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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1927

Page

8

Public mood in coal strike primes future price surge

Pittsburgh report notes a nationwide bituminous coal settlement that begins April 1 will hinge on public opinion. Miners and operators push for or against wage demands as coal reserves dwindle, risking higher prices and broader economic impact. International News Service cites Phillip Murray warning of cut-throat competition and modern slavery threats if wages fall.

Carl L. Turner Pittsburgh Pri I Representa Opera Timentau Phillip Murray United Mine Workers of America International News Service

Fly-Tox insecticide promise from Mellon Institute ad

A vintage advertisement promotes Fly-Tox insecticide as safe and stain free. It claims mosquitoes plus all household insects are killed, backed by Mellon Institute of Research and Rex Fel. The bottle is guaranteed to be dependable and harmless.

Mellon Institute of Research Rex

Byrd Flight Tale Reveals Hidden Ties and Family Forsakings

A prisoner recounts feelings amid an aviation stunt linked to poetically dramatic bravado. She confirms a Wyoming ranching father and a planned January marriage to a neighbor, while asking forgiveness from family and friends for her risky adventure.

Eva Community Baby Passes Away and Local Gatherings

In Eva the infant of Mr and Mrs Johnnie Yates died Saturday and was buried Sunday. A harp singing drew attendees from Eva to Center Dale. An ice cream supper at Otto Holloway's drew a large crowd. Families and neighbors visited and traveled for local events including a Lawrence Cove burial and a Fairview picnic.

Johnnie Yates Eva Old Harp Center Dale Otto Holloway Coleman Childers Lawrence Cove

Thrill Seeker Tries Dress Theft For Jail Experience

Denver police say Alpha Briggs, 20, daughter of a Wyoming rancher, attempted to steal a dress to seek a thrill and see life outside her world. She snatched a dress, hid it, was caught, and spent a night in jail calling it a huge success.

Denver Colo Suzy Pretty Alpha Briggs Wyoming Owever

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