Christmas Swapping Early Encouraged by Merchants
A brief notice urges readers to participate in early Christmas swapping to save time and money, noting a bond issue and inviting inquiry about possible substitutes offered by valiant merchants.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1927
Page
4
Judge in Cincinnati Court Signals Job Sale Offer
Judge Shook presiding in a Cincinnati court told a correspondent he would sell his job, revealing an audacious comment that raises questions about integrity in the judiciary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shook
Cincinnati
Henry Ford vows on money making and ad profits
Nearly everyone agrees Henry Ford promotes methods to earn money while some say advertising doesn’t pay. The article notes that $1,300,000 in five days was spent on advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Beacon in the hills reports on a perilous influenza rescue
In a remote mountain camp amid a surge of crime and hardship two dog teams assist a dying person as efforts to report hopeful news persist. Providence grant more of such stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Decatur Store Promises Quality Christmas Stocks This Year
Local merchants urge shoppers to buy in Decatur this season citing visible security and quality in Christmas stocks not seen in several years. Avs praise the store offerings and secure shopping experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Avs
Lawrence Bishop Named Decatur High Grid Captain for 1928
Lawrence Bishop, star half back for the Decatur high school football team, is chosen captain for 1928. The selection honors his courageous spirit, enduring injuries to play through the season, and his steady leadership amid a tough Central schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awrence Bishop
Lawrence Co
Decatur
Bishop
Central
Oath Denied to Illinois Senator-Elect Frank Smith
The U S Senate rejected Frank L. Smith of Illinois for seating as senator over alleged campaign fund irregularities. The vote is debated as a victory for good government amid questions about the voters’ choice and the proper role of the Senate in judging elected representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
Illinois
Senate
United States
Frank L. Smith
Smith
Ilinois
Senate of
Alabama
Ted States
Mobile Faces Tax Shift Split Between Special Fund and General Use
Mobile faces a financial bind after consolidations left a rich special tax fund and a shrinking general fund. City officials, led by Commissioner Bates touring North Alabama, seek state permission to borrow from the special tax to bolster general governmental needs and support growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de- Decatur
Bates
North
Alabama
Mobile
Friday Night Launch Plans For Bridge Celebration
Local committees and civic groups meet at the Y M C A on Friday to refine plans for a grand bridge dedication. The event aims to boost Decatur publicity from gulf to great lakes and mark the opening of a major bridge once weather conditions allow construction to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Gulf
Great Lakes
Connecticut Mills Company
Decature
the Inquirer
Decatur Voters Decide Local Tax Change Next Tuesday
Decatur residents face a statewide vote on constitutional amendments that would allow localities to set a new tax rate. The change would enable Decatur to address a projected year end deficit around 30 000 dollars without raising state taxes. The measure does not increase taxes but gives cities like Decatur a right to hold a local election on the tax rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Alabama
Senator Willis Comments on Prohibition Pressure
Ohio Republican Senator Willis denounces anti Sal 4n convention in Washington. He claims supporters of modifying the Volstead Act will not get near the White House, provoking bootleggers to cheer and the public to begin early Christmas sneaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis
Ohio
Washington
White House
Almighty Chemistry Promises Germ Killing Formula
A fragment notes a claim from a source called Germa Kill Germs tied to The U. S. A. Maral. It hints at a new cleansing or disinfecting chemistry described as potent against germs. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germa
Maral
Poo
Editor Brisbane's Automala Sparks National Debate
The Decatur Daily presents Mr. Brisbane's Automala as a valued viewpoint while noting the piece reflects the sentiments of a leading paid editor in the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Decatur Daily
Cancer Cure Claims Stir Vintage Science Debate
An article notes a Dr. Pitta discovery tested by London's Ross Cancer Institute claiming a few drops could arrest malignant breast cancer growth and trigger disintegration. It juxtaposes sensational science with war warnings from Lloyd George about another world war devastating civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ross Cancer Institute
Pitta
Funchal
LLOYD GEORGE on Italy France and US defense stance
The piece notes Lloyd George warning that Italy under Mussolini may threaten France with a large army, while Russia could muster millions but lack weapons. It argues the United States should build fast planes, submarines, and battle cruisers to protect commerce and stay out of European entanglements. It adds Harvard chemist A B Lamb foresees energy and food solutions through chemistry and recalls Tsar diaries about repression for liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd George
George
Italy
Mussolini
Alps
France
Russia
United States
Automobile Advertising Campaign Heads for 1928 Boost
The article argues auto advertising will drive 1928 sales with strong campaigns by several makers. It emphasizes the power of suggestion in salesmanship and notes Mr. Morrow touring Mexico with President Calles and Will Rogers, observing a large irrigation dam under construction in a Mexican state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Morrow
