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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1929
Page
4
Communities embrace Christmas decorating as sign of progress
Many communities this year boost festive decorating for the Christmas season as a sign of progress. The note adds a warning that poll taxes must be paid now or regret it when election time returns next August.
Diamond Output Cut Reported in Christmas Dispatches
Press dispatches indicate a reduction in diamond production during the Christmas period, signaling a shift in mining activity and anticipated impact on supply.
Former Japanese premier on abolishing war machines in time
A former Japanese prime minister argues that war machines will be abolished in time. The remark questions whether the timeline will benefit anyone before it arrives.
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Japan
Canadian News Print Firms vow no price hike
The Canadian newsprint manufacturers announce they will not raise prices. The remark about Santa Claus is attributed to skeptical observers noting the surprising pledge.
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Santa Claus
Alabama Law on Parked Cars Sparks Public Debate
Parked cars on Alabama highways must be lighted by law, but many motorists question the rule and its enforcement. The article notes varying opinions and practical challenges in compliance across the state.
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Alabama
Shop Early for Christmas Delivery and Lift Burden
The piece urges shoppers to begin early and mail early so Christmas gifts arrive on time and reduce the seasonal load for everyone involved. It emphasizes planning ahead and easing the duties of gift-giving.
Scotland dry districts vote wet to boost tourism
Additional dry districts in Scotland have voted wet. They must be expecting to entertain a larger share of American tourists.
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Scotland
Senator Heflin Focuses On Muscle Shoals Action
The Daily urges Senator Heflin to devote less time advising the Democratic Executive Committee on belter matters and more effort toward delivering results on Muscle Shoals.
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the Daily
Heflin
Democratic Executive Committee
Santa Claus Ogresse Crack Sparks Times Take
A satirical quip about Santa Claus circulates in Gadsden Times humor notes. The item plays on mythical image and seasonal mischief, illustrating the paper's light column tone.
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Santa Claus
Gadsden Times
Gadsden Times News Looks at Rome Road Safety
The Gadsden Times News notes concerns about the route from Gadsden to Rome citing safety and comfort issues, suggesting ongoing traffic and infrastructure questions.
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Rome
Cotton Growers Form World’s Largest Co operative
Cotton growers plan a global marketing cooperative to unite producers after years of limited selling options. The move aims to boost bargaining power and stabilize prices for members across regions.
One Eyed Chicken Theft Sparks Arrests in Tuscaloosa
From Tuscaloosa a tale emerges of a one eyed chicken and two eyed fowls stolen, leading to arrests of four men who confessed to multiple thefts in these furious days.
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Tuscaloosa
Comic Strips Show Skirt Styles Varying In Daily Issue
Readers noted in one Daily issue that comic strip characters wore skirts from above the knees to semi train length. The observation highlights changing fashion depicted by the Strip artists.
Garden Club Christmas Decoration Movement Supported
The movement initiated by the Garden club to install Christmas decorations is a worthy undertaking. The Daily hopes the public businesses and civic organizations will provide the support it deserves.
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Garden Club
Migration of thieves to the South noted in winter toll
The LaFayette Sun remarks on an annual winter migration of criminals from the North, labeling them thugs and yeggs. It notes the toll of this trend and questions its truth and impact on Decatur and the South.
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LaFayette Sun
Yeggs
Whatmore
Decatur
Opinion Debate on Voting Rights and Bolters
The passage questions perceived unanimity in calls to permit any person who wishes to vote or run for office. It argues that framing the issue as a single wide demand may be exaggerated by newspapers and clamor, urging scrutiny of actual sentiment rather than a one sided push.
Poll payments lag in Morgan County amid election-year pressure
Morgan County records show only about $1,000 in poll taxes collected, far below last year’s $6,000 total. Officials warn the shortfall risks funding for local schools, as federated clubs and the League of Women Voters urge broader participation before deadlines in a pivotal upcoming political campaign.
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Morgan County
Federated Clubs
League of Women Voters
Daily Times takes aim at Judge Almon over Shoals bill
The Huntsville Daily Times criticizes Congressman Almon for introducing a Muscle Shoals operation bill amid political shifts. It notes allies and opponents, favors private operation, and urges support for whichever Shoals measure best advances power and plants at Wilson Dam. It cites Hoover and Senate leaders signaling movement toward Shoals action.
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Huntsville Daily Times
Almon
Eighth District
Muscle Shoals
the Times
House
Mussel Shoals
Tennessee
Washington
Wright
Norris
Ford
Senate
Mussel
Daily Times
The
Times
Daily
Friends of Muscle Shoals
Jim Watson
Indiana
Black
Alabama
Hoover
Sho
Tennessee Valley
Wilson Dam
Alabama Power Company
Congress
North
Friends of
Huntsville Times
Pierce
Shoals
Storms and turmoil abroad and a Marconi link home
A stark travelogue contrasts China’s violent strife with Europe and notes Shanghai residents fleeing supine for safety. It recalls Marconi’s early wireless experiments at Grand Banks and his current London studio call to the United States, voices clear across the Atlantic.
