Mail order catalogues shipped to Decatur post office
A Chicago house sent a carload of mail order catalogues to Decatur for distribution by freight to save postage. Miss Etoile Reed of Ft. Reed Florida visits Mrs. Roger Gardner. Mrs. L. Lesser leaves for Indianapolis to visit daughter Mrs. N. Rosenzweig. Miss Mamie O Bryant returns from a Birmingham visit. Witty remark notes one track minds.
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Decatur
Chicago
Etoile Reed
Ft. Reed, Fla
Roger Gardner
L. Lesser
Indianapolis
Mrs. N. Rosenzweig
Optimist waits for further straw hat price cuts
An optimist figures prices will drop again as the merchant hints at another month of discounts on straw hats. The remark reflects cautious consumer expectations amid bargain hunting.
Valley Crop Outlook Promises Prosperous Fall
Read as an optimistic crop forecast for the Valley with favorable prices weather and pest conditions. Farmers anticipate general prosperity this fall as conditions align for Eastland crops to reach market smoothly.
Decatur Street Conditions and Public Responsibility
Citizens urged to monitor street cleanliness and orderness, stressing local action keeps Decatur streets in good condition. The public is presented as the strongest force to maintain orderly streets at all times.
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Decatur
Decatur Industry Call Urges Steady Growth and Jobs
Community leaders urge keeping operating forces active around the clock to secure Decatur's future. They emphasize supporting existing industries and recruiting new ones to sustain growth and stability.
Invest in a Home in Decatur for Lasting Comfort
A persuasive note extols the security of money invested in a comfortable home. It argues homes bring happiness, contentment, and town appeal. It urges readers to invest in Decatur, suggesting the value endures even if one travels away, since they will return.
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Decatur
Civic effort plan for Decatur and Tennessee Valley
Citizens urged to weigh all angles before starting a civic effort. Coverage should include public reaction, financial needs, and workforce support to ensure security and progress for Decatur and the Tennessee Valley region.
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Corps of Workers
Decatur
Tennessee Valley
Extra Session Prospects Grow Brighter in Alabama
Prospects for an Alabama Legislature extra session look brighter as Governor Graves gains support for potential bond and road amendment actions. Senator Holmes and other lawmakers weigh restricting deliberations to amendments and local bills while the governor consults views, amid reports of fishing trip absences influencing timing.
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Alabama
Graves
Sibley Holmes
Baldwinity
House
Senate
Holmes
Baldwin County
Birmingham
Decatur urged to join air age as Times-News cites Medford
The editorial urges Decatur to pursue airport development, arguing a city must be on the aerial map to gain business and growth. It cites Medford Oregon as a model, where 1922 airport efforts led to rapid regional air traffic gains and a voter approved Class A port in 1928. The piece notes Decatur’s southward Tennessee Valley location as ideal for an airport to handle mail, passengers, and regional commerce. It closes by stressing the truth that a city not on the aerial map risks being left out of opportunity.
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Decature
Gadsden Times-News
Ford Motor Company
Medford
Oregon
Pacific Air Transport
Ford
Times-News
Decatur
Tennessee River
Edward B. Almon
Tennessee Valley
Times
Keep cool in cotton: a southern style debate
A Gadsden Times-News slogan advocates cotton apparel amid rayon competition. A local haberdasher touts cotton shirts as cooler and more durable than silk or rayon, while publisher W. O. Saunders parades in pajamas arguing for summer liberty. The piece endorses cotton and light garments for comfort, criticizing knee lengths and urging lightweight South cotton products.
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Gadsden Times-News
America
W. O. Saunders
Saunders
Gadsden
South
The Decatur Daily Editorials on Tacoma and Forests
Long-view Washington columns praise the Pacific coast city of Tacoma and its public power model. The piece contrasts timber depletion with state owned utilities, cites Gov Hartley and Tacoma officials, and argues for public ownership to spur growth and schools.
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Tacoma
Hooker Chemical Company
New York
Brockhagen
The
Portland Telegram
Portland
Hooker
Historic Congressional Cemetery in Washington
In east Washington between Potomac and Pennsylvania avenues lies 31 12 acres of ground known since 1807 as the Congressional Cemetery. The graveyard holds Abel Upshur and Abel Upshur, Pushmataha, William Wirt, George Clinton, Count Gurowski, and Frederick Greuhen among others with monuments and notable graves from U.S. history.
