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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1929
Page
4
Boxing rises as a major sport in Alabama, praised for its quality and management. The piece extols boxing as one of the finest sports when well run, highlighting Alabama's current exemplary governance and organization.
A premature fireworks blast at a St Louis store killed four people and serves as a warning to anyone handling fireworks for the Fourth of July to observe strict safety precautions and follow cautionary guidelines.
Birmingham papers discuss plans to secure a greater water supply for industry in the city. The Tennessee river boosts Decatur by providing water for expanding plants and attracting more industry. A factor in Goodyear's LA expansion limits is water assurance.
Decatur will hold a two week singing school starting July 8 with competent instructors. The Junior Chamber of Commerce hall is offered for two daily sessions at 2 PM and 8 PM, aiming to attract rural visitors and showcase Decatur’s offerings.
The article argues the Decatur curb market could boost producers consumers and local businesses. Falkville resident Fussell illustrates by selling produce 30 miles away with six months of regular sales totaling substantial earnings. The piece urges community support and cooperation to realize market potential.
A 1929 Fourth of July celebration in Decatur invites residents to stay home and participate in a large local festival. The event promises parades speeches a barbecue prize fights and fireworks displays making it the biggest in north Alabama and the state.
The article portrays Decatur as financially sound with steady industry and agriculture. It notes a $400,000 payroll for the month, favorable yields expected from north Alabama farmers, and limited flood or hurricane damage, urging further development.
The piece denounces Oscar de Priest, Chicago congressman and Negro leader, for incendiary remarks about Southern whites and Northern blacks after a Cleveland visit. It condemns his tone as unbalanced and dangerous to racial progress amid calls for better churches farms and schools in Dixie.
One more day remains before Decatur lights up with a grand celebration as residents await a planned display of firecrackers and festivities marking the event.
The piece reflects on Leon Trotsky as a self aware revolutionary at fifty, noting his exile and writings. It also reviews Secretary Mellon’s budgetary gains, The Times tariff stance, and speculative aviation finance, concluding with a tale of a British aircraft carrier saving Spanish airmen at sea.
SPARTA Ill July 3 The Hunter brothers from a small town became pilots after John Hunter first flew in 1923. He trained Walter Kenneth and Albert in a single plane then returned home to launch a local commercial service. The four brothers have not had a serious crash in five years.
July in Baden Baden sees Hindemith Weill and Brecht inspired by Lindbergh to write a radio cantata. Arlington Park to honor the 1926 derby winner in July on Reigh Count Day.
The piece notes eight women in Congress face harsher social duties in Washington. It recalls a luncheon culture where business and policy mingle, citing Mark Twain and the Doubledays at the World’s Work birth anniversary, with Twain’s wit over champagne.
The Doubleday publishing house has cultivated a luncheon custom for about 30 years. It began in Frank N. Doubleday’s home and later moved to a space across from his Sixteenth Street offices. One of the early luncheons is recalled as particularly memorable, set in October.
Mr. Doubleday persuaded Myron T. Herrick, shortly before his death, to give Col. Gentley Mott at the Paris embassy the notes for a forthcoming biography of the ambassador.
A Mr. Royal S Copeland article urges universal diphtheria inoculation for children. He recalls historic deaths from the disease and credits medical science with near elimination, urging parents to consult physicians and protect their children.
The article notes congress members cannot attend luncheons or tea due to noon sessions and long meetings. It says some sent regrets for Mrs Hoover’s tea party during roll calls, leaving only dinners as feasible social duty. Washington etiquette allows card sending except for lunch or tea calls.
Three Ruths Ruth Hanna McCormick Ruth Bryan Owen and Ruth Baker Pratt devise a plan to send out emissaries to leave cards where women representatives are expected. Pearl Oldfield has fewer duties, while Arkansas representative mourns her husband. Other lawmakers Florence Kahn Edith Rogers Katherine Langley and Mary Norton lack relief from social duties.
Social life in the world’s cities has long revolved around restaurant tables dating back to old English coffee houses. The piece traces how dining and conversation shaped urban culture from Shakespearean times to modern times.
A collage of jokes and quips on heat in July and independence day. Cartoons reference blotters and fashion, while snappy lines mock politics and public life. The humor touches on Hoover as food commissioner and light domestic wit.
A collection of short, witty lines and exchanges including a dress joke about Dora, a pistol remark from a clerk, a cat killing quip, a radio drama moment with a villain, a woman’s exclamations about Chicago, and a general reflection on motherhood.
A fragmented verse about Harold and May lost romance and a masculine line about patience and pride. A curious tale references candy, a pig, and a stockman delaying fattening the animal until it suits his aim. A closing musing notes fearless persistence in pursuit and inevitable consequences.
A compact glossary notes bulwark as a fortification or protection, culpable as deserving blame or immoral, and enfilade as a straight passage or line of fire. Definitions emphasize shelter defense moral fault and aligned line phenomena.
A biblical excerpt cites Romans 11 1 4 where Paul argues God has not cast away his people. He notes he is an Israelite from the tribe of Benjamin and mentions God has reserved seven thousand men who have not bowed to Baal.
The Tennessee Valley laboratory will be closed all day Thursday in observance of the Independence Day holiday and will handle only emergency cases.
Dr. F L Chenault beloved physician has been confined at his home suffering an illness for the past few days.
The Swiss professional championship concluded with a 127 score over 36 holes. The course was noted as short, influencing the scoring and strategy.
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