Kiddies Embrace Early to Bed and Rise Doctrine
On December 24 youngsters adopt a new habit of going to bed early and waking early, shifting routines as a local trend.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1927
Page
4
Decatur Merchants Offer Reasonable Christmas Merchandise
A note highlights merchandise offered at reasonable prices by Decatur merchants as a helpful aid to Christmas shopping.
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Decatur
Christmas shopping hush stalls up river petition
Amid holiday shopping, citizens are urged not to sign the petition for the up river route along the Decatur Guntersville highway. Local officials caution against informal endorsements during the festive season.
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Guntersville Highway
Grim Weather and Violence Mentioned in Fragments
Readable fragments hint at a grim scenario with violence and severe winter weather. The text references gun fire and a blizzard as potential deadly forces, creating a stark, ominous impression of danger amid harsh conditions.
Signs of the times warn drivers to pay $5 for reminders
The notice urges motorists to pay five dollars to receive reminders to stop at designated street intersections, reflecting a traffic safety or civic awareness effort.
Willis Beach Convicted of Manslaughter
A jury found Willis Beach guilty of manslaughter, and the defendant wore little mirth as the verdict was announced.
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Willis Beach
Campaign clash over state experiment farms heats up
Limestone and Morgan counties wage an aggressive contest over the state experiment farms. The column urges Morgan to join the battle, spotlighting regional rivalry and policy stakes.
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Limestone Counties
Morgan
Senate Inquiry Hinted By Wace and Smith Remarks
Fragmentary lines reference Wace and Smith as names connected to a senate inquiry. Mentions ND Illinois and the United States in a political context. Details are incomplete but point to a legislative discussion or expected testimony.
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Wace
Senate
Smith
Illinois
United States
Mrs D A Roan Injuries Soothe Morgan County Friends Hopeful
Morgan county friends express hope for a rapid complete recovery for Mrs D A Roan after injuries from Tuesday automobile wreck. The report notes widespread concern and wishes from the community.
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Morgan County
D. A. Roan
Voters urged to vote yes on constitutional amendment
A reminder presses readers to casting a yes vote next Tuesday in the constitutional amendment referendum. The appeal emphasizes its importance and urges participation in the upcoming poll.
No. The Nation Faces Rising Murders Says Editor
An editorial warns that increasing husband slayings may dull news value as press wires clog with similar cases. The piece argues readers tire of domestic tragedy and urges restraint in sensational coverage.
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Press Association
Morning exerciser or woodsman trims for Christmas cigars
A casual note observes a man seen early running or chopping wood may simply be a husband preparing himself to smoke the Christmas cigars his wife will buy.
Rise of Irvin J. Mitchell Honored at Hill Stores
The rise of Irvin J. Mitchell to the head of the Hill stores here is very gratifying to Mr Mitchell's hosts of friends in Decatur. The honor comes well deserved.
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Irvin J. Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell
Decatur
Adage on rope and Remus prompts hemp request
Fragmentary note questions whether someone should send George Remus hemp to end his troubles. The line links historical quip to Remus figure and implies a fatal solution via rope. No further context or names provided.
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George Remus
Senate and House Clash Mark Notable Legislative Spat
The senate opened with a few premier quarrels and soon the house followed with its own row, highlighting tensions between the two chambers as they pursue policy.
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Senate
Huntsville city code deemed inadequate on grave robbers
Commentary questions adequacy of Huntsville laws to punish grave robbers. The Community Builder pledges measures to bring responsible parties to justice, while the Daily argues city code is insufficient to deter such offenses.
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Huntsville
Ford Company Boosts Development of Aeronautics
The Ford Motor Company is advancing commercial aviation in America with full page ads arguing that recent failures do not reflect progress. It urges cities to prepare airports now, citing Decatur as having suitable parkland for a large airport integrated with stadium development. the initiative aligns with civic objectives for future years.
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Ford Company
Ford Motor Company
America
Decatur
Lyman Ward Urges Alabama Voters to Back School Bond Issue
A reader known as Lyman Ward argues in the Opelika Daily News for the $20,000,000 school bond issue on January 10, 1928. He urges Alabama to fund education, provide adequate buildings and equipment, and give youth equal opportunities, warning that defeat would leave children and the state lacking. The piece endorses prioritizing education over immediate economic concerns.
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Lyman Ward
Hugh Mallory
Opelika Daily News
Alabama
Mr. Ward
Selma
The
Daily
Mr. Mallory
Mallory
Union
the Daily
Ward
Train of thoughts on loyalty and ethics in faith
The piece discusses loyalty and ethics through examples from history and religion. It cites Gene Tunney Socrates St Paul and early Christians to argue that loyalty to God and Christ can align with true ethics. It concludes that accepting Christ provides a standard of enduring loyalty and highest ethics.
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Gene Tunney
Socrates
St. Paul
God
Christ
Local misfortune ties minister to mistaken dog fight tale
Sox Sorber, nursing two wounded fingers after breaking up a dog fight, drew a minister into a strange tale. The minister recalled a similar attempt to stop a man and wife fight and was turned on by both. He then admitted he had broken several track records in escaping the scene.
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Sox Sorber
Sorber
In Fair Kansas Her Chevrolet Heaven Talk of Action
Arthur Brisbane comments on rural life and automotive culture in Kansas. The piece reflects on farming values, progress, and the appeal of Chevrolet cars as symbols of mobility and modernity in small towns.
