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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1927
Page
4
A civic appeal urges Debatur residents to participate and support city needs. The message emphasizes honorable service and collaboration with all sectors to improve the community.
A daily publisher quips about moving into the weekly newspaper field if he could find time beyond six days. The remark reflects a lighthearted take on newspaper schedules and industry tempo.
A pessimistic speaker unabashedly brands the world as dumb while openly admitting he excludes no one, including himself, from the critique.
A local forecast hints at a cold wave this season, suggesting shoppers should begin their Christmas purchases sooner than in past years to avoid last minute rushes and weather delays.
A Christmas figure with a red nose is blamed on two main factors: the cold season and the bootlegging business. Police report suggests harsh winter conditions and illegal liquor activity may be connected to the observed nose redness.
A quip laments misplaced priorities in footwear and politics. The remark uses the image of shoes too large for feet to mock agreement and conformity, suggesting society should avoid oversized opinions or pretentious rhetoric.
Amid seasonal spirit, call goes out to donate now to support those in need. Community groups urge immediate giving to maximize impact during the holiday season.
A brief remark notes that the man attracting many customers tends to yawn during work and others imitate his behavior by following suit.
The saying advises that people who are exposed to scrutiny should avoid criticizing others. It extends to those who criticize or mock others from in shameless positions. It suggests self awareness about one’s own vulnerabilities and openness to scrutiny.
Readers confront ongoing flood troubles in the Mississippi Valley as Chicago reports a wave of robberies. City residents face recurring crises, highlighting sustained insecurity and disaster impacts.
A wire report states a man in a rural area killed 115 rattlesnakes in his cellar while misjudging the season. The incident is described as a date mixup amid an odd local event.
A quirky note suggests a merry season depends on an ox supporting charity drives and local festivities including Santa Claus, charity plays, and monthly car payments.
Crawford instructs readers on how to perform gift mailings causing people to queue at post office windows and postal staff to waste time. The guidance emphasizes efficiency and timely handling during busy periods.
A brief, scattered reflection warns against unloading personal troubles on others and notes brisk winds driving shoppers with bundles. The tone hints at social friction and public perception as people hurry along with their purchases.
The Gadsden Times notes the Shoals district people deserve regard for perseverance and faith. It says Congress has wrestled with the issue, while the Shoals community maintains steadfast belief despite doubt and ridicule.
A Dothan editor Julian Hall is praised for human viewpoint in his columns while criticizing John Erskine's cancellation at Weslyn College. He supports prize fighting, recalling a memorable bout and predicting a local arena with a 3100 capacity. The piece endorses boxing and urges readers to accept the sport despite opposition.
The piece argues that local buying sustains community prosperity and civic business leadership. It links weather to consumer demand but says mood and faith in the hometown drive trade, urging residents to support home merchants to secure lasting prosperity and opportunity.
A reflective quatrain cautions readers not to mock a neighbor whose suit looks worn yet may be paid for, hinting at hidden costs or choices behind appearances.
The opposition minority argues against the issue as December and January ballotings approach while most remain noncommittal, and the pro side holds a quiet majority.
Voters are urged to approve an election to raise the tax rate and allow Decatur to become a full city with modern services. The appeal encourages a strong turnout on December 13 to place Decatur among progressive Tennessee Valley communities and fund streets fire protection and traffic systems.
A Chicago cabaret scene incident involves a shooting linked to railroad workers and nightlife. Authorities report a disturbance at a venue connected to transit crews with no further injuries confirmed.
A chilly Chicago day with a bitter north wind spurs brisk shopper activity as merchants warm up with bold window displays. Five New York Grand Central Century Limited trains and equal Pennsylvania departures arrive in Chicago within minutes, their electric signs lighting the cold platforms. The sleet and wind persist through the night, yet trains roll in exactly on schedule this morning.
