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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1929

Page

2

Hidden in the tunnel Folly Builds a Trap for Truth

In a moonlit tunnel D Arcy and Sir Richard decipher Julian s message while Helen guides a tense search of a mill. Truffeni crafts a trap to force confessions as Rob Titus Oldcraft and others confront a looming hour of judgment.

D'Arcy Sir Richard Julian Helen Tom Julian Guyfford Rich Pitt Res Richard Seaford Jonas Skag Dave Truffeni Tom Pitt Despard Captain Archer Captain Midnight Viscount Brocklehurst Young Allison Montaigne Weare Mr. Julian Brocklehurst Moat House Nick Wentzelow Titus Oldcraft

Stimson Mitchell Selections Shaped by Justices Advice

AAP report details how Supreme Court Justice Taft and other elder statesmen guided President Hoover in naming Henry Stimson as secretary of state and William Mitchell as attorney general. Taft urged Stimson and Mitchell’s solicitor general role, while internal court endorsements aided Mitchell. Hoover alerted by Elihu Root and Charles Evans Hughes, and the pair’s prior service and party alignment influenced the cabinet choices.

James L. West Associated Press White House Washington United States Supreme William Howard Taft United States Mitchell John Garibaldigent Hoover Prohibition Taft Hoover House S Street Stimson Elihu Root Charles Evans Hughes Department of Justice Roosevelt Hughes State Department

Royal Horse Show To Increase Prizes

Kansas City report notes the American Royal horse show will award $40,000 in prizes next fall doubling the prior total. Most extra funds go to the three and five gaited saddle championships to draw more entrants. Man o War earned $249,000 from 20 races for its owner.

Kansas City

Morgan Co High Opens September 3 1929

Morgan County High opens the 1929 1930 session with a formal opening date announced. The teaching staff includes W T Tilley principal W B Douglass science and athletics director LaFayette Kelley science and head football coach Lorine Fischer history Carolyn Betts mathematics Lina Hodges English and Latin Elizabeth Robertson English and French Linnie Cline home economics and Helen Hill music and glee club director.

Hartselle Reachhe W. T. Tilley W. B. Douglass LaFayette Kelley Lorine, Fischer Carolyn Betts Lina Hodges Elizabeth Robertson Linnie Cline Helen Hill Glee Club

Fine peaches attract attention at Decatur curb market

Unusually fine peaches grown in the Tennessee Valley have been on display at the Decatur curb market, drawing wide attention and indicating what can be achieved in fruit growing in this region.

Tennessee Valley Decatur Curb

Young College Man West's Wheat King

E M Carter Jr a 21 year old farmer from Plainview Texas became southwest wheat king by harvesting 6500 acres and planning to market over 185000 bushels. He chose farming after UT graduation and rented 10 sections of ranch land to begin his venture under his father’s guidance.

West Plainview Tex University of Texas E. M. Carter, Jr Southwest Texas Panhandle Young Carter

Washing cucumbers without cloth or brush preserves texture

Do not clean cucumbers with a cloth or brush as it removes the small spines and frosty finish. Rinse by placing them in clean cold water and stirring gently to remove dirt.

Boost for Decatur Seen by Gus Bassett

Gus Bassett of Decatur tells the Birmingham Age-Herald that North Alabama shows status quo in business but excellent crop conditions. He aims to expand Decatur with a future city, targeting health, education, and diversified farming as malaria in the South wanes. He notes individual business faults where conditions lag.

Decatur Gus Bassett Birmingham Age-Herald North Alabama Birmingham Tuscaloosa

Signs at City Entrance Impress Visitor

W. E. Hicks, returning from a motor trip, praises city entrance signs as strong advertising. He notes Birmingham and Decatur were the only other cities identified clearly to him.

W. E. Hicks Mr. Hicks Birmingham Decatur

Alabama Hosiery Mills to Begin First Unit in Decatur

Mill officials predict the first operation unit will start soon at Alabama Hosiery Mills in Decatur. Two legging machines are installed and the first footer has been shipped to Decatur signaling the start of production at the second hosiery plant in the city.

Alabama Decatur Alabama Mills Westinghouse

State Department Men Visit Decatur Education Officials

E. C. Comstock and George E Wallace representing Alabama educational department visited Decatur yesterday. They conferred with local school officials and Y M C A representatives and arranged the fall term for vocational schools expected to open about October.

E. C. Comstock George E Wallace Alabama State Educational Department Decatur Comstock Wallace

Georgian Accepts Place In Decatur

A. B. Mathis, longtime member of the Chevrolet 72 car club from Summerville, Georgia, has joined Hill Chevrolet Company in this city as announced by local manager A. W. Hill. Mathis earned top honors in the 72 car club before moving to Hill Chevrolet.

Decatur A. B. Mathis Chevrolet 72 Car Club McWhorter-Selman Chevrolet Company Summerville Georgia The Hill Chevrolet Company A. W. Hill Mathis Hilfore Chevrolet

Relief From Constipation Promises Quick Rexall Tablet

A Battle Creek physician promotes Rexall Relief tablets as a cure for constipation. The tablet draws water into the colon to soften waste, producing a gentle natural movement. Chew Rexall Orderlie at night for next day relief. 24 for 25c at Rexall Drug Stores.

Battle Creek Rexall Derries Rexall Thompson's Drug Store

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