Hartselle Opens Notable Moving Picture Theatre
The new moving picture theatre marks a distinct civic asset for Hartselle and adds to the city’s progressive development, earning pride among residents.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1929
Page
4
Appeal for Aid for Jews in Palestine
An appeal urges generous American donations to relieve suffering Jews in Palestine after attacks by Muslims threaten a vulnerable population. The piece notes blame over a nearby mosque at the Wailing Wall but calls focus on immediate relief and trust in British forces to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Holy Land
Malaria Gains Prompt City Action and Debate
The Daily reports rising malaria in Decatur and urges funding for mosquito control. Physicians work on control measures while the paper argues against relying on a single health unit and calls for a broader, collective effort to stamp out malaria.
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the Daily
Decatur
Daily
Eithould
Left side safety on roads urged to pedestrians
A public safety note urges pedestrians to walk on the left side of highways to face approaching traffic. It warns that walking on the right side risks cars passing from behind, with the possibility of mangled injuries if drivers do not see or avoid walkers. The message emphasizes common sense and frequent habit resistance.
New Equipment Arrives at Princess Theatre
Western Electric talking equipment for the Princess theatre arrived, with two large horns drawing attention. Crescent Amusement president Sudekum pledged to enhance Decatur’s amusements, signaling more film productions this fall and winter.
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Toney Sudekum
Crescent Amusement Company
Decatur
Princess Theatre
North Alabama
Western Electric
Sudekum
Princess
Mr. Sudekum
Valley Scouts Get $7,000 Backing From Alabama Cities
The Birmingham News reports Decatur Huntsville and Athens will fund Boy Scout programs for another year totaling 7000 for the Tennessee Valley Council. Huntsville Daily Times also voices strong approval urging full local subscription to cover Decatur’s share and sustain Scout work.
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Decatur
Huntsville
Athens
Birmingham News
Tennessee Valley Council
Alabama
America
Boy Scout Organization
Scout Movement
Solomon
Boy Scout Movement
Huntsville Daily Times
Tennessee Valley
Huston Seen Likely as Chairman of Gop Committee
Reports from Washington say Claudius Huston of Tennessee is viewed as certain to be chosen as chairman of the Republican National Committee. The note hints activity on Muscle Shoals as a possible next step.
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Washington
Claudius Huston
Tennessee
Republican National Committee
Editorial sketches mix world affairs and crime in brisk recap
The piece ties Jerusalem unrest and Near East worries to British Empire duties, notes the Last Marines Club’s 1885 origin and Petrone’s Brooklyn murder, spotlights Sir Philip Snowden’s finances, and highlights advertising power from Shell’s vivid cars. It ends reflecting on attention and approval in ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Shell Company
United States
Standard Oil
Shell
Shell Gasoline
River Rising Flood Watch as Tennessee Gauge Reaches Two Feet
The Tennessee river is rising slightly this morning with a gauge reading of two feet indicating rising water levels and potential localized impacts along nearby shores and roads.
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Tennessee
Weather report shows 85/61 for 24 hours
The weather bureau reported a maximum temperature of 85 and a minimum of 61 for the 24 hour period ending at seven a.m.
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Weather Bureau Today
Reverend J D Wallace to Return Next Week
Rev J D Wallace pastor of the First Presbyterian church will return next week from a vacation trip to Montreal N C and Chattanooga There will be no morning or evening services at the church.
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J. D. Wallace
First Presbyterian Church
Montreal
N. C
Chattanooga
Borah and Morgans Draw Crowds and Guards on Capitol Row
A historical profile notes how Senator Borah’s plain, powerful oratory draws large gallery crowds despite lacking dramatic flair. It also describes J. P. Morgan’s Midtown estate guards, quiet neighborhood, and efforts to keep the Morgan block free of trespass and signs, including removal of a keep off the grass warning.
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Madison Avenue
Thirty-seventh Street
United States Marine Corps
Morgan Menage
Morgans
J. P. Morgan
Morgan
Orien tal Pane trees near J P Morgan library
A man guarding the J P Morgan library benches along Thirty sixth Street identifies dusty saplings as Oriental Pane trees. A Maine visitor remarks New York lacks trees below Central Park, while the private guard confirms the trees’ species.
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New York
J P. Morgan Library
Park and
Madison Avenues
Maine
Central Park
One Year Visits and Travel Notes From Readers
Local notes report Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Patterson visiting Huntsville for a year. Mrs. W. K. McNeill planned an extended California visit. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson McCulloch visit Montgomery relatives for a week. Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Crane and son returned from New York City and Niagara Falls. The piece also discusses J. P. Morgan’s calm demeanor and bank security practices at Broad and Wall streets.
Old Age No Longer a Matter of Years
Royal S. Copeland discusses the value of workers past fifty in industry, citing Henry Ford and personal observations. He argues age should not define usefulness, noting the endurance and experience of older workers and urging society to treat them as valuable, capable contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
New York
Aple
Ford
Jaywalker Views Highlight Street Crossing Dangers
Letter from a Decatur pedestrian argues drivers ignore signals and crosswalks, noting accidents occur at crossings. The writer asserts careful pedestrians, not gullible gawkers, seek safety first while sharing tales and wry humor from urban life.
Not Every Fellow Fits the Sactum Visit Scene
The narrator notes varied readers and visitors in a peculiar siting, contrasting ambitions and fates. Candid lines reflect social roles, aims, and reactions to casual encounters in a public space. The piece touches on commerce, appetite, and labor as city life shifts.
3 A DAY Ouoseay and Misnomer in Legal Contexts
A glossary note explains lazy and idle as leisurely terms, while misnomer defines a wrong naming in legal documents. An enigma is a remark not easily understood or explained, presenting a riddle or baffling element.
Daniel's Night Vision Praise and Gratitude
The passage depicts Daniel blessing the God of heaven after receiving a night vision that revealed Kings matter. Daniel extols God for wisdom and might and for unveiling deep and secret things, giving thanks for guidance and understanding.
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Daniel
God
Heaven
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Decatur Daily
First Avenue
Johnston Street
Ala
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B.o.shelton
Benjamin Bloodworth
R. Sheppard
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Mail
Marie Kimbrough
Hartselle
Sam Lile
Sara Pearl
Clara Emens
Trinity
Twin Cities
E. C. Nix
W. A. Hill
Pruitt-Dillehay Drug Company
Billie Boswell, Jr
John Lile
NEWS
Valley
Arthur Brisbane
Oy the King Features Syndicate
Detatur Daily
Mr. Brisbane
Jerusalem
Old City
Syria
Irak
Egypt
Russia
Prussia
Europe
Far Asia
Near East
Vatican
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Minnesota Regiment
Bull Run
John Goss
St. Paul
Brooklyn
Michael Petrone
Frankie Vale
Beach View
Petrone
Long Island
Philip Snowden
Great Britain
Great Snowden
Italy
France
Belgium
Snowden
Shylock
Uncle Sam
Bellingham
R. C. Graham
W. A. Granger
Granger
Herbert Plummer
Capitol Hill
United States’ Senate
Senate Chamber
Idaho
Borah
Senate
William Jennings Bryan
Parkers
Morgan Block
BY Richard Maslock
Father Morgan
J. Pierpont Morgan
J. P
Bank
Broad and
Wall Street
Copeland
New York City
Gelgum
Toll
Insane Asylum
Red Sea
Dandruff
Missouri
Mary
Cigar Stores
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