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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1930
Page
4
After a day in the woods the talk turns to chiggers. A politician and his campaign manager explode into a public laugh. The piece notes steady plugging without rapid margins and mentions an old fashioned spelling bee for newspaper men. Beverly Hills posts a 700 percent census gain in 1930.
Citizens join in the annual flower planting effort in Decatur praising this year’s work and encouraging future participants to imagine even more color and community spirit next year with renewed effort.
A reflective piece contrasts harsh broadcasts with cheer and gratitude as it honors mothers. It laments mournful radio trends, urges optimism, and extols Mother's Day duties, citing famous quotes about mothers and stressing lifelong obligations to mothers beyond a single day.
In Decatur three hundred young men can join the Junior Chamber of Commerce to aid city expansion. The group offers low cost membership, provides civic training, and connects members with local opportunities while benefiting the community and the individuals involved.
Secretary of the Treasury Andrew Mellon offers an upbeat message to young people. He says if given a chance he would swap his time for the next three-quarters of a century, projecting continued growth for the United States despite his advancing age. His brief sermon aims to inspire those who fear limited opportunity.
A brief note suggests explaining a lack of funds for straw hats by announcing a new personal style. It hints that the theme song for American business could be Happy Days Are Here Again to boost mood and psychological impact.
Arthur Brisbane notes cheap money and low wheat prices strain farmers while praising a grand New York naval display. He reports Texas tornado devastation with dozens dead, and warns England’s mood shifts with a strong air fleet contrast to ships.
A strolling musings column paints New York scenes from Van Cortlandt Park to Broadway crowds. The narrator notes West Indians en route to cricket, stage life figures, police horses, social observers, and a quirky tip on gin seng sold wholesale to Chinese merchants. The piece blends fashion, theater, and urban vignettes with vivid portraits and curiosities.
A rumor claims actor Frank Fay shed 20 pounds in a month by breakfasting only on hot sassafras tea. Also noting Newark salesman Albert Manders at Sulka's praised for immaculate grooming.
The Washington Day Book reports preparations for the biennial Democratic Republican congressional baseball game likely on May 23 with Democrats led by Captain McMillan and featuring Douglas of Arizona and Granfield of Massachusetts. Republicans rely on Vincent Carter from Wyoming as their ace.
The article lists an imagined 1928 G O P infield and outfield lineup with players from multiple states. It notes star catcher Updike of Indiana is no longer in Congress.
A health note explains hernias as accidental abdominal ruptures related to body wall weakness. It cites Milbank Memorial Fund data: about two in 100 men aged 20 suffer inguinal hernias, rising to 12 in 100 by age 70, with men and women similarly at risk and many not wearing a truss.
Clay Buttrey a moving picture man visited today. Rev Evans of Tuscaloosa stayed with Mr and Mrs H A Skeggs during the Episcopal convocation. J W Clapton and A G Patterson of Decatur Kiwanis are in Birmingham for a conference with Kiwanis international president and Alabama club representatives. Franklin Gray of Atlanta was a business visitor this week.
Sunday May 11 is Mother's Day. Remember living mothers with honor and affection. Many mothers long for letters from absent children. She cared for you as a child and nurses you when sick. Tell her how much you love and appreciate her.
A playful montage of lines from a Mother’s Day era stage bit and social asides. Jokes range from family trains and counting poles to rummage sales and dating quirks, with sparky quips about money, marriage, and daily life. The piece blends nostalgia with humor and everyday observations.
A brief lexicon entry explains predial as pertaining to landed property and puce as a dark purplish brown color. trow is defined as think or believe. The note groups three terms with concise definitions.
The passage cites Hebrews 6 17 to 20 describing God’s oath as two immutable things that assure believers. It presents hope as an anchor for the soul entering the veil with Jesus as the eternal high priest in the line of Melchisedec.
P. E. Balch has been removed from or assigned to Har route No 1 prompting changes in local transit operations.
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