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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1933
Page
2
The article explores shifts in Southern agriculture as farmers adapt to new markets and technologies. It highlights land use changes, crop choices, and the role of labor, discussing economic pressures and potential growth opportunities for rural communities.
The Selma Times Journal notes instructions to the printer handling the debt funding amendment ballots. It specifies a two line box with only the words Yes and No reading shall we pay or repudiate.
Friends praise J W Clopton as a zealous county and city advocate. The text notes his long commitment, the region's commercial progress, and hints he will resume work soon despite past misgivings. Walter Clapton is mentioned as dividing time between self and others.
Old Abe Lincoln quote cited. Ardmore urges Flomaton to seek a peaceful separation rather than trouble. Ardmore reports its own sale of beer on the Tennessee side and soft drinks on the Alabama side, suggesting Flomaton could follow suit.
About thirty car loads have moved from Morgan county to eastern markets, fetching higher prices due to market floods locally. Prospects show potential for 35 cars this year and possibly hundreds in the future as growers gain strength and begin timely shipments.
Citizens long for a paved link between Decatur and the Tri Cities. Officials report progress on a possible highway connection, signaling a potential breakthrough after years of planning.
A public appeal stresses the Joe Wheeler Memorial highway as vital for Lawrence and Colbert counties and the Shoals district. It argues the road will serve three counties and the northern state, urging immediate action for early completion and statewide benefit.
The piece argues that amendment D would shorten required publication of constitutional proposals from eight to four weeks to save state costs. It notes newspapers would bear the cost reduction and that publishers generally favor the change as it speeds voter familiarity with proposed amendments.
The Eagle surveyed 140 Alabama lawmakers on legalizing 32 beer and wine sales. Of 59 replies, 38 favored beer while 12 opposed and 9 would back beer if the 18th Amendment were repealed. Five undecided leaned dry, yielding 42 for and 17 against with public repeal set for July 18.
Cartoon column notes a playful clash of culture and humor with a Friday feature about a monarchial line, an eccentric monkey, and light society commentary. Arthur Brisbane frames the piece as sly cultural observation rather than news.
The piece notes King George opening the world economic conference in London with a remarks that Americans wish President Roosevelt would stay in Washington. It criticizes reduced focus on domestic labor abuses, highlights the Mexico commission's productive visit, and describes Mexico as a rich treasure house with vast ore and labor resources.
The writer urges close union in trade and friendship among Mexico United States and Canada. He notes Mexico and Canada hold silver and gold while the United States has money and industry, arguing a tightly united trio would be independent of the world like Earth in space.
The article recalls last fall’s Harvard versus West Point football win by West Point and anticipates a two day math contest in analytic geometry and calculus between the two schools. It argues public interest would reveal civilization's state in 1933 and quips about crowd attendance and monkey comparisons. Gandhi’s fast and health notes are included with a business parable about eating.
The "Katcha Koo" Oriental musical extravaganza will be presented at the Princess Thursday night with 250 local cast members. Directed by Miss Grace Wandel, the show features My and Mrs. W. S. Russell as guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Humphrey. O Flippen returns from Rock Ark for treatment and T Worley leaves for Mississippi. Miss Charlotte Broadus returns from Judson College.
The piece notes the oil industry in trouble under a "Helter-Skelter" plan, with Roosevelt considering appointing a czar to end waste. Teagle cites inadequate laws and lax officials, while Cravath argues for recognizing Soviet Russia based on long reflection and U.S. interests, denying alignment with communism.
Writers compare recognition of a false god to recognizing none and argue moral duty to trust the all-powerful ruler of the universe to attend to Russia better than humans can. The piece reflects religious rationale in international stance.
The report says Britain failed in the final attempt to ascend Everest. British climbers persist as a British trait. Meanwhile aviators have photographed and mapped Everest from above.
In Washington a labor dispute roils as Roosevelt Perkins and Mrs. Pinchot join picket actions against sweatshop practices. The Pennsylvania Security League drives calls for wage hour and pension laws, while lawmakers like Mellon Grundy Ware face opposition. Raushenbush warns of feudal conditions and widespread wage abuse across the state.
Walter C. Teagle of Standard Oil of New Jersey contends that oil production figures reveal a significant excess of crude oil over current demand, signaling potential market adjustments.
A light wry cartoonish note about weddings and rings. One speaker recalls a wife who once played the banjo and now teases the other with a playful jab about a ring and commitment. The short vignette hints at marriage jokes and domestic humor.
A collection of wry vignettes contrasts women’s bold self-presentation with critics who claim they neglect serious pursuits. Jokes about money, marriage, and independence punctuate a social satire on gender roles and economic trust. The piece ends by noting enduring business spirit despite fading norms.
A crowd at a dance exchanges light humor about dainty flowers and wall flowers. Jokes touch faith in averages, a heartbroken dog owner, vice president duties, breathing and inspiration, nudist colonies, suspenders versus belts, and fashion highs. A balloonist reaches ten miles up, hinting at heavenly aspirations.
Fire officials probe cause after a domestic dispute at a residence where the owner reports his wife threw a goldfish bowl, prompting a response from emergency services. No injuries reported, investigation ongoing.
Inflation talk shows bread at six cents a loaf. Billy Evans, ex umpire, comments on players eye exams. Doris clarifies Swiss bellringers are not door to door salesmen. The piece notes the notion of clinging girls on motorcycles.
Peanut feeding boosts hog efficiency and egg production. Hogs fed peanuts with corn require 62 bushels of corn per 100 pounds of pork, versus 10.7 bushels per 160 pounds when fed alone. Auburn poultry data show best egg yield from cornmeal peanut meal and skim milk. A 50 hens plan calls for one acre of peanuts, 50 bushels of corn, and milk. Contact county agent for details.
Mrs. J. E. Baugh of Elkton Tennessee died Monday after an extended illness at Baugh's Infirmary. She was 69 and survived by her husband Dr. J. E. Baugh and six sons including W. P. Baugh and Robert Baugh, two daughters, Mrs. John Glaze and Mrs. Fart Smith. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 PM in Elkton with interment there.
Homeowner recounts how a bowl struck the cat which clawed curtains onto a gas jet and started a fire that quickly consumed the house. The incident prompted a fire chief to investigate the unusual chain of events.
A succinct aphorism asserts that true impact comes from the person in charge rather than the role itself, emphasizing leadership over title and execution over position. The idea underscored implies influence derives from capability, not status.
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