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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1933

Page

2

Unclear header from mid century notice

Fragmentary OCR text lists corporate names and cities including New York Chicago Detrem Pittsburgh Des Moines and Atlante with a December date fragment. No clear event or outcome is identifiable beyond indicating a second class matter notice and advertising representative DEVINE TENNEY CORPORATION.

Matrons Devine-Tenney Corporation New York Chicago Detrem Pittsburgh Des Moines Atlante

Grady Vision of Self-Sufficient Southern Farmers

Henry W. Grady envisions a postwar South where farmers farm and market freely with surplus, earning cash directly. The quote contrasts independent prosperity with debt bondage, urging economic self reliance and emancipation from creditor control.

Henry W. Grady

Go South Young Man South Echoes Greeley’s Phrase

A brief reflection notes the enduring popularity of the phrase Go South, young man, South, comparing it to Horace Greeley’s historical call and its continued cultural resonance.

Greeley

Falkville Homecoming Draws Large Crowd

About fifteen hundred residents gathered in Falkville for the annual homecoming day. The event showcased the town’s hospitality and offered a warm reunion where former neighbors reconnected, learned old friends are well, and enjoyed a pleasant community gathering.

Falkville Morgan County

Tennessee Valley Horse Show yields modest profit for church

Preliminary reports indicate the James Duncan Memorial Missionary Circle of the First Methodist Church cleared about 100 dollars from this year’s Tennessee Valley Horse Show. organizers note higher attendance and expect better returns next year with possible entry fees to cover expenses and boost church profits.

James Duncan Memorial Missionary Circle First Methodist Church

Alabama delegation pressed on prohibition repeal stance

Alabama lawmakers are being urged to return home to deliver speeches for repeal as Col. A. M. Tunstall, state repeal chairman, asks senators and representatives to publish their views. The move pressures dry elected officials to declare their positions before the July repeal vote.

Alabama Democratic Party Col A. M. Tunstall House Gol. Tunstall

Wanteda Partner: a call for renewed business government co operation

Merle Thorpe in Nation's Business argues that America's core issue is keeping cupboards full through trade driven by business activity. He urges self regulation and a public partnership, with management leading policy execution and government acting as umpire to restore confidence and revive trade.

Merle Thorpe Mr. Thorpe America Ramsay MacDonald

Winds of wet weather stir political winds in Congress

The piece notes uncertain public mood about Prohibition repeal with wets potentially gaining influence. It highlights rural congressmen fearing for their seats if they vote wet, while Democratic leaders push the party line, creating a tense intra party struggle amid shifting opinions.

Proof That the Soul Exists

Arthur Brisbane presents a feature on existential ideas and comic satire tracing a journey from modest beginnings to vast wealth. The piece blends philosophical intrigue with a light tone and references modern cultural figures in a syndicated column style.

Century of Progress Exposition sketches art and science

At the Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago visitors are urged to view art at the Art Institute and Whistler’s portrait from the Louvre. The piece notes the role of light from Arcturus in a related display, praises Beethoven, and cites Captain Eddie Rickenbacker on new race rules at Indianapolis. Dayton uncovers a pithecanthropus skull linked to Darwin trials, while Florida markets tax-free living as a state draw.

Chicago Ill Edwin B. Frost Yerkes Observatory Chicago Art Institute Michael Angelo Chauncey McCormick Whistler Louvre Paris Art Committee Chicago Exposition Indianapolis Eddie Rickenbacker Rickenbacker Bis Dayton Tennessee William Jennings Bryan Clarence Darrow Darrow

Treasure Island at Star Theatre tonight

The Treasure Island screen adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson is playing at the Star Theatre today. Cullman visitors Miss Helen McCoy and Miss Elizabeth Ottwell stay with Miss Agnes Cassels while Grover Graves of Chattanooga visits family. Miss Helen Anderson departs Huntsville after visiting Miss Frances Benson.

