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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1929
Page
4
An introspective note expresses hope for a year of meaningful effort and recognition, suggesting only a small circle valued the sender's dedication. The message hints at modest appreciation amid uncertain workplace dynamics.
The Decatur Daily thanks readers for kind words after its two color Christmas Eve issue. The Hartselle Enterprise sent a generous note of raise praising the paper’s 24 page green paper edition with red decorative features and ads.
An article in Liberty magazine reports a seven month trial of a five day work week within the Liberty organization. Department heads cite improved efficiency with a skeleton Saturday crew, while most staff keep to a two month rhythm for Saturday duty.
The Louisville and Nashville shopmen renew a plan to form a Joop baseball circuit with Decatur as a key link. Local rail workers and fans recall the Y M A shop teams and praise reviving the league to boost interest and employment pride.
Editorials from Alabama and national papers split on the Democratic Executive Committee decision to bar Heflin supporters from the fall primary. Critics warn of division and political harm while supporters defend party cohesion and electoral protection. Gene Tunney wins $500000 breach of promise suit by Fort Worth woman.
The Decatur Daily presents daily editorials and notes that they do not necessarily reflect the paper's opinions. It frames Brisbenes writings as the sentiments of the highest editorial writer in the country.
A New Year outlook discusses the risk of a rough start for 1930 with stock crashes in October, warnings on bootleg drinking, the Kellogg pact's limited role, and concerns over military preparedness. It notes Russia and Romania tensions, Isvestia's jab at Romania, and Senator Borah's critique of prohibition enforcement.
In a vivid column, Dr Louis E. Bisch of New York denounces long skirts as harmful to health and spirit. He says tight blouses and shrinking waists worsen breathing and pose risks, while short skirts lift mood and mobility and curb corsetry.
The text defines terms such as Frenzy and Placate. Frenzy highlights smell and dirt and even a heavenly body or eminent person as illustrative. Placate means to calm anger or win friendship, with notes on pacify and appease. The passage also urges looking ahead with confidence and supporting home merchants year round.
The Decatur family enjoys Christmas gifts while a witty card reads Dont worry, its paid for. A child asks where toys came from and the mother explains Santa brought them but commerce comes from friends and enemies trade elsewhere. The dialogue hints at gifts and the unseen cost.
The piece contrasts holiday cheer with financial pressure recalling Decatur men snagged by easy payments. It cites King Solomon on January billing after Christmas cooing and notes the recurring sight of debt over holiday joy.
A collage of humorous quotes and quips on mind work faith and daily effort. It includes lines about Christmas clubs human minds bricks per day and playful exchanges between a boy and his mother.
Walter Huston is reportedly signed by D. W. Griffith for the role of Abraham Lincoln with Rod La Rocque also mentioned for the part. Small pre premieres near Los Angeles test audience response, offering producers a glimpse of realism without big crowds or gala fashion. Stars appear in modest venues to gauge reactions and obtain autographs.
The article notes secrecy around previews with a painted sign reading Feature Preview Tonight. Patrons buy tickets for regular attractions hoping for a surprise often receiving a program picture rather than a talkie. Hollywood preview hunters seek genuine early screenings.
Secrecy surrounds early film previews as producers guard surprise hits and fans seek to praise friends in the cast. Reviewers and fan magazines risk spoiling the audience reaction, potentially predicting a season’s success or flop.
The Tennessee River was falling today with a gauge reading of 68 feet indicating a continued drop in water levels. Local observers monitored changes as flood risk eased and river conditions shifted downstream.
The weather bureau reports a 24 hour high of 61 degrees and a low of 46 degrees ending at 7 am this morning.
In Washington service departments retired officers resist writing careers and many already have books. Adm. Hugh Rodman, former Pacific fleet commander, wrote a sea experiences book praised in the U.S. and England. Brig. Gen. James Parker, famed cavalry officer until 1918, has authored two books.
A veteran author with prior titles The Old Army and Old Army Memories returns with War Breaks Down Doors. The novel follows Jan Siencowiek, son of a Polish coal miner, from a San Antone honky tonk to Paris and Chevy Chase as war changes him from lieutenant to major.
Col Campbell B Hodges, a military aide to President Hoover, loved writing and briefly tried newspaper work. In 1914 he helped plan a souvenir history of the Mexican border expedition for troops, but orders to withdraw came before printing finished, leaving him and a fellow officer to buy most copies.
Frances Alda criticizes modern singers and praises staying power of older voices. She notes public bias toward past leads, explains name origins, and discusses access to opera scores via libraries and broadcasts. Her reflections include memories of Berlin era songs and Williamsburg wartime tunes.
B L Malone mayor of Decatur hosted a dinner at Endlam Oaks on Thursday inviting council members and three close friends. A 1928 Alabama public education spending increase exceeded three million dollars per the National Educational Association report. Mrs Braswell and daughter Shirley Ann from Mt Vernon Ohio are visiting relatives.
The dialogue shows Jesus asking a blind man if he believes in the Son of God. The man asks for identification, Jesus declares he is the one, and the man proclaims belief and worships. Jesus contrasts spiritual blindness with sight and rebukes the Pharisees for claiming sight.
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