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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1933
Page
2
Advertising industry notice lists DEVINE TENNEXY CORPORATION as nations advertising representative with offices in New York Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh Des Moines and Atlante indicating a regional agency network.
A nostalgic lines piece envisions a future where Southern farmers harvest bread from their own fields and meat from their pastures free from debt and creditors, thriving amid gardens orchards and dairies and barns as they plan crops.
Decatur is viewed similarly to its early years in 1027-1928, with growing publicity from the Chamber of Commerce. This increased promotion is expected to attract industry to locate in the town in the future.
Advertisements speak of planting time as the farmer starts a new year. The text suggests farm prices may not keep falling and that the new harvest could release more crops and opportunities.
An advertisement in the New York Times promotes a Rolls-Royce convertible de luxe coupe with six wire wheels and fine appearance now priced at 245 dollars as part of the Pontiac Used Car Department sale.
Report notes Zangara faces death sentence after attempt on President Franklin Roosevelt and the killing of Mayor Anton Cermak. The piece questions insanity pleas and frames the crime as an attack on national leadership.
A business figure predicts the country will emerge from the present crisis to a better condition, with a trend upward and a sounder business environment. The speaker notes that prosperity is not near, but improvements in conduct and outlook are expected.
The national banking holiday spurred food purchases as shoppers stocked up. Decatur retailers reported heavy Saturday traffic but not excessive buying, with strong business on Monday and cash transactions remaining prevalent as dealers noted steady cash flow.
A Washington gathering of governors voted unanimously to support President Roosevelt in restoring banking and economic stability. The resolution urged Congress and the people to cooperate with him in actions necessary or desirable to untangle the nation’s economic life.
A tribute to Mayor Cermak born in Bohemia who rose to lead Chicago and influence national politics. The piece recalls his rise from clerk to mayor, his humility, and his dying moments after a Miami hospital shooting. It notes his exchange with Roosevelt, expressing humility and loyalty.
An editorial argues the nation must separate banking from brokerage to stop speculative use of deposits. It cites Canada’s stability, criticizes Chicago and New York practices, and urges laws to enforce banks remain true banking institutions, not speculative centers.
A BRISBANE column highlights courageous sacrifice and everyday kindness while urging action from capable individuals. The piece portrays strong, steady leadership as a model for civic duty and personal responsibility.
Los Angeles reports Cermak has died after a brave struggle with bullet wounds pneumonia and other complications. Roosevelt era moratorium and scrip ideas gain favorable comment while Will Rogers and Dr Moore discuss the era and a newborn Franklin Delano Wyckoff earns a photographer's first portrait as the nation contemplates broader powers for the president.
President Roosevelt outlines a program to employ men directly and recruit others into jobs, aiming to move urban workers to the country. The plan includes raising farm prices and halting foreclosures, potentially requiring a constitutional amendment and long timelines.
Fragmentary text mentions speculation and actions like buying land, planting crops, and opening a gas station but lacks concrete details, names, dates, or places to form a complete news item. The usable facts are minimal and non-specific.
Plans were nearly complete for a Thursday and Friday charity benefiting starving European children. American Legion members and their families are to attend a banquet at Decatur Cafe Thursday night. A. V. Gillum killed 22 venomous snakes found on Gordon school grounds.
The text weighs speculation in oil and gold against government cost cutting and unified relief. It questions national planning for transport utilities and banking, notes railroad takeovers require expert managers, and warns against easy, sweeping actions by comparing to Mussolini Stalin and Kemal Pasha.
The article notes a military government taking power in Greece led by General Plas tiras who bans public meetings to avert economic disaster. It contrasts with the demand for strong leaders and mentions Hitler's possible moves and Japanese advances in China.
In Washington relief bills dominate talk as the Wagner plan raises $300 million for state aid while La Follette and Costigan push a direct $500 million relief program. Senate clashes over funds, order in the chamber, and grim estimates of misery highlight the debate on relief adequacy amid rising poverty.
The excerpt notes poison gas impacts and the surrender of Jehel with little resistance. It discusses Chinese forces being bombed from the air and demoralized, and urges America to notice the meaning of airplanes in war. It calls for readiness with aircraft, submarines, and well paid officers in the army and navy.
A collage of humorous quips and cartoons discusses office life and relationships. Items critique honesty money and ambition while poking fun at work dynamics and social pretenses in a dated periodical voice.
A compact, fragmentary list of maxims and curiosities noting cautions about generalizations and modern ideas. It touches on signs of literacy limits and warnings about signing autographs, with stray phrases about air, footwear, and Deaf and dumb institutes.
A reader cites biblical verses from 2 Chronicles and Isaiah to urge national renewal through humility prayer and turning from wickedness. The piece calls for leadership, trust in God, and a hopeful vision of future prosperity and eternal life in a gold paved city.
Falkville residents hosted relatives from Hart selle and Decatur with several guests visiting during the week. Lois Walker of Centerville spent the weekend here, and gatherings included a young people’s meeting at the Hardin home on the Courage theme with plans for next Sunday on Life and Its Responsibilities.
Dialogue fragment about taxes taxis and taxidermists and a quip about a couple in marriage with a punchline about a $26 fine for a kiss in a parked car. Text reflects old style humor and social commentary.
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