Social Notes Reveal Visitors and Guests in Town
Mr. and Mrs. William Meyer return from Hot Springs Arkansas. Miss King of Leighton visits Miss Maude Odom. Mr. and Mrs. J W Thornton and nephew John spend yesterday in Birmingham. Farley Winton of Chattanooga visits cousin Rex Winton. Miss Ivy Mac Cain of Madison visits relatives here. Mrs. William Scott of Diana visits Mrs. O C Parker. Miss Marjorie Workman arrives from Sewanee Tennessee. Weather remark ends with a light jab at boll weevils from South Alabama visitors.
United States threatens deportation over tong war
The U S government warns it may deport known tongmen if the tong war continues, urging decisive action and questioning why delays persist in handling the issue.
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United States
Research Director Finds Crime Controls in Chicago
A research director has located crime control measures in Chicago, prompting questions about the duration of the search and the duration of his stay in the city.
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Chicago
Wilson Lake fishing facilities urged to win executive visit
A fragment notes urging the executive to see the fishing facilities at Wilson Lake to persuade him to visit the Shoals. The line suggests attention to local recreation and potential official visit.
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Wilson Lake
E Shoals
Courage To Play Through Freezing Football Weather
In biting cold and rain teams persevere as players brave the elements to pass and punt, keeping football action alive despite harsh conditions.
Advertisement Notes Reveals Home For Sale And Quiet Arts Scene
An advertiser in the classified columns remarks that the location is pleasing because no one is learning to play a musical instrument. The unusual comment highlights a peaceful, instrument-free neighborhood vibe paired with a home sale listing.
Commerce Year Book Praises 1928 Prosperity Record
The department of commerce year book portrays 1928 as a peak year for prosperity, but the claim lacks strong corroboration from other sources or evidence.
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Department of Commerce
London Paris Quarreling Over Fall Skirt Lengths
London and Paris clash over skirt lengths this fall as American husbands fear both styles may be needed to keep peace at home.
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London
Paris
Zeppelin voyage notes no smoking aboard
Wine was served aboard the Zeppelin and its Might across the ocean while warnings of no smoking signs remind readers that the journey, though luxurious, had strict safety rules for passengers and crew.
Railroad Excursion Fare Schedule Haunts After Vacation
A reader laments how the brief moment spent scanning a railroad excursion fare schedule after a vacation feels like a small, sad reminder of travel duties.
Ruth’s Comeback Sparks Two Home Runs in Streak Tie
A beleaguered player rises to the challenge at the ballpark. Ruth hits two homers boosting his standing as league leader, showing resilience after adversity.
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Babe Ruth
Bell Park
Buses versus rail subsidies spark revenue doubts
A large number of applications to operate bus lines are filed but critics question where revenue will come from since former treasury support relied on railroad funding.
Pollard Faces General Election After East Support
The piece notes Dr. Pollard running in a primary where regulars participated and suggests eastern support for national Democratic nominees did not hinder him. It argues voter attitude in the upcoming general election remains uncertain.
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East
Dr. Pollard
Vic
Progress of Doctors in Earnings Compared to Other Professions
Doctors now lead other professions in money making. It hasn t always been thus but there was a time when a man could live to a fairly ripe old age while keeping possession of both his health and his wealth as he pursued a professional life.
Police dream of funds to ride the Graf Zeppelin
A fragmented Times caption notes police longing for enough money to travel by air aboard the Graf Zeppelin. The obscured text suggests a broader reflection on human nature and pursuit of wealth versus grand travel.
Prisoners in Atlanta Held for Prohibition Violations
A survey finds a notable portion of federal inmates in Atlanta are jailed for violations of the prohibition laws, while narcotic law enforcement faces public indifference and weak cries for enforcement.
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Atlanta
Priceville residents urge Decatur aid for road linking Somerville route
Prominent Priceville citizens visited Decatur on Thursday asking local support to fund a road connecting with the Somerville to Decatur highway. They offer to match a county grant, urging the Morgan county board of revenue to adopt a plan prioritizing durable concrete roads over repeatedly maintained dirt routes amid winter weather concerns. The Daily argues for a centralized, well financed road program and criticizes current methods as ineffective and costly.
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Priceville
Decatur
Somerville-to-Decatur
Board of Revenue
Morgan County
The
Revenue Board
Farmers urged to organize for half billion farm relief fund
An Alabama editorial argues the 500 million agricultural relief requires farmer organization. It cites Dr. L. N. Duncan and J. T. High praising the act, while urging cooperative marketing and buying to access the revolving fund. The Progressive Farmer is quoted on self-help and timely organization.
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Hoover
Congress
L. N. Duncan
North
Alabama
J. T. High
Alabama Farm Production
Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries
Progressive Farmer
Federal Farm Board
Roosevelt
Charles S. Barrett
Duelists in Mexico Fire at Referee Wounding Him
Two duelists shot at a referee in Mexico, two bullets struck the official in the chest. The episode mirrors the broader American hostility toward umpires in sports.
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Mexico
America
The Cascade and the Columbia Power Vision for the West
A travelogue on the Cascade train outlines Oregon and Washington’s vast hydro potential. It touts 22 million horsepower from the Columbia River system, notes lumber and fiber board gains, and urges industrial growth driven by water power and salt resources. Prominent figures like Alfred P. Sloan Jr and Henry Ford are urged to invest, while debates on wealth, power, and progress unfold.
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Columbia
Mississippi
Rockies
Cascade
Oregon
Washington
Alfred P. Sloan, Jr
General Motors
Henry Ford
Mr. Farrel
United States Steel
Northwestern
Civic call to join Decatur growth efforts
The remark urges residents to participate in civic life and contribute to city building in Decatur, highlighting the value of public involvement for growth and improvement.
