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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1929
Page
4
A stream of local observations covers community events and weather quirks. Mentions include a barbecue in Limestone County, the idea of tomatoes, bridge parties, and changing seasons. It notes insurance, football season, Wichita’s air capital label, cotton and tobacco crops affected by dry and wet weather, and a playful strike at the weather man.
Officials report a flood of letters requesting permission to view a pegro criminal's death. the public curiosity about capital punishment runs high as authorities consider the extraordinary demand.
A man resists wearing a tie and spends considerable time criticizing women for not donning hose, highlighting a quirky social stance that contrasts with contemporary fashion norms.
Dent F. Green formerly of Decatur is named temporary superintendent of banks in Alabama by Governor Graves. The appointment earns broad support from the Montgomery Advertiser and Huntsville Daily Times, noting Green’s prior service and familiarity with the office. Green, a Morgan County native, has worked as lawyer and banker with a record of progress in state banking.
President Herbert Hoover restricts White House access to visitors and demands initial screening by a secretarial staff. The rule aims to curb publicity by individuals seeking attention or press statements, with possible future limits on who may meet the President and how visits are disclosed.
A Virginia campaign statement declares no outside funds will be accepted and that state voters alone determine the race. The issue draws national attention as allies note the 1928 split shapes 1929 contests nationwide. Alabama watchers warn against complacency as Virginia’s fight echoes across the South.
August is a favored period for evangelistic campaigns as churches plan outreach efforts. Community members are invited to attend revivals and services highlighting renewal, faith gathering, and spiritual programs during the month.
Amelia Earhart took the lead in the women’s air derby confirming her trans Atlantic flight success was not a fluke.
The article praises a French aviator for daring nerve as he aims to challenge a Zeppelin on a world circumnavigation, highlighting bold ambition and daring risk in historic air feats.
The notice urges a strong fall building program in Decatur with costs currently low. It notes the first California fruit shipment arrived by plane and questions whether higher fruit placement will raise prices.
Two Swiss aviators are feared lost while attempting to span the Atlantic from west to east. The article notes the difficulty of pursuing bold ventures in aviation and life.
The idea that a mother does not raise a son to be a soldier does not stop life from shaping him into a military figure when circumstances demand it.
Malone pool announces Donald Grubbs of Birmingham will lead swimming classes for ten days. Two sessions daily for two hours each permit men women and children to attend.
The United States had captured the Davis Cup seven straight years before a 1927 defeat to France, ending a dominant era. France secured the upset and halted America’s streak in the international tennis competition.
In a quiet two story brown brick house on Connecticut Avenue in Washington a Soviet Union Information Bureau operates with no diplomatic status. Boris E. Skvirsky heads the bureau with Harold Kellock as second in command while an American woman edits a monthly review and two stenographers assist. The agency serves as unofficial representatives of Russia in the United States.
In six months the Thalia and Miner's Bowery theaters will vanish from the skyline as fires leave blackened shells. Once lively venues of newsboys and bootblacks, they thrived on boisterous variety acts and sea of chorus lines that echoed across the streets.
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Rhea and family spent a week with relatives in Birmingham. Mrs. Richard Hunt returned to Scottsboro after visiting Miss Ethel Bryant. Miss Melmoth Goldwaite of Troy is guest of Miss Mary Broadus. Mrs. E. A. Tillery returned from a visit to Mrs. Robert T. Simpson in Florence.
A patrol leaders training course is planned for the latter part of September in Decatur. E C Hunt scout executive announced the program which will include 25 to 30 patrol leaders and older scouts. The new patrol handbook will be used in teaching.
Cleon Throckmorton, associate of Christopher Morley in Hoboken revivals, has designed the permanent set for a new novelty in playhouses. The 250 seat theater sits on the fiftieth floor of the Chanin building and is fully modern with wiring for sound pictures.
Royal S Copeland urges readers to maintain outdoor exercise and sun exposure after summer. He praises sunlight for skin tone and circulation and notes ultraviolet lamps as useful if tempered. He warns many readers live in crowded rooms but insists health and regular outdoor activity improve resilience for coming seasons.
The Soviet bureau handles tasks beyond a lone ambassador and acts unofficially to help United States researchers. It aided American scientists to study in Russia and supported returning the bodies of over 100 U S soldiers killed in the Archangel area during World War I. The bureau also publishes the Soviet Union Review outlining economic and cultural progress.
A collection of satirical quips and verses touching gender roles fashion and politics. The phrases critique appearance advertising prudence and public life while weaving humor about dandies stakeholders and notable figures of the era. The tone resembles a columnist’s wry social commentary.
A compact glossary style sample defines propulsion as forward motion, serred as crowded and Tegument as a skin or covering. Includes brief nouns with example senses and usage notes.
In Daniel chapter one the prince of the eunuchs tests Daniel and three companions for ten days by feeding them pulse and water instead of the king’s meat and wine. At the end their countenances appear healthier and plumper, so Melzar allows them to continue with pulse and water.
Mr. and Mrs. Jess Dupree and son Harry Dupree of Monrovia assert crops in the Monrovia district are the best seen within a 100 mile radius. They note, however, that crops suffer from lack of rainfall in the area.
A four year old girl from McAllen Texas is being considered for a Carnegie Medal after she saved a playmate from drowning. Her brave act occurred in a local water setting where she pulled the child to safety. Authorities and the family commend the young rescuer for her courage and quick action.
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