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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1929
Page
4
Unidentified Buyer Pays Premium for Rare $5 Gold Coin
The note states a sum of 7 900 dollars was paid in New York for a rare five dollar gold coin. The description indicates the sale occurred in a city market or auction setting with collectors seeking valuable pieces.
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New York
Modern Guidance Persists Across Changing Language
The core advice remains constant despite shifts in phrasing. Foundations of practical guidance endure, with nuances added by contemporary wording.
Lindbergh Shuns Publicity Relief Praised
The statement notes Lindbergh avoids publicity and praises his relief to the public after months without such aid.
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Lindbergh
Perpetual Effort Keeps Tasks On Track Despite Detours
The text urges steady, persistent work toward a goal despite misdirections. It emphasizes maintaining a consistent direction through perseverance and daily effort to achieve long term success.
College Grads Face Job Market From Older Gatekeepers
The Santa Barbara News notes graduates encounter a system where employment opportunities are controlled by older, seasoned executives, highlighting the generational gap in job distribution. The piece frames the shift as a social obstacle for new workers entering the labor force.
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Santa Barbara
Old Fogies
Weather Determines Decline Says Company Head
A business downturn is largely blamed on seasonal change and the attitude of the head of the concern who prefers to wait on the weather rather than take action.
New Orleans Strike Threat Drives Employer Losses
A dramatic local note warns that strikes in New Orleans threaten losses to workers and to companies, arguing labor's weapon against capital could lead to deadly self-destructive outcomes.
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New Orleans
Kiwanis Protest War Speculation At Milwaukee Session
At the Kiwanis International annual meeting in Milwaukee a resolution was passed protesting speculative articles on the next war. The delegation noted widespread magazine and newspaper discussions predicting war and urged restraint as public opinion appears to embrace impending conflict.
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Kiwanis International
Milwaukee
United States
Bank Owned Shack in City Block Faces Removal
The Daily urges removal of a shabby shack at Lee Street and Second Avenue Ferry Street. The structure sits on bank property and should be transformed into a well kept advertisement of progress rather than a civic eyesore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Street
Second Avenue
Ferry Street
Decatur Street flood issue eyed as unsettled
Decatur city council treats the Lee street flood question as a temporary matter only. Officials warn a future heavy rainfall will revive pressure on council to resolve water damage losses for property owners and businesses in the area.
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Decatur City
Lee Street
Decatur
Prosperity in Nation Based on Government Finance
The article argues that national prosperity is supported by government statistics. It notes the U.S. national debt fell from 26.5 billion to 17 billion over ten years and cites a 1929 treasury surplus of 185 million with 550 million in prior year payments, claiming these figures back the prosperity theory.
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United States
Treasury
Frederick Sutter
Unusual News Plays To Public Taste In Lively Contrast
A columnist notes the public craving for sensational stories such as a wife taking two bullets to shield her husband, compared with steady marriage life. The piece contrasts dramatic events with divorce records and everyday family life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
Foundation
Remove the Fence and Improve the Lawn at Morgan County Court House
The Morgan County Court House may be transferred to the county as the court house commission moves forward. Readers urge removing the old fence and repairing the lawn to boost curb appeal, noting weed-filled corners and unpaved shortcuts undermine the building’s dignity. The letter argues that with this work the courthouse would rank among the finest in north Alabama.
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Morgan County Court House
Court House
North Alabama
Sport as Vocation for gifted youths in era of money
A column questions parents who fear sport as a career. It cites Frances Stevens Jr a 19 summers amateur contender whose early fame brought wealth a bride and a stock exchange seat. The piece argues athletes should leverage early talent into business earnings and later choose a vocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Stevens, Jr
Stock Exchange
United States
Weather Optimism Lightens Spirits in Summer Heat
Residents enjoy sunny days despite 95 degree heat. Local mood improves as drought concerns ease and outdoor activities resume across the region.
Editorial writer Grisbane shapes Decatur Valley voices
The Decatur Valley daily features Mr GrGrisbane as its top paid editorialist whose opinions may diverge from the paper’s editorial stance. The item highlights the columnist’s prominence and the paper’s hosting of varied viewpoints.
Prohibition and aviation woes echo in changing times
The column argues Ford endorses prohibition for sober pilots, notes European pilots' sobriety, and laments futile efforts to close speakeasies near airfields. It recalls Wilmer Stultz’s death from drunken flying, praises early aviation feats, and muses on future power and cosmic questions amid global politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry ‘Ford
Europe
Ford
Wilmer Stultz
Miss Earhart
Stultz
Staten Island seat of the noblesse in weathered view
The Staten Island seat of the noblesse sits stark on a wooded knoll, as the throne of the doges of Venice is in storage. Count Howard Victor Ben Ett von Broen Trapp, also known as Gen. Tcherep Spiridovich, seeks new headquarters for his modern college of arms.
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Richard Maslock
New York
Staten Island
Noblesse
Venice
Howard Victor Ben Ett von Broen Trapp
Gen
Tcherep Spiridovich
College of Arms
Du Pont Circle as Washingtons Cosmopolitan Corner
The Du Pont Circle area near Connecticut Avenue blends money and embassies with garages and shops. Children from embassies, foreign officials, and local families gather daily, sharing sandpiles as a start to cross-cultural education among diverse peers in the nation’s capital.
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Congress
Mosquito Fight Evokes Russian Palace After Bolshevik Visit
The account likens the scene to a Russian palace after Bolshevik visitors as fighters fend off Staten Island mosquitoes in a vivid wartime memory.
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Staten Island
Beauley Manor Evicted Count and Emigres Amid Desolation
A 100 room Staten Island manor Beauley Manor once a show place now faces foreclosure. Four deputy sheriffs prepare to move out possessions of Count von Broen Trupp and Dame Harriet Beauley as Russian émigrés from Harlem observe the scene. The mansion's hall holds the couple's former furniture amid a somber eviction.
