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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1927
Page
4
The Troy Messenger discusses Mayor Spooner’s candy scheme as a vote-winning tactic in 1910 and 1,000 pounds given to children. It argues the practice reflects a likable personality and good character, noting the slow persuasion of voters and suggesting true hearted politics need no candy to win.
The piece notes worry in Morgan County about missing a circus season and discusses broader issues from agriculture to trade. It mentions 30 cent cotton returns and boxing attractions in Chicago as potential diversions, while hinting at economic uncertainties affecting the region.
Alabama Attorney General Charles C. McCall argues in Birmingham that the enforcement of prohibition is uneven, targeting small offenders while powerful individuals escape scrutiny. He asserts upper-class violations persist, urging equal penalties and bold action against lawbreakers regardless of status.
Andrew Patterson plans an extra session of the Morgan County board of revenue next Thursday to contest its August 10 decision to discontinue county farm and home demonstration agents. Local farmers and 19,000 farming residents urge keeping the two agents with shared funding from federal and state partners, arguing the program is essential to financial stability.
A revived debate on Morgan county’s courthouse plans questions building cost and dignity. The Alabama Journal argues for a modest upgrade with adequate space and roads, warning against excess debt or taxation while stressing practical needs and fiscal restraint.
The Daily congratulates Mr. John KR. Witt of Belle Mina for his recent Master Farmer honors. It notes his influence in the region will boost profits for other farmers and extend benefits beyond himself.
The piece notes the Legion’s Paris pilgrimage and the 1918 bonds of friendship between France and America as 25 000 veterans prepare for a September convention in Paris. It also discusses Patterson’s tenure as Alabama public service commissioner and Morgan County political tensions over a courthouse move and Decatur concerns.
The choice of Andrew G. Patterson for probate judge of Morgan County may have involved other factors but his acceptance is seen as a step to help Decatur and Hartselle resolve disputes and work in harmony for the county’s good. Mr.
Wm. F. Spooner, 79, mayor of Valparaiso Indiana, credits sweets and cheer with his electoral success. He was elected in 1902 1904 and 1910, distributing candy pennies and cherry smiles to children who later became voters. He greets every child and often offers candy or a penny from his pocket.
California couples face a four day wait for marriage licenses after the three day rule was redefined by the Attorney General. The “gin marriage” was meant to ensure cooling off. interpretation now runs from midnight after application to midnight of the third day, extending the moratorium.
A 1927 medical feature explains chalazion as a small eyelid tumor from blocked glands. It covers causes including duct blockage, symptoms like a firm swelling, potential pus, and treatments from yellow oxide ointment to surgical drainage by an eye specialist.
The piece argues men adapt to various cruelties, noting alcohol free beer, bullfights without blood, and crowds provoking bulls with red cloths. It questions which is more cruel, human spectators or the bulls, suggesting both may suffer from the spectacle.
The public is advised against investing in any flying machine promotion. Young Lindbergh disclaims any stock sales or connection to such ventures and states he would only offer stock once a company is earning profits. He urges readers to protect savings and highlights a local Arkansas hen named Lady Lindy laying 149 eggs in 149 days as a world record.
A satirical column extols egg production as a cure for national debt and mocks abundance. It envisions hens laying 50 extra eggs yearly, featherless birds in bright coops producing 1000 eggs in three years, then ending in chicken stew, highlighting farcical wealth anxieties about oil and copper.
Mine owners argue supplies are exhaustible and urge prayers for abundant resources. They claim steady access to coal and ore through existing wells and markets, outlining rapid extraction plans and economic impact assessments.
The text compares vast material riches in mines and wells to a greater wealth found in the brain’s cortex. It argues ideas housed in the cortex surpass earthly riches, framing intellect as supreme value.
An Yonkers man is accused of drunkenness and letting his police dog bite a child eight years old. The dog broke free from its leash, authorities say, and the owner allegedly allowed an attack. The piece criticizes lax dog bite laws and notes Chicago gambling commentary.
Official reports show the Lincoln handicap generated about $655,000 in bets. The track received $42,575 and paid $2,500 to the state along with twenty cents for 18,000 paid admissions. The state kept $36,100 while gambling harmed the common man. the writer condemns alleged political graft enabling legalization of gambling nationwide.
The Denver court grants an interlocutory divorce with a custody script for a future child and an unborn baby. The plan details alternating six month periods of care by mother and father, state residence restrictions, and $100 monthly support. It cites past local debates on sterilization and includes unrelated notes on hell and Lindbergh themed mining claims.
A Daily representative will call on you to provide estimates for your job work. Decatur seeks agricultural trade with a promise of return benefits and a good market by offering favorable terms and prices.
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