Made to order houses and prohibition debate cross paths
The piece contrasts the rise of made to order homes with a broad discussion on prohibition. It notes installment buying as a driving force in US living standards, jokes about home upgrades, and cites North Carolina politics with Reynolds leading Morrison. It argues repeal should aid the masses without creating new inequities and questions the economic impact of ending prohibition.
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Montgomery Advertiser
United States
United States of America
Another Victory For the Prohibition Repealists
The text notes a likely next clash with the prohibition law and envisions a strong effort aimed at repealing it, describing an apparent progressive opposition and a forthcoming confrontation.
Leper March on Isaccea Stirs Panic in Romania
Vienna dispatch reports 25 lepers from Tichilesti isolation colony partially carried out a threat to march on Bucharest entering Isaccea. Town residents barred doors as ragged marchers, nearly starving, cried for food tossed from windows. Civilization questioned by such scenes amid global unrest narratives.
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Vienna
Austria
Tichilesti
Bucharest
Isaccea
McLellan Store Uses Newspaper Ads To Boost Business
The McLellan store management cites newspaper advertising as a stimulant for business and claims the recent ad run boosted sales the following day. The ad is expected to continue drawing customers from rural sections in the Decatur trade territory, illustrating that advertising can influence buying behavior amid cautious shoppers.
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McLellan
Decatur
Radio Campaign and Majorities Rule in Democracy
W R Hearst sends a telegram supporting Roosevelt over Garner, arguing the majority should govern the Democratic Party and predicting Roosevelt’s decisive nomination will lead a nationwide radio campaign. The note notes loyalty between Smith and Roosevelt and warns against renegade behavior within the party.
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Republican Party
Democratic Party
Garner
Roosevelt
High
Smith
Radio campaigns shape political ad buys and tactics
The article notes Hoover and Roosevelt studied radio use, with both applying it effectively. It warns harsh attacks on opponents backfire and jokes about Scotchmen are inappropriate. It argues radio campaigns require substantial funding, with at least a million dollars needed for air time.
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Hoover
Roosevelt
When Everything Is Breaking Bad
A reflective collection of aphorisms and maxims on resilience, work ethic, pride, mood, and leadership. It pairs proverbs about perseverance with social commentary on human behavior and ambition. The tone is obituary-like in aphoristic style.
Snake island concept and economic reflections hit in essay
A reflective piece contrasts a snake island experiment with human life in cities, arguing people lack mental and physical effort and excess distribution. It notes cro Magnon bones and ancient wars, then critiques high finance and foreign loans, predicting prosperity return aided by England.
Why Melon Is Considered Extremely Healthful Food
Dr. Logan Clendening notes melons are among the few seasonable foods kept uncooked and fresh. He cites watermelons from Georgia, their vitamins, high water content, fiber, and mild laxative effect, praising their nutritional value and deliciousness.
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Logan Clendening
Wire Grass
Georgia
United States
Department of Agriculture
Watson
Tax Taxes and Rates Shape Hiring Decisions
A thoughtful man faces high rates and three taxes. He contemplates losses if defeated and favoring gains if winning. The government would demand more than half of earnings, pushing him to substitute hiring with tax exempt securities.
Cox Nominated for Presidency in Early Hours
Governor James M. Cox of Ohio was nominated for the presidency in the early hours this morning. The Children's Missionary Society of Central Methodist Church will hold a mite box opening at Mrs F L Carswell's residence Wednesday at four. Mrs R D Johnson of Pulaski and Mrsack Vining of Atlanta visit Mrs B A Turner on Johnston street. Mrs Leroy McEntire hosts this afternoon for sister Miss Annie Fey Almon's upcoming marriage. Mr and Mrs Walter Ezell hosted out of town guests yesterday at a barbecue and fish fry. Mrs Sally Russell of Nashville was called here yesterday by the illness of George Young. Mr and Mrs F E Taylor and Frank Harris spent the weekend in Huntsville with Mrs T U Harris.
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San Francisco
James M. Cox
Ohio
Children’s Missionary Society of Central Methodist Church
F. L. Carswell
R. D. Johnson
Pulaski
Ack Vining
Atlanta
B. A. Turner
Johnston Street
Leroy McEntire
Rock
Annie Fey Almon
Walter Ezell
Sally Russell
Nashville, Tenn
George Young
High interest rates stall Mississippi business revival
The report notes high interest and income tax rates impede prosperity in Mississippi. A businessman trying to start or sustain a venture struggles to obtain funds, slowing job creation and economic recovery.
Independence Day Reflections On Canada And Bank Stability
A column notes Canada celebrates Dominion Day marking partial independence with a strong banking system. It praises Canada as a reliable neighbor, cites far fewer bank failures, and observes Canada’s reduced purchases from the United States by fifty nine percent as a lesson in economic ties between nations. The piece closes with a call for brothers to buy from brothers.
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Canada
Britain
Government role in expanding exports and supporting domestic purchasing
The speaker argues exports never exceed ten percent of production and government should enable Americans to buy all they can produce. They urge all Americans to buy from Americans, noting Canadians buy from Britons, and condemn praising foreign products as unpatriotic.
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America
Padgett Returns After Family Illness in Mobile
Prof. G. L. Padgett, proprietor of the local business school, came back from Mobile after visiting his wife and daughter who were seriously ill. He arrived Wednesday morning and expects to resume duties soon.
