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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1933
Page
2
A historical editorial argues that ten cent cotton will bring a new era of prosperity to the region, claiming benefits not seen since 1920 and urging farmers to embrace lower prices as a catalyst for growth.
Residents in North Alabama express relief after dodging a Florida Texas hurricane that threatened the region. Officials caution continued awareness as weather systems move inland and linger along the Gulf Coast.
The headline recalls ships traveling toward Cuba drawing on past events and memories.
General Knight and a Jefferson County deputy were wounded when a rifle discharged during a grand jury session. The accident, described as highly unusual in the state’s legal annals, sparked concern as both men recover from their injuries.
Vermont voters go against the eighteenth amendment by a two to one margin, becoming the 25th state to back repeal. The piece notes wets and drys debate over constitutional change and the potential end of federal prohibition within months and hints at debate over post repeal plans.
Morgan county unites behind Baynard L. Malone as the standout candidate in the district. Editorial urges Morgan voters to back Malone on election day to set a strong example for the other six counties and ensure a home candidate advances to the run-off.
A writer predicts a deluge of intoxicating liquor if prohibition ends and urges quick action to prevent a return to saloon era evils. The piece argues the drys oppose repeal while wet leadership may back unrestricted sales, with few states planning steady liquor policy.
Arthur Brisbane reports on tensions in Cuba and international politics, noting a five billion untaxed figure and plans to eliminate slams against policy. The column reflects 1982 syndicated commentary on leadership, taxation, and diplomacy.
The piece surveys Cuba as Cespedes resigns under military pressure and US naval observers monitor Americans in Havana. It threads in Herriot's Russia tour praising literacy, France’s bonds, and France-France tension with Germany, plus Uthermyer tax talks, a Manchester model city, and Ickes slum-clearance plans. It notes Harvey Bailey’s jail escape and Lindbergh’s Copenhagen lodging, ending with Farley promising end to forced furloughs after September.
Albany city bonds totaling fifty thousand dollars were bought by Alabama Bonding Co to refund existing debt. J H Fitzpatrick, advance man for John Robinson's Circus, plans a show September 16 at Market and Pond streets. Marriage licenses issued to eighteen white and ten black couples last month per Probate Court records. Vera Austelle and son Malcolm return from Monteagle. NRA era notes highlight Louisville retail gains and J Bacon and Sons' August surge.
A new Washington Consumers Council seeks to protect buyers from profiteering with zone chairs, a bi weekly price guide, and action against excessive prices. Dr John A Ryan and Gen Pelham D Glassford lead sponsors with local civic and labor leaders. Financing is via a dollar monthly per zone chair.
A former Kaiser ally endorses the NRA urging German Americans to support the movement. The piece mocks Prohibition era attitudes and references a vast department restructuring while noting McPherson’s claim of a stage career in New York.
A joke sketch where a judge questions a convicted pickpocket about his value to humanity. The rogue boasts that he has kept detectives employed, implying his minor but real impact on law enforcement. The piece mirrors a sharp urban humor tone with punchline on the rogue’s defense.
A poem extols a plodder who toils daily along a fixed path, spurning trickery. He values honest labor and love of mankind over wealth and fame, living quietly while bearing humanity on his shoulders.
The fragment lists aphorisms about thieves versus embezzlers, honesty, aging, marriage, and social behavior. It includes dated banter between Mrs Juggs and Mr Juggs and a preacher remark about rain and sermons to golfers.
County agent notes crimson clover as a hardy winter legume with early growth, best sown in early September on a prepared seed bed. Recommend no tillage beyond double disc, manure incorporation, inoculation, basic slag, and seeding 16 to 20 pounds per acre for seed, with 1 to 5 acres per farmer for future seed production.
The text presents a sequence of aphoristic lines and exchanges. It includes snippets about Henry Ford advertising, family dynamics, optimism tied to a town clock, a dubious salesman, human fallibility, and romantic tension. It resembles a stray, dialogic page from a column or feature.
Baynard L. Malone declares his run for Congress representing Alabama's Eighth District. He urges Democratic voters to support him in the September 12, 1933 primary in Decatur, Alabama. Paid political advertising.
A H Carmichael of Tuscumbia Alabama declares his candidacy for Representative in Congress from the Eighth District subject to the Democratic primary on September 12 1933. He urges both vote and influence from supporters in the district.
A vintage ad urges women to take Kruschen Salts two weeks into a 30 day plan. It promises weight loss and improved appearance by using a half teaspoon daily plus dietary tweaks. The copy touts six salt blend and inexpensive four week supply from druggists.
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