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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1927

Page

8

Garden of the ex premier on Veridee coast described by his gardener

Frederic Abbott reports on Georges Clevencean famed as ex premier and on Louis Esnard, his gardener, who tend the dune garden with four benches facing different directions. The gardener recounts small anecdotes about maintaining the grounds and the president’s preference for aged wood and a natural look.

Frederic K. Abbott Vincent the Statesman George Clemen Louis Monsieur le President Louis Esnard Trien

Seaweed kept garden lush for aging president

An old gardener recalls a plan to water a sand yard by using wet seaweed to retain moisture. The method, devised during a drought, allowed an estate to flourish even with limited rainfall as the president plans to stay long enough to enjoy the garden on his eighty sixth birthday.

Lewi Monsieur le President Onsieur Louis Paris

Morgan County Agriculture Drives Growth for Decatur Area

A speaker argues that Morgan County agriculture shapes regional growth. Farmer actions and buyer decisions are pivotal to developing a larger Morgan and Decatur, linking local farming to county expansion.

Morgan County Decatur

Judge David Sees Simple Five Dollar Divorce Plan

Chicago view from Superior Court Judge Joseph B. David on divorces. He cites repeated deceit in divorce cases and suggests a $5 county clerk divorce with no hearing as a possible cure, noting fraud, foiled by misstatements and bickering. Ida Lou Jenkins had married Arthur Williams in 1916 and Allan Alexander Sim in 1919, highlighting messy histories and concealment in divorce claims.

International News Service Chicago Superior Court Joseph B. David David Sim

Temperature Behind The Ninety Mark With High Of 89

Today the weather bureau reports a maximum temperature of 89 and a minimum of 72 as the day stayed below 90. The report notes steady conditions across the region with warm daytime highs and mild nights.

Weather Bureau

Tennessee River Rises Near Gauge Reading 4.3 Feet

Spring rains caused the Tennessee river level to climb with the local gauge showing 4.3 feet as the water rose today. The rising water prompted warnings to boaters and cautions for low-lying areas along the river.

Tennessee

Agoga Class Plans Melon Feast at Enolam Oaks

Central Baptist church confirms the Agoga class will host a melon cutting next Friday evening for the church Sunday school youth. T. E. Williams announces the event to all members. feast to be served at Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Malone home in Enolam Oaks.

Central Baptist Church Young People's Department T. E. Williams B. L. Malone Enolam Oaks

Heavy Rainfall Reported in 24 Hours

Government observer Mrs. A. H. Trons announced 0.55 inches of rainfall in the 24 hours ending at noon, marking heavy precipitation for the period.

A. H. Trons

Second sheets available at the Daily for eighty cents per thousand

The Daily offers second sheets for 80 cents a thousand and provides delivery. The note states delivery is available.

Tinted Lips Ane Drite Store Checks

Chicago report on the twenty first annual convention of the National School of Cosmeticians. Mrs Ruth J Maurer declares cosmetics and grooming drive success for women and links failure to neglecting appearance. She says one in ten U S women never cosmetizes and urges cultivated beauty as key to success.

International Chicago Ruth J. Maurer National School of Cosmeticians United States

Thumb Injury for Sanders Cortner After Launch Drive Shaft Incident

Sanders Cortner sustains a severe thumb laceration from a motor launch drive shaft. Initial fears of a break were ruled out by examination. The notice also states Decatur offers employment opportunities for both men and women seeking work.

Sanders Cortner

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