents. Robert Banks from Memphis visits relatives. R M DeFord to Benevolent hospital for leg operation. Fannie May Norton of Talladega visiting. Mrs. James Allen Fuller of Huntsville staying with Miss Marjorie Miller. Bernice McClure and brother visiting Tusculum. Mrs. Pruit Cartwright to spend weeks in North Carolina. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Carter plan extended eastern tour.
Report from a tense convention corridor describes Governor Smith moving through delegates with Roosevelt news breaking about the two thirds rule. The scene notes Smith, Hague, Reed headquarters, and a packed crowd as 1928 voting margins loom and a nation awaits the battle on the convention floor.
The impression across sides is that beating Governor Roosevelt will be hard, despite Democrats believing they can win. Roosevelt holds many delegates, and the bandwagon could start at any moment, prompting action.
The piece argues no independent progressive run if Franklin D. Roosevelt is the Democratic nominee. Drys may back a progressive candidate like Governor Gifford Pinchot if they run, but a pirate third party would lack progressive backing with Roosevelt in the race. Norris supports Roosevelt. many progressives may back him or abstain.
Dr. Logan Clendening explains that most indigestion is not stomach inflammation but reflex, emotional, or constitutional factors. He outlines ulcer types, notes that true gastric disease is rare, and discusses how excess gastric acid and tissue destruction contribute to peptic ulcers.
A collection of pithy quips and wry observations on education money aging health and social foibles. The humor ranges from old fashioned proverbs to modern insinuations about manners money and relationships. Notable lines reference public benefactors marriages watches and casual conversations.
A guidance note urges writers to drop quotation marks for idioms that are not complete statements. It advises using the plain form It was nipped in the bud rather than enclosing it with quotes.
Oliver J. Sheppard eighth district committeeman of the American Legion returned from Birmingham where he attended a called meeting of the state executive committee of which he is a member.
Officials at Alabama Mills Park explained the paper cup rule for soft drinks sold at fairs and wrestling shows. The state requires cups to be placed in a pager container when given to customers, and operators say they are simply obeying the law. The rule does not apply to baseball games.
The passage asks which play is Shakespeare's shortest and mentions a mutilated text. It confirms child actors performed in Shakespeare's day at the Globe and Blackfriars. It states Rip Van Winkle was immortalized by Joseph Jefferson from Washington Irving's story later adapted by Dion Boucicault.
On this day in 1776 the Bullfish under General Howe reached Sandy Hook at the entrance to New York harbor marking a notable event in the early Revolutionary War era.
Rev E N Hart pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church and dean of the young people's conference will return home today after directing sessions of the conference in Athens.
Prof. Padgett head of the Disca tur Business school was summoned home to Mobile this afternoon due to the serious illness of his daughter.
The young peoples conference concluded in Athens after a week long session. Organizers called the event very successful and praised its programs and participation.
Neighbor shares porch box planting tips emphasizing not to overcrowd. Arrange tall plants at rear center with dark foliage toward center, light low-growing types at ends, and use rich soil with drainage holes. Mix soil half and half with well rotted manure or leaf mold and plant about two to three inches deep before filling in.
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