Decatur Sees Appeals for Relief in Cold Spell
The cold weather spurs typical cry for aid in Decatur as no Community Chest exists to provide relief, leaving residents to seek help elsewhere.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1929
Page
4
Shoals Back in Session Stirs Crossword Page Word
Congress returns as Shoals becomes a six letter page one hint in the newspaper desk crossword puzzle.
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Congress
Sweltering July day ends in frozen radiator mishap
In a sharply humorous urban aside, the piece recalls a hot July moment when a driver finally discovers his car’s radiator has frozen, yielding a comical twist on heat and mechanical failure.
Wise Crack from Gadsden Times on East Powers
A witty quip in the Gadsden Times jokes about Russia and China exchanging harsh messages. The line implies such exchanges justify efforts to keep the two powers apart and managed.
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Gadsden Times
Southern railway awards steel rail contract to Tennessee Coal
The Southern railway company awards a contract to the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railway Company of Birmingham for 44,200 tons of new steel rail as a show of commitment to the prosperity movement.
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Southern Railway Company
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railway Company
Birmingham
Vanderbilt Coach Praises Thomason For Courageous Effort
Dan McGugin writes a personal letter to Stumpy Thomason of Georgia Tech praising his example. Last year Thomason starred as a top halfback on a championship team. This year he toils on a weaker squad with equal determination.
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Dan McGugin
Vanderbilt
Stumpy Thomason
Georgia Tech
Thomason
America
Two Girl Fliers Strive for World Flight Endurance
Bobby Trout and Elinor Smith pursue the world endurance flight contest with slow progress but notable perseverance. The article highlights their persistent efforts and determination as they work toward a challenging aviation goal.
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Bobby Trout
Elinor Smith
Millers Coach Mike Kelley Won't Return for Decatur Training
Decatur residents regret that Mike Kelley and the Minneapolis Millers will not return for spring training. The genial Miller chieftain and his squad made hundreds of friends during a three year past visit, and Decatur awaits another chance to welcome them.
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Mike Kelley
Minneapolis Millers
Decatur
Miller
Mr. Kelley
Wisdom of the Public in Alexander City Officials
The Dothan Eagle notes Alexander City has a Baptist minister serving 32 years. Decatur Daily cites a school superintendent in the same town at 40 years and a mayor who will serve 28 years on term end. The Outlook praises long-tenured local leaders.
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Alexander City
Ala
Dothan Eagle
Decatur
Salvation Army Opens Post Consideration in Decatur
The Daily reports the Salvation Army is considering opening a post in Decatur. It notes the Army’s wartime service and hopes for a favorable decision so the community gains access to its public service and support for ex service members.
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Salvation Army
Decatur
Henderson Iron Works Receiver Shows KWKH Fate
The Montgomery Journal reports W. K. Henderson Iron Works Supply Co owner of KWKH Shreveport has been placed in receivership with W. K. Henderson among the receivers. It notes the station’s operation may continue and praises Henderson as a gifted and controversial radio figure whose absence would diminish the medium.
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Montgomery Journal
W. K. Henderson
KWKH
America
Shreveport
Henderson
Negroes as Pallbearers at Mississippi Planter Funeral
A Mississippi delta planter Thomas G. James honored seventeen black pallbearers at his funeral, all employed on his 8000 acre estate. The piece argues this display shows Southern race ties differ from Northern views and defends the South against accusations of racial hostility. It also rails at League of Nations, world court, and international politics, with assorted editorials on communism, immigration, and aviation.
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North
Montgomery Journal
Thomas G. James
Mississippi Delta
Oscar DePriest
Dixie
South
Salaries in Talkies Spark Star Power Shifts
Hollywood faces stark salary divides as talkies favor singing stars. Vivienne Segal Clara Bow Irene Bordoni each earn standout sums while traditional silent stars like Clara Bow see modest weekly pay. Prominent singers John McCormack and others command higher fees, signaling a shifting value for voice in film stardom.
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Paramount
Vivienne Segal
Clara Bow
Marilyn Miller
Clara
Vienne Segal
Irene Bordoni
Miller, Segal
Bordoni
New York
Lawrence Tibbett
John McCormack
Walter Pidgeon
Dennis King
Jeanette MacDonald
Alice Gentle
Eve Jong
Studig
Prospects Brighten for Congressional Action on Muscle Shoals
The article notes renewed hope that Muscle Shoals will be settled by a commission to award contracts and start operations. It credits President Hoover with prompting action and suggests White House influence could push Congress toward a permanent resolution benefiting Tennessee Valley development.
