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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1928
Page
20
Hunt, manager of the Hiotae Gin, reports strong results from year round newspaper advertising. The Home Gin season total rose to 3,278 bales in 1927 before ads. 1928 shows continued growth despite new gins in Decatur. The switch aims to extend business through the year.
Benjamin M. Bloodworth began at The Daily in January 1913 with William Randolph Shelton and stayed five years. He served at Birmingham News as State News Editor 1915 16 and returned to The Daily, working as city news editor then editor in 1924. He also reported for United Press and International News Service and served in the U S Navy 1917 18.
The account recalls the Decatur Daily's founder and leaders who built a strong newspaper presence in north Alabama. It notes the Home Mill and Home Gun investments aiding farmers, and highlights the shift from printing to mechanical newspaper production under Sheppard’s leadership within the institution’s high purpose and courtesy.
Mrs. Bloodworth recalls starting social chronicle work in 1924 after Mrs. Shelton's retirement. She enjoys reporting pretty parties, dresses, homes, and civic club activities, spanning days in Decatur society life. The Daily staff values her broad reach, from social events to society minutes, with Mr. Finch and Mr. Pinch contributing to advertising and expansion.
Miss Pal recently joined The Daily after graduating from Central High School. She currently handles proofreading and is in charge of the telephone exchange at The Daily building.
An opinion advocates using electric chairs for dogs as a harsher method than gas. It urges support for products manufactured in Decatur plants and promotes the more extreme punishment option.
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