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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1927
Page
4
A 12 year old note recalls continued demand for holiday treats like candy fruits and nuts. The piece contrasts Barnam with Ford in showmanship and mentions George Remus being declared guilty by a jury, facing years in prison before potential release.
Fragment explains a Black woman named Meee Lumpkin who gave her life for her family while a master worked, noting many never reach the seeing of more than material parts of life.
A brief reflection on spotting optimism amid workers who chase tasks for a steady weekly pay rather than broader goals. The text contrasts short term focus with longer term vision and effort.
Partial readable text notes Ruth Elder’s return to Anniston after a failed tran continental flight. The article suggests courtesy from John New York and hints at public interest in Elder’s homecoming.
The speaker notes that license charges for the coming year will be set under council rules and that the public failed to vote on amendments, suggesting higher license rates may be expected once the final list is released.
Ruth Elder receives a platinum pin with 48 diamonds and George Haldeman, pilot of Miss America, is given a traveling bag during a visit to Anniston. The two flyers, once rescued by a Dutch steamer, remain subjects of widespread news and fanfare with Elder in the spotlight.
Decatur merchants report stronger Christmas trade with farmers and visitors downtown. The Daily attributes part of higher agricultural patronage to Trade Day advertising and notes ongoing efforts to measure its exact impact on farming areas and retail sales.
Decatur Kiwanis closes another year on December 30 led by Henry R. Davis. The civic group built projects across the city and supported farm settlements with beer and charity efforts, earning the efficiency cup in the state.
The Decatur Daily urges a new industrial push to attract investors and relocate manufacturing, citing past success of Connecticut Mills Company and dividend payouts from Textile Realty Company. It argues that building substantial industry will raise property values, population, and regional standing as the gateway to opportunity in Decatur, Alabama.
The Daily defends its support for the school bond issue, arguing taxation goals and rural education need funding. It urges readers to consider broader state progress, growth, and value of investment, while acknowledging differing views and stance on the bond question.
The account notes Los Angeles offers a vast mix of religions and national cuisines with forty nationalities represented. It mentions cultural contrasts from bullfighting in Mexico City to Voltaire’s critique of England’s religions and the city’s wide culinary scene.
In a crowded page, Christian Science and Rosicrucian notices promise revelations and healings. Genevieve Behrend preaches on I am, while Leila Castberg of Divine Power and Aked of England offer provocative sermons. A stock market note warns novices as a bear market memory lingers.
In Chicago a child born without a brain died after parents and doctors chose mercy over life. The piece notes public support and questions divine fate versus human law in such acts. It also reports on major transit tunneling projects and a harsh Canton purge of suspected communists with executions of Russians and others.
The president announces an $800 million naval expansion, claiming a bigger, better fleet will bolster national power. Japanese papers accuse the United States of seeking dominance, citing the move as a psychological influence on world affairs.
Albert Sydney Blackwell of the probate office was born in a Morgan county dwelling now housing the Country Club. He worked at Louisville and Nashville shops then served in the probate office and eight years as deputy clerk. He was court clerk in 1910, later returned to public affairs, and married Fannie Fennell in 1901 with two children.
A damaged OCR fragment presents a speaker lamenting heaviness of groaning and seeking divine aid. The lines express longing to plead before a judge, desire for wisdom to argue, and hope that strength will be given in the confrontation.
The president may persuade Congress to spend millions on an adequate air fleet. Congressman McClintic says the sixth bombing squadron at Guantanamo Bay scored a perfect 99 percent hit rate on a target smaller than a cruiser, with only one bomb failing to explode.
An excerpt defines thermograph as an automatic instrument recording temperature changes. It contrasts unbegilt as not gilded and undeserving of gold. It notes conite as a mineral term used in an irregular color context and mentions dolomite magnetism.
MOULTON Ala Dec 21 The last lessons of the term before the new year were given by extension workers in Moulton Saturday Dr Hugh Bradley of the University of Alabama met his class in international relations with twenty four present Miss Mary Pickrel supervisor of schools in Lawrence county met her group with forty two in attendance Her work provides credit as a supervisor course and an extension class from State Normal at Province Miss Pickrel conducts a large class of teachers meeting every three weeks in Moulton plus classes at Mount Hope and Hatton
A 1921 newspaper feature by Royal B Copeland M D argues against self prescribed drugs for asthma and pain. It explains that foreign proteins in food may trigger asthma attacks and describes skin tests to identify offending foods. It answers reader questions on varicose veins home care tuberculosis risk acne and eyelashes care.
A editorial warns that fifty million dollars in aircraft and skilled pilots could destroy an eight billion dollar battle fleet in about fifty minutes. It urges adopting wartime concealment tactics used by England, hiding ships behind commercial vessels during war. The piece links peace fatigue to fear of future conflict and notes prison entertainment imagery with Sing Sing inmates listening to a musical.
A garbled Christmas verse reminisces on friendly greetings and old songs. It laments absent friends and recalls verses about generosity, memory, and holiday cheer, ending with the cheer to “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night.”
A bill on the wierge of Albany Fairyiyew and Decatu will be introduced on the first legislative day. D C McCoy's home at 160 Eighth Avenue near Benevolent Hospital was destroyed by a fire at 11 20 last night. Falkville residents plan to rebuild the town section burned last Monday. Junior Chamber of Commerce will meet tonight for officer planning. Henry R. Davis, secretary of Cornice & Roofing, returned from Mobile after contract inspection.
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