Best Town in Alabama Sparks Confidence in Truth
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1929
Page
4
Decatur firms report strong business in 1928
H. R. Davis, president of Decatur Cornice and Roofing Company, said the year began better than expected and predicted the same optimistic outlook across industries in Decatur.
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H. R. Davis
Habitual Crime Law Debate in Michigan Prompted by Gin Possession
The Baumes law in Michigan, applying to habitual criminals, yields life sentences for possession of a pint of gin. Opinions split on fairness, with supporters arguing it deters repeat offenders and critics citing harshness and potential for overreach.
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Michigan
Congress and the hope for pet appropriations passage
As Congress convenes hope rises among citizens for pet related funding. Through the session the public frets that the favorite son will secure action before adjournment. After adjournment the belief fades and the measure is put off until next time.
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Congress
Solons
Era of Mergers Expands Across Industries
Boards of Vic tor Talking Machine Company and Radio Corporation of America approve a merger. Mergers continue across industries including newspapers and automotive supply, aiming for maximum production at minimum cost, affecting competition and individual welfare nationwide.
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Victor Talking Machine Company
Radio Corporation of America
United States
Sorrell and Gon: A Moving Picture Tragedy Portrayed
Review notes a moving picture titled Sorrell and Gon as a tragedy of life. The story follows a resilient individual who endures hardships with quiet effort and steadfast labor to secure advantages for loved ones. Observers praise cast performance and lifelike seasoning.
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Sorrell and Gon
Americans Push Global Business Influence Across Europe
A passage discusses American business extending into Russia France England and Germany, with Europeans marveling at the American model. It notes perceptions of Americans as money grabbers and suggests American enterprise may spread across the old world or be resisted as Europe reacts to U S corporate reach.
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Russia
France
England
Germany
Marvel
United States
Ican
Time to be careful as flu epidemic wanes in Morgan
Morgan countians welcome news that the influenza epidemic is receding and statewide improvement is reported. Citizens are urged to stay cautious, bundle up in midwinter while outdoors, and continue protecting themselves and families against the flu to avoid urgent physician visits.
Junior Chamber of Commerce Begins Fourth Year in Decatur
The Junior Chamber of Commerce starts its fourth year with debts resolved except for a $250 ore note, signaling active plans in town building, park and stadium projects, and industrial goodwill. The group seeks rapid progress, gains support from business leaders, and aims to broaden civic involvement among Decatur’s young men.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
Decatur Industrial Board
Decatur
New England Newspapers Fight Textile Shift South
New England papers discuss the textile industry amid national recovery and rising southern competition. They claim the sector remains centered in the region, driven by costs, demand, and modern equipment, as ads argue for staying and expanding in New England to halt industry exodus.
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New England
South
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Maine
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Vermont
Daily Press
East
Brisbanes Eye on World Affairs in 1926 Perspective
Arthur Brisbane reflects on global tensions and economic shifts in 1926, offering a newspaper column tone that reviews political leaders, markets, and the state of international relations for readers of The Decatur Daily.
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Arthur Brisbane
The
Star Co
Decatur Daily
Decatur Daily Serial Feature Highlight
In offering Mr Brisbane's daily serials the Decatur Daily presents them as the highest paid series writer in the country.
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Mr. Brisbane
Decatur Daily
Britain vows drive to slow American car invasion
Britain threatens a combined auto industry action to repel the American invasion as General Motors plans increased European shipments and large plants. Henry Ford promises Ford Limited earnings of 35 million dollars and a goal of 200000 cars a year in England alone, immediately.
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Britain
General Motors
Europe
Henry Ford
Ford Limited
Ford
England
Britain must not rely on crippled labor in invasion fears
The text argues Britain cannot easily repel an invasion and claims American manufacturers will teach Britain to use its labor and materials more profitably. It contends Britain should be grateful rather than talk about invasion.
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Great Britain
Britain
Governing class to supervise leisure misuse warned
Scientists say leisure misuse by the masses may require a special governing class to compel careful work and smarter use of leisure. They caution it is early to judge the masses, noting they have little leisure beyond Sundays and that the truly harmful users are the rich with power but lacking ambition to use it well.
