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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1931
Page
4
Man Rejects Criticism Clinging to Ruts in Business
A man's refusal to accept constructive criticism about his own business keeps him stuck in familiar routines and prevents growth. No other context is provided.
Tax Payer Objects to Proposed Increases
A local resident expresses disbelief at tax hikes, saying he already cannot pay current taxes and that higher levies will not affect him. The remark reflects broad frustration with public funding costs and potential rate increases.
Farmers on Boston Commons Sparked the American Revolution
Montgomery reflects on how a few farmers on Boston Commons organized and sparked a larger movement that became the American Revolution. The idea spread as agrarian organizing turned into a wider rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Boston Commons
Fennel Declared Edible Like Common Greens by Dr. Olendening
Dr. Logan Olendening asserts fennel is a fine edible comparable to spinach salad or turnip greens. The remark highlights fennel as a grassy tasting leafy addition to meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Olendening
People Continue Handling Their Business Despite Expertise
Writers prognosticators and politicians fail to cure world business as people press on with their own concerns without outside guidance.
Reynolds Tobacco withholds prize letters in cigarette contest
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company chose not to submit the prize winning letters in the recent cigarette contest. The decision reflects customary dispute over judges and contest outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Physician Orders Clear Health Guidelines
The doctor urges reduced smoking and cautious diet with rest and exercise. The patient follows orders carefully, aiming for eight hours of sleep and careful daily routines.
Automotive revival seen as a sign of national recovery
Local observers note a strong upturn in the automotive sector, likening it to the post-1929 boom as a sign that the industry will spur growth in related sectors across the country.
Decatur’s Spring Flowers Delight Town Gardens
Flowers this spring have been the prettiest in years and residents have studied planting and arrangement. The result is seen in the arrays of blooms in front and back yards and townhome gardens throughout Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decaturpeole
Nae
Decatur to Relaunch Diamond Team in Bee Line League
The Decatur city area plans to bring back organized baseball with a strong home club in the Bee Line League. Officials expect a solid turnaround within a year as the team builds a paying spectator base at home games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Resignation of Head at Training School Shocks Officials
The head of the training school has resigned, easing pressure on legislators pushing new regulations for the facility. Lawmakers seek to address the issue of delinquent girls sent to the school who have few other housing options.
They Travel Far for a Short Lived Derby Thrill
South travelers pass through Decatur bound for Louisville to see the Kentucky Derby. The piece notes the vast effort and cost to witness a momentary thrill as a horse races to victory, comparing it to football fans chasing a game for a few hours on the sidelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Decatur
Louisville
Cullman farmers find way to profit from strawberries
In Cullman county Alabama farmers sold 76 carloads of strawberries worth about 60000 dollars this season boosting cash income amid low cotton prices. The piece urges diversification to crops like tobacco in Morgan county and highlights cooperative marketing as a profitable path during lean years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Cullman County
Cullman
Morgan County
The
Fewer Debts for Alabama Farmers May Improve Fall Prospects
The Anniston Star echoes The Decatur Daily predicting Morgan county farmers will be in better financial shape this fall as debt levels are lower. Farmers plan gardens and live at home campaigns to cut costs, raise yields, and improve crop quality, hoping higher prices could yield one of the best Falls in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston Star
Morgan County
The
Star
Decatur Daily
Strawberry bug bites Cullman county farmers
A local agricultural nuisance, the strawberry bug, has affected Cullman county farmers, sparking concern over crop damage and calls for control.
Decatur School Band Earns Local Praise and Hopeful Future
Under Neil Wells, Decatur's band has become one of the town's best groups. It is hoped students keep the organization through summer vacation as they have greatly aided local advertising and community pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Neil Wells
Revered Pastor Praises Decatur Morgan County Officers
Reverend Ernest N. Hart commends the Decatur and Morgan County officers as the finest cadre of conscientious earnest and courteous law enforcers he has encountered in his years of ministry. He states no finer group exists anywhere serving this county and Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest N. Hart
Decatur
Morgan County
Ambitious youth Roy Sloane’s life ends in gangster attack
Roy Sloane, once a bright but restless youth, pursued college and car storage to fund studies. While in prison he studied law and claimed freedom, but a recent shooting near a New York speakeasy left him dead after a gangster attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Sloane
Roy
New York
Wall Street Story and Bunny Bonanzas Stir Markets
Arthur Brisbane reports on Mr. Dreiser bonuses and Sir Henri sales amid a Wall Street tale. Four million rabbits are prepared as a quirky note in the day’s business brief, reflecting a blend of finance and unusual market chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Dreiser
Henri
Wall St
Dreiser Lashes Out Over Wages and Corporate Riches
Theodore Dreiser writes a forceful letter to the editor condemning the disparity between workers' pay and executive bonuses. He cites Sir Henri Deterding and Shell profits, U S oil purchases, and questions American business leaders. He notes plans for massive mobilization and a stock market bet on steel, ending with a playful foreign phrase about short selling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Dreiser
