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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1927
Page
4
A proposed Somerville highway project is urged as the next undertaking by civic organizations. The plan aims to mobilize community support and coordinate with local authorities to advance transportation infrastructure.
The Somerville highway is designed to serve a prosperous agricultural region that has not previously been a valuable trade area. Officials believe improved access will open markets and spur local economic activity.
The bystander notes the town quiets as residents debate civic work. Ta. A. O’Neal presents a new cotton situation line claiming the issue is farmers failing to organize and market crops, urging orderly cooperative marketing among Morgan County residents.
The piece condemns radicals in America and abroad calling Americans assassins while defending American justice. It argues the Garrote trial era shows the U S courts will not tolerate radicalism and urges radicals to stay outside the country. It notes the deaths of Sacco and Vanzetti and frames them as cautionary martyrs.
The Daily reports residents in Decatur Morgan county and Limestone uneasy about bridge approach awards, fearing delay to open the structure. It urges prioritizing the east Morgan roadway to connect Guntersville and Decatur with the Marshall and Morgan counties, arguing for rights of way and timely construction.
After the Morgan county board of revenue refused to rescind its plan to discontinue the farm agencies, a new cooperative effort formed by Decatur and county residents emerged. The campaign aims to continue the departments, with two farm agents continuing work while organizers push for sustained funding and greater farm bureau strength.
The saying suggests generous conduct toward others yet an egotist might claim a large heart for self. The thought questions whether true compassion requires humility beyond self interest.
The column questions a 1923 immigration decision admitting Vincenzio Gentile as a clarinet blower artist. It recalls a town concert clash and argues Gentile should stay as a shoemaker, condemning deportation as an absurd end for a musician. It also touches rail passenger losses and a plea for funds to prevent future floods.
The article notes thousands of autos added to traffic streams over highways, reducing railroad business. It cites 22,000,000 motor vehicles and a shift of freight to road transport while railroads report higher business year over year. Net operating income rose 8 percent from 1925 with coal share down 25 percent, and revenue freight ton miles increasing.
For the fourth time in a year residents of an Arkansas county have been driven from their homes by floods. At the same time President Coolidge is vacationing in the Yellow.
The Mooresville Chapter of the Alabama Society of the Sons of the American Revolution will hold a barbecue on Tuesday August 30 at Mooresville. The event begins at four o'clock.
Royal S Copeland describes white blood cells as the body's scavengers, detailing counts in blood, phagocytes that eat bacteria, and how diet and health affect cell production. He warns about leukemias and Hodgkin disease with signs like enlarged glands, weight loss, skin changes, and treatment options including radium, X rays, and careful medicine.
The advice suggests varicose veins from overexertion as a likely cause and recommends bandaging or elastic stockings, warm witch hazel, and keeping the feet elevated. It notes rest and limiting standing as relief measures.
The Rev Dr Fosdick of New York argues science pushes religion to new ideas and practical powers while the old Bible story of a flat earth and heaven above cannot meet modern needs. He notes laws cannot restrain science and mentions Galileo’s forced denial of a truth he once proclaimed.
First, a fallback to synthetic gasoline when natural gasolene runs short is promised. Second, a new grafting method on rubber trees could raise yields by four hundred percent.
A Dutchless summary notes rubber costs may drop from twenty five to under ten cents per pound. Scientists claim synthetic rubber and gasoline are possible, but delays may occur as natural supplies dwindle. A French scientist proves cancer is not contagious, dispelling persistent suspicions and confirming spouses living together cannot spread the disease.
The German ambassador to Washington cites the Grand Canyon as the model for America’s skyscraper style with setbacks. He adds that the canyon could inspire future cellars beneath tall buildings as flying machines land on roofs and are lowered for parking.
Paris retailers react to scarce transformers affecting stock of toy and appliance parts. Stores report delays as suppliers struggle to meet demand while customers seek alternatives and replacements.
The fragment discusses long hair trends for women and their return in cold weather, then pivots to national finance noting Uncle Sam's bonds totaling $18.0 billion. It surveys state debts, cites South Dakota as highest per capita, and claims New York owes the most yet can afford it, with Central Park valued higher than state debt.
The text asserts that half of borrowed state funds went to good roads and suggests if the other half financed public schools the system would be ideal, making state debt seem acceptable. It argues road spending validates borrowing and schools would perfect the balance.
The Carnegie Foundation highlights不足fully funded dental care and education. It notes that many pay more for inferior work while ninety percent of children neglect their teeth. Poor dental health harms digestion and blood supply and infections contribute to heart disease and other illnesses.
Owen Young told a Swedish meeting that business men are fit to lead the world because major problems are economic. He suggested they already lead the world in the United States and many other countries, arguing that the world’s government is the government of business.
Denver grade school pupils will study geography health and civics through motion pictures this winter in a pilot with Kodak aided by educators. The program spans 10 cities and lasts two years with films later sold if successful. A separate note cites a protest campaign to bar married women from civil service jobs where husbands earn enough to support them.
Merchants from Morgan county return from the Birmingham Retail convention this week. Names include W. Sherril and W. W. Dinsmore of Decatur Mat Wiggins Hartselle and Mr Summerford Raikville.
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