Col E F Allison celebrates a lifetime of conservation leadership
The Daily profiles Col. E. F. Allison of Bellamy owner of Allison Lumber, praising his long running deer hunts and his 100000 acre timber preserve in Sumpter County. It notes towers, firewatch, fire prevention, timber growth, deer numbers rising to 3000 4000 on the estate and spillover to neighboring counties, plus his role in national game conservation and his congenial nature.
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Local Radio Reception Complaints In Decatur
Decatur radio fans report persistent interference affecting winter listening. Citizens urge utility companies to investigate possible local sources and determine if public utilities are responsible. Editorial urges uncovering the truth to restore enjoyment of radio in households during cold weather.
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Decatur
Governor Graves outlines possible extra session plan
Governor Bibb Graves signals serious consideration of an extra Alabama legislature session only if lawmakers agree to limit actions to a constitutional road bond amendment and local measures. He notes defects in the code but wants time to appraise them before remedial steps. If bond issues suffice, a spring session may be called, with highway funding and construction plans detailed for North Alabama.
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Finnell
Bee Line
Gulf
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Pryor Plantation
Athens
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Tri-Cities
Traffic toll may not raise accident insurance yet
The line of thought suggests that the toll from traffic may not immediately cause higher accident insurance prices. Observers note potential delays before any rate adjustments occur, keeping premiums steady for the near term.
Are you ready to do your share toward making 1929 the greatest year in Decatur's history
The prompt asks if the reader is prepared to contribute to making 1929 a landmark year for Decatur, inviting community participation and enthusiasm. The message reads like a call to civic engagement and collective effort for local advancement.
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Decatur
Spanish influenza robs the United States of old world custom
A terse reflection that the Spanish influenza era deprived America of long standing European customs once valued, noting the unintended cultural loss as a result of the global health crisis.
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America
Cold Weather Raises Hope to Slow Influenza Germs
The report notes that cold fair weather could help kill influenza germs, suggesting potential public health benefit despite discomfort at 19 degrees.
Block That Cough Warns Nashville Doctor On Flu Epidemic
A Nashville physician urges vigilance as influenza spreads, warning against persistent coughing. A local resident cautions that coughing can worsen health and even cause injury during the epidemic.
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Nashville
Decatur seeks Goodyear plant amid many inquiries
Numerous inquiries from industrial sources to Decatur do not prove a Goodyear plant pursuit a failure. Local officials remain hopeful that the city can attract the plant, citing considerable interest and potential economic benefits if a deal is reached.
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Decatur
Goodyear
Huntsville Daily Times Population Ambition
The Huntsville Daily Times notes a population estimate over 30,000 and suggests success in extending Huntsville's corporate limits is needed before government census counts reflect the total. The item portrays local growth expected to push municipal expansion.
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Huntsville Daily Times
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Huntsville
Congress urged to run nitrate plants five years to test feasibility
A reader argues that Congress should operate the nitrate production plants for a full five-year term to determine which group of experts is correct about the plant’s feasibility, challenging current policy debates and professional opinions.
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Congress
By Arthur Brisbane Opines on News and Public Life
Arthur Brisbane presents observations on contemporary events and public affairs, offering topical commentary and reflections typical of 1920s press opinion columns. The piece surveys media, politics, and society with a sharp, era-appropriate voice.
Editorials by Mr. S Brisbane in The Decatur Daily
The Decatur Daily presents daily editorials by Mr. S Brisbane, noting he is the paper’s highest paid editorial writer. The paper does not necessarily agree with his opinions but offers them as his sentiments to readers.
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Decatur Daily
Ford plans 30,000 more hires to lift output to 8000 cars daily
Henry Ford announces adding 30,000 workers to push production to 8,000 cars a day as the 1928 auto market expands. America produced 4,630,000 cars that year, with 586,000 trucks, amid rising stock and lower prices at the New York auto show.
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America
New York
Henry Ford
General Motors Cars Set Records Across Departments
General Motors including Chevrolet now offer a six cylinder model and set records in every department. The manufacturers face a problem as lower priced cars are styled to resemble luxury models, making it difficult for designers of higher priced cars to keep up.
