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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1927
Page
4
A discussion notes that invisibility remains impractical within the current state context. Experts argue that hidden presence offers limited utility and faces challenges in implementation and oversight across situations.
The note counsels a young man considering a position to sleep at night and avoid daytime naps with his arm draped over the desk, stressing proper rest for work readiness.
Citizens from Florence, Sheffield, and Tuscumbia join Decatur in opposition to a proposed $25,000 state appropriation to back the Muscle Shoals power project. They warn funds would delay action and push the project into extended litigation with the Tennessee Valley Authority, urging lawmakers to hold the money.
Walter Johnson completes twenty years in the big leagues, a career marked by clean play and fair competition. Known as The Big Train, he remains a symbol of sportsmanship and perseverance, inspiring American youth with his integrity on and off the field.
An opinion piece argues that wearing a mask to commit flogging or lawless acts should be a felony with substantial penalties. It cites existing assault charges and calls for leniency to end masked lawlessness, urging the Alabama Senate to enact strong measures.
On his fourth anniversary as president Calvin Coolidge publicly states he does not choose to run in 1928. The editorial board notes his prudent leadership and questions who will win the next GOP or Democratic nomination amid a nation seeking a steady course.
A sharp witticism notes that a cigar lighter needs many matches to work. The remark portrays a skeptical view of tools and practicality in a humorous tone.
Fashion writers say designers favor shorter silhouettes as trends shift from knee covers to mid thigh. The change follows evolving taste and seasonable styling in urban collections.
A reflective note weighs who contributed most to Alabama between the power firm and the famed coach Wallace Wade. The passage contrasts past achievements with future hopes, suggesting praise for lasting impact beyond present doubts.
A playful reflection contrasts Emersonian faith in individual invention with the modern era dominated by a born advertising expert. The line suggests a shift from intrinsic genius to strategic promotion shaping public attention.
The proposal asks how much bond money will be spent on rural schools and how farmers in Alabama can be assured the funds will be allotted to rural institutions, seeking a clear guarantee of proper use.
The Alabama press argues for state sovereignty to handle masked flogging and cites fears of federal intervention. It urges judiciary action to prosecute offenders and legislative measures to prevent future lawlessness, while opposing federal overreach into Alabama affairs. The piece sides with strong state guardianship and criticizes open range and related economic harms.
A Memphis minister's Sunday sermon condemns hypocrisy among prohibition supporters who drink or patronize bootleggers. The preacher argues enforcement depends on abstaining from intoxicants and urges prohibitionists to set a compliant example, with Commercial Appeal noting local clergy support.
A historical discussion contrasts two sides of a stock law controversy in Alabama. Proponents argue for statewide restrictions to protect agricultural progress and reforestation, while opponents emphasize cattle freedom over others’ land. The piece frames the lawmakers need for facts and public sentiment.
North Carolina county convicts remain in custody after their sentences expired due to officials unfamiliar with a 1927 statute. The law reclassified prisoners into A B and C groups with varying early release days and went into effect July 1. Pardon Commissioner Edwin Bridges toured western counties and urged adherence to the new commutation rules.
Advertises delivery of second sheets from Albany 46 in any quantity, from 500 copies upward, to your desk. The notice emphasizes easy ordering and direct delivery for readers needing large runs.
The piece critiques U S and British policies on freedom of speech and political asylum, notes Choissone’s Italian exile and Rome’s punishment, contrasts England’s tolerance with American treatment, and muses on the pope's mobility and a surge of global automobile use. It also highlights U S liquor financing abroad despite domestic bootlegging issues.
Fritz von Opel’s two motorboat hits 100 kmh on the Rhine, surpassing a mile per minute as he plans to compete in international races. Berlin air traffic climbs with 2013 flights at Tempelhof, lifting passengers and baggage, and new routes by Lufthansa expand to Oslo via Stettin and Gothenburg.
London reports successful trials of the Rodney, Britain s new 30 million dollar battleship, set to be commissioned at Portsmouth on August 15. She will join the Atlantic fleet as flagship for Admiral Sir Hubert Brand, who departs the Admiralty to command the fleet.
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