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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1929
Page
4
The passage argues that public Klan endorsement harms political prospects while private influence remains effective. It notes Klan inactivity has weakened membership and prestige, and suggests leaders seek to improve public standing. It questions Mr Esdale’s statements on Klan policy and potential motives.
Alabama politics turn strange as Will Lee of Dothan launches a governor bid amid party friction and editorial salvos. The Daily highlights Lee as a towering figure with strong ties in Houston County and a history in both parties and local controversy.
The editorial urges Alabama voters to pay poll taxes by February 1 to avoid disqualification and ensure voting eligibility next fall. It argues widespread nonpayment weakens voting strength, warns of future political stakes, and stresses civic duty across political lines. The piece notes falling poll payments amid low farm prices and urges personal sacrifice to uphold democracy.
The past weekend saw traffic return to normal levels with a total of one fatality and seven injuries reported. Police urged caution as authorities investigated the incidents and cleared the scene.
Local residents weigh a proposed community kitchen in a West Virginia city. Observers joke that many who joined Santa visits would rather see a community pocketbook, while noting Tony Holm and Jack Cannon are better football players than volunteer firefighters.
A brief notice notes Charlie C. McCall draws public interest as a notable attorney general figure, highlighting his visibility and relevance to readers.
The Tennessee Valley has moved into the front rank of cotton production in Alabama. Competing with North Alabama for fertility proves a formidable, man-sized challenge.
Police discover Roscoe hiding bottles of liquid refreshment and serving as a makeshift refreshment stand. The peculiar bust marks a new type of local offense amid ongoing concerns about illicit distribution.
Hollywood brims with Christmas gloss as Santa rides down Santa Claus Lane amid movie snow from a truck wind machine. Nancy Carroll headlines as Miss Christmas, joking that two Santa sightings could spark romance rumors in Hollywood.
Herbert Plummer notes Henry Allen Cooper, longtime Wisconsin congressman, will be a key voice if Congress must decide on Philippine Islands independence. The veteran representative, oldest in service, is known for his dignified presence and strong stance on the issue.
Book Cooper, after hours of hostile views on Filipinos, discovers Rizal's Noli Me Tangere in a shop window on a June afternoon. He reads it in one sitting and, the next day, delivers a persuasive floor speech citing Rizal's My Last Farewell as a call for independence from Spain.
A persistent and well crafted oratorical effort defined the battle over the Philippine house of representatives. He refused to name conferees for a joint committee despite the resolution passing the chamber and facing Senate opposition.
The text notes Romania enacting a law to suppress editors who criticize royal or government figures, warned as a short path to trouble. It urges European nations to avoid wars and world courts while describing Russia labeling Romania as a dangerous neighbor and predicting future strife.
A vivid portrait of Italian bootblacks near Union Square and street life in New York. The piece recalls Jimmy the bootblack, shoppers on Fourteenth Street, and an amused encounter with a familiar vendor as skaters grace Central Park and reminiscences of Dutch New York. It notes Minetta Creek’s rediscovery during prison excavation.
A 1930s style page blends New Year greetings with humorous exchanges about dance, fashion, and love. Bits on Miss New Year, social life, and a playful critique of vanity and alarm clocks mix with quips about women carrying fish skin handbags and the busy modern scene.
The entry lists terms used in publishing and material preparation such as redaction backboard and torrefy with brief definitions. It notes redaction as revising matter for publication and torrefy as roasting or drying chemicals or ores.
T H Hughes plans a dinner at Hotel Lyons for cousin and house guest Miss Phine Cliffe of Franklin. T H Broadus, federal bank examiner, left for Atlanta after holidays here. Emmett Phillips and Otis Jeffries head to Sewanee University after holidays. Cecil Neville returns to Evansville after visiting relatives.
The passage cites John 10 7 15 where Jesus declares I am the door to the sheep and the good shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep. It contrasts the true shepherd with hirelings and emphasizes salvation and pasture for believers.
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