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Muscle Shoals
House
Senate
Henry Ford
Hoover
Congress
Associated Press
Washington
Senator Black
Shoals
White House
Daily Ecither
Harding
Coolidge
PBS
Daily
Tennessee Valley
Tennessee River
Radio Installations Reported in Texas Institutions
From Austin Texas the Eufaula Tribune reports the state has installed radio sets in all demosynary institutions. Readers are asked to stand if they recognize the installation location.
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Wall Street
Austin
Texas
Peak Named for Wyoming Senator Warren Honors a Frontier Life
Washington reports Francis Emray Warren died at 85. Wyoming settlers chose the Wind River range peak at 13 725 feet to honor the late senator whose rugged frame and frontier days echoed his life. The obituary highlights his long service and weathered features.
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Washington
Wyoming
Wind River Range
Warren
Francis Emray Warren
Senator Warren
Longest Senate Tenure Sets Grand Record For Warren
The article notes Warren's 36 years 11 months and 23 days as a U.S. Senator, longer than any other. It lists peers like Allison Morrill Lodge Sherman Frye Morgan Cullom Hale Cockrell Jones and details his workload as chairman of the appropriations committee overseeing about 5 billion dollars annually and 40 billion across his career. The piece contrasts Harlem's cultural scene with prominent black artists, mentioning Paul Robeson Roland Hayes Florence Mills Florence Emory and Taylor Gordon, and recounts Gordon's letters shaping his later memoir.
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Warren
Congress
William B. Allison
Iowa
Senator Warren
Allison
Justin S. Morrill
Vermont
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
John Sherman
Ohio
William P. Frye
Maine
John T.morgan
Alabama
Shelby M. Cullom
Illinois
Eugene Hale
Francis M. Cockrell
Missouri
John P. Jones
Nevada
Capitol Bill
Appropriations Committee
New York
Harlem
Upper Lenox Avenue
Paul Robeson
Roland Hayes
Boston
Hayes
Park Avenue
Taylor Gordon
Edna Thomas
Dubose Heyward
Porgy
Harelm
Florence Mills
Florence
Florence Emory
Paris
Europe
Josephine Baker
Gordon
Carl van Vechten
Murisel Draper
van Vechten
Montana
John Ringling
Senate Speech Style: Direct and Businesslike Oratory Not Found
The text notes that he never attempted oratory in the senate and that his speeches were direct incisive and business like. It emphasizes a plain speaking approach rather than rhetoric.
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Senate
Christmas Cranks and Quips From Office by Juning
A quirky collection of humor and social note items from an old office column. Jokes about finance dental work optimism pessimism and holiday cheer mix with short skits and cartoonish quips. The piece references Jude Johnson and Jude borrowed fifty cents and ends with a joke about rules and exceptions.
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Jude Johnson
Jime Johnson
Jude
3 A DAY Dragnet and Bengaline Describe Purely Curio Terms
The entry defines three terms: A DAY Dragnet a bottom fishing net. Bengaline a silk and wool dress fabric. dore an ancient stringed instrument like a guitar. The brief glossary notes each term’s basic sense and usage.
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Dore
Decatur Rotary Club Receives Charter From District Governor
Mrs. Carl Jones and Miss Sarah Webb visited Jackson Tennessee as Thanksgiving guests of Dr. and Mrs. W. P. Reeves. Mrs. B. B. Pckens of Tampa, Florida, is visiting Mrs. R. H. Wolcott. Mrs. A. B. Blair of Nashville spent the weekend with Mrs. W. H. Anderson. Decatur Rotary club becomes a full Rotary International member after receiving charter from Governor F. L. Deal of the 26th district.
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Carl Jones
Sarah Webb
Jackson, Ten
W. P. Reeves
B. B. Pckens
Tampa, Florida
R. H. Wolcott
A. B. Blair
Nashville
W. H. Anderson
Decatur Rotary Club
Rotary International
F. L. Deal
Rotary
Jesus forewarns disciples of departure and future absence
The Pharisees report murmurs about Jesus and send officers to seize him. Jesus tells them that soon he will depart to the Father and that they will seek him but cannot come where he is. The Jews wonder where he will go, perhaps to teach the dispersed Gentiles.
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League of Nations
Russia
China
League
Jesus
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