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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1928

Page

2

Byrd Seeks House Dream Amid Turbulent City Life

Byrd struggles with her husband Larry Brown ing amid social pressures and threats to their marriage. Pat, Byrd’s sister, wanders into a drama of fashion and rebellion as Byrd weighs a new job offer from Mr Polk and the looming prospect of a home. The chapter ends with Byrd planning a real estate viewing and a joke about a future promotion as the personal life fractures.

Dyrd Larry Browning Cleveland Jack Duncan Thea Builders Larry Byrd Tiny Fred Oberman Jack Margy Duncan Chet Everson India Campbell Leroy's India Pat Walter Raleigh Queen Elizabeth Simpson and Taylor Jacksonville Mr. Polk Progress Polk

Financial Worry Triggers Fatal Family Tragedy in Chicago

Chicago report states James McCullough driven by debt to kill his wife in their bed and fatally strike one of his two young sons. The murder occurred amid mortgage foreclosures and deep financial strain, with the other child injured.

Chicago James McCullough

Boy Arthur Dies After Beating

Arthur aged 9 who sought to help was beaten and died early today. The incident shows a youngest victim among those harmed with injuries described as severe.

Arthur

Graham-Paige Dealers Readying For Detroit Convention

Graham Paige dealers across the United States and Canada prepare for the six year convention in Detroit. H. M. Jerrigan, Graham Paige representative, plans to attend after receiving an invitation and preliminary details. The firm aims to impress with original dealer events, following a standout luncheon at the New York show last year.

Graham~Paigé United States Canada H. M. Jerrigan Graham-Paige Detroit Mr. Jernigan Graham Brothers New York

Graham Paige Pioneers Speaking Film At January Convention

Graham Paige emerges as the first firm to use speaking film in its industry. The three Graham brothers attend and urge dealers to attend the January convention with brief addresses.

Graham- Paige Graham Brothers

Robbery Thwarted by Lock as Firefighters Respond

A midnight robbery attempt was stopped by a second lock after the first failed. Firemen returned, frightening off the would be thief as a barn burned on the town's south side. Ganta establishes purchasing agents for distribution of the tree product, aiming for a local first.

Ehaugur

Textile Plant Aids Santa with Christmas Tree Plan

Connecticut Mills company completes plans to aid Santa with a Christmas tree effort for the children. The program centers on providing a festive tree and gifts through its charitable initiative.

Connecticut Mills Company

Birmingham Reports Strong Year for Building Investment

Birmingham figures show a sharp rise in new construction as the city invested nearly one third more in buildings during the year. The report cites urban development and infrastructure growth contributing to the improved economy in Birmingham, Alabama.

Birmingham Ala Gurlagt

Investment in local buildings 1900 to 1928 and 1997 record total

The report shows about 188 million dollars invested in new local buildings from 1900 to 1928. Over 60 percent occurred in the six years starting 1923, with a record year 1997 totaling over 22 million dollars.

Bailey Visitor Delights Decatur with Local Welcome

18 visitor from Bomberville district visits town on business. Lawrence county residents to find a warm welcome in Decatur.

FP. Bailey Bomberville Lawrenet County Decatur

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