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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1935
Page
4
Fragmentary text references a business manager and Associated Press credit line with dates 1919 and 1906. The readable items include mentions of SUELTON and GEEPPARD and a news service disclaimer. No clear event or outcome is described.
The Louisville Courier Journal notes the escapees were not planners but volunteer helpers in easing prison crowding, depicted as incidental to the breach of the Reformatory.
A Buffalo Times note mocks Admiral Byrd bringing penguins from Antarctica calling them among the most stupid birds and links the birds to Huey Long’s wealth dividir movement, implying satire of contemporary politics.
With Hitler outlining policies in an address on Tuesday and President Roosevelt set to personally veto the bonus bill Wednesday, the week is charged with notable diplomatic activity and political drama.
Georgia voters adopted beer and wines but rejected hard liquor by about two thousand votes mirroring Alabama. Veterans challenge the result, suggesting the issue may resurface in future elections and affect the western states.
A former circulation employee in Montgomery, R F Hudson, now owns The Montgomery Advertiser. The piece lauds his rise from youth to proprietor, noting the paper’s traditional strength and enduring local influence in Alabama. Grandma Advertiser is praised for public welfare stance and editorial tone.
The article critiques political figures and demagoguery in Alabama and nationwide, noting how quick legislation like a ninety day divorce law can be framed to mislead. It mocks overreliance on numeric arguments and warns voters against radical propaganda and confusing financial tables.
The speaker argues that if the public has the right to vote on Prohibition they should also decide on a sales tax. With higher revenue from income and property taxes and more cars on the road, the question remains why seek new taxes when the people could decide.
Arthur Brisbane presents a reflection sparked by Jane Addams of Hull House questioning what is real and considers the perception of truth. The piece contrasts social reform ideas with everyday life and touches on inflation and modern rights debates of the era.
Obituary notes Miss Jane Addams of Hull House who devoted her fortune and time to helping unfortunates, praising her as a figure who would challenge belief in heaven. The column also surveys science claims, inflation worry, and upcoming economic shifts, citing Einstein and Princeton scholars.
Dr Logan Clendening argues against sweeping claims on modern life stress. He notes varied lifestyles from busy executives to isolated collectors and emphasizes conscious mind control, referencing Johnson and Boswell to urge restraint in discussing mental illness.
A satirical miscellany notes Uncle Sam’s strength and wealth, a history class joke on the word niche in churches, radio humor shortages, a quip about witness stand posture, and a New Orleans youth ice skating chat with a lone northerner.
Eva Alabama May 16 1935 reader urges support for the one mill and three mill school tax in the upcoming county election. The letter notes other counties’ strong majorities for the levy and argues continued funding is needed for full length terms. Signed V P Hughes MD.
The Eva P T A supports continuing the special one mill and three mill school tax on Saturday May 25. They warn the county will lose nearly 100000 dollars from the school budget if the tax is not approved.
The passage discusses the Hapsburgs costing Austria much in the great war, leaving little beyond Vierina and a small yard. It asserts Austrians should rely on their own intelligence rather than Hapsburg birth. It notes Maria Theresa as the last real man in the family.
Letters from Mrs. Fred Morgan and the Decatur Daily editor urge a strong May 25 turnout to renew the three mill tax that funds a nine month term, warning loss would shorten schooling and harm youth preparedness. They stress community duty to support students and future bridges and roads.
In May 23 report from May's Landing New Jersey farmers warn that the imported praying mantis once released to curb mosquitoes and Japanese beetles is now multiplying rapidly and preying on honey bees and other beneficial insects.
Walter Winchell on Broadway profiles a self important social climber who buys flowers for his girlfriends while ignoring his mother’s letters, fakes access to celebrities, and brags of insider status at clubs and restaurants. He pretends to influence columns and bets on races yet never pays his debts.
The excerpt critiques extreme spending on education and political promises, noting a large crowd following a leader with weak sense. It compares desire for money and men to fragile, clinging substances, likening society to honey and glue.
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