Reports say six robbers used four sawed off shotguns two machine guns in a cabaret hold up. Off duty policemen confronting the gang fired back with one officer Charles Cohan mortally wounded. City aviation talks loom with plans for a new airport at Sixty Third Street Cicero Avenue costing five million dollars.
A Chicago air defense debate cites Mayor Thompsons slogan to make Chicago a top airport. Leaders from New York, Detroit and other cities warn that small pursuit fleets could not stop hostile bombing. Italy's aviation camp shows 500 swift planes rising, underscoring what the piece calls a real aviation defense versus the U S weak setup.
Charles C. Dawes, nephew of the vice president, a young Chicago financier, flew about a thousand miles with three companions to Gainesville near Dallas. They inspected oil properties on Sunday, began return on Monday, arriving in Chicago for luncheon the same day, traveling at 165 miles an hour. Chicago men value their time.
In Chicago many men expect Vice President Dawes to be nominated to succeed President Coolidge and express bets on it. They compare Dawes to Coolidge in mindset and speech while mentioning Henry Ford’s view that Coolidge will not run again and noting his own recollection of the phrase from boyhood.
Crowds along State Street thronged sidewalks and streets as they gathered to view the new Ford car, a feature attracting the largest turnout of Christmas shoppers while General Motors rivals remained unavailable.
A glossary excerpt defines vagrant as a wanderer with no fixed home, a sturdy beggar, or rogue. It defines shale as a shell or husk or shell of a bean pod. It notes plumassier as a person who prepares or deals in plumage or feathers.
Industrial voices warn Henry Ford cannot debut a new car until output hits 5,000 daily. A heavier five to six ton truck is promised under $1,000. R Patrick Francis Murphy warned that to stay in the United States you must keep moving.
Payment of old debts will show the region’s sound condition. Pay off those old debts this fall to eliminate debt and worry.
W E Roper and H R Speake announce a business partnership. R L Parsons calls the coming year's building outlook the brightest yet. A contract for temporary repair on the Morgan County missing link road goes to A Littrell. Kiwanis club members Charles Eyster and W V Davidson buy two houses on Grant Street from George and Viola Stevens. Albany city receives checks from the ferry company and Albany Hosiery Mill for the new year, including $186.80 and $1,054.48 respectively.
Notices report the railroad shops will be idle this Saturday as the pre Christmas lull affects operations. The brief conveys a pause in work at the shops with no additional details.
President Coolidge told Republicans he regards himself as eliminated from the 1928 presidential race though he stops short of saying he will not run again. He urged the party to search for another candidate while leaving the door open for further debate on his intentions.
Royal S. Copeland offers medical guidance on shingles also known as herpes zoster. He explains typical neural pain along a nerve, blister formation, and post healing pain with emphasis on doctor supervision, diet, sunlight, and optional heat or electricity as relief.
Answers to Health Queries Co B discusses possible causes of overgrown lumps in flesh near the groin area and explains tumors versus benign growths. It also covers numbness in arms while asleep and considerations of nerve compression or circulation issues.
A fragment mentions Christmas cigars targeting wives and a quip about history being banked. A woman stands at a bank window growing restless as a teller dismisses her request with a brief reply.
A montage of snatches from a vaudeville style script with wordplay about singing old songs, hotel towels, and public figures. The piece lampoons performers and local characters, ending with a quip on not revealing personal boasts.
A Biblical parable describes a landowner hiring workers at different hours and paying all a penny, provoking murmuring from those who worked longer. The tale emphasizes fairness and divine remuneration for labor.
Marvin Rex Rankin of Cain Wolcott and Rankin, born in Jefferson County Tennessee, moved through Knoxville Philadelphia and Decatur by 1912, educated in West Philadelphia, joined Penney and Whitman for six years, then Cain Wolcott and Rankin. Married 1918 to Iva May Cain, son Marvin Jr. Active in Westminster Presbyterian Church, Masons, Junior Chamber of Commerce, Alabama Insurance Agents, Kiwanis clubs, and Morgan County Court.
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