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Washington
East
Anacostia River
Potomac
Pennsylvania Avenues
National Capital
Congressional Cemetery
Christchurch
Abel Upshur
U. S
Princeton
Push Ma Ta Ha
Croup
William Wirt
Patrick Henry
United States
George Clinton
New York
Count Gurowski
Infanta of
Spain
Gurowski
Frederick William III
Prussia
Cenotaphs Restricted at Congressional Cemetery History
The piece describes 19th century efforts to limit cenotaphs for Congress members as bodies must be buried on site. It notes 176 cenotaphs already placed, including 60 representatives and 13 senators, and mentions Tobias Lear, George Washington’s secretary, who is buried there after his death.
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Congress
United States
William Pinkney
Maryland
Tobias Lear
George Washington
Two in Same Grave and Tacoma Power Debate
An editorial clashes about public versus private electricity and governance. It argues Tacoma must elect honest officials to control costly power plants and contrasts American private rates with Canadian public systems. The piece critiques Bolshevism rhetoric and urges informed civic action.
Hoover Monument seeks stones from Hoover birthplace
West Branch Iowa to Pawhuska Oklahoma memorial uses stones from President Hoover’s old swimming hole and birthplace yard. University of Iowa geologist Prof Abram Thomas gathers stones from Pawhuska and Stanford to honor Hoover who, as a Stanford freshman, found a new variety of limestone on his uncle’s farm near Pawhuska.
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West Branch
Iowa
Hoover
Pawhuska
Okla
Stanford University
Laban Mills
Abram O. Thomas
University of Iowa
Stanford
Daily updates for Tennessee Valley counties readers
The Daily keeps readers informed about five Tennessee Valley counties with afternoon updates. Local news briefs and notices cover events, developments, and community happenings relevant to the region.
Rheumatism Not From Cold Says Health Expert
A health feature argues rheumatism stems from infection not cold. Dr Royl 8s Copeland notes public beliefs tie weather and damp to rheumatic pain, urges focus on infections, adenoids, tonsils, and dental health as possible causes. He emphasizes early medical care to prevent lifelong discomfort and outlines common questions with brief answers.
Offbeat Bits From A Quirky Daily Column
A collection of humorous vignettes and observational quips. Jokes touch on alimony insurance skeptical gas meters oddities at restaurants and everyday foibles from a witty narrator with urban misadventures and light satire.
Dialogue Snippet Sparks Mock Romance and Irish Banter
A humorous exchange features Mr Smart-My and Miss Plump trading quips about self mockery beauty and love. Witty lines touch on laughter, affection, and a lighthearted challenge to social norms in playful banter.
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Mr. Smart
Miss Plump
One Horned Creature and Hidden Meanings Defined
A unicorn is described as a one-horned creature and a sea monster with one horn. Occult denotes hidden or secret knowledge. Scowl means to look at with a frown or express defiance.
Yearlong House Guests Travel and Visits From Florida
Miss Frances Hule of Winter Haven Florida stays with her aunt Mrs Bob Hule. Mr and Mrs A C Bailey and Mrs R H Wolcott drive to Flint Michigan for several weeks. Mr and Mrs H Purifoy and daughter Carolyn return from a week in Memph Tennessee. Mrs Saoodall visits Hillsboro after a short stay with Mrs Louise Irwin.
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Frances Hule
Winter Haven
Fla
Bob Hule
A. C. Bailey
R. H. Wolcott
Flint
Mich
H. Purifoy
Carolyn
Memfog Henne Tenn
Saoodall
Hillsboro
Louise Irwin
Bible Beams Bible Beams
A quotation from 1 Corinthians 1 19 24 emphasizes that God makes worldly wisdom foolish and that preaching crucifixion, not signs or wisdom, saves believers. It contrasts Jewish and Greek expectations with Christian proclamation.
Daily urges readers to buy a breathable, efficient product
The message promotes choosing a printing option that saves money and emphasizes a product described as neat and efficient. It appeals to consumers to keep their funds local while endorsing quality and practicality.
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Decatur Daily
First Avenue
Johnston Street
Ala
Tennessee Valley Printing CO
INO
O. Shelton
Benjamin Bloodworth Rt. Sheppard
Associated Press
Uncle Sam
Mamie O’bryant
Encouror
Civic Essential
Arthur Brisbane
King Features Syndicate
Strisbane
Longview
Wash
R. A. Long
Kansas City
Pacific Coast
Columbia River
Mr. Long
Weyerhaeuser
Seattle
Thin
Gov. Hartley
Olympia
Maine
Minnesota
Canada
Aote
Frederick Grehun
Beverely
Perons
Niagara Power
Hoover Monument
Copeland
New York City
W.B. Q
M. BE. Q
M. Q
Junius
Bill Teeter
St. Peter
Slatt
Mike
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