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Associated Press
Ethics teacher says instructors need a sense of sin
Dr. Elliott of New York's Ethical Culture school argues that those who teach ethics to children must possess a sense of sin, while the teacher counters that the learned doctor should first convict himself of sin.
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Dr. Elliott
New York
Ethical Culture School
Abelard's teaching and views on sin and evolution
The text contrasts Abelard as a skilled teacher with broader flaws. It argues that guilt over sin is unclear in aiding pupils and elevates knowledge of evolution, noting that normal children pass through savagery and even animalistic phases.
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Abelard
Emotions in Infants Reflect Animal Hierarchy Says Essay
The text argues human infants express fear anger and jealousy in the same sequence seen among animals. It claims cruelty and pilfering are inherent to cultures and peoples, and warns that anyone expecting children to be angels overlooks their own childhood.
Who rules o'er freemen must himself be free
A speaker contrasts political authority with personal virtue. The line warns leaders must embody freedom while a teacher advocates that knowledge and practical kindness matter in education. It presents a dialogue on governance and moral authority.
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Dr. Johnson
Record Run Inches Toward World Flight Milestone
On Monday evening the army monoplane Question Mark had nearly 130 hours of continuous flight, surpassing all previous records for any aircraft, including lighter than air machines, and moving toward a historic endurance milestone.
Honor to Army Air Power and Fueling Challenges
The speaker praises the army, aircraft makers, and engine producers for future flight. He notes the ocean flight weight problem and recalls Lindbergh advising a lighter takeoff with a fuel stop at the Azores on the route to Europe.
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Lindbergh
Europe
Azores
Question Mark Powers Transatlantic Flight Refuel Plans
Analysts say no stop may be needed as planes refuel midflight from Azores or mid ocean stations. The idea envisions coast to coast refueling in flight, enabling ocean to ocean trips within 24 hours. Advances in fuel, weight reductions, or wireless power could make this feasible.
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Azores
Iron steam boats for transatlantic work proposed
Early engineers doubted iron steam ships could cross the ocean and carry enough coal for the voyage, noting the fuel supply would be insufficient for a transatlantic crossing.
Rabbi Urges Science and Religion Unity in Humanity
Rabbi Feinberg argues science and religion must unite rather than quarrel to advance humanity. He cites ancient wisdom that rulers become philosophers or philosophers become rulers as a path to a happier world, noting the tyrant rejected the idea.
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Rabbi Feinberg
Religion cries at any call for change and reform
The rabbi recalls how the great synagogue in Spain excommunicated Maimonides and translated Greek philosophy into Hebrew while inventing and using unique Hebrew terms, the old Hebrew law.
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Spain
Maimonides
Hidden Paris minutes of the big four exposed
Washington bystander highlights secret 1914 15 Paris conversations among Wilson Lloyd George Clemenceau and Sonnino. The 2000 pages of official correspondence reveal plans like Fochs military cordon around Russia. Publication requires consent of all four nations and Congress.
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Kirkle L. Simpson
Washington
State Department
Paris
Wilson
Loyd George
Clemenceau
Sonnino
Marshal Foch
Russia
Foch
Bliss Rejects Foch Plan Bayonets Fail Against Ideas
General Bliss, summoned by President Wilson, rejected Foch's cordon sanitaire on military grounds and insisted the true battleground was evolving human relations. He argued bayonets cannot conquer ideas, claiming no amount of force can quell shifting thoughts shaping history.
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Wilson
Supreme War Staff
General Bliss
Bliss
Foch
Paul Defies Jewish Admonition in Gallio Trial
An antiquated note recalls Acts chapter 18 verses 10 through 15. Paul rests in Corinth for a year and six months teaching in the city as Gallio, the deputy of Achaia, rejects judgment over disputes about words and names and the law.
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Gallio
Achaia
Paul
Cornstalk Paper Featured by Tipton Daily Tribune
Ramsay and O Bannion praise Tipton Daily Tribune for printing a newspaper on cornstalk paper, noting Indiana’s first place in such effort and second in the world. Commercial News of Danville earlier used the technique. The piece urges learning from science and mentions the value of a 150 pound man and his body’s lime and elemental content in casual, speculative terms.