Dr. Drieser
Uncle Sam
Uncel Sam
Sir Henri Deterding
Australian Senate Bans Gold Shipments Amid Debt Talk
Australia plans to ship five million pounds of gold to London to settle debts but the Senate votes 24 to 1 to forbid gold shipments. The piece notes the powerful pull of gold and the tension between possession and payment obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
London
Australian Senate
Inquiry probes study campaign funds disposal in church figure
Senator Nye of the senate campaign funds committee called a special New York meeting over the weekend to consider an inquiry into Bishop James Cannon of the Methodist Episcopal church South. The panel may resume hearings soon. Cannon sought details and was told to await Monday word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nye
Senate Paign Funds Committee
New York
James Cannon
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Bishop Cannon
Negro Church To Meet Here May 18
The Negro Cumberland Presbyterian general assembly meets here with events starting May 18. At 9:00 a.m. Tuesday the national Sunday school convention opens under Dr. R. H. Goodloe of Birmingham. Thursday features an introduction sermon by Rev. W. M. Fawlks and a welcome address by Mayor B. L. Malone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
R. H. Goodloe
Birmingham
W. M. Fawlks
Union City
Tenn
B.L. Malone
West Cherry Street
James S. Hyter
James N. Martin
Riverside eighth grader wins Citizenship Medal
Joe Calvin, an eighth grade student at Riverside High School, wins the annual Citizenship Medal awarded by the Sons of the American Revolution. The medal will be presented on graduation night for his scholastic achievement, courtesy, and high citizenship standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Calvin
Riverside High School
Sons of the American Revolution
Young Calvin
J. H. Calvin
Ferry Street
Bloodworth Leaves for Tarrant City Alabama
Ben Bloodworth editor of The Daily and chairman of the Alabama Athletic Commission departs Saturday for Tarrant City Alabama. The Legion post there sponsors the season's opening boxing show and has invited him to attend. He will return Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Bloodworth
the Daily
Alabama Athletic Commission
Tarrant City
Ala
Tarrant’s Legion Post
Mr. Bloodworth
France and United States Proclaim Gold Reserves To Signal Solvency
The text notes France holding about four billion in gold and the United States nearly five billion as a sign of solvency. It suggests that despite unemployment and low mood, owners can claim financial stability by showcasing gold reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
United States
Hoover Faces Tough Path In Nicaragua Marine Standoff
Washington debate centers on U S Marines in Nicaragua after March earthquake looting claims. Critics in Latin America and U S lawmakers question necessity and timing of withdrawal while President Hoover weighs policy and the Guardia Nacional's readiness. Senator Borah and Representative Temple push for removal, arguing U S action may amount to protectorate overreach. The dispute hinges on whether Nicaragua can maintain order without U S forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Managua
Vero
Washington
Nicaragua
el Universal
Mexico City
Vicente Lombardo ‘Toledano
University of Mexico
Rio Grande
Cape Horn
Uncle Sam
Hoover
Little Republic
Henry W. Temple
House of Representatives’ Committee On Foreign Affairs
William E. Borah
State Foreign Relations Committee
Boerah
Idaho
Temple
America
Borah
Stephen G. Porter
Republic
Mrs Bevil Ill At Home In Proctor
Mrs Bevil a beloved resident has been ill at her home in Proctor for several days with no current improvement. Friends remain hopeful she may recover soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor
Verses Emphasize Way Truth and Life
A compact selection of Gospel lines presents Jesus as the way to the Father and the life in him. It stresses abiding in Christ yields fruit and prayer aligned with his words, culminating in the greatest love shown by laying down one’s life for friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
John
Ila Ruth Owen Improves After Serious Illness
Friends of Mr and Mrs George Owen report Ila Ruth with a baby daughter slowly improving after a very serious illness. The family expresses ongoing concern over her condition and thanks well wishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor
George Owen
Ila Ruth
The Judge And The Old Offender A Humorous Exchange
An old offender is found guilty of horse theft and faces a stiff sentence. The judge says eight years at least and invites a defense. The offender replies that locals are liberal with other people's time, delivering a wry end note.
Witty Prose and Punchlines From a bygone Daily
A collection of brazen quips and dialogues ranging from war weariness to social foibles. Jokes about credit and collections, marriage, sharks at sea, consumer honesty, and dining room etiquette populate a compact humor page.
Man fears riding with woman driver despite acknowledging her smarts
A man admits she is intelligent yet reveals he is terrified to ride in a car when she drives. The remark highlights anxiety about sharing driving duties despite respect for her abilities.
3 A DAY Dispirit and Bestowal Instancy
A lexical fragment defines three terms: Dispirit to depress spirits, Bestowal as a gift, and Instancy for urgency. The text outlines core meanings and usage hints for each word in a compact dictionary style.
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Corner Pivot Avenue
Johnston Street
Tennessee Valley Printing CO. Inc
Shelton
BO. Shelton
Benjamin Bloodworth
P. Sheppard
Associated Press
National Advertising Representatives
Prost, Landis & Kohn
Atlanta
Chicago
Tennessee Valley
King Features Syndicate
Arthur Brisbane
Mr. Drieser
Dreiser
Charles M. Schwab
Shell Oil Company
Japan
Sir Henri
War Department
Army
Navy
Wall Street
Probers
Negro Church
Bloodworth
Susie
Lottie
Amos ’N
Andy
Bride
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