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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1928
Page
2
Alabama cement interests press Congress for higher tariffs to offset Belgian cement imports. They argue Belgium ships cement at low freight and pays far lower wages, allowing underselling on Atlantic and Gulf coasts. They urge a tariff to equalize production and transport costs to sustain domestic industry.
Byrd Browning resolves to end her tumultuous marriage with Larry after recognizing his endless debt and irresponsibility. She acts to secure financial autonomy by buying out Jack Duncan's interest and arranging her father’s help to control American Axle stock, then moves to furnish a new home with Larry as they plan a fresh start.
The resolution states that Alabama industries suffer from unequal tariff rates and calls for a special congressional session in spring 1929 to revise tariffs to equalize domestic and transport costs abroad. It instructs sending a copy to the president-elect and Alabama’s members of Congress.
The Tennessee river swelled to 46 feet as measured by the local gauge, signaling rising flood danger and prompting precautionary measures along riverfront communities.
The Decatur Fertilizer company plant on Ferry Street near the Tennessee river will resume its season's operation after the first of the year. A force of about 20 to 25 men will be employed during the greater part of the season and indications are the company will enjoy another prosperous year.
An American observer recounts painting King of Sweden who insisted on being painted as he is with a prominent front tooth. The portrait, created after seven hours of posing for a Russian painter in Cannes, drew praise at the Grand Salon this year.
An old promotional piece argues catarrh as the main cold cause, listing symptoms and susceptibility to infections. It touts Ronion's White Wonder Salve applied in the nostrils as a quick relief, framed as superior pharmaceutical art for nasal catarrh.
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