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G. L. Padgett
Mobile
Ala
Bath Room Mixup Sparks Lively Hotel Balcony Scene
A couple checks into a large hotel while visiting friends. The wife, returning from a shopping trip, encounters a floor full of doors that look the same and tries a suspected room. A voice from inside warns this is not a beehive, but a bath room, as confusion erupts over mistaken identity.
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Hong
Ponsa
Casket Line Featured in Florida Advertisement
An advertisement in a Florida paper promotes a broad line of caskets offered at reasonable prices. A second note mentions a humorous after dinner quip about the check, attributed to an unnamed speaker.
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Florida
Abie Cohen Bank Question Sparks Quick Money Plan
In a terse exchange Cohen asks Abie to sign a bank note to secure funds. Abie chides the move noting their long friendship and the need to avoid using the bank. The dialogue hints at a clever, perhaps impractical, lending workaround between friends.
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Abie
Cohen
Ain
Wordplay in a Busy Office Sketch
A humorous dialogue reveals mismatched views on lunch breaks, punctuation, and office dynamics. Characters Harold Marjorie Gertrude and Boss exchange quips about grammar hierarchy, relationships, and small workplace tensions.
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Marjorie
Gertrude
It takes so little to make us sad and glad
Poem fragment reflects on small causes of sadness and joy. Contrasting lines note how a slight word or a kind gesture shifts mood. Scraps include a reflection on Columbus, love, and tobacco juice, ending abruptly with a stray fragment.
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Columbus
America
Rural Carriers Meet at Auburn Thirty Second Convention
Letter carriers, the last link of pioneer postal days, gathered in Auburn for their thirty second annual convention. Mayor Copeland Postmaster Knapp and Dr. Bradford Knapp welcomed them as speakers included R. B Ables Walter H. Wilson and W. T. House. A barbecue followed as delegates shared experiences from the year.
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Pioneer
Alabama
Auburn
W. D. Copeland
J. A. Knapp
Bradford Knapp
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
R. B Ables
Puffe
State Association
Walter H. Wilson
Opelika Daily News
W. T. House of Alpine
Reverend Neill Attracts Crowds At Nineteenth Avenue Church
Reverend James M. Neill of Huntsville conducts services at the Nineteenth Avenue Church of Christ with a good turnout despite bad weather and the holidays. The meetings are drawing growing attention.
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James M. Neill
Huntsville
Nineteenth Avenue Church of Christ
Very Quiet Fourth For Athens
Athens residents enjoyed a quiet Fourth as most rested or spent time at picnics and baseball games. Local observers report a peaceful holiday with limited celebrations and few major events.
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Athens
Reverend Hart Heads to Ovoca for Pastor Conference
Rev. Ernest N. Hart of Westminster Presbyterian Church leaves today for Ovoca Tennessee to attend a pastor's conference where he will take a prominent role in discussions.
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Ernest N. Hart
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Ovoca
Tenn
Hart
100th Anniversary of Singing My Country Tis of Thee
A Riverside Auditorium event marked the 100th anniversary of the song My Country Tis of Thee. The patriotic tune, written by Reverend Samuel Francis Smith of Andover Seminary, debuted at Park Street Church in Boston on July 4 1832.
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Riverside Auditorium
Samuel Francis Smith
Andover Seminary
Park Street Church
Boston
Whitt Armstrong Nominees For Athens Legion Commander
Martin Whitt and F H Armstrong of Athens are nominated for commander of the local American Legion post. Election will be held at a legion chicken stew next Friday evening. Other nominees include Melvin Holt and Fred Black for adjutant and R H Richardson Jr and J W Floyd for vice commander.
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Athens
Ala
Martin Whitt
F. H. Armstrong
American Legion
Melvin Holt
Fred Black
R. H. Richardson, Jr
J. W. Floyd
Ralph Hobbs
Robert Baugh
Reuben Patterson
Amos Clanon
Wilson Carter
Donald B. Isom
Public Accountant Visits Decatur for School Audit
W. A. Curry, a certified public accountant from Memphis Tennessee, is in Decatur for a few days to audit the books of the Decatur school system.
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W. A. Curry
Certified Public Accountant
Memphis, Tenn
Decatur
Mid-Week Service at Westminster Church Plans Lamentation Study
The mid-week service at Westminster Presbyterian Church will be held Wednesday at 7 30 pm. The topic is the Book of Lamentations and the public is invited to attend.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Ruby Britnell Returns Home After Operation
Miss Ruby Britnell goes home today after undergoing an operation at Baugh's Infirmary.
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Ruby Britnell
Baugh’s Infirmary
Cassimus Resting After Appendix Operation
George Cassimus, noted local restaurateur, underwent an appendectomy at Baugh's Infirmary on Monday and is reported resting well.
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Cassimus
George Cassimus
Baugh’s Infirmary
Mr. Cassimus
Horace Kelley Visits Decatur Relatives From Memphis
Horace Kelley formerly of Decatur and now residing in Memphis Tennessee is visiting relatives in town for a brief stay.
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Horace Kelley
Decatur
Memphis, Tenn
Free government and party politics in daily life
The speaker notes that people judge friends by fate not character and that radicals are politicians who hate their party every day except election day. Congress records grow thicker, and the idea of a free government is challenged by distorted values.
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Congressional
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