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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1933
Page
2
In 1888 Henry W. Grady proclaims a late Reconstruction era ideal where Southern farmers rely on self sufficiency. He imagines self owned fields pastures orchards and dairies free from creditors and debt bondage. The vision emphasizes market liberty cash pay and autonomous agricultural prosperity.
The passage of the Muscle Shoals bill is urged with President Roosevelt backing the measure. Officials warn that failing to act could cut patronage and jeopardize the project, leaving the fences back home in disrepair.
The Digest notes wide public satisfaction with a cooking school event funded by cooperating merchants. Advertisers gain ongoing sales, and The Daily benefits from ad revenue while guests, including many ladies and gentlemen, express appreciation for the entertainment and outcomes of the school.
Senator Harry Walker reports in the Limestone Democrat that under Governor Miller Alabama’s government costs have dropped by eight million dollars annually. A Birmingham Post writer notes retrenchment since 1931 cut expenses despite revenue declines, with debt reduced to about sixty four million and new taxes partially offsetting lower ad valorem income.
Brisbanes column surveys Roosevelt's possible trip to London and compares past leaders with Gandhi Mussolini and Hitler. It notes Britain France and Italy officials not attending talks, Gandhi's fast, Insull in Greece, and Japan's China campaign as League of Nations debates war risks.
Henry, grand secretary of Fellows, will preside at the decoration day services at the city cemetery Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Carter and son George Jr were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Carter. Mrs. J. E. Penney and daughter from Birmingham will visit relatives here. Roy Martin of Birmingham visits relatives in the Twin Cities. W. P. Stevens remains ill at home in west Albany.
There was no rainfall during the 24-hour period ending at 7 o'clock this morning. The report notes a dry spell with no measurable precipitation.
The weather bureau records a maximum of 88 and a minimum of 69 degrees for the 24 hour period ending at 7 am. The tone shifts to social commentary with quotes on prosperity and cautions against mistakes as the era hopes for better times.
Democratic lawmakers from Kentucky clash on the House floor after voting against Roosevelt's economy bill. Col. Vinson and Col. May trade sharp accusations about Col. Bingham and a Louisville editor. Col. Brown cites big printing costs for Vinson's remarks as debate devolves into a national grievance.
The narrator recalls the Baltimore Association of benevolent Quaker supporters aiding South education. He describes members like John Bailes Myre Bailes Samuel Morris Philip Dunn F T King and Alison Jay, their northern roots, and efforts to build day and religious schools in Greensboro and nearby areas while facing suspicion from others.
A humorous column lists witty proverbs about driving and traffic while poking fun at the garage trade. It riffs on money guiding machines and cautions about jaywalking and grade crossing dangers with playful moral puns.
The narrator recalls family tensions over race and religion, detailing his father’s Quaker faith, disapproval of slavery, and pride in his work teaching at Summerfield High School. It notes support from Baltimore associations, later waning, and describes the school’s mission to fit students for college or life with a motto “Not how much, but how well.”
The readable line shows a playful dialog about interest in a second hand car. It resembles a light humorous promo piece with a named speaker addressing a potential buyer. The fragment emphasizes a casual, informal tone and a fleeting sales moment.
A collection of driving etiquette rules stressing courtesy to pedestrians and safe passing. The piece weaves in jokes about Noah's Ark references and salesman boasts, ending with a quip on the dangers of cars and the fragility of vehicles and yards.
Commentary notes many assets would avoid freezing if water had been drained. The remark highlights risks in infrastructure and emergency response when cooling systems fail to drain properly.
Ten gallons of gasoline were stolen from the judge's car in Thomasville Georgia the other evening. A stray verse references a woman named Mary and a churchyard death with quatrains in a local mood.
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