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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1928
Page
4
Nine additional road contracts have been awarded under the state highway program. Officials stated the projects will improve routes and traffic flow, with work to begin shortly and completion dates set for later this year.
A theater bombing occurred after a German drama depicted the Deity as a man wearing golf trousers, triggering strong religious objections among attendees.
The article notes the United States customs service cracking down on liquor influx from cross border sources. Several customs collectors may face legal consequences, with potential jail time during the holidays.
Citizens are urged to support local merchants who offer a broad range of goods. The Decatur merchants claim they have the largest assortment ever carried and hope to expand further to boost both business and benefits for shoppers.
The Syndicate Buyers an association of independent merchants in the area closed its first convention with officials expressing satisfaction. Committees for each goods line met with manufacturers and jobbers to negotiate terms, enabling pooled purchasing for all members to secure agreed lines at set prices. The event drew wide interest as independents weigh strategies against growing chain store influence.
The article notes reduced fatality rates from influenza since 1918 and 1977 dangers seem overstated. It argues current conditions are milder, weather induces colds, and public fear may overestimate illness. The Daily hopes the nation avoids another epidemic like World War I's latter days.
Judge Henry D. Clayton delivered a forceful charge to a federal grand jury in Montgomery urging action against narcotics. The Alabama Journal notes his claim that morphine use exceeds whiskey consumption and calls for coordinated efforts by federal, state, and local law enforcement to remove the stigma from the city and curb drug traffic.
An essay on spiritual renewal through faith and daily growth. It argues God renews individuals day by day, notes Coue's idea of improvement, and urges becoming a "twice-born" person through doing good works. It cites Christ's example and the value of aiding neighbors and the injured.
The piece notes political favoritism and surprising support as schools like Alabama Vanderbilt and Georgia back Tech in a western football matchup. It highlights odd bedfellows from the South backing a rival program in a distant contest.
In The Birmingham News a contributor invites readers to select one or more plots of generosity and arrange Santa visits to their homes this Christmas. Several local organizations might assist with the process.
The report by Secretary Mellon notes a multibillion outlook and hints at growing prosperity. It cites a current US balance of about $260 million after a substantial last-year reduction and mentions a drop in the treasury deficit alongside continued optimistic projections for recovery.
A collection of blunt opinions and snippets from 1930 covers tax talk, the Old Spanish Trail opening, Lord Birkenhead praising King George, a sad king in ascent, Henry Ford's all metal office airplane for Lindbergh, and US air mail expanding to 25,383 miles daily as the nation asserts autonomy and forward momentum.
A compact lexicon entry defines emarginated as margins with a notch and notes notched at the summit. Refrain is described as self restraint or abstention. Holos refers to a nearly spherical closed vessel on a stem and a footed drinking cup.
Chicago delegates at the Kiwanis council meet set 1929 goals for all clubs. Walter Clopton of Decatur, Alabama governor-elect, spoke to about 100 officials. Emphasis on vocational guidance, citizenship, and business standards to aid underprivileged children and youth through interviews, observations, and expanding activities.
An antique factory run by a clever Italian deceived experts at the Metropolitan Museum of Art with imitation Greek art. The piece notes how even learned scholars were fooled and hints at broader regional, possibly Decatur, reactions to such forgeries.
Montgomery Alabama December 8 county farmers receive a carload of stump and tree removing machinery. A carload of commercial explosives arrives for land clearing use. This marks the first county purchase of dynamite for such work.
Tim and Bee Gladden face first degree murder charges in the death of Eunice Gladden and Bee Gladden’s trial is set for December 10 in Gadsden circuit court. Ray Phillips, accused in the murder of Joe Bishop, is scheduled to go on trial in the same week.
In Acts 16 37 40 Paul and Silas claim they are Romans and demand an impartial hearing before magistrates. The magistrates fear the Roman right and release them, then they visit Lydia and the brethren before departing the city.
Decatur hosts Dick Hertzler Pan-American Petroleum official with Truman Morrison and Hunter Watkins Birmingham tire dealers en route to Birmingham from Huntsville where Watkins and Morrison opened a new tire station.
A 1928 feature discusses dry milk and evaporated milk as dependable options when fresh cow’s milk is unavailable or unsafe. It explains processes to produce milk powder, advises on supplementing with orange or tomato juice, cautions against blaming milk for poor development, and offers diet, exercise, and self-help guidance for weight and voice health.
A trimmed health column explains headaches can arise from a variety of causes and offers steps to reduce them. It emphasizes clear guidance and invites readers to resend questions for full particulars and stamped replies.
A fragmentary quote describes money designated for heathens. The speaker claims atheism and notes a person named Pa. A solitary line references taking a handful of money.
Start now to seek a Christmas tree in neighbors yards and place early orders for cranberries. The brief suggests early action to secure festive supplies and avoid shortages.
A joking Christmas scene shows a couple debating gift giving while Bill jokes about being drunk and hanging as a Bethlehem star. A playful verse ends with Mary planning to sell a lamb to a restaurant, hinting at a mischievous plot.
A light exchange shows mutual compliments between Dick and Gwen about eyes and taste. A police officer corners a speeding violator who quips he is the judge rushing to fine many speeders, highlighting a playful crime blot.
Two stenographers joke about gifts and stockings while a bootlegger mentions liquor and the season. A harsh line about a missing body marks Christmas, prompting a local citizen to insist on no substitutes as life and laughter mix with a garbled, sharp closing quip about kissing.
Mrs. H. D. Greer and Mrs. John C. Bragg visited Birmingham. B. D. Meadors spent Thursday in the city on business. Stop signals were placed again on Second Avenue after numerous traffic complaints. Mrs. W. B. Markstein hosted the Silk Stocking club for a bridge party.
A sound proof substudio for Station WAPI is under construction in Birmingham within the state board of agriculture office building. The setup includes broadcasting and apparatus rooms with a broadcasting system linking to the Birmingham station for remote market reports start in January.
The Rev. J. W. Wallace will preach at Leon Sunday afternoon at 2 30 oclock. The public is cordially invited.
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