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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1931
Page
4
The piece argues progress goes beyond money and that personal influence for good matters. It notes you cannot buy certain goods from the market while praising increased cotton production to support the Southern cause, urging civic effort.
A reflective line contrasts the strong man with fortitude against the weakling who leaves things to luck. It emphasizes discipline over chance and endurance over carelessness.
The front page favorite Hambone voices a simple parable about people who boast of knowledge but fail to act. The cartoon uses a folksy voice to illustrate the discrepancy between words and deeds.
A dated tip suggests if a wife wants to see a movie and a crucial deal could profit the family, avoid risk and let her go to the cinema. It frames personal choice as prioritizing family money and cautions against delaying a movie outing.
A fragment suggests evading debt by mail payments with false justification. It argues such deception would cause no serious harm and would generate justification for the offender. The text hints at lax attitudes toward financial honesty in a historical context.
The report notes strong student participation in a spelling contest with schools promoting spelling accuracy. Teachers describe difficulty seating pupils as enthusiasm runs high and classroom control becomes a challenge during the event.
Residents note a striking improvement in blooms and lawns this year and credit the Decatur Garden Club for much of the enhanced community beauty. The club’s efforts are highlighted amid the city’s spring curb appeal and gardening activity.
A cheermaker, urged to use scraps of feather around his shop to fake ality, refused. He chose integrity over cheaper work, taking pride in genuine craft and his own pleasure in producing satisfactory results.
The Daily comments on appointing a highways director in Ohio, noting hopes the appointee be from North Alabama due to proven capability and the region's vast road network. It references promised road-building in the past and mentions the Keller Memorial bridge and Decatur, with incomplete or unclear details about funding.
North Carolina Senator Ward criticizes state lawmakers for pandering to wealthy interests to attract capital. He denounces using capital as a lever, warns of continuous incentive talks and calls out domestic and foreign lax laws as inappropriate. He says such bootlicking harms intellectual health and public policy.
A Fort Deposit reader asks why after the election Mr Bankhead supported a senate probe while later opposing further recounts and questions whether he pays for the contest. The column argues Heflin’s charges were vague and the probe may be a political dud.
A light shower invites optimism while recalling the 1930 drought that devastated agriculture and strained business sectors, highlighting lasting effects on farm livelihoods and regional economies.
The author argues against sending students to college immediately after high school. They advocate delaying entry to gain experience and assume responsibilities first. The piece favors letting youth work a year or more before pursuing higher education.
Arthur Brisbane notes the Pope's strong labor encyclical and Secretary Mellon’s push for a broad income tax. He compares class taxation across property, licenses, and potential sales taxes, arguing the government must raise revenue while weighing fairness for big earners and large families.
An extract lists biblical proverbs warning against chasing riches. It cites Prov 22:1 2 and 23:4 5 noting the Lord as maker of all and that riches vanish like wings. It admonishes fearing the Lord and warns of dangers from temptations of wealth.
Article examines gold scarcity driving pressure for monetary reform. Commissioner Ethelbert Stewart warns no new major gold discoveries. existing veins deplete while mining exhausts resources. Senator Norbeck notes prior mining experience and currency expertise. International Chamber of Commerce backs world gold conference plans.
Senators Borah and Brookhart rally against President Hoover in a drive over the 1932 nomination. Experts argue government wheat purchases kept prices from crashing, while some say selling would have benefited farmers in the long run. Also noted is a Hall of Fame update featuring Monroe, Maury, Whitman, and Whistler.
President Hoover gave up the Mayflower yacht when taking office. Congressmen might resign their posts but not save 140 million. Hundreds waited in the rain to view the Army’s airplane display, showing public interest in air defense.
The author argues that spending tens of millions on modern fighters and submarines could save hundreds of millions now wasted on outdated defense. The piece questions how long the country will continue pouring funds into aging vessels that serve as targets for enemy aircraft.
Visitors to New York should see the marble bust of Whistler by Mac Monnies in the hall of fame. The sculpture presents Whistler as he saw himself: aggressive, powerful, and beautiful in his genius, not diminished by his quarrels in old age.
Dr. Walter Tennyson Swingle, plant physiologist with the government since 1891, surveyed regions from Algeria to Mexico on research for the department. He fostered Smyrna fig cultivation in California and introduced tropical varieties, writing in English, French and German on cytology.
Abbeville Alabama May 26 Henry county farmers are applying nitrogen fertilizer as top dressing for cotton and corn. They have bought large quantities despite a weak mood. About 3000 acres are in corn after Australian peas were turned under to add nitrogen. County agent Keller advocates this turning under as the cheapest way to build and enrich soil.
President Hoover and Postmaster General Brown discuss a broader national economy push with four assistant postmasters general. The post office deficit may reach about 40 million dollars, affecting stamp prices or tax levels, though the impact is deemed similar.
A critic urges drastic franking cuts reducing 80 percent of useless congressman mail to save postage and spare constituents from dull printed matter. The argument frames franking as wasteful government expense.
ANNISTON Ala May 26 Taking advantage of normal weather conch Calhoun county farmers have produced more feed and food this year than for several years reports County Agent 5 R Doughty The acreage in feed and food crops is considerably larger this year than in 1930 although the cotton acreage has not been reduced More numerous and better gardens and larger areas in corn soy beans cowpeas and other feed crops are general over Calhoun county.
Classifieds in the Decatur Daily teem with job ads and opportunities, suggesting a bustling market for work, education, and services. Readers encounter listings across sectors, including positions, training, and local offerings.
Ashland Alabama May 26 Clay county farmers plant more soybeans this year. County agent F M White reports most have bought seed and planting is in progress. The aim is to make all seed needed for farm consumption and produce legume hay for dairy cattle.
A jumble of quips and vignettes unfolds with jokes about engagements in France, a defense attorney, a robbed watch, a witty absent-minded professor, an Edison fog device for pilots, and social slips at dinner. The scenes feature unnamed women and doctors trading gags and misunderstandings.
A satirical column cites jokes about marriage and wisdom in court, noting outdated gender views. It references archeology and humor about clothing, conscience, and law while poking at social norms.
A fragmented humor piece contrasts religious devotion with predatory behavior, depicting a job hunter’s blunt remark on tough eras. Dialog hints at striving couples facing pressure, with a line about loving through fat or lean. The garbled ending suggests a bleak reflection on hardship.
Alfred recalls a ghostly night when Casper floated through walls at Martin Hill. The barber quips about politics as the stray joke winds into a broader exchange. A Kansas magician, 78, marries a 26 year old, promising brighter prospects with card tricks.
A teacher leads a discussion on wading birds and the stork, while Elsie questions the existence of storks. The classroom dialogue reveals curiosity about birds and natural history.
The item lists usage notes for three words. Revocable describes something capable of being called back. Raucous refers to a harsh loud sound or voice. Paster denotes a sticky strip with printed matter used to paste over surfaces and a person who applies paste.
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