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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1927

Page

7

House east of Hartselle burned after Hinton family feed

A residence east of Hartselle was burned Saturday night. The flames, visible for several blocks, drew a crowd to the scene.

Hartselle Hinton

Probate notices and court attachment in Morgan County

Notices announce administration for the estates of G B Summerford and Sarah L Summerford with claims to be presented within law. Also a Morgan County circuit court attachment against Hugh Ballew includes real and personal property in Decatur and Sherman Texas, with levy details and clerk notice.

Decatur E. D. Whitman Albany G. B. Summerford Sarah L. Summerford L. P. Troup Morgan County Hugh Ballew Circuit Court Ala Code of Alabama Alabama Fairview Land Company Wilder Lota Wilder Place Iown Chandler & Pride Printing Press Chandler & Pride South Rush Street Sherman Texas Howe J. L. Draper

Moulton Highway Detours Resumed During Construction

Rock and asphalt work on the Moulton highway will resume this week requiring detours. The road, though open yesterday in an incomplete state, allowed many motorists to travel to and from Moulton in under one hour each way. Officials hope the project finishes before winter if weather stays favorable, reducing the trip to about 40 minutes.

Moulton

Road conditions boost Decatur travel and trade

Road conditions improve into Decatur reducing travel time and vehicle wear. Local buyers enjoy better prices for commodities as buying and hiring at home boosts commercial prosperity.

Decatur

Yankees and White Sox May Open Swap for Strength

Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees discuss a potential deal to improve third base and overall power. Lineup shakeups include Bushway and others speculated to join, with Huggins seeking a top third baseman and Lazzeri sliding to second if available.

International News Service NEW York Chicago White Sox Yankees Joe Dugan Miller Huggins Kamm Sresna Mike Gazella Myles Thomas Huggins Ray Schalk Chisox Charles Comiskey Sox Tony Lazzeri Moreheart Lazzeri Koenig

Fans Pan McGraw After Giants Fire Star Players

New York report notes fans blame John J. McGraw for releasing players who then excel elsewhere. Kent Greenfield, once unable to win for the Giants, has found success with Boston, illustrating the mixed reaction to McGraw’s management and talent shedding.

John J. McGraw NEW York New York Giants Gotham Pan Kent Greenfield Giants Boston

No Rainfall Overnight Despite Lowered Clouds

Weather bureau reports no rainfall in the last 24 hours despite lowered clouds. Thunder showers were forecast for the next 24 hours.

Weather Bureau

City Engineer Expected Here For Early City Improvements

City engineer Colonel Wy A McCalla is expected this week with estimates on proposed improvements. A special council meeting is planned with Colonel McCalla to discuss figures and likely ordinances to adopt at an early date.

Wy. A. McCalla McCalla

Farmers Seek Best Prices as Roads Lead to Dentur

Morgan growers hunt for top deals on agricultural goods with Dentur touted as the pricing hub. Local merchants promote competitive offers to attract seasonal buyers and boost farm input savings.

Dentur

666 a Prescription for Malaria and Fevers

An old remedy claims to cure malaria chills fever dengue and bilious fever by killing germs with 666 as the formula. The text presents a medicinal claim tied to a numeric label.

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