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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1927
Page
4
The passage notes a seasonal rural community picnic and urges timely payment of street taxes for city maintenance. It mentions a baseball pitcher and hints at road rhymes and tire concerns, implying everyday civic and leisure activities alongside language cautions.
A tense scene unfolds as an irate wife confronts her husband at the door at three in the morning. The husband appears somewhat guilty and offers no immediate words in response.
President Calvin Coolidge is honored during a visit to the South Dakota state legislature. He jokes that the timing suits his plans to go fishing, reflecting a light political moment during the session.
A jumble of quotes on state taxes marriage rates and aviation headlines reflects shifting public concerns. The passage ponders Alabama finances and delays in revenue, praise for clean air, and social changes in marriage timing as weddings and court separations contrast in the era.
The article recalls legends that may arise from Mr. Coolidge’s White House visit, suggesting future generations will talk of events tied to that presidential appearance.
A farmer in Morgan County Limestone 6 pursues a new agricultural market to curb cotton price dangers. The piece notes Senate action on tobacco tax and debates over bills, with lawmakers considering revenue opportunities.
Fragmentary lines describe Decatur as a place where readers are urged to explore beyond familiar paths. The note hints at contrasting experiences between halves of the world and invites reflection on travel, joy, and opportunity.
Citizens of Limestone County consider an extra tax to build roadways. Emphasizing readiness to pay for true improvements, supporters urge a measured move started by Athens residents, arguing the public will endorse a genuine road program.
The Morgan county board of registrars meets at the county courthouse for a ten day session starting the first Monday in July. Citizens urged to register now to gain voting rights, with notes on residency changes, precinct updates, and reminders that poll tax does not equal registration.
The piece argues Decatur supports a five citizen courthouse commission to rebuild Morgan County’s courthouse, delaying the bill while Rep Burleson recovers. It portrays the action as protecting county interests over local political maneuvering and asserts Decatur acts on merit for Morgan County’s growth.
June curb sales in Decatur totaled near $1,000, higher than April and May but below March, per a semi official report released by curb master Mrs T Nelson. The first permanent curb committee will meet Saturday at 10 am at the Morgan County Health Department offices to plan market expansion and growth as fresh vegetables come in in larger quantities.
Bud Willingham, a Flint farmer, visited the city and sharply compared the heat to Echols Hill. He mopped his brow at the Daily office and declared the weather is in the same class.
President Charles Rountree calls the board to gather at 8 o'clock in Malone hall. Urgent business of utmost importance is to be transacted, and every director is urged to attend.
Deputy Collector James H. Jones, long representing the internal revenue department in this district, has moved to Montgomery to establish his future home. No successor will be appointed in the district for now.
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