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Messrs. Ramsay
O’bannion
Tipton Daily Tribune
Tipton Tribune
Indiana
Commercial News
Danville
Letter Reveals Stradivari’s Violin Craft Secrets
A note contends that a priest in Cremona received a letter from Antonio Stradivari detailing his methods for crafting violins, suggesting a hidden core to his renowned art. The claim frames a possible glimpse into historic techniques praised by connoisseurs.
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Stradivari
Cremona
Ancient Method Letter Frames Sculpture Tale
A note references Phidias and his statue making methods while noting the Stradi vari letter does not yield Stradi varius violins, illustrating how descriptive texts may hint at crafts yet fall short of producing the actual works.
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Phidias
New York City Real Estate Boom Potential Discussed
In 1928 NYC spent 65 million more than 1927 on building, signaling heavy market activity. Analysts wonder what a real estate boom would mean for land prices, noting some corners have sold at surprisingly low prices despite the overall vigor.
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New York City
New York
No New Idea Sparks Debate Over Russian Affair
A blunt statement questions ongoing concern about Russia, arguing there is nothing new to justify worry. The remark suggests the affair cannot prevail and urges focusing elsewhere.
Choose proper soap for the baby's bath
The article urges careful soap selection for infant care noting sensitive skin and the risk of irritation. It advises avoiding strong soaps that strip oil, emphasizes thorough drying after bathing, and discusses using powder for dryness and petroleum jelly for protection when appropriate.
Health Q and A on Constipation and Swelling
Answers discuss simple diet, hydration, and regular meals to ease constipation. Advice notes possible circulatory causes for swelling and advises medical consult for heart or kidney conditions. Also mentions heat rash and hygiene for exposed skin with antiseptic powder.
Quotations and wry notices from a column
A gathered list of witty adages and brief anecdotes includes remarks about marriages in heaven and haste, a luncheon club substitution incident, and various pithy maxims on life, honesty, health, and personal conduct.
Short fights echo two minutes in David Goliath classic
The era of prizefights evokes a quick bout analysis as critics note modern bouts grow shorter. A historic David versus Goliath clash, once deemed significant, concluded in roughly two minutes, highlighting the rapid pace of early ring contests and public fascination.
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David Goliath
All must resent those who respect themselves mutual
Do not wait too long to start the things you hope to finish. The saying urges prompt action and self-respect in pursuing goals.
Mother's Artistic Touch at the National Gallery
A teacher guides a class through the National Gallery noting how Joshua Reynolds could alter expressions with a brush. A boy replies that his mother could, and a camel hair brush is unavailable since no customers keep one. A young man jokes his wife only picks his pockets.
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National Gallery
Joshua Reynolds
Scotch ad man pays dinner bill in thrift
A Chicago advertising man of Scotch descent at a small dinner was thrifty, blushing at the check but paying. The next day the paper ran the headline Scotchman Murders Ventriloquist, reflecting sensational mistaken reporting.
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Chicago
Odd Moral and Price Snaps Highlight Vintage Ad Tone
A fragment of satirical copy mocks thrift and virtue mixing social lines. It pairs quips about clean teeth morals and price with a cheeky jab at winter sports lovers over 50, suggesting playful social commentary embedded in an old advertisement page.
Morgan County Singing Convention at Moss Chapel in April
The Morgan county singing convention will meet at Moss Chapel two miles from Hartselle in April. City street markings join the Kiwanis civic expansion program this year per officials. The first match of the second Y M C A bowling tournament starts tonight between the Carm en and Its. Central Methodist church holds a mass meeting Tuesday at 7 PM in the Masonic building.
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Morgan County Singing Convention
Moss Chapel
Hartselle
Kiwanis
Central Methodist Church
Masonic
Corporate town gains rights by law and association
A fragment notes that a corporate town is created by law uniting individuals and corporations under an association with defined rights and liabilities. The text mentions a legal enactment and corporate status, implying structured municipal incorporation.
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