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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1927
Page
2
Lily and Pat flee Pat's mother's home and move toward independence. They stay briefly with Roy Jefferson, then find a three room Devonshire street flat for forty dollars monthly to fund their piston ring venture, hoping to build a future away from poverty.
A Decatur Daily letter from J A Thornhill criticizes Bibb Graves and the political machine for neglecting North Alabama. He argues the machine split and denied the region its promised spoils and questions what North Alabama gains now. Thornhill notes Graves withdrew in disappointment and urges scrutiny of future moves.
A couple in a New York kitchen discuss domestic life as they plan meals and the tight budget. Pat brags about cooking while Lily imagines dawn coffee and toast, pondering whether to dine out or learn cooking skills as they face potential financial strain. The scene ends with a tease that the story continues.
Newberry Mich December AP Judge Fead hears desolation suit against House of David colony appoints Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Benton Harbor as receiver. Queen Mary Purnell reportedly to be examined by a physician to assess condition and possible removal if needed. Colony counsel files certificate on patient’s deteriorating health amid legal action.
The Winning Four Quartet of Morgan County appears Monday night at 7 30 at Central High auditorium for the school annual benefit. The group includes D S Yeager Hartselle tenor John L ex Decatur second tenor E McCulloch Decatur baritone and Charles L Shook Decatur. Pupils and students of Mrs Chandler perform prominently in the program.
Alexander writes from Decatur Alabama praising civic teamwork that united Old and New Decatur into one city. He notes factories, a new bridge, and plans for the Bee Line highway, while visiting Athens Cullman and Birmingham detailing regional progress and history including Irish born mayors and local customs. He ends with reflections on race era signs in Cullman county.
Washington today opened the 70th congress with George Moses of Hampshire nominated for president pro tempore and senate offices to be confirmed after conference. Charles Curtis of Kansas re elected conference chairman with James Watson and Hale as top leaders. The committee on committees named with Watson as chairman. Curtis authorized to appoint. Cooperative marketing key to farmers success, aiming for 20 cent cotton prices.
An advertisement touts Joint-Base as a universal external remedy for inflamed swollen rheumatic joints across the body. It claims relief for neuralgia neuritis and lumbago with rapid penetration and offers a 60 cent tube at a local druggist and a larger 12 day treatment by mail from Pope Laboratory Desk 60 Hallowell Maine.
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