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China
Europe
Shanghai
Wall Street
Guglielmo Marconi
Grand Banks
Newfoundland
England
Marconi
London
United States
Hollywood Teen Star Seeks Serious Film Career
Hollywood reports Phil lips Holmes son of Taylor Holmes has decided to pursue movie acting as a profession after leaving Princeton. On set he jokes with crew yet declares a serious commitment, spurred by a promised air trip back to campus and a year under studio contract.
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Robbin Coons
Hollywood
Phillips Holmes
Taylor Holmes
Princeton
Holmes
Discovery of Holmes Leads to Hollywood Contract
The unknown Princeton player Holmes signed after director Frank Tuttle spotted him on campus while filming Varsity. A contract clause let him return to college, but he chose Hollywood only to learn he must repeat a year to graduate. Months pass with discouragement and only 20 days of work.
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Holmes
Princeton
Frank Tuttle
Hollywood
Phil lands lead roles boosting hopes for a New York run
The narrator reports Phil's acting path from a bit part in The Return of Sherlock Holmes to a New York opportunity, then a role in Pointed Heels and a second lead in None But the Brave, signaling his decision to settle and prove himself.
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Phil
Sherlock Holmes
New York
International sign painter paints ads and sets for films
An international sign painter creates advertising on film sets for foreign locales. When the setting is mythical Graustark he invents a language to match the scene.
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Graustark
Lord's Supper at First Christian Church
The First Christian Church will host a Lord's Supper service on Sunday at o'clock. An invitation extends to the public to partake in the ceremony.
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First Christian Church
Uncertain Wireless Wave Reaches New Lengths
A historical note recalls Marconi and a distant milestone as engineers push the boundaries of radio transmission. The quote hints at a 25 meter wavelength and a breakthrough once thought impossible, twenty eight years past.
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Marconi
Two Trunk Line Railways Facilitate Decatur Distribution
Two trunk line railways link Decatur improving distribution efficiency. The lines promise easier movement of goods both into and out of the city, signaling strong transportation infrastructure support for local trade.
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Decatur
Senators Clash Over Longer Sessions In Washington
In Washington Senator Borah urged extending daily sessions to 10 30 am to 5 30 pm to resolve Senator-elect Vare's case. Copeland opposed the move citing health and attendance concerns. Pat Harrison defended Saturday afternoons off for recreation, saying his Mississippi supporters want him well to stay.
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Herbert Plummer
Washington
United States
Senate
Borah
Vare
Copeland
Pat
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Bout New York Bout New York
Three men at lunch discuss cash on hand. An investment banker, a fellow financier, and a newspaper man compare their money. The richest has 7 dollars, the next 22, and the newspaper man 48 dollars and 73 cents in currency.
The Cashless Millionaire Of New York Life
A column describes New York financiers who rely on charge accounts and bank deposits rather than cash. It notes a banker who spends little cash daily, passes most expenses through secretaries, and rarely carries coins. It mentions club habits and widespread use of charge accounts among the rich.
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New York
Pennyless Capitalist Tales Of Tipping And Carnegie
A reflective piece notes how men of means spend on tips at night spots with $20 bills and small amounts for service staff. It recalls a ship reporter who once aided Andrew Carnegie by lending a quarter to tip a porter, illustrating generosity in retirement.
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Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Three New Dictionary Entries Defined
A compact glossary entry defines glabrous as smooth hairless, conduit as a pipe or channel for liquids or wires, and catalpa as a fast growing tree genus with large leaves showy blossoms and long slender winged pods.
Christmas Bells and Workplace Quips Across Time
A fragmented collection blending verse about Christmas bells with lighthearted workplace banter. Lines reference Santa suffused by time and tide, a foreman asking about quitting, riveter’s dull hum, and a grocer’s onion tasks illustrating quaint daily life.
Endearing classroom name mix and social quips
On the first day of the semester children correct name forms from Si to Silas and Tom to Thomas. The column weaves in quick jokes about advancement, gender roles, and social climbing with light anecdotes and a few sharp quips about manners and dating.
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Silas
Tom
Thomas
McGehee Furniture Holds Open House at New Bank Street Home
McGehee Furniture, a 27 year Decatur firm, hosts an open house in its new 407 Bank Street location. Visitors include Miss Agnes Preuit of Anniston, and local families. Miss Julia Leigh Lynne and Miss Lucille Giles host guests while Mr. and Mrs. J L Shumake visit Huntsville. Tom Bowles Jr of Chattanooga returns home for holidays with his parents.
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McGehee Furniture Company
Decatur
Bank Street
Agnes Preuit
Anniston
Julia Leigh
Lynne
Lucille Giles
J. L. Shumake
Huntsville
Tom Bowles, Jr
McCallie Jr
Chattanooga
Mrs
T. A. Bowles
Jesus Explains God as Father in Dialogue
A biblical passage records Jesus accusing His contemporaries of denying truth, stating God would be their Father if they loved Him. He calls Satan the father of lies and notes their failure to believe His words despite presenting truth. The dialogue centers on belief, truth, and divine origin.
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Harriett Cutler Waterman
American Museum of National History
Bryan
Michaelangelo
Moses
God
Jesus
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