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General Motors
Chevrolet
Dinner Honors Cow Canary Cordyke in Moosejaw
Moosejaw hosts a dinner for Ben H Thomson celebrating his Holstein-Friesian Canary Cordyke. The Saskatchewan government purchased the cow for 10 000 dollars.
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Moosejaw
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Ben H. Thomson
Canary World Champion Cow Produces Record Milk Output
Canary earned the world title in butterfat and daily milk production. In 305 days the cow yielded 1080 pounds of butterfat and 26 396 pounds of milk, enough to last a family a month.
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Canary
Intellectual decline in Parliament and ancient Athens cited
The speaker laments limited progress in human intellect comparing the British House of Commons to ancient Athens 3,000 years ago. He argues time cures little and science advances while humans remain roughly the same, only marginally less brutal and selfish.
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House of Commons
L. Ecky
Athens
Queen Marie to star in Hollywood fairy tale
Queen Marie of Roumania is expected to play the leading role in a fairy tale written by herself with crown and all. Many movie ladies have played the queen. A queen playing a movie lady would be a fair turnabout, but there is no great demand for moving picture fairy stories as fairies lack sex appeal.
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Roumania
Hollywood
Congressman protests Treasury tax refund dispute
A congressman rallies over refunds of income tax allegedly illegally collected, asserting improper due process after an internal investigation. The dispute centers on Treasury handling of tax refunds amid ongoing scrutiny and political tension.
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Treasury
Congressman's stance on illegal collection and tax rights
The congressman questions government insistence on keeping illegally collected funds and asks why an income taxpayer should be denied a day in court. He probes whether the government should seize money unlawfully, even when the payer is a large steel company.
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Steel Company
Americans donate $100,000 to Prince of Wales fund
An unspecified group of Americans contributed 100000 dollars to a Prince of Wales fund aiding poor British coal miners. The gesture is praised as generous and hoped to be free of self praise.
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Prince of Wales Fund
Men may invest $100000 more in American coal regions
If the same gentlemen can spare $100,000 more, they might find opportunities to use the money in American coal regions, where work is lacking, the weather is cold and families are as big as in England.
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England
Hale argues swift cruisers compatible with Kellogg pact
Senator Hale tells the Senate that building swift cruisers is not in conflict with the Kellogg treaty. He says if conflict arose the treaty could be dropped and sides with the UK should be considered. He notes cruisers carry significance and asks to consider British view.
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Harkness Funds College Plan Test At Harvard
Lewis Harkness promotes a plan to rearrange university student groups, despite Yale’s opposition. He funds the trial at Harvard, first with 3 million dollars and now with an additional 10 million dollars, aiming to implement his ideas across higher education.
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Yale
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Harvard
College plans Harkness house competition model
The proposal introduces competition among Harkness houses modeled after Oxford. The plan envisions Christ College calling itself the house and ranking itself atop the system, asserting its supremacy over other houses within the college.
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Christ
Capitalists Back Prospecting Plan With Air Support
Wealthy backers fund a gold prospecting push involving airplanes, geologists with strong vision, and rugged laborers riding small donkeys to reach mining sites. Pilots will fly low to deploy teams carrying picks shovels and pans, signaling a modern, industrious approach to treasure hunting.
Poison whisky sellers face year in jail and $500 fine
The notice states that in New York men convicted of selling poisonous whisky will receive a year behind bars and a $500 fine. The public views the penalty as mild for murder or the intent to commit murder, prompting debate on deterrence and justice.
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New York
Boy Bowlers Meet At Y M C A This Tuesday
The boys bowling league schedule continues at the YMCA at 3 o clock Tuesday afternoon.
Washington Bystander on Extra Session Debate
A Washington bystander column notes Shouting and tumult over the extra session issue as Senator Borah leads a crusade for one while Republican colleagues oppose it. The holiday recess becomes lively with speculation about President-elect Hoover and a potential session after March 4.
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Kirke L. Simpson
Washington
Borah
Hoover
Latin America
Coolidge Republicans Push Farm Relief Before Leaving
The article notes President Coolidge and Republican stalwarts on the hill wish to close unfinished business before Coolidge leaves office. It highlights pressure to pass a farm relief bill quickly, aiming for a Coolidge signature, led by McNary of Oregon, but the bill would exclude the equalization fee financing for marketing crop surpluses.