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Beauley Manor
Staten Island
Manhattan
Dame Harriet Beauley
Beauley
William J. Beauley
Count von Broen Trupp
Doges
Harlem
Count of Staten Island Seeks New Throne Amid Knight Scandal
The Count claims to transplant nobility to democratic commuters and immigrant gardeners while ruling a self styled college of arms born from a 1760 treaty. He knighted locals in New York under orders named for state flowers, with merit as the only criterion, as some recipients deny acknowledgment. He now seeks a new throne room as his knights falter.
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College of Arms
Paris
New York
Staten Island
On Business Trip Lem T Moorman to Visit Neighboring States
Lem T. Moorman, a prominent insurance man, will depart soon for a several weeks trip into neighboring states within his supervisory territory. He plans to meet agents and review regional operations during the journey.
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Lem T. Moorman
Sam Austin and wife depart for fifteen day vacation
Sam Austin a longtime employee of the L and N railway and his wife Mrs. Austin leave today for a fifteen day vacation. They will visit Hot Springs Arkansas El Paso Texas and New Orleans Louisiana before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Austin
L & N Railway
Mrs. Austin
Hot Springs
Ark
el Paso
Texas
New Orleans
Bruce Spencer Heads to Birmingham for Several Days
Bruce Spencer left today for Birmingham Alabama on a several days business trip to handle pending matters and meet with contacts.
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Bruce Spencer
Birmingham
Ala
Mrs J H Alexander Recovers After Tonsil Operation
Mrs J H Alexander of Grant Street rests comfortably after a tonsil removal performed this morning.
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J. H. Alexander
Grant Street
Paul to Take Annual Vacation from Sterchi Bros Store
E A Paul of the Sterchi Bros accounting department at the Second Avenue store plans his annual vacation. He will leave Tuesday for Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Paul
Sterchi Bros
Second Avenue
Birmingham
Ligon Stores Attache Aubrey Haines Starts Vacation
Aubrey Haines, an attache for the Ligon stores, is reported to be on vacation now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey Haines
Ligon
Great Filters of the Blood Stream
Royal S Copeland discusses kidney function as a vital blood filter. He likens kidneys to a network of four million microscopic tubes, explains urea removal to prevent uremia, and stresses keeping the bloodstream free of waste for nourishment and energy. He notes waste disposal parallels rivers delivering fuel to factories and includes health Q and A guidance on weight gain and appetite issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
The Truthful Codger and a Fishin' Halt
Two elderly men meet on a country road as Dave wheels a wagon with a fishing pole. Jim shouts questions about fishing and Dave clarifies his plan to go fishing despite their deafness. A moral verse warns against shifting blame and urges responsibility.
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Dave
Jim
Farmer Haggles Over Ten Spot With Tax Assessor
A farmer and a stranger bargain about a ten dollar loan and a Jersey cow. The farmer tests the caller’s identity asking if they are a tax assessor or if the cow has been harmed by the railroad. The exchange hints at tension and possible trouble.
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Jersey
Closet A Place Where A Girl Keeps Her Best Clothes
A closet is described as the space where a girl stores most of her dressed up apparel. The narrative emphasizes organization and personal fashion choices within a private storage area.
Leading Citizens Rule Less in Modern Times
A brief note observes that the era of strong local leadership by leading citizens is waning. It suggests authorities increasingly share influence with councils and committees, signaling a shift in governance dynamics.
Landlady Questions Boarder About Sleep
A landlady asks a new boarder how he slept last night in a brief exchange. The line hints at domestic tension or routine inquiry within a boarding house setting.
Insolvent Sleep Troubles Stir Landlady’s Offer
A narrator confesses poor rest and insomnia. The landlady retorts with indignation claiming she has hosted louder boarders and offers him a free night if he can show a single bedbug. Her sharp, corrective remark underscores the tension in the lodging.
Old Party I Am 80 Says He Never Told a Lie
A public figure claims in a speech that at eighty years old he cannot recall lying, asserting personal honesty and integrity in a political era marked by distrust. The remark prompts questions about past statements and misstatements from his long career.
Young Man Reflects On Memory And Flattery
A brief remark notes that memory falters with age and that flattery brings cheap, easy pleasure, capturing a moment of casual social observation.
Miss Bright and Uncle Exchange Quip Over Dumbbells
A playful exchange features Miss Bright saying she uses dumbbells to color her face while her uncle counters that using color on the face is less sensible than dumbbell workouts. The light repartee reflects social curiosities about fitness and appearance.
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Miss Bright
Garden Verse Notes
A playful line invites Maude into a garden to craft verse. The speaker muses that the result may be garden variety or even worse, hinting at uncertain creative outcomes.
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Maude
Unsure business fails often with the largest safe
The remark suggests a risky mindset about failure and safety in business. It emphasizes that underperforming firms may possess the biggest safes and hints at using creative thinking to alleviate job monotony by proposing improvements.
No Daily issue published on July 8 1928 Sunday
The record notes that no edition of The Daily appeared on Sunday July 8 1928, indicating a missing publication date without additional context or events.
Definitions of Courage and Conspiracy in Historical Usage
A trio of terms explored with concise definitions. 3 A DAY explains Bleach as shrinking back from courage or resolution, Connivance as intentional failure to discover faults, and Extol as to lift up or elevate in meaning.
Remnant by Grace in Romans Eleven
A religious excerpt cites Romans eleven 5 to 11 1 alongside a discussion of salvation by grace versus works. It notes a remnant chosen by grace and others blinded and references David's imagery of judgment and spiritual blindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
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