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Kansas
Chevrolet Heaven
Farmer
Stick
Editorial Echoes From The Nation On Farmers And Automobiles
Mr Brisbane’s editorials are cited as sentiments from the country’s best paid writer. Newton Kansas notes how corn stalks could become newsprint and fashion, Kansas City admires unity among states, and a plea is made for Miss Vivian Houser who had her Chevrolet stolen in Kansas City. The piece ends with a suggestion that Mr Sloan of General Motors may assist.
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Brisbane
Decatur Daily
Vivian Houser
Kansas City
Chevrolet
Miss Houser
Brockett Cement ,Company
East Nineteenth Street
Dorothy Kilgore
Sloan
General Motors
Congress Opens With Thousands of Bills and Botched Proposals
Congress launches the session with 5,400 new bills as lawmakers push far ranging ideas. McLeod of Michigan seeks a national referendum to repeal the Prohibition amendment. Oliver of New York urges local choice on intoxicating definitions. Niedringhaus of Missouri favors 2.75 beer. none likely pass. Major aims include Colorado River power, flood control, inland waterways, and tax cuts.
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Congress
McLeod
Michigan
Oliver
New York
Niedringhaus
Missouri
Colorado
Mississippi
Gulf
Ocean
Kansas Farmers and Capper’s View Spark Growing Restlessness
The Topeka Capital quotes Senator Capper on farmers fearing a slide toward peasantry and abandoning farming. It notes two million farmers quit over six years, with a Kansan journey revealing rural life as more prosperous than a cramped New York City flat, highlighting haystacks: barn, hen house, pigsty, cattle, horses, and a car in a shed.
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Senator Capper
Kansas
New York City
City Man's Advice to Farmer on Independence
City man counsels a farmer to stay on the farm and live among cows and the wide sky rather than riding crowded subways. He urges working toward independence through rural life and steady labor.
Peddler Day Debate Aimed At Cheering Merchants
The Valdosta Times notes a Vienna editor’s suggestion to close stores for a “Peddler Day” to mimic the peddler evil. It warns of housewives paying deposits and waiting seven days for delivery, with no remedy if unsatisfied. The piece urges shoppers to rely on reputable local merchants for safer, fair deals.
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Tifton Gazette
Valdosta
Vienna’ News
Vienna
Valdosta Times
Albany Building Permits Total $51 400 in November 1926
Development of asphalt and coal areas in the western Tennessee Valley is underway. Albany issued permits totaling 513 400 in November. H L Fuller was elected Consul of the Modern Woodmen camp. Gypsy Smith Jr will lead a two week revival at Westminster Presence church starting in March. Hospital building fund pledges urged by John Patterson, building committee chair.
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Tennessee Valley
City of
Albany
H. L. Fuller
Gypsy Smith, Jr
Westminster
Presence Church
Hospital Building Fund
John Patterson
Reflections on Returning to a Life of Farming and Independence
The narrator recalls aging, contemplating moves to California or the gulf coast, and the lure of sunshine adding years. Yet the memory of a cherished farm, a winter barnyard, and a bustling spring day as a creator of wealth lingers, emphasizing the pull of being one’s own boss.
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California
Gulf Coast
Tax Collections at City Hall Stay Strong This Fall
Johnston Street City Hall tax collections run about 500 dollars daily over several days. Assistant city clerk Henry Hartung says revenue is solid and expects larger taxpayers to mail payments before Christmas.
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Johnston Street City Hall
Henry Hartung
Connecticut Mills Leader on Georgia Motor Trip
Nat Greenleaf superintendent of the Connecticut Mills company is on a motor trip to Georgia and will be away for several days.
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Nat Greenleaf
Connecticut Mills Company
Georgia
Farina and Minx Dictionary Fragments
A definition note lists Day Farina as a fine flour from cereals used in cooking. It defines Hallucinate as to wander or err in mental processes. It also cites Minx as a pert or wanton girl, likely from Low German origins.
Keep Busy To Stay Young And Active
Dr. Royal S. Copeland urges continued work and engagement to avoid aging. He shares anecdotes of elderly individuals thriving through daily tasks, exercise, and purposeful activity, urging readers to join the Hundred Year Club. He answers reader questions on weight, anemia, and blood pressure with practical guidance.
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Frank Crane
Dr. Crane
Relative food values and calories guide request
Query asks where to obtain a book or pamphlet on relative food values and calories. Suggests trying any public library or a book shop where such titles should be available.
Fragmented dialogue and proverbs fragment note
A garbled dialogue mixes advice on marriage religion and social status with scattered proverbs about stepping into others shoes treating competitors and daily routines. The text includes unclear references to Christ and a daughter described as Se Ca and hints at marital expectations and wealth.
Fragmented verses and satire mix in a rough dialogue
A garbled passage blends mock scripture bits with quips about kissing and politics. It shifts to crude humor in a scene at a barber shop where a customer cites the law and a barber jokes about earning a living. The piece uses fragmented lines and oldtimey slang throughout.
Willis Brubaker Nehr A Brick Company Official
Willis Brubaker Nehr treasurer and general manager of the Alabama Brick and Tile company was born in Berne Indiana. He moved with his parents to Florida at age four and later to Jackson County Alabama where he entered brick manufacturing. He married Miss A Stogsdille in 1910 and had three children Gerald and Herbert. He belonged to the Church of the Brethren.
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Willis Brubaker Nehr
Alabama Brick and Tile ¢Pany
Berne
Ind
Florida
Jackson County
Decatur
Ala
Alabama and Tile Company
A Stogsdille
S Gerald
Herbert
Church of Brethren
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of faith
A devotional note quotes Hebrews and Romans passages about justification by faith. It reflects on Jesus enduring the cross and the unity of God for Jew and Gentile, affirming that faith establishes the law. The text cites Hebrews 12 2 and Romans 3 21.
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Jesus
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