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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1933

Page

2

Unclear OCR fragment on office matter at Decatur

Fragmentary text references an office matter in Decatur with mentions of SET TOR and a manager. No coherent events or entities beyond scattered labels can be confirmed from the readable portions.

When the Southern Faeres Come Into His Own

The fragment cites Henry W. Grady from 1888 urging self sufficiency for the South through independent farming. It envisions yard and barnyard production, cash payment, and freedom from masters. The piece emphasizes free labor and economic independence as the defining goal of the era.

Eurplus Henry W. Grady

New York Takes Stand On Prohibition Question

By now few doubt New York's stance on prohibition as debates sharpen and political currents push the issue into the spotlight. The piece notes the rise of a new deal mood influencing opinion even in heated gatherings and public discussions.

New York

World Improving Says German Minister in Address

A local German minister asks if the world is getting better or worse and argues it improves daily. He cites growing humanity and warns that recent low moods could have sparked revolution, crediting the hand of God in daily deeds of many people.

God

Local Horse Show Aims To Draw Wide Regional Participants

A community decimal or approach is described as a two year experiment proves a horse show here can rival southern events. Officials cite broad regional interest and a strong community spirit backing the event while noting entries may hold steady versus last year.

Morgan County Farm Survey Shows Gibbons Highlights Gaps

Morgan county farm survey by county agent Gibbons reports seed loan applicants reveal 93 farmers lack chickens and 166 lack cows. The figures underscore agricultural structure issues and suggest urgent countywide farming reforms.

Gibbons Morgan County

Parley Leads Democratic Push for Repeal

James Farley the Democratic chair and postmaster general mobilizes party machinery to back repeal. He argues voting for repeal fulfills a Democratic promise from the November election. The move signals strong party alignment with repeal as a key platform plank.

James Farley Parley Democratic Party

Democrats deepen hold after sweeping November victory

The article notes the party's national organization freeter and its far-reaching impact. Democrats are firmly entrenched due to an overwhelming November win and the strong popularity of the administration that began March 4 with a promising start toward business recovery.

Freeter

Readers urged to push Decatur-Tuscumbia highway now

The Daily asks readers to forgive harping on the Decatur-Tuscumbia highway as Muscle Shoals development elevates the road’s importance. It urges Valley residents to press federal and state officials to make completing the link a priority with new funds, emphasizing self-help and timely action.

Deccatur- Tuscumbia Muscle Shoals Avattion Alabama Decatur-Tuscumbia Tennessee Valley

Clay County Georgia Leads in Government Retrenchment

A Selma Times Journal summary notes Clay County Georgia set a model in frugal administration with drastic cuts. The county eliminated a $50,000 debt, reduced the tax rate to eight mills, suspended road taxes for five years, and replaced courthouse routines with basic practices. The NYT correspondent reports on such thrift as a primeval reset of public service.

Clay County Georgia Selma Times-Journal Clay Selma New York Times Court House

The Interesting List And Mr Pecora In Berlin

Arthur Brisbane presents a column listing notable affairs including The Interesting List and Do It In Berlin with Lady's Answers. The piece surveys contemporary matters with a light tone and observational commentary.

Mr. Pecora Berlin

Morgan taxes abroad and other tax tales from Washington

The article notes Mr Morgan paid income tax in England in 1931 and 1932 while not in the United States, suggests a simple explanation, and points to Pecora’s hearings. It critiques transparency in public office disclosures and mentions a Major political incident with German exhibits and a sharp divorce case example.

Mr. Morgan United States England Washington House of Morgan and Company Glass Morgan and Company J P. Morgan Broad and Wall Streets

Do Something Moral From Mixed Outlooks On Business And Society

A reflective column notes shifting attitudes toward government in business and public life. It cites the steel industry welcoming government partnership at times, while banking crises prompt calls for Uncle Sam’s restraint. It highlights New York University students naming Roosevelt as a leading figure and mocks various social anecdotes before discussing stock market volatility and a New York court ruling on bonds.

Uncle Sam United States New York University President Roosevelt Roosevelt

Decoration Day observed at local post offices

Twelve years ago Decoration Day will be observed Monday by closing post offices all day except 8 to 10 a.m. No deliveries except perishable parcel post. In sports the Twin City club beat Columbia 5 to 4 in the Alabama Tennessee League with Ethridge up against Harrison. Judge O Kyle returns from Huntsville where he presided Madison Circuit court. Miss Ruth and Arline Mason of Fayetteville Tenn are guests of Dr F R Benson. Mr and Mrs Russell Speake return from a trip to Chattanooga and Signal Mountain Hotel.

Columbia Ethridge Harrison O. Kyle Huntsville Madison Circuit Court Ruth and Arline Mason Fayetteville, Tenn F. R. Benson

Behind the Scenes in Securities Reform Debate

Rodney Dutcher notes the administration and Congress push securities disclosure to protect investors who have lost billions. He cites Fletcher with 25 to 50 billion losses, blue sky laws, and calls for federal scrutiny to curb fraud and misrepresentation. Woodin's party loyalty joke and Byrd’s repeal stance highlight political tensions.

Rodney Dutcher NBA Washington Fletcher Senate Banking and Currency Committee Congress

Local social notes from Neelev community gathering

Miss Dolet Roberts spent Sunday night with Misses Wilmer and Louise Maddox of Neelev while Stephen is still ill. The group enjoyed a revival at Johnson Chapel and invites everyone to attend.

Dolet Roberts Misses Wilmer Louise Maddox Nee Stephenth Johnson Chapel

Offbeat Car Jokes and Civic Quips From The Times

A collage of humorous dialogues about cars, debts, and daily life. A vaudeville like sequence features Chauncey Mc Mann in a wrecked sedan, talks on installment plans, a painter’s wage, and a minister’s car troubles. The set includes animal jokes and a playful riff on Be Kind to Animals Week.

Decatur Michelangelo Mchelangelo

Thirty Convicted In Term of Court

Thirty prisoners convict in Limestone county circuit court left Athens for Kilby Prison to begin serving sentences. Crimes ranged from first degree murder to petty misdemeanors with a life sentence the longest.

Athens Ala Limestone County Circuit Court Kilby Montgomery

Remarkable Wyandotte Hen Lays Sixteen Ounce Egg

A large egg seven inches in circumference and just over three inches long was exhibited by George Grey, a county farmer. The egg weighed four ounces and was laid by a Wyandotte hen, drawing attention at a local display this week.

Athens Ala George Grey

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