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Decatur
Washington Stander Garrett to Rome as Ambassador
John W. Garrett departs Evergreen near Baltimore for a Rome posting as United States ambassador. After two decades handling delicate diplomatic crises, he holds a world wide reputation. He cites 1914 overseeing about 120000 German and Austrian civilian prisoners in France as his best career achievement.
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Herbert Plummer
Washington
John W. Garrett
Evergreen
Baltimore
Rome
United States
Garrett
France
Wealthy diplomat from Baltimore to new post with wife
Immensely wealthy man from Baltimore, long-time ranching in New Mexico for five years, enters diplomacy by choice. He is a member of a major Baltimore banking house. He will take his wife, formerly Miss Alice Warder, to his new post.
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New Mexico
Baltimore
Alice Warder
Washington
River levels drop as Tennessee gauge reads 3.8 feet
The Tennessee river is falling today with a gauge reading of 3.8 feet at this location. Residents and agencies monitor water levels as the flow eases from recent highs.
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Tennessee
Endurance Golf Players Claim World Record in Illinois
Harvey Griggs and Harold Stelk completed 126 holes in 14 hours in Geneseo Illinois claiming a world record in endurance golf as the pace and distance exceeded previous marks.
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Geneseo, Ill
Harvey Griggs
Harold Stelk
Garrett’s diplomacy exposed German prison camps in WWI era
In 1916 he studied German prison camps and publicized inhumane reprisal camps for Allied prisoners. His letters and reports pressured Germany to discontinue them. He later served as secretary at The Hague and Berlin, first secretary in Rome, envoy to Venezuela Argentina Netherlands and Luxembourg, and led the arms limitation conference in Washington 1921-22.
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Germany
Garrett
Hague
Berlin
Rome
Venezuela
Argentina
Netherlands
Luxemburg
Washington
Bearded Envoy Garrett Tied to Princeton Archeological Work
The article profiles a 57-year-old Baltimore resident with a gray black beard who walks with a limp. An alumnus of Princeton class of 1895, he acted in Triangle Club productions and later joined Princeton’s southwest archeological expeditions, developing strong attachments during early travels in Europe.
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Garrett
Baltimore
Europe
United States
Princeton
Triangle Club
Julius Caesar
Booth Tarkington
Meeting Closes at Mason Ridge Church
Services at the Church of God Mason Ridge end after a constructive series. Another series will begin the first Sunday in September with Rev Hall of Birmingham assisted by Pastor Rev M D Johnston.
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Church of God
Mason Ridge
Rev. Hall
Birmingham
Re. M. D. Johnston
Roland Gray Heads to Akron on Brief Connecticut Mills Trip
Roland Gray, manager of the Connecticut Mills company's plant here, will leave Monday for Akron, Ohio, on a brief business trip.
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Roland Gray
Connecticut Mills Company
Akron
Weeds Cleared to Improve Decatur City Ties Appearance
City crews target weed control on decatur property borders to boost curb appeal with minimal expense. The effort aims to enhance streetscapes and frontage, making neighborhoods look tidier and more welcoming.
Food Preservation and Temperature Tips by Senator Copeland
Senator Copeland outlines healthful food storage learned from his health experience. He stresses rapid bacterial growth, temperature effects on fruits vegetables and fish, and the need for ventilation and proper drying to prevent spoilage and discoloration.
Hot Weather Advice for Mothers of Babies
The article warns that infants suffer in heat as much or more than adults. It advises simple clothing made of smooth unstarched materials, loose ears and limbs, and avoiding tight diapers. Rubber diapers should not be worn for long, and air should flow to keep the baby comfortable.
Proper fruit storage temperatures for extended freshness
The guide explains how temperature affects fruit storage. Grapes require high temperatures for preservation, pears spoil easily, cherries fit 38 degrees or lower, berries need 32 degrees and dry surfaces, peaches stay 35 to 40 degrees, and cantaloupes 35 to 40 degrees. Aims to keep wholesome food and avoid heat illness.
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Newspeper
Las
Humorous Vignettes Reflect Regional College Humor
A collage of light verses and comic quips satirizing youth, marriage and gender roles. Bits include a failed romantic pursuit ending with a wishbone, family banter, clever lines about fashion and thrift, and a joke about a mayor’s operation in a local paper.
Undefined and Scabrous Terms Appear in 3 A DAY Brief
The entry lists three adjectives defined as unlimited and unbounded, scabrous and rough to touch, and spurious or counterfeit. It notes informal senses and potential misspellings while presenting concise definitions for each term.
Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits
Mrs. J. C. Conley receives Ruth and Bernice Stovall from Ensley for a weekend stay. Louise Collier of Washington D C spends August with her parents E W and Mrs. Collier. Kathryn Hunter of Birmingham visits Miss Lou Ella Masterson. Mrs. O P Stinson returns from Nashville after visiting her mother Mrs. Ligon.
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Ruth
Bernice Stovall
Ensley
J. C. Conley
Louise Collier
Washington, D. C
E. W. Collier
Kathryn Hunter
Birmingham
Lou Ella Masterson
O. P. Stinson
Nashville
Bible Beams From Corinthians Passages
A pasted biblical excerpt from 1 Corinthians 1 24 28 presents themes of divine wisdom and power challenging human notions of status. The text cites verses about God's choosing of the weak and foolish to confound the strong and mentions calling Jews and Greeks.
Envelopes and stationery printed at The Daily on short notice
The Daily produced envelopes and stationery on short notice with high quality printing and efficient completion.
Daily offers second sheets in bulk quantities
Advertisement notes that second sheets are available for purchase in most quantities of 500 or more from The Daily, inviting customers to order bulk pages for larger needs.
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John Thornton
Farley Winton
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