Star Theatre Helen McCoy Elizabeth Ottwell Cullman Agness Cassels Helen Anderson Frances Benson Huntsville

Prank Gulledge Guest of Eugene Bailey Jr in Alabama

Prank Gulledge of Verbena Alabama is visiting as the guest of Eugene Bailey Jr Read as a social note in local society.

Prank Gulledge Verbena, Ala Eugene Bailey, Jr

Sixteen Graduates at Athens College Commencement

Sixteen graduates received diplomas at Athens College last Tuesday morning, closing the college's ninety year history. The commencement address was delivered by Dr. J. B. French of Birmingham.

Athens Ala Athens College J. 8. French Birmingham

Little Miss Marion Hamilton Visits Grandmother

Little Miss Marion Hamilton is visiting her grandmother Mrs. Julia Bobo of Pinedale Ale for a family visit.

Marion Hamilton Julia Bobo Pinedale, Ale

Barbs on Money and Political Minorities

A columnist jokes that not one in ten thousand understands money, attributing it to scarce experience. He notes the Democratic party in Congress has a working majority but questions if it would be better to have a truly working majority. Also, a quip questions whether a girl who became a stenographer ever won a spelling bee.

Democratic Party Compress NEA Service, Inc Bunkle George Ade Hans Andersen

Florida Tax Free Homestead Plan Faces Backlash

A proposed constitutional amendment would shield homesteads up to 5000 dollars from taxation, promising tax relief and a peaceful living pledge for families. The measure follows a House vote approved by the Senate aiming to make kidnapping for ransom a capital offense, intensifying Florida’s stance on crime and penalties.

Florida House of Representatives Senate Florda

Behind the Scenes in NEA Service Writer

Senate banking committee grills J. P. Morgan, famed American financier, revealing a firm loss of 21 million dollars. Morgan appears jovial and imposing, charming witnesses as partners flank him, defying his legendary shy image.

NEA Ashington J. P. Morgan Papa Bear Senate Banking Committee International Finance Jack Morgan Senate

Morgan in a blue suit charms lawmakers with easy wit

Morgan, wearing a blue striped suit and a pearl stickpin, mingles with senators and partners, showing a quizzical start and warming to friendly exchanges. He smiles through committee bickering, bonds with strangers, and shares a brief huddle with partners including Thomas W. Lamont as revelations about unpaid taxes surface.

Morgan England Thomas W. Lamont Mr. Morgan

Roosevelt Peace Message Sent to Soviet Government

President Roosevelt sent a copy of his peace message to the Soviet government and Senator Borah commented that this action was significant in diplomatic outreach during the period.

Roosevelt Russia Soviet Borah

Quotations and lines from a vintage column mix on Memorial Day and society

A fragmentary comic page notes Memorial Day sentiment, public seeming, and light social banter. It mixes lines about Roosevelt, alchemy jokes, marriage curves, and social mores with stray jokes and quotes attributed to George Ade.

Dallas Mills Return 200 Men to Work

Dallas Manufacturing Company announced that starting Monday 200 operatives would be added to the cotton mills in Huntsville Alabama. Earlier 150 workers were placed on a night shift raising total employment to 750 at the mill complex.

Dallas Mills Huntsville Als Dallas Manufacturing Company

Judge Affirms Husband's Right to Roughness Says Western Judge

A famed Western judge states a husband has a right to rough with his wife while noting policemen show gentler ways. The exchange involves Boy-Miss Jamerson and a Boy Scout pledge moment as they discuss conduct and one kind act.

Memorial Day Remembrance Message

Memorial Day reflection honors those who died for the nation. The text includes stray lines about honesty and trials, with unclear phrases and fragments.

Woman Recounts Plea and Contradictory Grant

A woman recounted that she begged pardon and did not mean her words. She then stated she got with someone and granted it, again insisting she did not truly mean it.

Betting on the Favorite Highlighted by Underdog Comment

A columnist urges backing the leading contender in sports betting while noting sympathy for the underdog. The piece emphasizes choosing the top team or athlete as a prudent approach for bettors.

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