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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1933
Page
2
The Decatur Daily carries Associated Press copy with exclusive rights for republication and local news. It lists advertising representatives and subscription terms including mail options for daily and longer durations.
Readable fragment urges pedestrians to walk on the left side of highways and stay aware of oncoming traffic to allow time to move out of danger.
A small contribution to the school book fund is described as a possible seed for a future Decatur and Morgan County leader. The note suggests the donor’s penny could spark greater achievements than the current generation has seen.
Macon reports the driver involved in the fatal injury of W. J. Stribling, famed boxer, announced he will never drive again. The incident drew world wide publicity and spurred calls for closer highway safety reviews to reduce deaths.
The Dothan Eagle notes NRA edition credibility as Dothan prepares a seven and a half mile NRA day parade drawing about 20 000 visitors. Wiregrass city shows steady growth from agricultural buying power and aims to surpass Decatur in population and activity.
The NRA Compliance board in Decatur is ready to work to iron out points and misunderstandings of the blanket code terms. Board actions require official Washington approval and involve public service by citizens. The boards are created nationally to aid business men and manufacturers under the president's agreement.
Washington reporters say compliance organizations hold substantial evidence against Blue Eagle code violators. Speculation abounds on whether prosecutions will proceed or if bluffing will be used to deter violations.
The article notes experts doubt how General Johnson and colleagues will respond as pressure mounts. It suggests the NRA may resort to legal action if public and industry cooperation wavers, citing greater-than-expected success of the buy-now campaign and possible legal risk for those responsible.
Morgan County officials push plan for a new jail aided by government funds. study suggests long term savings from reduced transport to Madison County jail and lower prisoner costs. Local Chicago World Fair visitors note Morgan jail rated below 50 percent in federal building display.
A long ago boast by a visiting coach reportedly spurred Decatur to victory. Similar psychology is blamed for Alabama’s win over Tennessee, as the Tide secretly practiced Friday at the municipal golf links, then defeated the Vols at Shields-Watkins Field.
Arthur Brisbane reflects on current gold market news for farmers and queries about Japan. The brief column combines economic observations with editorial color and a quick cultural note.
The government starts buying gold and fixes prices to ease little miners. It urges simple rules for small miners while watching for bootlegging. Farmers strike widens with 2000 Illinois joiners, as trucks carrying food are stopped and pickets pressuring food transport.
Moscow dispatch says Litvin will seek recognition and urge action if Japan attacks Russia. It quotes a wish for U S policy mirroring inaction toward France or Germany if they attack each other, with the United States offering no direct intervention.
In Hollywood chatter the son of Caruso signs on for a leading role while Farley’s poker tale above 3200 feet is treated as a good omen for the administration. The piece also notes Robert Mantell’s suicide, questions of father and son talent, and President Roosevelt urged to heed Johns Hopkins cold care guidance.
NEA Service report outlines the National Labor Board and regional boards as a growing enforcement network for unionization. It notes the cautious tone of leaders like Senator Wagner and cites cost-figuring disputes in farm production and the challenge of guaranteeing farmers’ costs amid varying efficiency.
Thirty representatives from Albany and Decatur head to Huntsville on Friday to press for bringing next year’s Older Boys conference to the Twin Cities. The Albany sanitary committee plans a 7 pm meeting with Mayor Payne to discuss the sanitation ordinance. Bert Lytell stars in A Message From Mars at Star Theatre. Clyde Allison of Roswell NM visits Gurley to see his parents, while Hal J Simmons from Nashville visits the Twin City today.
Hassie Morris a leading planter of Limestone County died at his ancestral home near Elkmont. He was 70 and will be interred in the Antioch family graveyard. He is survived by his widow and two sons John and Harris Morris of Elkmont.
A weather note states no rainfall occurred up to 7 o'clock this morning, indicating a dry start to the day.
Barbs Science reports successful transmission of moonbeams by radio but the moonshine arrives in fits. Amid war talk and disarmament debates a mockingbird reportedly changes its tune 87 times in seven minutes. A Western doctor notes men can be drunk on noise, especially the glug glug variety, and hints at a Senate target.
Foreman walked the shop with a sheet offering a flowers subscription for Jim Lomond who died yesterday. Sandy McTavish received the contribution of 50 cents from coworkers to settle a personal debt and honor the deceased.
A playful dialogue features a waiter and a judge discussing breakfast. The judge jokes about hard boiled eggs being guilty and remarks on a distant relative, quipping that the relationship between butterfat and butter is the most distant.
Brown notes Jones's absence due to illness, while Smith reveals Jones is in jail. A city man enters a phone booth and asks for double two, and the clerk repeats the digits as a pun on constant business principles of customer care.
The text identifies Harry Kipke as the football coach at the University of Michigan. It notes the church shown is at Kirtland, Ohio, and mentions that in Japan months are numbered rather than named.
The negro Branch of the Morgan County Chapter of the American Red Cross held a bazaar to raise funds for its work. Exhibits of clothing quilts rugs canned vegetables fruits and meats were on display. Attendance was high and at times all could not be accommodated in the building. Suppers and ice cream were sold by members of the colored 4-H clubs assisting the Red Cross workers.
In a reproachful exchange, an urban resident agrees to participate but insists on obtaining his number first and proposes to play train afterward.
Poem excerpt emphasizes the purpose of creation. It argues progress is pointless without personal growth. The verse questions grand urban achievements if individuals fail to develop character and virtue. It frames development as a joint task of society and self.
A playful exchange notes that opportunity has not yet arrived at the door, but the speaker jokes about being on its mailing list. The quip highlights a lighthearted view of chances and timing.
A head deacon reflects on temptation among church members after aiding their election to office. He muses on whether Christians deserve days of grace to use violence without penalty, noting difficulty in maintaining faith amid political talk.
A quip notes bachelors avoid alimony suits with “heart balm” and jokes a cut-in dance may have been created by a razor wielding character. The tone reflects ribald humor of the era.
A mother reports relief after using ALLENRY to treat rheumatism neuritis and backache. The notice claims the medicine removes excess uric acid within 24 hours and swelling within 48 hours, with an eight ounce bottle priced at cents and backed by local druggists.
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