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Coolidge
Coolidge Clearing Desk Doings A Brief Item
A short field note reports activity around Coolidge clearing desk duties with several unspecified movements noted in the heading. No further names or dates are provided in the legible text.
Highways Records Reviewed in Year Highways Records Reviewed in Year
Montgomery Ala Jan 8 1929 The Alabama state highway department announced contracts for 1250 miles of road and 200 miles of paved highways in 1928 plus 350 miles of graded road and 700 miles of gravel and sand road added to the network Convict labor graded 300 miles of new highways Forty thousand lineal feet of bridges were built with state and federal aid totaling 24 million dollars The bridge work excludes fifteen toll bridges awarded contracts for.
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Paul Converts Corinthians Despite Opposition at Synagogue
In Acts 18 6 to 10 believers respond as Paul declares the gospel to Gentiles. Paul leaves the synagogue after rebuking opponents and enters Justus house near the synagogue where many Corinthians believe and are baptized. The Lord tells Paul in a night vision to not be afraid and to keep speaking.
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Real Danger Lies in Complications Pleurisy Explained
Dr. Royal S. Copeland outlines pleurisy in plain terms, describing the pleura lining the chest cavity, how dry pleurisy can progress to effusion and empyema, and the risks of lung compression and infection. Treatment hints include fluid drainage if needed and rest, with recovery aided by cautious activity post illness.
Office Cat 96 Mark Reg By Junius
A mosaic of quips and mini dialogues on marriage money and manners. The piece weaves humor about husbands credit family roles and romantic misgivings with brief witticisms from Mrs Blake and Mr Cumrox. It reflects social mores and household banter in a compact, dated tone.
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Junius
Yes-Man Exchange Sparks Wry Quip
A fragment shows a sharp exchange about candor and agreement, featuring two speakers known as the Yes-Men. The remark hints at a playful or political dynamic, illustrating how blunt words meet with conditional approval.
Unclear Phrase Cites Sliver Income And Truck Manners
Fragmentary sentence argues people face trouble due to slivver incomes and truck manners, offering no verifiable events or named entities.
A Thoughtful Expression Inspires Thousands Worldwide
A well stated idea often sparks inspiration in countless readers who never meet the author, revealing how clear writing can ignite broad creative influence across communities and eras.
Tiny Rolling Pin Sees Sharp Size Reduction
A reader reports a notable decrease in the size of a rolling pin. The observation highlights a surprising change in a common kitchen tool and raises questions about its production or branding.
Waiting On Shoup To Heat Then Rule Reversal
The note describes delaying actions until Shoup heats and the rule is reversed after cooling the dog-gone stuff. It emphasizes a planned wait period before consuming and altering procedures.
Interesting Global Misconceptions and Names
A compact survey of playful misstatements about geography and history. It playfully debunks common myths while presenting a string of punning phrases about places and peoples, highlighting how names and borders can mislead.
Dorothy's Devotion Sparks Love and Sacrifice
Two friends in a downtown club discuss Dorothy, noting her deep romance with a common acquaintance. They recall she has quit drinking, quitting smoking, and stopping swearing all for his sake, illustrating the extent of her devotion.
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Dorothy
Rolling stone proverb: activity wards off stagnation
A concise proverb asserts that continuous action prevents stagnation and decline, comparing a rolling stone to perpetual motion. It implies movement keeps things clear and progress possible, suggesting initiative over inertia in life and work.
Nut as fruit from trees and family lines
The material notes that a nut is the fruit of certain trees including family trees. It urges not to lose faith when a prohibition law is broken and references the ten commandments.
Newsprint Ethics or Censorship Debate Shocks Readers
A controversial clash over what to publish sparked shopper concern as editors faced pressure to omit sensitive details. Readers argued for full transparency while publishers cited safety and legal limits, highlighting a broader battle over free press vs public order.
Dictionary Snippets Define Appease Allusion Espionage
A compact dictionary style entry defines appease as calming quieting pacifying or dispelling. Allision is described as the act of dashing against or striking upon. Espionage is the practice of spies secret observing others to make discoveries with 84 spies or secret emissaries noted.
Road conditions noted from Cullman County to Decatur
Reports describe excellent roads as motorists travel from Cullman County toward Decatur. No incidents or closures are mentioned, with emphasis on smooth driving conditions along the route.
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Cullman County
Decatur
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