Mexico
President Calles
Will Rogers
Slow Moving Government Eyes Big Dam for Power
After years Will Rogers Ambassador Morrow and President Calles may see a dam project advance. The plan centers on generating power through a large scale hydroelectric facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Rogers
Ambassador Morrow
Calles
Drunk Driving Arrests Rise in October Report
The Raleigh Observer notes October arrests for drunken driving reached seventy eight, with state highway reports showing 329 drunken drivers arrested since July when a new law took effect. Courts are criticized for lax reporting and enforcement, suggesting penalties may be uneven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Raleigh
Libat
N. C
Keller Memorial Bridge and Local Road Repair Updates
The Tennessee Valley Laboratory reports malaria exams all negative from 41 tests. The Moulton road remains barely passable for travelers. The Tennessee River highway bridge will be known as the Keller Memorial Bridge. State highway repairs on the Far-Courtland road are unlikely this year per the Albany-Decatur delegation. The Christian Science church has purchased five lots at Johnston street and Sixth avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Albany-Decatur
The
Christian Science Church
Johnston Street
Sixth Avenue
Courtland Forms Four Junior Chamber Units
Florence Junior Chamber of Commerce members helped organize four Junior Chamber of Commerce units in Courtland, a growing city in Lawrence County, during a meeting last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Junior Chamber of Commerce
Courtland
A Fragment on Colorado River Waters and Irrigation
The passage notes irrigation and the waters of the Colorado river and speculates that anything can happen in the broader water management context. It presents a general, unsettled remark without specific events or actors.
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Colorado River
William R Speer AWater official born at Lawrence county
William Robert Speer superintendent of the Alabama Water Company was born in Lawrence county near Courtland and moved with his family to Trinity mountains at age five. He later lived in Decatur New Decatur Louisville and Nashville before 21 years with North Alabama Traction and then the Alabama Water Company. He married Hattie Means in 1900 and had five children Spur geon Benjamin Frank Viola and Hattie Lois. He belonged to Central Baptist church Masons Odd Fellows and Junior Order American Mechanics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Robert Speer
Alabama Water Company
Lawrence County
Courtland
Trinity Mountain
Joseph Shakelford
Decatur
New Decatur
W. W. Garnett
Louisville
Nashville
North Alabama Traction Company
Hattie Means
Spurgeon, Benjamin
Frank
Viola
Hattie Lois
Member of
Central Baptist Church, Masons, Odd Fellows and
Junior Order American Mechanics
Behold Happy Is The Man Corrected By God
A biblical verse from Job chapter 5 17 to 22 speaks of divine correction deliverance in six troubles famine war and destruction as the righteous are protected from harm and fear. The passage emphasizes God's healing power and refuge during perilous times.
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Job
Meeting Called for Decatur Ice and Coal Stockholders
A meeting of the stockholders of the Decatur Ice and Coal company is scheduled for January 9 at 3 p m at the company offices. It is the regular annual gathering of stockholders.
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Decatur Ice and Coal Company
Poison in System Affects the Heart
Dr Roy al S Copeland discusses how poisons inside or outside the body slow the heart through brachycardia and how tachycardia causes rapid beating. He notes lead poisoning and other conditions, urges rest during sudden pulse changes, and explains the roles of urine flow and systemic buildup.
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Copeland
Quiet living advised for heart health and peace of mind
The text urges a quieter life and contentment as a path to lasting relief from illness. It warns against chronic tachycardia, notes the cost of long sea voyages, and suggests simple living and proper eating to avoid heart disturbances.
Whitening teeth and eye care advice from newspaper feature
A reader asks how to make teeth whiter while maintaining care. The reply notes natural yellowing is common and suggests overall dental condition matters. Another reader asks about painful inflamed eyes and is advised to consult an eye specialist for examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I9at
Fragmented Prose and Old Jokes in a Patchwork Note
A collage of quips and musings touches on life and being alive with barbed humor. The piece contrasts religious notions with worldly sayings and includes snippets about aging, relationships, a retiree banker, cooking wives, a doctor, Niagara Falls, and a Swede in a joking moral vignette.
The Telephone Girl
A humorous poem about the titular telephone girl who hears all town gossip and knows every secret, with a ribald exchange between siblings and a note on modern romance. It warns of the trouble she could cause if she revealed what she knows and ends with a wry comment on modern courting and illusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benew
Undefined legal glossary terms in early text snippet
A fragmented excerpt lists terms related to inebriation lewdness and sheltering. It presents definitions for embower farrago and debauch with uncertain context, offering minimal readable facts beyond vocabulary examples.
Want Ads Help You Find a Home or Roommate
Browse The Daily for buy sell and rent listings. Discover homes, rooms, and rental options posted by local residents. Find affordable housing quickly with neighborhood specifics and contact details.
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the Daily
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M.D
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