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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1928

Page

6

Army versus Stanford gridiron clash captivates New York crowd

Army faces Stanford in a big showdown at Madison Square Garden with nearly 96 000 tickets sold. Stanford's heavy lineup led by Post and Robesky clashes with Army stars Pop Warner praises the two guards as key to Stanford's hopes while Army coach Gift Jones predicts a tight score.

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Bruce Pine Man Elected to State Office

Bruce Pine Man is elected to a high state office with a history of activity. Officials announce new officers as attention turns to state matters including education and local sponsorship of studies.

Bruce Pine Man

International relations event brings notable speakers to Florence

Florence hosts a gathering featuring speakers of national note from multiple countries. The event highlights diplomacy themes and attracts attendees interested in global affairs, with organizers promising discussions on policy and cross border cooperation.

Florence

Seven Initiated Into Fraternity at Auburn Band

Seven new members were initiated into Kappa Kappa Psi at Auburn College. Initiation followed assessments of musical ability scholarship personality and leadership as stated by Prof. M. T. Fullan founder of the Auburn band. Boost Decatur all the time.

Auburn Ala Kappa Kappa Psi M. T. Fullan

Decatur Gridiron Gossip Ree Crees Reviews Football Trends

Ree Crees critiques last football season predictions and statistics, noting many flops and overstatements. He recalls Thanksgiving results and hints at Decatur area games with two down predictions for Decatur over Hartselle, closing with a hopeful finale.

Ree Crees Decatur Gridiron Hartselle A Revoir Excelsior

Four Varieties Resist the Rot in Potatoes

Auburn Alabama December 1 Discovery of four potato varieties resistant to black rot the disease most destructive to sweet potatoes has been made by the botany department of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute Dr W A Gardner head of the department says further work is needed to assess edible quality and productivity and to identify varieties that are both resistant and good eating.

Auburn Ala Botany Department Alabama Polytechnic Institute W. A. Gardner

Skeges Returns Home From Florida Business Trip

Frank B. Skeges has returned from a brief business trip to points in Florida.

Frank B. Skeges Points Florida

Earl Lee Joins Speake Warren and Ratliff Firm

Earl Lee has accepted a position with Speake, Warren and Ratliff, joining the law practice. The move places Lee within the firm known for its corporate and civil work in the region.

Earl Lee Speake

Appreciation Note From J. Mozley

A short personal expression of thanks from J. Mozley to friends for their kindness during a recent illness or hardship.

Mozley

Kenstrong Leads Scoring Amid Scoring Spree

New York University star Ken Strong orchestrated a scoring surge in a matchup against Oregon Aggies, boosting his total while Muhlenberg and Penn also posted notable totals. The ten top scorers list includes Paul Scull of Penn and Warren of Davis Aikins among others.

Ken Civong New York University Oregon Aggies Paul Scull Penn Cornell Muhlenberg Warren Davis Aikins Salem G. T Strong N.Y. U

One Infected Cattle Found in Alabama Tests

A state cattle test in October examined 2 878 head across Alabama. Only one animal showed infection while 8 051 herds totaling 78 541 head were supervised by inspector R B Jackson and G A Cary of Auburn. Waiting to test 1 147 head belong to 19 herds per the report.

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Alabama church growth seen in 1926 census report

A government bulletin from Birmingham notes increases in Alabama church activity between 1916 and 1926. It lists 1 009 465 members in 1926 across 74 denominations, with 8 7 1 church buildings valued at 47 727 675 and higher sacred debts parsonages and Sunday school scales compared with 1916 figures.

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Decatur Firm Promotes Local Home Manufacturing

A Decatur business touts patronizing locally made products crafted and manufactured tight at home. The article highlights community support for local industry and the pride in domestic production.

Decatur

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