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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1927
Page
11
Philadelphia report cites Welfare Department chief Hassrick noting men are to blame in over half of divorces. He lists ten causes from financial strain to incompatibility, infidelity and interference by relatives, with temperaments and nagging also shaping breakups.
Eight L Morrow, former county farm agent, after examining cotton plants brought by Joe Burns and Lawrence Norton on Courtland road, concluded cotton wilt is causing drying stalks and lack of fruiting. He suggested seed from other sections spread the disease, noting wilt’s prevalence in South Alabama and its likely arrival here.
In a light feature from International Illustrated News Phil presents a personal closeup of a presidential possibility. The piece examines public perception and the humor surrounding a candidate nicknamed Czar Nicholas as a potential chief executive.
The piece profiles Speaker of the House Nicholas Longworth, noting his rise from a local figure to a formidable political operator. It highlights his charm, strategic campaigning, nickname Czar Nicholas, and the support of C Bascom Slemp as a campaign manager. It also mentions his long tenure from Cincinnati and his stances on taxes, the League of Nations, and the World Court.
Fragmentary account mentions Nick as an affable Ohio figure and mixer alongside McKinley Daft and Harding. It references Ohio contributions to Presidents, money matters, and farmer aid. The text also notes the Bull Moose era, Longworth house divisions, and Nick’s steady support for Taft and Alice, with a troubled home life.
Rochester scientists and hundreds of Monroe county farmers observe an electro soil culture demo. Hamilton L Ree of Pittsburgh claims electricity can eliminate weeds pests and boost soil fertility using a radio driven electric plow on Don Woodward and Le Roy farms. The method reportedly doubles plant height and yields while reducing weeds, with negligible cost and noting benefits for nitrogen fixation and soil purity.
Miss Dorothy Mondell daughter of the former Republican floor leader wed Alexander W. Gregg a young tax wender from the Internal Revenue Bureau. The ceremony at the Mondell summer home in Newcastle Wyoming was attended by Mrs Calvin Coolidge.
A new daily serial story starts with the first installment featuring a curious cow from Seocbegeietsl lore. Readers are invited to follow the unfolding events and characters in the upcoming installments.
Local market in Decatur advertises fair pricing for farm products. The notice invites farmers to bring their commodities to the market for competitive rates and direct sales opportunities.
The manager cites good roads and rising automobile and train travel as expanding the volume of retail in the city. He notes strong demand for dry foods and department merchandise and says new customers from towns by car and rail are buying more. Advertising and cooperation among merchants are urged to capitalize on these conditions.
Joe Boetler, now residing in Ree, visits with his sister Birdie Boetler for a few days. Mr Boetler also stays at the Jake Couch home in town.
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